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I made it through the weekend!!!

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I am officially on day 6 smoke free!! My biggest challenge was Saturday night. I had a few drinks with my inlaws and you all know how much beer and cigarettes go together. Not only did I not smoke, I didn't even have a piece of nicotine gum.

Just wanted to share my good news with all my friends since you all had a huge part with my success!
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I can only say WELL DONE.Drinking drops your guard but you didn't even need your gum,that is great,if you can do that you must feel so much better about your quit.You have come through one of the hardest things,you have managed to put a tick in the box of "I might be tempted"list and cancel that one out.
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Good for you my friend!! U ROCK!!! Did you reward yourself? Don't skimp on the rewards... they are important!!
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Hot Dog... You Go Girl... You Are Well on Your Way. That alcohol thing is always a challenge. Mark that one off in your book of accomplishments!!!
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Excellent job 3X!! Alcohol and in-Laws.... geez, not many triggers bigger than those.. (just kidding about the inlaws)..

That's great news, and just think, you're almost through 'hell week' too!! You're doing really good work, keep it up.
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3 tIMES
THAT IS SO FANTASTIC!!! Your should be so Proud of yourself.
grannie
grannie
Congrats, that is great!! See it can be done. Keep that positive attitude.
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Most excellent! You did great.
Tikka
Tikka
You should be very proud!!! That is huge :) You go girl -- keep it up :)
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WELL DONE!!!!Knew you could do it!!Keep up the amazing work.Remember it can only get better xx
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WTG 3t a job well done

(((((HUGS)))))
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You guys are really amazing. Thank you so much for all your support. I was laughing when I read your comment Drummer Dan. Well, I'm still smoke free and on day 7. Today at 4:45p will make it a full week that I have not touched a Newport!

I'm going to reward myself with a trip to my favorite clothing store :-)

You guys rock!

Kristen
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GREAT JOB!!!!
CeejayLo
CeejayLo
Well done, fantastic..Very proud of you....CJ
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awesome! looks like you really have a hold on this quit! It took me almost 3 weeks before I could trust myself to drink! You are awesome! Great Job..

How are those jumping jacks coming along?
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Hey Redeyd. How's it going? No jumping jacks yet today. I normally do them after lunch since that is when my worst craving hits. But the weather is so nice here that after lunch I went for a walk. Drinking and cigarettes go so good together. I don't know how I did it last weekend. Ahh, but I'm in day 9! Whoo hooo!
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