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Time, MOVE FASTER!
By Nadja Goertz
on July 30 2010 at 12:37 pm
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20, Female
Stillwater
OK 74074, United States
Member Since: April 14 2010
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I'm sitting on my hands, just trying to keep still. August 2, this upcoming Monday, is the day I've been working so hard for! On Monday, I'll log on to QSJ, look for the Quit Dates journal and post:
I CHANGED FOR THE BETTER ON MONDAY, JULY 12TH, 2010!!!
I can remember the first time I started looking for help, when I was surfing the internet for tips on smoking cessation. I found a lot of forums, I found a lot of guides, but none of these worked and eventually I found QuitSmokingJournals. When I first registered for this site and started posting, I was overwhelmed by the camaraderie and support here that had been lacking in all the other online "support" groups. I was amazed at the endless stream of positive comments and heart-felt encouragements. I knew this was home.
But three weeks seemed so daunting. I "knew" I could never get through three weeks without even one cigarette. All those seasoned QSJ quitters were mythical heroes to me, having achieved the "impossible". I stopped visiting, ashamed of my own fear and lack of confidence, but the desire inside me to quit smoking grew and grew. I tried over and over to quit smoking, and I managed to cut back, but it wasn't good enough. QSJ had planted a seed, a little nagging thought in the back of my brain: "Smoking WILL HURT you, if not KILL you. You don't feel 100% healthy now, and you're not going to get any better if you keep making yourself worse!"
The seed has blossomed. I wanted my own body to be as healthy and vibrant and youthful as it could be. I wanted to create good habits that would bless me into old age. I wanted a fully functioning toolkit to support me throughout my life--I wanted healthy lungs, heart, and tissues.
Here I am, making changes for the better! Not only do I choose to breathe clean, fresh air everyday, all day, I also choose to eat better foods and listen to my body. Thank QSJ for telling me over and over again that I had it inside me, even if I thought it was dead, to change my life for the better and keep changing!
I changed my life for the better on July 12, 2010.
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Message by Jeremiah
on July 30 2010 at 3:05 pm
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It seem's daunting at the beginning doesn't it?? But you, yourself are a testament that it can be done!! Mythical heroes?? Lol, I like that, but we are real people just like you, having gone through the same trials and emotions only earlier..But you have one up on us already..You are young and wise to quit now!! I for one, was not..But here we are on the same journey!! That's awesome!! I can't wait to see your name up on Quit Dates!! Congratulations for staying with it!!
Together
Everyone
Accomplishes
More..
Puto in vestri (Believe in yourself)
4/19/07
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Message by mroxanne
on July 30 2010 at 3:16 pm
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Congratulations Nadja! Sherri beat me because when I started reading this I knew I wanted to send it to Viewers Choice too. You have made the all time best decision for your life and isn't it grand! The benefits just keep coming and you are in for such a treat. We breath, we smell, we look, we feel ETC. so much better. Be very proud of yourself you deserve a GIANT PAT ON THE BACK! Job well done.
Roxanne
Quit March 1, 2010
Commit to the Quit one day at a time.
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Message by ChinHi
on July 30 2010 at 3:28 pm
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good for you. we are proud of you, keep on keepin' on.  as an older lady I say, patience, time will pass soon enough.
KCL = Keep Choosin' LIFE
"Never leave another quitter behind" by BTBASSER
Namaste
Mahalo Karyn and lindy our SHEROs
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Message by betsy
on July 30 2010 at 4:12 pm
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nuturing your quit takes some work
but it is so worth it
keep that quit protected and growing
You are doing great Nadja
betsy QD 11/10/03
Today is the best day to not smoke!
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Message by Quit Dates
on July 30 2010 at 5:01 pm
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Nadja is your quit date July 2nd?? I need the exact date to put you on the list
Quit Dates Team
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Message by Scout
on July 30 2010 at 5:07 pm
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You're doing fantastic.
A good attitude is 80 percent of the battle and you've got what it takes.
Glad this went to VC.
Hang in there and stay the course.
Scout; QD 5/17/05
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Message by laughinglady
on July 30 2010 at 8:30 pm
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you sound happy...don't forget to let quit dates know your exact quit date!!
~Cami~
Everything is Possible
~05/07/09~
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Message by Dewey
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It is so nice to read your post. A lot of people on this site wish they had been as sensible as you and quit smoking when they were young. Glad to hear that that seed grew and blossomed.
Dewey
Going my way
Quit Date: 22.03.2010
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Message by laughinglady
on July 31 2010 at 8:54 pm
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"I finally figured it out!! Monday marks your 3 weeks right? lol..I will gladly add to quit dates...congrats early!!
~Cami~
Everything is Possible
~05/07/09~
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Message by Quit Dates
on August 03 2010 at 5:39 pm
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You are on the quit dates list..we look forward to celebrating your milestones!!
Quit Dates Team
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