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stevie_d_64 wrote: I have always wanted to get a pair of these...

And wear them to the TSRA convention?

You got them kinda moves too?

I already made and followed through on my one resolution...started the chl application process last night. I'm on my way!

jim101
RPBrown
Liberty
and anyone else who are trying to give up tobacco in all it's forms......

You CAN do it, take my word for it. You just have to want it badly enough. Accepting the fact that it is a drug addiction is the first step.

I smoked for twenty years and was up to three packs a day when I quit. I tried to wean myself of the habit several times with no success. On October 15, 1989 I finally decided the only way I was ever going to quit was to just put them down and walk away. It wasn't as hard as I was expecting it to be and I have never had a craving for tobacco since. In fact, it wasn't long and I couldn't even tolerate cigarette smoke.

Will power is not one of my strong points. If I can do it, so can you. You won't regret making the effort and you WILL succeed.

....stepping down from my soapbox now...

Happy New Year everyone!

Look at the huge crowd applauding you guys.

Mine is to keep losing weight! I've lost about 30 lbs in less than three months so far, and plan to keep going (95 lbs to go to goal!) The only bad thing is having to buy new Tucker Belts b/c my old one are too big!!

llwatson wrote:

stevie_d_64 wrote: I have always wanted to get a pair of these...

And wear them to the TSRA convention?

My Dad would have something amusing to take a picture of I suppose...

RPBrown wrote:You got them kinda moves too?

Only if properly motivated...



Which I do not believe will be too hard for this crowd to muster...

I know you guys all want to see me bust a move...

Stop, Hammer Time!

my resolution: not to get shot at (again)!!!

and to keep going to the range, man I really enjoy this new (expensive) hobby of mine.

and hopefully keep losing weight/going to the gym.

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I know you guys all want to see me bust a move..

I don't know what's funnier, the imagery or the words themselves.

I'm really proud of all of you that chose to quit using tobacco and/or lose weight.
Both are really difficult to do. Offering yourself a prize in the form of a new handgun is an excellent idea.

HighVelocity wrote::

I know you guys all want to see me bust a move..

I don't know what's funnier, the imagery or the words themselves.

I dunno either...

We just got caught up in watching those "I love the 80's" shows on VH1 this last weekend...

I grew up so to speak in the 80's...So my wife and I were hooked for hours watching that crap...

I'm getting on the no smoking "Band Wagon" with everyone else, I like the idea of getting a new toy in Feb. at the Gun Show....And at $5+ a pack, well, it's time to quit...Does anyone have any good ideas on how to quit? I'll try them all, just cold turkey?

Thanks,
Jim

1) Lose 40lbs or so
2) Be a wonderful boyfriend
3) Be proficient at Krav Maga
4) Be proficient shooting at things. Hehe.
5) Start saving up money for vacations and stuff.

I applaude you folks going after the smoking bug this year...I hope everyone of you succeeds in kicking this habit...

Now, not to sound like a hypocrite (No Steve??? A Hypocrite??)...

I have never smoked a cigarette or other smoking device in my entire 42 years...I know its hard to believe, but it is true...

When I was in the service, one of my annoying cirricular duties was as a counselor to the crew, and one of the training requirements to be knowledgable in regards to was smoking...

It is a hard subject to talk about, and its even harder to break...The only real thing that ever came up as a solution was get into a program that weens you off the nicotine which is the addictive part of smoking...Its really that simple...And that hard...

If you don't find a product or program that doesn't address that as the main reason for the compulsiveness of the habit...Unfortunantely it tends to result in a failure...

So the only two things I can offer is encouragement/hope that you do succeed, and that a prgram that addresses the addictiveness and treatment of the nicotine issue...

FWIW, I do hope we have some new smoke-free folks this time next year...

Maybe we can remember to post a thread of New Years Resolution success stories...Thats a goal to look forward to...

Good luck everyone!

I'm getting on the no smoking "Band Wagon" with everyone else, I like the idea of getting a new toy in Feb. at the Gun Show....And at $5+ a pack, well, it's time to quit...Does anyone have any good ideas on how to quit? I'll try them all, just cold turkey?

I tried every method available back in 1988-89, none worked for me. Now, this was before nicotine substitutes (patches, gum etc) were generally available, so I can't comment on their effectiveness.

What worked for me was "cold turkey". I threw an almost full pack in the trash and walked away from them for good. Wasn't easy the first day or two, but the craving went away quickly after that. Keep in mind that I was smoking three plus packs a day. I took chain smoking to a new level.

IMHO drug dependence (which nicotine is) is as much a mental addiction as a physical addiction. When I made up my mind that I really wanted to quit I was 75% home free. The physical addiction was easy to overcome after that point.

This what worked for me. That doesn't mean that it will work for you, but whichever method you choose go into it with the right frame of mind. If you really want it badly enough it can be done.

I'm living proof of that, you can be too.

Best of Luck in your battle,

RKirby

BTW...I'm not a professional counselor. Just a working stiff who knows what worked for me. Take my advice and opinions for what they are worth.