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Today marks 5 Years since I quit smoking.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:48 pm
Sure, I've gained a bunch of weight, but this is also what quitting smoking has allowed me to do:
1.) I've saved almost $25,000 (I was a heavy smoker) that I would have spent on cigarettes.
2.) It has allowed me to go on three "Vacations of a Lifetime" to the following cities: Italy--Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Ferrara, Verona; Germany--Munich, Dachau; Prague, Czech Republic; Bratislava, Solovakia; Budpest, Hungary; Vienna & Salzburg, Austria; and Melbourne, Sydney, & The Hunter Valley (Australia).
3.) My travels have introduced me to some great cultures and experiences. I got to see "The Birth of Venus" with my own eyes; I stood where Charlemagne is said to have been crowned Holy Roman Emperor; I saw-a da freakin-a Pope-a in person; Walked in Hitler's footsteps; and I hung around with Kangaroos, Wallabies, and a Wombat with a lousy disposition.
4.) My travels have introduced me to some amazing people with whom I am still in contact, and who I consider to be friends.
5.) I was able to purchase my first home because I'm not squandering $400 a month on cigarettes.
There are many reasons to quit smoking, but the FREAKING MONEY YOU SAVE has got to be near the top.
Here's to 5 more years smoke free. And five after that...
1.) I've saved almost $25,000 (I was a heavy smoker) that I would have spent on cigarettes.
2.) It has allowed me to go on three "Vacations of a Lifetime" to the following cities: Italy--Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Ferrara, Verona; Germany--Munich, Dachau; Prague, Czech Republic; Bratislava, Solovakia; Budpest, Hungary; Vienna & Salzburg, Austria; and Melbourne, Sydney, & The Hunter Valley (Australia).
3.) My travels have introduced me to some great cultures and experiences. I got to see "The Birth of Venus" with my own eyes; I stood where Charlemagne is said to have been crowned Holy Roman Emperor; I saw-a da freakin-a Pope-a in person; Walked in Hitler's footsteps; and I hung around with Kangaroos, Wallabies, and a Wombat with a lousy disposition.
4.) My travels have introduced me to some amazing people with whom I am still in contact, and who I consider to be friends.
5.) I was able to purchase my first home because I'm not squandering $400 a month on cigarettes.
There are many reasons to quit smoking, but the FREAKING MONEY YOU SAVE has got to be near the top.
Here's to 5 more years smoke free. And five after that...
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Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:49 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:50 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:52 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Good job. I quit in 2009. I gained 40lbs the six months after quitting but lost it 3 years ago.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:53 pm to LuckySo-n-So
quote:
There are many reasons to quit smoking, but the FREAKING MONEY YOU SAVE has got to be near the top.
Here's to 5 more years smoke free. And five after that...
Man, that great for you.
I smoke 8-12 a day and I have real trouble trying to leave them alone.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:54 pm to LuckySo-n-So
You were near a 3 pack a day habit?
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:55 pm to Sao
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You were near a 3 pack a day habit?
Just about. Two cartons a week for sure.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:56 pm to LuckySo-n-So
holy hell, man!...kinda grabs your attention when you look at it from a dollar savings standpoint...
Posted on 3/8/15 at 12:57 pm to Placebeaux
I quit in 08 didn't gain any weight luckily every time I'm around someone smoking cigs I damn near gag. I do partake in a good cigar now and again mainly at the camp.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:03 pm to lake2280
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I quit in 08 didn't gain any weight luckily every time I'm around someone smoking cigs I damn near gag. I do partake in a good cigar now and again mainly at the camp.
I quit around 3 years ago smoking 2 packs a day. I can smoke a cigar every now and then also but never another cigarette. If I do I'll be right back buying them again. Although I don't have urges for smokes anymore. Just the occasional cigar on morning deer hunts and long arse drives, and fishing
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:06 pm to windshieldman
The smell of smoke does not make me gag. On occasion, If I smell the smoke of a good cigarette (Marlboro, etc.) I will go stand by the person smoking and breathe in the second-hand smoke for a minute or two.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:06 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Congratulations to you. Smoking cigarettes is the dumbest thing that I do, but I cannot quit.
I wish I had calculated all the money I saved in the past 19 years by not drinking alcohol. I told all of my friends to dump their Dewars White Label stock a couple of weeks before I quit.
I wish I had calculated all the money I saved in the past 19 years by not drinking alcohol. I told all of my friends to dump their Dewars White Label stock a couple of weeks before I quit.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:07 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Congrats! You should have a smoke to celebrate
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:07 pm to LuckySo-n-So
when someone around me is smoking, i greatly exaggerate a cough while covering my nose and mouth.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:08 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Been fighting a can and a half to two cans of Cope a day habit for years. I may try your idea of seeing tangible benefits and put a $10 spot a day into a bucket or some such,
Good on ya for quitting.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:09 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Congrats on the cessation.
"Trips of a Lifetime"- Dachau?
Really?
I'm kidding.
I made the "mistake" of going to Verdun and seeing the Ossurary.
I wasn't prepared for the scale of death there. It was not something a normal person can easily forget.
Frick Joe Camel I'm glad you got away from his clutching hooves.
"Trips of a Lifetime"- Dachau?
Really?
I'm kidding.
I made the "mistake" of going to Verdun and seeing the Ossurary.
I wasn't prepared for the scale of death there. It was not something a normal person can easily forget.
Frick Joe Camel I'm glad you got away from his clutching hooves.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:09 pm to LuckySo-n-So
I'm good with a pack a week. Definitely a nasty habit when I'm drinking some beers. I've never had the urge to smoke during the week or when I'm not drinking.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:11 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Can you share any affects it had on your taste and smell?
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:12 pm to IonaTiger
quote:
Congratulations to you. Smoking cigarettes is the dumbest thing that I do, but I cannot quit.
I wish I had calculated all the money I saved in the past 19 years by not drinking alcohol. I told all of my friends to dump their Dewars White Label stock a couple of weeks before I quit.
Chantix worked great for me. I've got 3 co workers that all quit this year using the vapor e cigs. They got the nicer setups and 2 don't do anything now while the other still vapes. They said vaping is way cheaper than smoking and a whole lot easier to quit once you get over cigarettes. Hell, do chantix and vaping
This post was edited on 3/8/15 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 3/8/15 at 1:14 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Upvote.
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