A lot has happened since joining ECF

[RoseJ]

When I joined ECF about 3 weeks ago, I didn't expect all these changes in my life in such a short time.

1. First and foremost, look at my signature! I had my last cigarette yesterday morning, as I was opening my new innokin Endura, based on reviews and advice on ECF. I haven't had another cigarette since. I know it's not very long yet, but for me it's huge. I'm just taking it one hour/one day at a time.
2. I now make my own e-liquid - thanks @Gfdeputy2! I can't believe the cost savings, and the ability of customizing it exactly as I want it.
3. I've learned so much, and discovered many little tidbits of information by reading, reading, reading on ECF.

So after 3 weeks on ECF, I'm a well-informed, ex-smoking alchemist. Wish me luck with the ex-smoking bit. After 40 years of 2 packs a day, I'm going to need all the help I can get. Off to a good start though. Thanks ECF!!

 

[Train2]

AWESOME. Congratulations!

 

[DorianC]

When I joined ECF about 3 weeks ago, I didn't expect all these changes in my life in such a short time.

1. First and foremost, look at my signature! I had my last cigarette yesterday morning, as I was opening my new Innokin Endura, based on reviews and advice on ECF. I haven't had another cigarette since. I know it's not very long yet, but for me it's huge. I'm just taking it one hour/one day at a time.
2. I now make my own e-liquid - thanks @Gfdeputy2! I can't believe the cost savings, and the ability of customizing it exactly as I want it.
3. I've learned so much, and discovered many little tidbits of information by reading, reading, reading on ECF.

So after 3 weeks on ECF, I'm a well-informed, ex-smoking alchemist. Wish me luck with the ex-smoking bit. After 40 years of 2 packs a day, I'm going to need all the help I can get. Off to a good start though. Thanks ECF!!

You are every reason why the forums exist. Congratulations on leaving analogues behind!
Good luck on your DIY journey, I'm new as well and can tell you from down the road you're on (as most here probably will), you're gonna enjoy it.

 

[YePsTeR]

Always love these types of threads!! Congats Rose!!

 

[PaulBHC]

Stick around. 2 years today.

 

[chillaxing]

Good job, keep at it!

Don't have a relapse... I did....

Coming back after a 2yr hiatus

 

[inspects]

Rose....Congratulations......

It's been about 14 months for me....thank God for ECF...!

 

[oplholik]

Congratulations Rose, well done. Now, be sure to get yourself a back up set up, if you don't already have one.

 

[jensy]

I have always said the key to vaping success is good vape gear, good juice and this forum.This forum plays a huge role in staying off the cigs. It is 2 years yesterday for me that I had my last cig.Good luck and we are here for you.

 

[DorianC]

A lot has happened, read this link and you'll see what also happens:
Stop Smoking Benefits Timetable

When I left ciggies behind, I read it and ticked off the benefits. I also began to taste and smell again, so my taste in liquids changed. I'm still a lover of tobacco liquids, but I catch subtleties much better.

My secret for staying off the ciggies was that I always said I could have one if I wanted. The subconscious mind will crave them until you tell it you're not Stopping something but rather, changing. Then, for me, it quieted down.

So dont panic if you get cravings, they happen.

 

[Douggro]

When I joined ECF about 3 weeks ago, I didn't expect all these changes in my life in such a short time.

1. First and foremost, look at my signature! I had my last cigarette yesterday morning, as I was opening my new Innokin Endura, based on reviews and advice on ECF. I haven't had another cigarette since. I know it's not very long yet, but for me it's huge. I'm just taking it one hour/one day at a time.
2. I now make my own e-liquid - thanks @Gfdeputy2! I can't believe the cost savings, and the ability of customizing it exactly as I want it.
3. I've learned so much, and discovered many little tidbits of information by reading, reading, reading on ECF.

So after 3 weeks on ECF, I'm a well-informed, ex-smoking alchemist. Wish me luck with the ex-smoking bit. After 40 years of 2 packs a day, I'm going to need all the help I can get. Off to a good start though. Thanks ECF!!

When you turn that corner and realize that you don't want or have to smoke that cigarette, it's awesome. Congrats on getting there!!

 

[MudVaper]

When I joined ECF about 3 weeks ago, I didn't expect all these changes in my life in such a short time.

1. First and foremost, look at my signature! I had my last cigarette yesterday morning, as I was opening my new Innokin Endura, based on reviews and advice on ECF. I haven't had another cigarette since. I know it's not very long yet, but for me it's huge. I'm just taking it one hour/one day at a time.
2. I now make my own e-liquid - thanks @Gfdeputy2! I can't believe the cost savings, and the ability of customizing it exactly as I want it.
3. I've learned so much, and discovered many little tidbits of information by reading, reading, reading on ECF.

So after 3 weeks on ECF, I'm a well-informed, ex-smoking alchemist. Wish me luck with the ex-smoking bit. After 40 years of 2 packs a day, I'm going to need all the help I can get. Off to a good start though. Thanks ECF!!

Congratulations!

I'm in close-to the same boat and have also found this place incredibly motivating and wish I'd found it years ago.

 

[RoseJ]

Aww, thanks so much everyone. If quitting could be achieved with support alone, I'd have it knocked.

@DorianC - I'm also doing this - I'm telling myself that I haven't actually quit, and can have a cigarette at any time. As soon as I tell myself that I can't have any more, that's when I'll light up.

@jensy - I think you're right about good gear, good liquid, and this forum. Those are the main things that I've changed in the last 3 weeks.

@oplholik - thanks, I do have a set of VaporFi pens that I've been using for months, which at the moment are my backup. But this morning I did order another Innokin Endura.

 

[WillyZee]

best 3 weeks ever ... well done Rose

 

[pianoguy]

Outstanding! This place rocks, don't know what I'd have done without it.

 

[Vaslovik]

When I joined ECF about 3 weeks ago, I didn't expect all these changes in my life in such a short time

1. I now make my own e-liquid - thanks @Gfdeputy2! I can't believe the cost savings, and the ability of customizing it exactly as I want it.

Girl I applaud you for that alone. Make your own juice and you will be saving money to beat the band! Good on ya girl!

 

[Lessifer]

Congrats! A whole day is huge, and every victory should be acknowledged and celebrated.

If I can offer some unsolicited advice:
1. Don't be too hard on yourself if you slip up. If you happen to have a cigarette, it doesn't reset the progress you've made, it's just another step on the journey. Keep in mind all of the cigarettes that you haven't had.

2. If reducing nic is in your gameplan(not saying that it has to be, it isn't in mine), don't move too fast.

 

[r77r7r]

Congrats!! Sounds like you're progressing nicely.

 

[RoseJ]

Congrats! A whole day is huge, and every victory should be acknowledged and celebrated.

If I can offer some unsolicited advice:
1. Don't be too hard on yourself if you slip up. If you happen to have a cigarette, it doesn't reset the progress you've made, it's just another step on the journey. Keep in mind all of the cigarettes that you haven't had.

2. If reducing nic is in your gameplan(not saying that it has to be, it isn't in mine), don't move too fast.

Thank you. This is good advice.

 

[Vaslovik]

Thank you. This is good advice.

I'm in Florida too, Cape Coral, where might you be?