Like fishrmn, I to want to thank everyone for their support.

But something happened yesterday, and I'm not sure if I'm still on the wagon. While I was making a drink I noticed my old can in the fridge. Well one thing lead to another, and before I knew what was going on I had my nose buried in that gosh darn can. I don't think any got in my mouth, but I can't be certain. Other than that I'm still hanging in there. Good luck everybody.

By the way in the last 5 weeks I've gained 15 pds.

Mf

sounds like the taste buds are back

Quick - throw away the old can in the fridge!

You know what, I think I've gained some weight too. Not sure if that is from quitting dip or because I ate like a complete pig during the holidays.

At any rate, I'm headed into day 21 tomorrow. I think I've almost got this thing beat. Today was the hardest as it was the first time fishing since I quit. I can't recall the last time I fished without a big dip in. But it is possible.

To those of you out there who have never had an addiction to anything, or have never had to quit anything, you may not quite understand what it's like and wonder what the big deal is. But those who have dealt with them completely understand.

Great job and best of luck to everyone on your continued battles. Thanks again to my support group.

Day 21 tomorrow for me as well. I too found it hard to get the first one in the morning out of my head.
To be honest, I've chipped a few times, but the last time I quit, I did the same and was off it for 3 years or so, before I started back up.

The extra cash is coming in handy too I had me a can a day problem going and usually paid 7-8 bucks a can. Do the math...... YIKES !!!

Good job to those kicking the habit

I've got 17 years sobriety from alcohol, and 18 tears off nicotine ,but I'm still addickted to GIRLS!

Congrats on the sobriety Jaba.

Nicotine & alcahol still cheaper than women

I estimate my divorce has cost me over $350 K and still counting.

35pds +, and 5 months now without a chew. Started exercising today, if that don't do it I'm loading back up.

How's everyone else doing?

Mf

I quit smoking,chewing,drinking,and ingesting all other mood altering chemicals years ago. But I got a nice piece of a$$ today.

I'm on day two without a chew.

10 hrs without a drink!

A man without a chew can become crazy! Lol.....how does a woman keep him sane during this time?

If you have to ask.........

She smokes "his" cigar, that's how.

I'll ask. Are we talking a wife or a girl friend. Because....

Mf

So I am 5 days without a chew, and wanted to know how many of you who tried to quit when this was posted were successful?
I had quit for 4 years and like an idiot started up again a few years ago. Now that I have kids there is a new motivation to quit for good. I just can't imagine fishing without a chew.

I'm an ex 2 pack a day WITH dip kind of guy and I quit. It's all mind over matter. The new nicorete lozenges worked great for the big urges.

Those and a crap ton of sunflower seeds and lollipops. But it is extremely hard to fish without a dip...sooooooo tough...but it does get better. Best of luck fighting the good fight...

Last September I finished a pack of smokes...and never bought another one. Haven't had a puff, or a dip, or a plug since then.

Having the lady in my avatar not being a smoker, and not liking being around a smoker, was, to say the least, a pretty good motivator

Fish on...

Todd

I quit cigarettes last year using the three step patches and occassionally the gum.
Fishing without is by far the hardest part.

The good: My lungs feel great and no coughing.
The bad: Was like learning to breath all over again, tired all of the time, weight gain, time drags....all known side effects of withdrawal according to the Doc.

i'm for 2 cartons too!

Well, if you get pregnant, you'll just have to give up drinkin' for a few months.
Don't know who'd want to phluck ya, though.




Congrats on quitting.