The Quit 2: That nasty black stuff

[MizzouRah]

After watching "Outside the Lines" on ESPN tonight, I think something 'clicked' inside that small brain of mine. Chewing tobacco is VERY bad. Like an earlier thread, the quit didn't last long and I was back into that dip cycle once again.

Those of you who tried to keep me going, I appreciate you being there for me. Well, I'm asking for that support once again. I promise I won't let you down.

A post each day means one day down, starting tomorrow (I had a chew about 2 hours ago and the rest is down the toliet) will be day 1 and so on. My goal is 100 days and of course from then on, the rest of my life.


Thanks for any support given,

Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Good luck, Todd. I will be rooting for you.

[korme]

I tried to ping you on Gen. Discussion, glad you watched buddy. Good luck.

[JeeberD]

Good luck, Mizzou. Stay strong bud...

[MizzouRah]

Thanks guys... Day 1 starts today!


Todd

[JeffNights]

Right, well just keep thinking about how absolutely digusting it is to watch other people spit balck sticky liquid into paper cups, plastic bottles, or on the ground.

[Travis]

Never mind disgusting to watch, you ever smelled a baseball dugout in about the 7th inning during the nice hot months of the year when 8 or so guys are all chewing. One of the nastiest things I've ever smelt.

Good luck man, kick that habit.

[MizzouRah]

Thanks guys!

Day 1 hasn't been bad, had a crave after a green chili burger (hey I'm in New Mexico), but I'm armed with Big Red chewing gum. :)


Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Keep up the good work and good idea to use something that is less dangerous as an oral substitute :)

[JeeberD]

a green chili burger (hey I'm in New Mexico)

You lucky, lucky bastard...

[MizzouRah]

Thanks EF! When is that Madden dynasty getting started? :)

Jeebs.. that might have been the best damn burger I've ever eaten. Although, I'm glad I'm alone in the hotel (green chili's well, a tad smelly). :D


Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Thanks EF! When is that Madden dynasty getting started? :)


Good question! Entering the roster data into dynasty manager is taking more time than I thought it would ;)

I'm studying for my boards, and I've been dragging my feet on doing that as I mostly want to relax when I get home (after studying and working throughout most of the day.) I've thought about just doing the dynasty without entering the entire roster, but I don't want to cut corners. It might not really get going until November 4 (the day after I take and hopefully pass my boards ;) )

[MizzouRah]

Yeah, I think I'm going to wait for the last roster update, then restart my Madden dynasty. I've given up on ESPN for solo play.


Todd

[MizzouRah]

Day 2

Not bad yet, although I know it's going to get worse here soon.


Todd

[korme]

If you get the urge, just think of that kid and the stories.

[MizzouRah]

I'll think of a mini-Shorty on my shoulder stabbing me with a pitchfork in my neck.

:)


Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

You can add a mini Eaglesfan, and I'm sure a bunch of other guys too. Good luck! :)

[MizzouRah]

You can add a mini Eaglesfan, and I'm sure a bunch of other guys too. Good luck! :)
Added. :D

Thanks again EF. I'm getting LIVE! for my bday next week, if you have it.. we'll have to get a game of Madden going on. :)


Todd

[CraigSca]

Good luck, Todd! You have a fan in Delaware!

[Eaglesfan27]

Added. :D

Thanks again EF. I'm getting LIVE! for my bday next week, if you have it.. we'll have to get a game of Madden going on. :)


Todd
I've never tried Madden Online (I just play ESPN online) but I'll play you Madden Online :)

[MizzouRah]

We will do it EF!

Day 3, feeling good.. it's nice not waking up with that tobacco taste in my mouth.


Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Keep it up, one day at a time. :)

[MizzouRah]

Day 5

Well, I went to the Cardinals - Dodgers game last night. Edmonds hit his career 300th and we won 5-1. I didn't drink, so the chew craves were gone. My daughter said, "Daddy, why haven't you put that stuff in your lip?" Ahhh... kids....


Todd

[MizzouRah]

Today is really bad as far as craves go... arghhh!!


Todd

[Fonzie]

Today is really bad as far as craves go... arghhh!!


Todd

Hang in there...and try to find something else to chew on, if it'll help.

[CraigSca]

I can imagine how holiday weekends must be tough, Todd, as the cues to chew are probably smacking you in the face. Good luck, we're pulling for you!

[MizzouRah]

Thanks guys, made it through the day... Day 6 here I come. :)


Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Keep up the hard work Todd. We are pulling for you. :)

[MizzouRah]

Thanks EF! It's been hard... very hard, but work has been busy. Time to wind down with a game of Madden Online. :)

Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

I hope things are still going well :)

[MizzouRah]

Yep, been working too much.


Todd

[Warhammer]

You know what could help with cravings....

Sunflower seeds, but then you're still spitting something disgusting into a cup... Then again, I am addicted to them, but at least they are healthy.

[MizzouRah]

You know what could help with cravings....

Sunflower seeds, but then you're still spitting something disgusting into a cup... Then again, I am addicted to them, but at least they are healthy.
I tried that, but Big Red gum has been a big help. Plus too many seeds are actually bad for you.. fat wise. I do like the jalapeno flavor.


Todd

[VPI97]

Keep it up! It's all about changing your habits.

[MizzouRah]

Keep it up! It's all about changing your habits.
That it is.. the weekend will really be hard.


Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Good luck with this tough weekend. :)

[Neuqua]

Yeah, good luck man.

[Calis]

Good luck with it.

Finally quit myself this February, wasn't actually as hard as I thought it would be. When you're really ready to quit it's not SO bad(not that it's easy by any means :)

Definitely recommend changing up your routine as mentioned before. The hardest time I had with it was driving, and after meals. So just try switching things up a bit, different route driving, stuff like that.

Your body and your wallet will thank you though!

[MizzouRah]

Had a setback 3 days ago, but I hated it in my lip and spit it out within minutes.

I've quit drinking for now as well... just can't drink and NOT dip.

Tomorrow is Day #4.


Thanks for all the support!

Todd

[Eaglesfan27]

Good job getting back on track. Good luck, Todd.

[MizzouRah]

Day 10 is here!


Thanks EF!


Todd

[SirFozzie]

Keep it up you... or we'll come to your house, uninstall all your sports sims and make you play all the Mary Kate and Ashley games in a row! :D

[Todorojoz]

In every bad habit there are always a couple of setbacks on the way...just don't let them get you down...the more you keep getting back on the horse the more the horse will realize it is usless knocking you off!...lol :) Keep it up man I am rootin' for you as well.

[MizzouRah]

Thanks SF! I don't want that to happen... :D

Todorojoz, thanks for the kind words as well. I need them! Motivation is the key.



Todd

[mtaystl03]

Good Luck Todd. You can do it buddy. Hang in there. I know it's tough I had to quit that stuff after high school. I did it about every day my Senior year. It's tough but well worth it. I actually put black licorice in my lip...it worked for me.

[MizzouRah]

Good Luck Todd. You can do it buddy. Hang in there. I know it's tough I had to quit that stuff after high school. I did it about every day my Senior year. It's tough but well worth it. I actually put black licorice in my lip...it worked for me.
Thanks..It'll be hard during the baseball playoffs. :)

Love reading your dynasty, keep it up!!


Todd