Seems like I'm really winning the battle against cigarettes. I'm proud of myself.

It's two months, one week, two days and seven hours since I quit smoking for good. And guess what? I'm lovin' every minute of it.

I'm mentally prepared to deal with any cravings or weak moments.
In the event I do have a smoke I won't be happy with myself. But I will learn from it and move on.

Rather than going to the same old hangout last night, I suggested somewhere different... that way I wouldn't have to deal with any triggers for smoking.

Keeping this daily diary has been a great thing for me. I can really see how far I've come.

I stay smoke-free for another week, I promised to reward myself with a DVD player with the money I saved.

If you ask me, the trick to quitting successfully is staying focused. Keeping my eyes on my reasons for quitting, the benefits I've noticed, and on my rewards!

Now that I've realized coffee is one of my triggers for cigarettes, I've rediscovered fresh squeezed O.J. again. Man, there's nothing better.

It's funny, but I just realized the longer I go without smoking, the more confidence I have.

Goodbye ashtrays. Ciao lighter. Sayonara matches. Anything that reminds me of smoking in the house is history.

I had this lazy-boy that I used to refer to as my 'smoking' chair. Last night I tossed it out and got a new one. I call this one my 'healthy' chair.

No one said quitting was going to be easy, but it sure does feel good.

I'm feeling so good now that I've even started walking to work twice a week. I love that fresh air! Now I feel invigorated when I start the day.

This week I rewarded myself with a membership at the gym. Me and exercise - who'd have ever thought?

It helps to think of myself as an ex-smoker.

I'm actually doing this quitting thing. And I feel good about it.

I must say my wife has been so supportive of me during this whole process. It sure is nice to have her behind me.

Sometimes when I get a craving, I deal with it by calling a friend. Let's just say I was on the phone a lot today.

I got a craving this afternoon that just wouldn't stop. So I dusted off my blades and went for a skate. I know it's cold out there, but it sure did kill the need for a cigarette.

Another day, another bunch of cravings. But it's not a problem. I put a stop to them by taking the dog for a walk. At this rate Rex and I will be in the best shape of our lives.

I try to do something healthy each day of the week because I want to change my old habits and adopt some healthy ones.

I find that if I just change my routine a bit, the cravings aren't as bad. And it's as simple as taking a new route to work or trying something different for lunch.

I must admit my friends have been amazing during this whole thing. Larry even told me that because I'm able to do it, he wants to try.

Today was a tough day. The cravings were strong. But they're not as tough as I am.

I went out last night with my friends to a place where everyone was smoking. It wasn't easy, but I did it without giving in.

Man, the clothes I wore last night reeked of smoke. It was even in my hair and on my skin. I never thought I'd say this, but it was disgusting.

I've been going to the gym now for over two weeks and I'm starting to notice some changes. I wish I'd discovered this sooner.

Now that I'm not smoking, I've noticed a connection between what I eat and how I feel. So I've ditched some of the junk and I'm trying to replace it with healthier options.

I've reached a milestone today, 3 months without a cigarette.

I've made a list of the obstacles that are still standing between me and my addiction to cigarettes. This way I can plan how to deal with each hurdle.

I'm doing this. I'm doing this. I'm actually doing this. Man it feels good!

I played basketball with the kids today. Cough-free basketball. It was great.

The day I realized that I was able to really quit smoking for good, my whole outlook changed.

Now that I'm this far into it, I feel like I can face any difficulty.