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1/26/1999
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![]() Joanne - Gold
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North Barrington, Illinois
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I no longer have to worry about quitting smoking. Every smoker's constant worry.
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1/3/2000
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![]() GrumpyOMrsS (Gold)
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Lyndhurst, Ohio
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Freedom from an addiction that once controlled my every move
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1/1/2001
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![]() Smiley Dan
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Watertown NY
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There really are so many. I think the ability to workout 6 days a week . Boy is really feels good getting healthy!!!
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1/1/2001
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Tallmadge, OH
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I have more time for my family!
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5/22/2001
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![]() Toast (GOLD!!)
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Winston-Salem, NC
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Knowing I don't have to get around to quitting anymore, and the tremendous feeling of accomplishment!
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3/7/2002
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![]() kito40 - Gold
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Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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My Cancer is not being fed by nicotine
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3/23/2002
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  DubiouslyDos
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Fort Walton Beach Florida
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No longer taking ANY medications or inhailers.
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6/24/2002
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Alyson-GOLD
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Brooklyn, NY
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No longer living as a slave to a nicotine master.
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10/2/2002
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smokefreeJD-Gold-
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Philadelphia, PA
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For the first time in my life, I own ZERO rescue inhalers!!! Even when I go running...
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10/22/2002
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So?gold?
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Skien, Norway
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A calmness I never thought was possible when I first quit.
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12/24/2002
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66skylark
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Kent, Washington
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I am not a slave anymore after 35 years
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2/17/2003
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WoggyGold
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Gilbert Arizona
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Taste and those wonderful aromas that I've been missing.
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3/17/2003
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SOC_Silver
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Fremont, California
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The pride of freedom!
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3/28/2003
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Shinelady_Gold3282003
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Norfolk, Virginia
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I no longer has the persistent smokers cough that plagued me every day of my life.
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7/6/2003
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BushCreekDudeGoldX4
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New York
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I am able to walk fast/climb stairs w/o being out of breath!
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7/24/2003
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kizilkiz_2gold
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Istanbul TURKEY
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freedom, health, pink cheek, white teeth, energy
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8/3/2003
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Breathing_Better
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Victoria B.C. CANADA
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BEING ABLE TO BREATH DEEPLY WITH OUT FEELING LIKE THERE IS AN ELEPHANT ON MY CHEST
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8/5/2003
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hildeh3
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St. Petersburg, FL
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I feel free
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8/9/2003
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LFischerGOLD
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New York, NY
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More honesty in all areas of my life; no more junkie lies!
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8/24/2003
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habenero4me-GREEN
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Rochester, NY
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No more smelly clothes, cig hangovers, wasted money!!
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8/31/2003
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NH_Rich_Gold21
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Breathing better
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9/1/2003
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catherine2255-Bronze
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Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK
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Smell nice, lovely skin, not stressed anymore, I just love my life 100 times more! No more self denial about something that will kill me!!
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9/8/2003
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TerrysDaughter_Green
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I can breath.
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9/10/2003
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Alicia_is_Bronze
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Portland, Oregon USA
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Singing is sooo much fun! It's easier to take long walks too (o:
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9/14/2003
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SmokeFreeSuz
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Los Angeles, CA USA
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Well... at last I'm dealing with all the stuff I've been "self-medicating" myself from facing.
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9/15/2003
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KKrakow
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Milford, MA
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Self-esteem, health, money
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9/16/2003
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Lakota58
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Cornish, NH
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I regained my self - respect
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9/16/2003
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SilverLinz1
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Montreal
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Energy! My friends barely recognize me...where is that slothful girl they used to know?
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9/16/2003
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KlearEyes2
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I have energy!!!
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9/19/2003
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Liuchka
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Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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I can breathe better. Sense of control. Pride
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9/26/2003
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Adam33port17-GOLD
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Being able to sit thru meetings and pay attention instead of thinking when my next feeding would be.
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9/28/2003
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mctomandlynn
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New Lenox
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freedom from the ball and chain
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9/30/2003
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Coolmare2green
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Elkton, OR
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I no longer have to plan my day around sneaking fixes of nicotine, and feeling the grief and shame inherent in this behavior.
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10/1/2003
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valerette_bronze
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Davis
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I can breathe deeply when I spend my mornings exercising instead of having my morning cigarettes
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10/1/2003
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Debaria-Silver1
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Spokane, WA
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I can breathe and my anxiety attacks have all but quit, I am saving lots of money. I love the freedom!
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10/1/2003
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gaynie_goes
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Canada
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I can parent more efficently without having to stop every 1/2 hr for a fix
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10/4/2003
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Finallythere4GOLD
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Buffalo NY
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I don't have to fear life without smoking and I don't have to fear death because I couldn't quit (and I can breathe!).
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10/4/2003
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Asdfgjkl5
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Jefferson City, MO
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Participating in enjoyable activities without stopping to get a fix. Not smelling like I just came from a bar.
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10/10/2003
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Ouija7
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Bowling Green, VA
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The fact that I am actually getting used to being a non-smoker.
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10/11/2003
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neddygirl1
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Sydney, Australia
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Not scheduling my life around nicotine! Feeling like myself again...
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10/12/2003
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Suzsavagewood
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Levittown
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No more Headaches
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10/15/2003
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seattle
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I always have both hands free and now I never need a light
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10/16/2003
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lioness81472-GOLD-
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Glennallen, Alaska
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I can breathe better, I smell better, I dont have to go out in our -40 below weather to feed an addiction
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10/18/2003
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rebmiami_green
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Miami
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Don't have to feed an expensive and carcinogenic habit
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10/20/2003
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Mshiggins5272
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Wilmington
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Not being a slave to something
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10/22/2003
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CandidCandiSilver
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St. James, FL
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Being honest again and never having to go back into the closet!
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10/28/2003
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Devla13
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Bisbee, AZ
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Increased self-confidence
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10/28/2003
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Mike_Berg
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Stamford Ct
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Much improved health
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11/1/2003
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Netherlands
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The word FREEDOM says it all!
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11/1/2003
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davesaddiction2003
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Campbeltown
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Not being a slave to my addiction....leading to more self respect
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11/7/2003
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DlunyGOLD
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Woodstock, GA (USA)
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A healing, healthier me! No colds or flu since quitting!
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11/8/2003
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BC
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I can finally live my life without the worry of when I'm going to get "my fix." I'm no longer having to hide a filthy, deadly habit from the people I love (being a closet smoker was SO energy draining!) I can breathe better and I know I'm doing everything I can to live life to the fullest.
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11/10/2003
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Waysouth22-Silver
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Mississippi Gulf Coast
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So many benefits this is tough choice but I'm going with the example I've set for my 12 year old twins!
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11/11/2003
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Northeastern Ohio, Warren
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Feeling and smelling fresh, clean air for my teenage daughters to breathe!
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11/15/2003
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andip470Gold
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Coventry CT
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Being able to cheer for my daughters without coughing and choking
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11/15/2003
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Yak_Girl
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Whidbey Island, WA
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I can laugh again, without going into a fit of coughing!
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11/17/2003
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Jery9282
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Laredo
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Free from being controlled by nicotine addiction
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11/17/2003
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FlipperOut03
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Fort Worth, Texas
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Freedom from constantly having to feed my addiction!
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11/22/2003
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x-man-39
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L.A.
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Breathing, walking, running, working, playing everything
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11/22/2003
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sunnydaze529
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Pittsburgh
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Knowing that I'm gaining back to my life instead of continuing to take away from it.
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11/23/2003
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Berly73
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Chicago, IL
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More energy, deep breaths
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11/23/2003
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WilmaSmokeless1
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Perth, Western Australia
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There is just so much more energy!!
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11/26/2003
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TOM-DPLN1-GOLD
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PHILA. PA.
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NO MORE GAGGING IN THE MORNING.
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11/28/2003
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VoluntaryDebraSilver
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Madison,WI
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I am so proud of myself for quitting after 35 years of using.
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12/1/2003
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OhRalph
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Port St. Lucie
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I feel better.
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12/5/2003
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Milwaukee
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My young kids are sooooo proud of me
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12/11/2003
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kimmers722
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Edison, NJ
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Discovering self worth, respect, love and admiration towards my body
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12/18/2003
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jennifer104104
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Texas
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I can exercise now and it feels great!!
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12/23/2003
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kattatonic1_gold4
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Toronto, Canada
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I don't seem to be a nervous wreck all the time anymore! I thought that was why I smoked... it was the opposite. The smoking made me crazy.
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12/25/2003
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Crystalcat10
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Minneapolis, MN
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I am no longer embarassed - I don't smoke!
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12/25/2003
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marcro122503_bronze
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NW Florida
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not having to stop my life to feed my nicotine addiction all the time
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12/27/2003
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TerryLynn8888
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Connecticut
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Breathing is easier & the freedom from the cigarettes is an incredible feeling
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12/27/2003
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GreenSolveg
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Bloomington, Indiana
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Knowing I am living life as bravely, honestly, and purely as I can. Daring to live life.
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12/28/2003
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