If I can do this anyone can! Don't give up Newbies!

[TexasSixPak]

After 30+ Years smoking cigarettes this is week 3 of vaping! I work in a high stress job, I have 6 kids, inlaws/outlaws... a huge family and a lot of debt and stress and YES I stopped smoking My cigarettes are still open on my nightstand with a lighter on top and I look at them and don't want them! I have a bit of advice for other newbies, if I may:

I started from the beginning with a KangerTech Mini Protank-II and a 650 mah battery.
I chose a variety of juice sample packs from a few vendors all sweet flavors.
I chose the lowest Nicotine level, knowing that I can always go UP if needed but may not want to go DOWN if I start with the strongest.
I am still at the lowest Nic level after being a 1-1/2 to 2 pack a day heavy smoker!
I've enjoyed the sweet flavors because it's a variety of pleasure vapeing experience. If I wanted to taste tobacco, I'd light one of these cigarettes on my nightstand.

I'm a non smoker for life. I already know that no more tobacco/smoke for me! Good luck to all of you!!

 

[Simply Red]

Good for you and welcome to the forum! With what you have going on, your will power is inspiring.

Happy Vaping!!

 

[supertrunker]

i still have 18 (rather dry and stale Marlboros) by my printer. I really ought to throw them away, but they remind me not to be so bloody stupid again - i smoked 40 a day for 30 years.

T

 

[Jolly Boots Of Doom]

I actually had to get rid of all my smokes because when I had a pack I would think I wanted one, light one, take a drag, kick myself for doing such a dumb thing for ten years because its foul, and put it out. so now that I don't have any around, my vape is all I want.

 

[ccubed]

Welcome to ECF and congrats on being on week 3 without analogs. Seems like you've found gear and juices that work for you. That is fantastic. Isn't it great to order sample packs from vendors to discover what we truly enjoy? I'll be ordering another sample pack this weekend as well as some other supplies. I've discovered a handful of flavors that I like (vaping a kiwi-strawberry blend as I type) and there are still so many other flavors to try. So many flavors, so little time.

I hope your vaping experience continues to grow and that you continue to enjoy it, one vape at a time. Namaste.

 

[Caridwen]

Great story, welcome to the forum!

 

[TheReign]

Awesome. You have your priorities in check and you are taking it by storm! sounds great to me!

 

[freeatlast!]

Congratulations, TexasSixPak, glad to hear another success story!

 

[Peepaw]

Got six kids and you stopped smoking, you ARE the man.

Congrats and Welcome.

 

[vampyre74]

What a wonderful entry!! Good luck in your journey!

 

[DetraMental]

Glad you joined us here at ECF! You definitely have the stress and willpower. Congrats to you!

 

[Caridwen]

Watch out for the big 3's

Day 3: It seems complicated and you doubt if it's going to work. You still have cravings and you don't feel so great.

Hang in there! Drink tons of water and read this: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...hen-quitting-tobacco-changing-ecigarette.html

Week 3: Nothing works right. Batteries won't hold a charge and clearos leak and you can't taste anything.

Relax!! Read the forum, ask questions! That's your addiction talking.

Month 3: Boredom sets in, not as great as it seemed in the beginning.

Hang around the forum. I think the support of others goes a long way in success. Join one of the groups. Get active in CASAA. Go to a Vape Meet. Better yet, hang around and help new members!

 

[Bolivar]

Inspiring read. Best of luck as you continue on your journey.

Welcome to ECF !

 

[lookingoodzxt]

Congrats on stopping,I gave my last 11 cigs,(newport 100`s)On 12/23/13 that`s 5weeks yesterday and love vaping.

 

[SamNapolitanke]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Buggainok]

Hooray and congrats to you for doing something so good for yourself and your family! Your enthusiasm is refreshing and will inspire other newbies.

I feel the same way. I just know deep down I'm not smokin' no more!