What's the habit you're proudest of breaking?

Originally Posted by Persi & Alley

Yes, serious. But now I am going to have to google Ross Geller!

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Ross Geller is a character on Friends who had a habit of getting married.

Originally Posted by strange_wings

I have a suggestion that may help. Start cleaning out from under your nails. Look at what accumulates - dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria, maybe even mold or fungus (they love dead skin cells). If your nose is sensitive enough you'll smell this on your hands even if you wash them a lot.

That's what broke me of biting my nails.

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I will be glad to send you a picture of what happens when you get an infection under a fingernail. I've just had my second surgery from that problem and I've had some degree of pain from that experience since last March. This is why I can't make Kitty Cuddlers right now. And I've never bitten my nails! I'm serious about sending you pictures. Even my strong stomached husband calls my thumb "narly".

I had a drug addiction. I've been clean since 1976.

soft drinks. I only like three out of all the different kinds. I haven't had one in a very long time now. But I have done this my whole life, I will go for years without, then drink for a few months, then do the years without thing again, a cycle
so while I would like to think I have broken it, probably not yet When I get to 10 years I can say I broke it probably. Good job Tiger

Originally Posted by Momofmany

I will be glad to send you a picture of what happens when you get an infection under a fingernail. I've just had my second surgery from that problem and I've had some degree of pain from that experience since last March. This is why I can't make Kitty Cuddlers right now. And I've never bitten my nails! I'm serious about sending you pictures. Even my strong stomached husband calls my thumb "narly".

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I've seen bad pictures. Morbid curiosity on my part, plus I like reading about medical stuff. You should see what nail psoriasis does to some peoples fingers and nails.

We have our hands in so much nasty stuff... suddenly realizing this when I was 12 completely snapped me out of my habit. I keep my nails clean, trimmed, and do not paint or apply fake nails ever. If I get even a small cut under one (accidentally poking myself with a needle or wire) I dab peroxide under my nails.
Ironically a year after I stopped biting my nails they started pitting - it cycles and the nails are fine.. so it may only be mild psoriasis (hence why I looked stuff like that up).
As for you getting two infections, maybe something is wrong with your immune system making you more prone to infections? I hope it heals up soon. If you're anything like me, you're probably half bored/frustrated when you can't work on the projects that you enjoy.

I stopped and helped all of my family stop the habit of eating their entree first when we go out to dinner, now we eat the dessert first, as it should be.

Not eating fast food! It has been almost 3 years this coming March!!

For my husband it is that he stopped drinking 4 years ago, on Feb 19th. I'm so proud of him. Hasn't had a single drink since. It has been I think 3 years since he stopped chewing also.

Originally Posted by Pami

I stopped and helped all of my family stop the habit of eating their entree first when we go out to dinner, now we eat the dessert first, as it should be.

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LOL I do that! It actually keeps me from over eating b/c I don't feel like I HAVE to eat all my dinner before I can get my dessert!

Originally Posted by Pami

I stopped and helped all of my family stop the habit of eating their entree first when we go out to dinner, now we eat the dessert first, as it should be.

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I am going to try your eating plan Pam...
it's brilliant.

For me it was the internet - yes I still come on 3 or 4 hours a day but I used to spend over 24 hours on here at a time. Remember that folks!

overanalysis of my nose and thinking oh its ugly

but now after man y years i thin k it's actually cute!!

yknow when you think about how many timees your outlook changes as time passes, things that were once "important" (emphasis on the quote marks) no longer are, etc. , etc., it's pretty darn amazing

About six months ago I decided to limit myself to one cup of coffee a day... two in emergencies like long drives or the odd day that I have to work in the morning.

Towards the end of my previous work season (usually september thru june) I'd gotten up to 4-6 cups of coffee on any given day. I had to consciously have caffeine on my days off so I wouldn't have withdrawal.

Now, I'm more productive, more energetic, and I stay awake by attempting to get enough sleep.

Originally Posted by Pami

I stopped and helped all of my family stop the habit of eating their entree first when we go out to dinner, now we eat the dessert first, as it should be.

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Since I've never smoked or bitten my nails, mine is 'way different: I broke the habit of regularly letting traffic make me angry. (Please note the qualifier there -- regularly. )

In my twenties, I used to become dangerously upset while driving, taking insane risks to get away from "the pack." Some nights I'd close my eyes and think what a miracle it was that I actually got home in one piece again. Then one day I was trapped at a left-turn signal behind one of those people who just won't go, and the weight of all the frustration in my life seemed to hit me all at once. I flipped out. I screamed and sobbed and pounded my fists on the passenger seat, and it was a good hour before I could breathe normally.

So I made a new rule: no matter how upset I feel, it is not reflected in my driving. And I do pretty well sticking to it! Not perfect, but... hey, who is?

2 1/2 years ago I quit smoking!

About 18 months ago, I quit eating refined sugar, refined flour, artificial color or flavors, or saturated or trans fats. I quit biting my nails when I was a teenager because I wanted to wear nice nail polish. I quit smoking in my twenties but don't think I was ever addicted - it was too easy.

I quit smoking about 3 and a half years ago cold turkey.

I have a couple in common with others here......
First was nail biting, big time nail biter! Would chew and tear them down past the quick, chew away my cuticles till they were extremely painful and bleeding, often having several band aids on my fingertips .
I started very young into my teen years and during high school realized how debilitating it was as well as unattractive. My main attraction would be a rough edge that I would just go away at, and nail biters know, you can't smooth a nail by biting! What I did was make sure I always had a nail file and clippers with me at all times!!!!!!! As soon as I found myself picking I would smooth away or clip the nail or cuticle. Even if I had to keep my nails extremely short, cuticles clean, I did what I had to. It took 6 years for my nails to grow in naturally with any healthy strength.
Unfortunately I think my second bad habit replaced the first one.....Smoking! But I very proudly quit smoking, for good, 2 years ago January 4th. I just had enough of the stained clothing, fingers, teeth, bad skin, paying so much for something that was offensive and unhealthy. I slowly weaned myself off, stretched a pack out over longer periods of time, first rule was no smoking in the home. I became one of those non smokers that smokers hate!

Originally Posted by SwampWitch

About 18 months ago, I quit eating refined sugar, refined flour, artificial color or flavors, or saturated or trans fats. I quit biting my nails when I was a teenager because I wanted to wear nice nail polish. I quit smoking in my twenties but don't think I was ever addicted - it was too easy.

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What have you noticed about this, any changes in your health or your family's health?

Originally Posted by Pami

I stopped and helped all of my family stop the habit of eating their entree first when we go out to dinner, now we eat the dessert first, as it should be.

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LOL! You are too funny

Congrats to all those who quit smoking!
Both my parents quit and I was so proud of them. My siblings and I never started as we hated the smell.