Well I agree the positives outweigh the weight gain. So far I think I've put on about 12lbs or enough of a dress size to need bigger clothes:blushing:
My clothes have definitely shrunk to the uncomfortable side of snug!
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Well I agree the positives outweigh the weight gain. So far I think I've put on about 12lbs or enough of a dress size to need bigger clothes:blushing:
My clothes have definitely shrunk to the uncomfortable side of snug!
When I finally quit after many starts & stops I gave up coffee & beer, just didn't taste right. It took me at least two years to finally stop. I can drink coffee and assorted beverages without a smoke now but sometimes still get the urge. I still don't drink booze, beer has lost it's taste now I may sample some but don't care for it. I DO know if I lit a smoke I would be back to 2 pks a day within a few days. Hang in, it ain't easy but worth it.
I have said that very thing, to many people. I'm right there with you, on that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ole WV Coot
Yup, I'd agree with that too. Smoking is an addiction you can't control.
I'll just have to go buy bigger clothes!
Drum roll please!
Passed the 8 week milestone last friday!
WooHoo!!!! That is a milestone. You have it beat now, girl. Your body has purged itself of the nicotine and there simply is NO reason to ever start again!! Congrats! It takes a lot of self control to quit smoking.
Great job Winnie.
Well I rode Cutter today.
I saved the last of the blackberry cobbler for my wife. We had a couple of grandkids over last night and they plowed through most of it. :blushing:
Winnie, you're a champ!
That's a long, looooong time to stay true and hang in there. I'm impressed.
Outstanding Winnie. You're doing great!
I signed up for a 5k run with some co-workers. The "race" is on September 18, and I want to be able to run at a good clip. I'd like to beat 30 minutes, and try to get down to 27.
Good for you Aurelius!
Congrats, Winnie. 0555 PST. 1 Jul 92 - my last. It took some behavioral modification, stopped drinking alcohol and adjusted my coffee input. Those were hard time for quitting. It takes resolve, not "I'll try", but I WILL quit!" You have it now. keep it up. My Doctor said the weight gain is better, by far, than smoking. I just retired from the Army nad became sedentary.
Running is much easier than quitting smoking. Good for you, Winnie. Keep it up. For every pack you don't smoke, throw $4 (or English equivalent) into a jar. Keep for a year, and then spend on something you wouldn't normally buy yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Funny you should mention that, I put money in a tin!
OGI, my Doc said the same, still doesn't make me feel any better about it. I was underheight before...:innocent:
Today?Today is day 27 since I last had a smoke.The temptation is there more than the craving but I know that if I have even just one,I'll be right back at it.
Kinda proud of myself as this is my first time to seriously try quitting.I sampled my first cigarette in the '60's & started puffing away daily around the mid '70's.
It was time.No,it was way past time.
And congrats to you, too. Just like Winnie, the chemicals are out of your body by now so there's no reason to start up again. Hang in there. You CAN do it!!!!!!!!
Winnie, I've been several years now and havent gained a pound. Congrats to you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Congrats to you as well cyc79.
This post is a great motivator! been watching yall's progress! Good job everyone! I have been procrastinating about quitting smoking all year. Looks like I need to get with the program too! It will mean quite a few life changes for me! I plan to apply a healthy diet and an extreme workout. As I am just all around unhealthy! Look for my start date soon!