Wow, several of my buddies here today...
Hey Pen, you're looking good :).
I'm late too!
Sorry, I don't come around here too much anymore but I came today for just a quick look and saw your thread. I can't NOT say hi to you and congratulations for continued success.
Good on you being 3 years, 3 months.
Life is good, isn't it?
Give Luna my regards and you guys stay happy.
hugs,
Melanie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/30/2002
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1851
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 74,040
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16,659.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 261 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25
Hey Kate from Athens! I'm from Athens too! Athens, Georgia.
I wonder which was named after which.... :p
I couldn't resist.
Congratulations on your first year smokefree. The freedom is awesome, isn't it?
Melanie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/30/2002
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1851
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 74,040
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16,659.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 261 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
Alright, Greger!!
Hell AND Heck week done and over. Good for you.
I'm glad you had a good laugh the other day.
Congratulations on 2 weeks smokefree.
Hang in there. It's gets better.
Melanie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/30/2002
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1859
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 74,360
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16,731.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 262 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
Pen, I just noticed this thread.
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.
My heart goes out to you and Peter's family.
It truly fortifies our will to stay quit doesn't it?
Hugs my friend. I am sorry to hear this news.
Melanie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/30/2002
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1872
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 74,880
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16,848.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 263 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
[i]So many people see me as a weakling, as a loser. But i want to win this for me. I want to feel good, to love myself, to be proud of myself and to be here to see me and my children grow. i want to look in the mirror and see me again.[/i]
WRONG Xena!
ONE person TRIED to make you think that.
You have already proved him wrong.
Welcome back.
Tell yourself each and every day right now when you get up that you DON'T SMOKE....no matter how hard the cravings are.
How do you manage the edginess the craves the yawning emptiness of want? You just gut it out while knowing it will eventually be over.
Xena, cravings are just feelings. They can be lived through. They won't kill you. I promise they won't. The early days are desperate days (or were to some of us). I'm sorry that can't be helped. (listen to Lamplighter)
But I will tell this at the same time, each and every day you get behind you gives you a little more confidence and strength and hope. Build on that. Ride out these early days, Xena. Come here and cry and moan and let these good people hold your hand and help pull you to the other side.
You can do it, sweetie.
You ARE strong. Don't doubt that.
hugs
Melanie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/30/2002
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1894
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75,760
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $17,046.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 267 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
Alright, Xena!
You're doing it. I'm so glad to see you.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Yes it is normal to be tired. I slept ALOT for the first couple of weeks. Meaning it is serious business and the concentration can wear you out. It's ok though. It's a good tired.
Be easy on yourself. Don't forget that ice water.
And Just Don't Smoke. You're going to make it.
Congratulations on 3 days, Xena. It's good to see you this far along.
hugs,
Melanie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/30/2002
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1896
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75,840
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $17,064.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 267 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
Hi Lindak,
I made it back to my pre-quit weight. I probably gained all total 10-12 lbs. during the first year. I have always been tall and thin...5'7", 120(ish) but obesity runs in my family. I was scared to death of gaining weight especially since I'm a middle aged woman.
I tried very hard during my quit not to overeat. The weight came on anyway. I can tell you this, 9 months is a wonderful long time to be quit smoking but it's probably not long enough for your body to be finished with it's 'new self'.....meaning, depending on how old you are, the changes/adjustments to your new 'system' are still taking place and you may have to wait a little longer for all you're doing to be successful. It did me. Probably somewhere in my 3rd year. But then I'm probably alot older than you are.
I am very active like you. I only go to the gym 3 days a week though.I have been told (hearsay only but I've heard it many times) that you need a day in between lifting weights for your muscles to properly build up (or something like that). I walk, swim and dance every chance I get. I have a very healthy diet without it being drab at all. I eat alot of fish, vegetables and fruit.
Don't give up hope, Lindak. Just keep trying to contain the weight gain and give it a little more time. Remember smoking took a toll on our bodies.
My best to you. Congrats on 9 months!
Melanie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/30/2002
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1903
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 76,120
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $17,127.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 268 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57
It’s been a while since you were active on this site. Please extend your session below
You have been logged out due to inactivity.
Please sign back in.
We use cookies to help us learn about how our platform is used and how we can improve your experience. To
learn more please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
