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18 years ago 0 2436 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Wow!! Closet Smoker No Mor - Thanks so much - your words of support just reached out and grounded my fears and confusion. Hang on to both Quits just made so much sense to me... And I will - Blessings and thanks- Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 734 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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Hi [color=Red]redrosie[/color]- Mall walking is really great! It's safer than the streets, and no tripping over broken or uneven sidewalks (and it's cool inside in the summer!) I live in Houston, so it gets really hot here... Well, didn't get that ..uh... bra this evening, I just wanted to get out of there. I was too frustrated to shop, so I will get a few pounds off and go back then But I did get some great homemade soup made for me tonight so I can eat that (and some salad stuff) rather than my tex-mex comfort food that put my tummy to the test:) And I also bought (again) the baked chips, and threw away the regular potato chips (now those can really put the weight on fast)... So I am well on my way. I know you wonderful friends are out there for me, and that gives me all the support I need to get focused, and take healthier care of me, 'specially now that I am not putting that icky, nasty smoke in or around me. Thanks for all the support, I really appreciate you guys and gals:) Blessings be-- Healer xox ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 734 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
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Hi Phillip- Very good advice, I thank you for that. I will definitely find the balance...time and patience:) And another challenge - I'm up for it! Blessings- Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 734 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
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Whew! - I am sooo damn frustrated (though I've calmed down a little)... Went to the mall this evening to walk and to reward myself with a surprise (today is my 20 day smoke-free anniv!!)... I wanted a new 'intimate' as my special reward today, and when I tried on new bras (hope that's not too personal:) I just got so damned frustrated. I have a tummy on me now, and I am just uncomfortable with where I am with gaining the weight I've gained in this short time. UGH... Not that long ago I lost a good amt of weight, and now I feel like I've gone backwards so I am very frustrated. It's time for me to get a handle on what I am eating, and it scares me a little, not sure why, it has to do with my Quit I think. Just gotta find the balance here, ya'll. I am not losing my Quit, and I also need to be gentle w/self here... OK I went to the grocery store after, and I am going to eat healthier... So I am making this commitment to me that I am going to eat healthier, less fat... I think I had really given myself permission these 20 days to eat, and to have some comfort food when I wanted it... I'm a little afraid as the comfort food has been there for me since my Quit. I gotta find the balance here... As I drove into my driveway from the store, I said to myself, 'self :) hold on tight now - time to do daily mall walking (which I used to do and for some reason stopped doing daily) and watch what I eat! Although I am afraid, I know I can do this! My Quit I protect with everything in me - now I gotta watch the food and find the balance w/my Quit (my #1 commitment!) and shedding some of this extra weight. Thanks for listening everybody, I really needed to vent. Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 732 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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Healer- I totally understand this one. Weight is my second problem too. I kept up my workout routine and in the first three weeks I didn't lose pound and I had been losing two inches a month up to this date. So - I added an extra workout day and watched the "intake". This week I finally started losing again and 5 lbs shed off me. I think my body was busy healing some other things. Keep walking, you will start back up again with weight loss even while you are in your quit. I think it is something in that first few weeks of the quit (and the Girl Scout Cookies) that triggers a few extra pounds to sneak up on you. Just keep to your plan that helped you lose in the first place. Hang on to your quit of both!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 32 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 198 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $43.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
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18 years ago 0 2614 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am sorry Congratulations on 20 Days! Major achievement. I hope you actually got that very nice reward! Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 738 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $270 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47
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Hooray healer, You vent all you need. I am with you on the food, I do enjoy my comfort foods and I have made sure that I balance that with good physical workouts. Finding that balance has been tricky if not challenging and the balance is there if I seek it out and ensure that I happens. You will find it. P.S. I never before worked as physically hard as I am now so that I don't balloon up like I have in past quits. A kinder, more loving and caring world for ourselves and others [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 738 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $270 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
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Hi Healer Within. I had to laugh as I read your post. I too went shopping tonight. And one of the things I bought were 3 new... er, well lets just say since my quit, my cups runneth over. lol. It sure can be shocking standing under the florescent lights in those dingy dressing rooms. Oh well, I hope you bought yourself some nice rewards. You must live in a big city do you? I have never heard of someone mall walking before. My town is so rural we don't even have sidewalks by my house. I hope you can do well on the eating healthier. I have good intentions until something crunchy and salty starts calling my name. Usually chips. Congrats on your 20 day quit. Actually, officially by my clock you have hit the 3 week mark. Yipppeee!!! for you. [color=Red]redrosie[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 83 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,015 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $688.9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
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Morning HealerWithin. Mall walking sounds great, but I would have to do it without my wallet or I'd be "walkin'" into every store. :p I hear ya on the baked chips. I have discovered Skinny Chips. They are only 130 cal. for about 2 cups. Nice and crunchy and salty. Yum Yum. 3galeh, I'm going to google your cabbage soup recipe. I have seen you talk about it before. You always sound so positive on this eating thing. You really seem to know what you're talking about. I sure can use any advice. Closet Smoker No Mor, Welcome to our quit family. :) [color=Red]redrosie[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 84 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,025 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $697.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
18 years ago 0 1110 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
When I first quit smoking I vowed I would NOT replace my smoking habit with an eating habit. The week before I quit I went on the cabbage soup diet for 1 week (not one I would stay on for any length of time but its great for a kick start) I lost 6 lbs and then when I quit smoking I stayed eating healthy and WALKED and WALKED, 2 miles in the morn and 2 at night, then I biked, exercised and swam when I could fit them in. I didnt gain weight when I quit in fact I have lost weight so yes it can be done. If anyone wants the diet, goggle it. Congratulations on your 20 days, that is awesome. If you can quit smoking a little thing like dieting will be a breeze :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 339 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,482 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2542.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

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