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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 201

A twist to the walks as the doggie has gone.

There is little that could make that better.

Remembering my dreams and being able to stretch and move as I get up in the morning is great benefit (no fits of coughing).

The best is breathing and being able to have my freedom to breath no matter how active I am! Still swimming and going farther and farther!

Peace

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1296
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 32,400
Amount Saved: $13,770.00
Life Gained:
Days: 223 Hrs: 3 Mins: 21 Seconds: 13

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 201

It could never be so bad that I would pick up a cigarette ever again!

Time to go for a swim and perhaps a walk and then off to work and then another walk and simply move past the destructive and unhealthy thoughts!

I know that as soon as I am near the smell of smoke that my body will tense and I will know that that is exactly what I DO NOT Want!

A nice piece of 80% chocolate is what I do want and that will actually sooth me. There I go ... a very nice walking companion that lovely piece of very dark chocolate!

Cheers

Have a great day

Phillip

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1244
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 31,100
Amount Saved: $13,217.50
Life Gained:
Days: 214 Hrs: 4 Mins: 42 Seconds: 26

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 201

Simply moving along today reading here and there.

Lots going on in life and every bit made better by the freedom.!

Peace - Joy - Love

Ciao

Phillip

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1155
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 28,875
Amount Saved: $12,271.88
Life Gained:
Days: 198 Hrs: 20 Mins: 39 Seconds: 36

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 201

Off to another bit of time on the big adventure! See you in another year!

Peace - Joy - Love

There is nothing like the depth of breath and the freshness of clean air.

Sarah - The reward really is the celebration, the constant joy at having life!

Ciao

Phillip

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1097
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 27,425
Amount Saved: $9,324.50
Life Gained:
Days: 188 Hrs: 23 Mins: 55 Seconds: 6

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 201

Karen

Thanks for asking.

The best coping mechanisms for for me were:

Focusing, constantly focusing on my goal (Health and Breath).

Swimming, it is really hard to smoke in 12 feet of water.

Rewards, going to Venice at one year was awesome.

Knowledge, getting as much knowledge as I could

Succeeding and celebrating every success along the way, no matter whether tiny or huge. Each success was and still is cause for celebration.

In fact for me I spent so much time celebrating it took my focus from the struggle.

Finally HOPE!

Hope played a huge part in every day. Seeking hope to find a new way. Seeking hope to find courage to go on. Seeking hope to know that I could create and maintain the sustained change I wanted. Hope that I could find a new life.

Looking forward to a new year...

Happy snow day! Happy every day! Happy holidays!

Cheers...Peace

Phillip

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1036
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 25,900
Amount Saved: $8,806.00
Life Gained:
Days: 175 Hrs: 12 Mins: 7 Seconds: 7

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Riverdaleman,

Way to go and keep it up! Would you like to share some of your successful coping strategies and tips with SHO members?

Karen

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 201

Another one done!

Looking forward to the next and the next and the next!

WooHOO!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1034
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 25,850
Amount Saved: $8,789.00
Life Gained:
Days: 175 Hrs: 6 Mins: 22 Seconds: 3

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

So proud of you!

You have reached more than one personal goal and you look great!

Congrats in the swimming and great stats!

Josie, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 744

How great to hear from you Phillip and you swam 2000 meters....freestyle?!

That's great! The body IS a wonderful thing. Once we treat it with respect, we finally see it! Thanks for checking in!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 879
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,032
Amount Saved: $3,296.25
Life Gained:
Days: 98 Hrs: 20 Mins: 25 Seconds: 26

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 201

I just got back from swimming...2000 meters ... freestyle!

Who would have thought that was possible even a year ago never mind two years ago, three years ago or even more. There are days when I surprise myself and days when I simply know how lucky I am to have escaped without being tainted by 36 years of addiction to tobacco.

I am constantly amazed at how the body, my body, mends and heals and the power of life and the life force of the human body!

What a great day it has been.

"If you are going through hell just keep going." Churchill

Ciao

Be Well

Peace OUT

Phillip

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1029
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 25,725
Amount Saved: $8,746.50
Life Gained:
Days: 174 Hrs: 6 Mins: 10 Seconds: 48

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