Best friends don't lie to you.
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Be careful of junkie thinking.
[quote]I just really miss my best friend sometimes...my cigarette.[/quote]
Be really careful of what you tell yourself. Your subconscious is listening.
I understand what you are saying about exercising and about hating it. BUT if you'd be willing to look at things a little differently it may help you ... more than you know.
There are a ton of different things you can do to exercise. The trick is finding what you like and then incorporating it into your life. At 42 days I would strongly suggest taking up some physical activity as it will actually HELP you get though the worst part of the quit that you are talking about.
Here are some tips to get you started:
[quote]Getting Started
The most difficult part of any exercise plan is getting started. Here are a few ideas to help you get off on the right foot:
Get in the right frame of mind - exercise is going to improve how you look, how you feel, and how you interact with other people
Get a good mental image - imagine how you will look and feel after you have been exercising regularly
Get your priorities straight - exercise should come before the latest episode of American Idol or Survivor
Take it easy - get into the routine step-by-step
See your doctor before getting started, especially if you are overweight or have a heart condition
The Level Way to Work Out
Taking your routine through successive levels will allow your body to get used to the workout. Taking smaller steps will also help you build the stamina for later levels. This incremental approach will keep you from overworking muscles, getting sore, and giving up.
Level One
Stop using machines to do everything for you. Walk instead of riding in the car. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
Find interesting places to take walks.
Buy a couple of dance-music CDs or videos.
When you feel comfortable with what you've done so far, move on to Level Two.
Level Two
Take a 15-minute walk every day. In lieu of a walk, try swimming 15 minutes every day. Do not attempt to do any more than 15 minutes yet.
If the weather prevents you from walking or swimming,
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Quit Meter
$54,742.80
Amount Saved
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Days: 5982
Hours: 10
Minutes: 57
Seconds: 0
Life Gained
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