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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2631

I used to force myself to go the gym twice a week. Now I go almost every day. Aquafit, biking, walking - it doesn't really matter what - it seems to really help. I just started back to Yoga too. I have always done my smoking at the end of the day so I am taking the time to enjoy the mornings. I get up earlier, get jobs done and then, if I feel like it, I wrap myself up in a blanket at nite and watch t.v. However, ANY distraction helps - going out to smoke-free restaurant instead of eating in, going to a ball game. I still need to work on the IMMEDIATE stress-reducers (for those moments when I feel like I might burst) I've been trying the deep breathing and it seems to help so I think I'll keep it up. This is a good threat - I can use all the ideas that I can get. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 114 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

I sit back and play some poker, relax, drink some grape juice. The past two days, I've been congratulating myself on a job well done. When a stressful situation happens, and I'm caught in the middle of it; I step back and rationalize. Monday I'm going to start weight lifting, and I hope to get my bike back from the in-laws and ride around the lake next door a couple nights a week. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 48 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 186

Ive noticed that I am breathing more deeply all day long like huffing and puffing and of course my cotton bud is at my mouth 24/7!!

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

I'm walking, doing Tai Chi, and a stress reduction training type thing, that's offered through one of the hospitals, for ex-smokers. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/2/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 600 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $111 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

You know, I'm now starting to notice the little things I do, things that I've been doing all a long, but attached little importance to. For instance, after my quit smoking group tonight, someone offered me a ride home. I declined, because riding the bus while listening to the music on my MP3 player is relaxing to me. Whereas when I drive or when I'm a passenger, I can't really pay attention to the music the way I'd like to. The music is a reward. And being able to blast it is awesome. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,678 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $303.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Currently, I'm choosing between Tai Chi, Yoga, and some kind of mindful imagery. Anyone doing one of these or any others? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,650 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $303.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1128

I do yoga, walk every night, pilates and meditate. I have been doing Yoga for about 6 years and i love it. I dont know much about Tai Chi but ive heard its very good. PrincessC :) x

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1127

I do nothing for stress, I feel calm and happy. I feel more happy when I'm outside in the fresh air. I walk a lot and smell the woods and the grass and all. No stress for me. I love to be outside. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 142 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,566 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �418.9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Hi, I go to the gym and play gold regularly Marie :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 69 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,041 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $276 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 51

go to the gym, bike ride around the city.... push my body to do things that it could do as effectively when i was smoking and could barely breathe! i'm not sure what mindful imagery is but i think i do that too! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 108 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,632 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $858.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

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