Hard to believe I made it after 20+ years smoking, but I feel great. I can swim and bike like I am floating on air. Food tastes better, skin is less wrinkled, teeth are whiter and I don't stink!
But I have two side effects: 1) still occasionally have strange dreams (I used Chantix to quit and that is when they started). Last night I was smoking in my dreams and woke up realizing NO I DID NOT REALLY DO THAT!!! 2) gained about 5-7 lbs even though I am exercising a lot. I think this is a metabolism adjustment and may take a while to correct.
I think the whole process goes better the more you exercise so get out there and walk, bike, run, swim . . . anything to get you moving and not thinking about it. Also, it gets those endorphins going and you stay much more relaxed.
It is great to be free!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/20/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 180
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,700
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $540.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47
