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15 years ago 0 11226 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks bobinsc!
 
We are always happy to help! Your definitely one of the "active participants"  in maintaining your health.
 
Members, how do you feel you are being an "Active participant?" If you don't feel you are how do you think you could be more active in maintaining your health?
 
bobinsc,  If you would like more information on health weight please visit the Healthy Weight Center at www.healthyweightcenter.net
 
 
 


Ashley, Health Educator
15 years ago 0 625 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm sure there are some like that.......I needed all the help I could get here.  I DID just throw them out but I had no plan....other than to not smoke anymore.  This place gave me the tools and resources and MOST of all help that I needed.
My exercise program is beginning now.......after I've Quit.  I'm going to be walking a LOT more in my new hobby, metal detecting.  Walking, bending, squatting all good things for me.  Thankfully I have only gained about 12 lbs.
 
Thank you for the info Ashley and for letting us see you along with the others.  You are all a fantastic bunch of people.......
 Keeping the Quit
 
Huggggg and coooookies
Bob


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 121
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,630
Amount Saved: $508.20
Life Gained:
Days: 25 Hrs: 10 Mins: 2 Seconds: 40

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Members, 
 
More than 90 percent of former smokers quit on their own, by throwing away all their cigarettes, by gradually cutting down, or by first switching to a less potent brand. One characteristic of successful quitters is that they see themselves as active participants in health maintenance and take personal responsibility for their own health. Often they experiment with a variety of strategies, such as learning relaxation techniques. Exercise has proven especially effective for quitting and avoiding weight gain. Making a home a smoke-free zone also increases a smoker’s likelihood of successfully quitting.
 
Ashley, Health Educator

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