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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Every little bit counts!

Exercise

Relaxing

Coping mechanism

Positive attitude

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Use what you can and pat yourselves on the back, positive thinking is a great motivator!

Josie, Health Educator

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

I ran two miles on the treadmill today. I was so excited. I am planning a 10k in September. Exercise definitely helps.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 98

me too... and you guys...i got a little weepy hahahaha!!!!

and yes, any newbies...it feels good and i am still struggling, but i am keeping this new additude so that when the struggles hit, i know it's just a bit, a test, something that if i give in- i'm toast....i see it all around me (my boss started up again) and i am very proud that even though quiting quiting seems easier- it's not worth it... it's feeling this good is what's worth it...

and just so everyone knows - more challenges...my boyfriend challenged me to a 1/2 marathon...started running 2 miles night...already lungs feel good and getting faster every night...and this is from me a heavy 2 pk day 16 year smoking champ....

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 124
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,100
Amount Saved: $1,550.00
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 17 Mins: 3 Seconds: 37

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Bravo Leela! We love the new you!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 692
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 27,680
Amount Saved: $6,920.00
Life Gained:
Days: 106 Hrs: 13 Mins: 22 Seconds: 12

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 984

This is a huge step and one of the best discoveries - the day you start to define yourself as non smoker. I'm so so glad to see this leela - and get a load of those 122 days already!! Well done, you!

x T

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1289
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 29,647
Amount Saved: �8,152.93
Life Gained:
Days: 114 Hrs: 23 Mins: 17 Seconds: 59

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Congratulations llelaknight. This post alone tell me you are WAY on your way to recovery. You are so right to have this approach. I have heard my husband using this line for so long now... I will make sure to print this reply and see what the new excuse is ...lol

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 280
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,800
Amount Saved: $1,274.00
Life Gained:
Days: 26 Hrs: 15 Mins: 32 Seconds: 28

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Good Post Leelaknight!

Lolly.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/25/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 2055
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 71,925
Amount Saved: �17,981.25
Life Gained:
Days: 272 Hrs: 19 Mins: 6 Seconds: 4

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Right on!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 437
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,236
Amount Saved: $5,200.30
Life Gained:
Days: 49 Hrs: 4 Mins: 28 Seconds: 49

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 55

Leelaknight ~ I like that. What a great way of accepting change

Leslie

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 2/14/2002
Smoke-Free Days: 3070
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 122,800
Amount Saved: $18,420.00
Life Gained:
Days: 315 Hrs: 19 Mins: 45 Seconds: 34

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 98

this weekend someone who knew me said that i used to use the excuse

"it's hard to quit cause this is who i am"

they reminded me of this right after i had said

"i have changed so much, i like the new me, and it feels good"

he was right. I used to be a smoker...i am not a smoker now...this is who i am now.

hope this helps...

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 122
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,050
Amount Saved: $1,525.00
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 13 Mins: 5 Seconds: 58

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