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14 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I hear you on that one, Ron. There is something about a lack of lung capacity that makes exercise unattractive. I had to quit smoking to lose weight. I now love to exercise, too.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 502
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,056
Amount Saved: $5,973.80
Life Gained:
Days: 56 Hrs: 12 Mins: 59 Seconds: 58

14 years ago 0 377 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
LK,
So true about not having a purpose when a smoker.  I also never thought I liked exercise until I quit.  It's now my new drug of choice  :) Happy 174 to you!

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 6/17/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 820
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,760
Amount Saved: $5,166.00
Life Gained:
Days: 127 Hrs: 19 Mins: 9 Seconds: 40

14 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Brenda,
 
What a great way to be proactive!
 
(P.S) Your 500 days is coming around the corner!  YEAH!!!

Josie, Health Educator
14 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
5K in 28 minutes???
 
Start sharing your secrets lady!
 
That is amazing!
 
 
Josie, Health Educator
14 years ago 0 816 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
 Excellent for you leelaknight. You're an inspiration to all. Be proud of yourself. breather
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/11/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 673
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 33,650
Amount Saved: $16,152.00
Life Gained:
Days: 122 Hrs: 19 Mins: 19 Seconds: 19

14 years ago 0 98 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Brenda that is awesome!
 
Update i did the 5k in 28 mins!!!  personal best :)
 

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 187
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,675
Amount Saved: $2,337.50
Life Gained:
Days: 14 Hrs: 14 Mins: 50 Seconds: 6

14 years ago 0 11226 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks for sharing the inspiration Leelaknight!
 
How is life different being that healthy person?
 

Ashley, Health Educator
14 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Go! Go! Go! Go, leelaknight! I'm doing what I can to raise money for various organizations, too. I'm preparing to do the Alzheimer's walk. I'm trying to get people involved on any level. I tell them that the life they save may ultimately be their own. I've got friends who are dying right now. I'm relatively healthy. It is my responsibility to get out there and do what they cannot.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 489
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,692
Amount Saved: $5,819.10
Life Gained:
Days: 55 Hrs: 0 Mins: 47 Seconds: 16

14 years ago 0 98 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am shocked i was even a smoker... i have been "training" for a 5 k (on the 12th my 6 mth anniversary for komen breast cancer) and i run the streets of NYC... it's been very hot so breathing is hard but made even harder by all the people smoking on the streets as i run by...
 
i can't even believe i was one of the stagnant people just sitting there with no journey...being a non smoker feels sooooo freaking awesome!!!
 
thank you ssc and all the member who keep people going... i owe a lot to the fact that i was able to vent to people here and blow off the steam need to get over the slly cravings!  I am that healthy person now!  Everyone join in!!!
 
LK
 
 

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 174
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,350
Amount Saved: $2,175.00
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 14 Mins: 25 Seconds: 0


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