I Quit Smoking Today

[independent]

Thanks, Tone

[RSK]

i had a cig this morning..................damm! but it was my last one - i'm not buying anymore. instead of a morning smoke, i'll substitute it for a morning run!

yeah, well done indi! keep it up!

[independent]

Oh, I'm nic'in bad this morning... and it sucks. So I know how you feel.

I've already drank half of my first 24oz bottle of water, slapped on a patch, paced the floor, taken 20+ deep breaths...

I'm about to take off on my workout for the morning too. It helps A LOT. I get mad, work out hard, and it really nips the cravings in the bud (for a few hours at least).


I HATE HOW THIS THING HAS A HOLD ON ME!!!!!

[independent]

Damn, that felt good!

Every day I have increased my workout by 3 minutes. I'm actually starting to really feel my muscles... and guess what? Well, mirrors lie, right? Yeah, cause I was looking pretty good in mine this morning. But I stepped on the scales - and YES! - I have lost a few more pounds!

WOO HOO!

Amazing what you can accomplish in 5 days... I cant wait to see the results after 5 months!

[RSK]

indi - great stuff! keep it up!!!!!!!!!

[Tone]

RK, you need to JOIN HER, and QUIT.

Do it for your future wife... isn't she worth it??

Do you want to be on your romantic honeymoon in ITALY staring up at the stars and have to cough every 2 seconds, ruining the moment..?

Do you want to miss little Timmy's first softball game cause you have to go to the doctors to find out why you're coughing up blood?

THINK ABOUT IT

[RSK]

that is def. true! thx tone!

i have no cigs on me now, i smoked the last one this morning, and now it's done!

a new chapter in my life will open. and it involves running, and staying healthy.

[RSK]

RK, you need to JOIN HER, and QUIT.

Do it for your future wife... isn't she worth it??

Do you want to be on your romantic honeymoon in ITALY staring up at the stars and have to cough every 2 seconds, ruining the moment..?

Do you want to miss little Timmy's first softball game cause you have to go to the doctors to find out why you're coughing up blood?

THINK ABOUT IT

lol, WOW, that brings back some memories, for sure!

thx again Tone, that puts it into another perspective for me

[independent]

Well join me dammit - dont just cheer me on from the sidelines

LOL seriously... I'd love for you to kick it in high gear with me!


You know, I've taken this opportunity to talk to my children as well. My daughter is easily impressionable (9 years old) and she has always been my little shadow... so she's pretty easy.

My son is 14 and more of an individual of his own (always has been). I told him straight up the other day that I know I have been setting a bad example. I talked to him about the acid in cold drinks - and about things that affect HIM (break-outs/pimples, cavities etc).

I didnt tell him he had to make a complete lifestyle change, but suggested that he switch from soda to tea (or even coffee). That he consider his "intake" and what effects it might have. And I did insist that both of them had to drink one 24oz bottle of water EVERY day - no exceptions.

I've been open with them about all of this - my suffering, my intentions. They are very supportive, and seem genuinely happy to see me making these changes. That in itself is the best "support group" a woman could ask for. And I hope that they learn something for themselves in the process - something that will help them make better choices than I have along the way.

Oh - and the kids loved this one - but I gave them a "serious talk" about their pee. LOL. I explained to them that the color of their pee indicated whether they were drinking enough water... and what color to shoot for. The bottled water is in the kitchen - readily available to them too! - and I explained to them that this was *important*.

They blushed and laughed - I embarrassed them with that no doubt LOL - but they seem to be taking heed. And, um, making sure they flush LOL LOL

Just trying to help them become more concious - aware of themselves, and to take responsibility for their health. I wish that I had started that from the beginning with them... but for now, I just have to start where I can.

[Lloyd95]

Oh - and the kids loved this one - but I gave them a "serious talk" about their pee. LOL. I explained to them that the color of their pee indicated whether they were drinking enough water... and what color to shoot for.

Have them eat 4 servings of asparagus per day, no exceptions!

[independent]

Have them eat 4 servings of asparagus per day, no exceptions!

LOL, Funny!

I once took a daily vitamin that turned my pee neon green. No kidding - it was glowing in the dark! haha

[independent]

Another good day ending...

I drank 96oz of water today. Not intentional (my goal is 48-64)... but its my hand-to-mouth replacement, so I guess it wont hurt.

I'm out of patches, so I have to get up first thing in the morning and run to the store for either that or nic gum (or both maybe)... Blah - I'll be glad when I can get off the patch too! What a nuisance!

[Tone]

Good to hear. What day we on now, Indy?

And before you know it you'll be able to go without the patch or any other assistance other than your STRONG WILL.

PS>> RK WHAT DAY ARE YOU ON BUDDY???????????????????????????

[independent]

This is Day SIX I believe. Yes, I put them down a week ago tomorrow evening.

Honestly, I'm really looking forward to that STRONG WILL that's going to kick in! LOL Ugh Ugh Ugh

I slept in this morning, which was great, but now I'm off to the store - gotta get my fix...

[Tone]

No worries, Indy - it will come. Just take things one day at a time. Once you develop that strong will, you will know.

Until then - do what you gotta do girl to keep yourself clean.