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Steinwayemp



Quit Date:
July 26, 2004

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Location: Kittery, Maine

PostPosted: August 4, 2004 10:52 AM    Post subject: Exercise As The Key Reply with quote

Hi,
I haven't been on the boards for a while, but am in day 9 of my quit and doing really well.
I have found that walking and swimming almost every day has really helped my quit. It makes me feel so great to do these things. And, I am no great super athlete, by any means. I am just the opposite.
I walk on and off, but now,. I walk 6 days a week. Swimming will be 6 days now that I have joined a club with a pool that has longer hours than the Y.
I will use both places.
My reward at the end of a day with no smoking has been to go swimming at night.
My reward to myself at the end of the first week was to sign up for a membership at this new place with a pool and longer hours.
I will be going there to swim this afternoon, for the first time. They have a sauna and a steam room and a whirlpool, which the Y doesn't have, so I am really psyched.
Hope that everyone is doing well.
Try some exercise---it makes you feel great about yourself, and just feels good. Remember---if I can do it, anyone can do it. I only know how to do the side stroke on the left side and the dog paddle!!!!!! I only swim 4 laps, with breaks---see? Anyone can do this!!!!
Ellen
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kannprint



Quit Date:
April 10, 2004

Posts: 4988
Location: St. Louis, MO

PostPosted: August 4, 2004 12:43 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Ellen,

So good to hear from you. I agree that exercise makes one feel good. I've been using my treadmill pretty regularly but don't have access to a swimming pool. Keep up the good work.
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julie



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July 19, 2004

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Location: Indiana

PostPosted: August 4, 2004 1:29 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi there friend...

Like I said, you have found something you really enjoy. Great Going!!!

Awesome quit you have going, also, by the way!!!!

Julie - day 17
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alleghany



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PostPosted: August 4, 2004 3:14 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ellen~

That is wonderful and your attitude is so superb! Cool

I want to reward myself (sometime in the next year) with a personal trainer to help me work smarter instead of the harder that I am currently doing.

Thanks for inspiring!

Cool Cool Cool
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Ben's Mom



Quit Date:
July 6, 2004

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Location: Paradise, California

PostPosted: August 4, 2004 5:41 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Ellen! I'm so happy to hear you are doing well! I have been thinking about you...great advice on exercising....It really does take the edge off and it's great for the body too!

Keep posting! Your quit looks awesome on you!

Laurie
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ms_tapestry



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PostPosted: August 4, 2004 5:47 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Ellen, thanks for checking in. We have been wondering about you. Super job on your Quit!
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kevin
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PostPosted: August 5, 2004 1:04 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

congratulations on your first 9 days of freedom, Ellen - you're doing fantastic!

keep up that swimming; maybe you'll become the next "Ethel Mermaid" (or something like that; i can never remember that woman's name... Smile )

keep it going!
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Kerry



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PostPosted: August 7, 2004 11:10 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Swimming is the best Very Happy You're going to love it. Kerry
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