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atriana
Quit Date: January 18, 2005
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Posted: August 19, 2004 4:37 PM Post subject: What seems to be working... |
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well, today makes the 2 month mark, and I am happy to say it is getting easier. Last month I was not quite sure that I would make it - in 4 weeks I had gained 8 pounds and I was an emotional wreck on top of it.
I joined a gym at that point, and I have been going there and working HARD. An hour of cardio in the morning, 6 days a week. In the evening I alternate weight training and another half hour of cardio, 5 days a week. I have been watching what I eat, and in the last 4 weeks I have lost 7 of those 8 pounds. The really amazing thing is what all the exercise has done for my state of mind. I don't know how it works, but I am not anxious and irritable anymore - seems the exercise is just the outlet that I needed.
I still have my moments, but they are fewer and farther between. Just thought I would let you know how I was doing. |
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londa
Quit Date: July 28, 2004
Posts: 2469 Location: new york, USA
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Posted: August 19, 2004 5:10 PM Post subject: |
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Good for you! Great inspiration. You saw a problem, you did something about it.
Your doing great on your quit!
Very positive!
Love, Londa _________________
My name is Londa. I am 57 and I act like I'm 20. I love to laugh and smile. The more the better. Being kind to someone is the best thing you can do. |
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julie
Quit Date: July 19, 2004
Posts: 224 Location: Indiana
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Posted: August 19, 2004 5:34 PM Post subject: |
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That was a very encouraging post.
You are an inspiration!
Julie - day 32 _________________
"Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you stood your ground in a great contest in the face of suffering" (Heb. 10:32) |
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kannprint
Quit Date: April 10, 2004
Posts: 4988 Location: St. Louis, MO
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Posted: August 19, 2004 7:53 PM Post subject: |
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Just keep that quit going. Two months is nothing to be sneezed at! _________________
LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE MUCH.
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alleghany
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Posted: August 19, 2004 7:56 PM Post subject: |
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Thank you for posting this! It really helps hearing such positive experiences!
Awesome atriana!
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Quit date: June 6, 2004 |
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essie662
Quit Date: April 14, 2004
Posts: 3388 Location: MI
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Posted: August 19, 2004 8:21 PM Post subject: |
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UB
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Posts: 93 Location: Maryland
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Posted: August 20, 2004 7:32 AM Post subject: |
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Such an inspiration My daughter starts school in 1 1/2 weeks and I'm joining a gym as well--becoming such a chunky monkey _________________
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ms_tapestry
Quit Date: October 21, 2009
Posts: 2574 Location: Seminole, TX
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Posted: August 20, 2004 7:48 AM Post subject: |
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atriana, congrats on your two month Quit. Thank you for sharing this with us. _________________
Tonya
You must do the very thing you think you cannot do.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt |
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Vanessa
Quit Date: March 7, 2004
Posts: 103 Location: Tampa, FL
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Posted: August 20, 2004 10:25 AM Post subject: |
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Exercise was exactley what I needed too in the early weeks of my quit. It raises seratonin levels and just lifts you out of that fog and funk! I love your attitude and I love your willingness to do what it takes to keep this going!! What a healthy and great alternative.........I recommend everyone do some form of exercise...if for nothing else....but a mood enhancer.....
Vanessa
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5m 2w 1:27 smoke-free, 3,341 cigs not smoked, $668.20 saved, 1w 4d 14:25 life saved _________________
Don't accept your current situation as a permanent station in life. You have the power to change. Strive for more. |
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Seabrez
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Posted: August 22, 2004 9:45 AM Post subject: |
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Atriana
Thanks for the motivation!
The only thing that really concerns me about quitting is the possible weight gain. This morning you've smacked me right across the face with a big WAKE UP CALL. That's....How am I going to control gaining weight it when I quit?
Thanks for the answer too!!!! Exercise! Not possible to go to a gym, but bike riding will work. I guess I need to start now. Just hope the weather holds!!
Deb _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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kannprint
Quit Date: April 10, 2004
Posts: 4988 Location: St. Louis, MO
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Posted: August 22, 2004 4:45 PM Post subject: |
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Dear Deb,
Yes, weight gain can be an issue but, as the doctor told me last week, better be a non-smoker with a few extra pounds than a smoker with an hourglass figure.
During the 1st 3 months of my quit, I didn't worry about weight and, yes, I gained. Now, however, I feel very comfortable being a non-smoker and am concentrating on getting rid of the extra pounds.
You may be able to do both at the same time; I wasn't. Giving up cigarettes took my total concentration and this worked for me.
Whatever method you use, I wish you only the best. Stay with the boards. _________________
LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE MUCH.
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Snowlover
Quit Date: -
Posts: 566 Location: Northern California
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Posted: August 22, 2004 11:04 PM Post subject: Way to Go! |
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Hurrah for endorphins. Did you know that laughing also releases endorphins? As does eating hot peppers.
You're doing great. Keep it up.
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kevin Site Admin
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Posts: 9538 Location: cincinnati, oh
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Posted: August 23, 2004 12:11 AM Post subject: |
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that's great, atriana - keep it going! _________________
keep choosing life!
kevin
the zen of the quit |
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Tammy
Quit Date: February 16, 2004
Posts: 2565 Location: Florida
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Posted: August 24, 2004 12:21 AM Post subject: |
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m&m's for you!
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