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May 19 10 7:52 AM
CONGRATS SUE!BRONZE!
You can be VERY PROUD of yourself!One Day At A TimeLikkity
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May 21 10 9:13 AM
May 28 10 7:50 AM
Belated congratulations Sue on your first season of healing!Beathe deep, hug hard, live long,John (Gold x11)
Jul 17 10 7:57 PM
I still have your poem taped to my bathroom mirror, and I read it every morning. You have been such an inspiration to me! I just wanted to say I am very happy for you. Keep on going!Sue R quit date feb 18
Jul 19 10 5:55 PM
Tell yourself recovery is HARD and unless you're lying it will be.
Believe your craves to be INTENSE and intense will be the ride.
Ponder excuses for a FIX and you'll eventually get to use them.
If you think you might RELAPSE, then relapse you just might.
If you keep telling yourself you will FAIL, then chances are you will.
If you WANT to be a ex-smoker, your mind has yet to heal.
Allow honest DREAMS to fuel recovery and freedom you shall find.
View this challenge as WONDERFUL and fulfillment will arrive.
See the GLORY of today, then glory it will be!
Praise the HEALING of your body and set your spirit free.
Inhale the JOYS of today, feel the splendor of the journey.
Yet be TRUTHFUL of the past, to protect the here and now.
BELIEVE yourself a ex-smoker, an ex-smoker you shall see.
NEVER take another puff and freedom it will be!
rgds
Donna
Jul 19 10 6:55 PM
Nov 1 10 9:41 AM
Hello to all ! Its been awhile since I wrote, but I need some pointers. I quit smoking back in February....... At first, as I was sucking on that piece of candy, eating that bowl of ice cream or munching on a muffin, I told myself that it was necessary to replace the hand-to-mouth movement. I told myself it was temporary, and eventually my eating habits would go back to normal. NOT TRUE. It is now November 1. I have gained almost 20 pounds. I am only 5'3", so 20 pounds is huge. Not one pair of pants in my closet fit. I found an old pair of my husband's sweat pants and thats all I wear. All the weight went to my waist, hips, and thighs, and I am disgusted. I switched to sugar-free hard candy to suck on, because after over 6 months of abuse I now need my back 6 teeth pulled and implants put in. Nope, not kidding, 3 dentists have all told me the same thing. So, advice to those first quitting smoking: SUGAR FREE ONLY. But, does anyone have any advice on how to quit the donuts, candy bars, ice cream, cake, etc? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!NTAP, SueR
Nov 1 10 9:47 AM
Minimizing the Weight Gained From Smoking Cessation
"I've Tried Everything to Lose Weight but Nothing Works!"
"I'd Rather Be a Little Overweight & Not Smoking than Underweight and Dead!"
"After I Lose Weight I will Quit Smoking!"
Nov 1 10 9:50 AM
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Nov 4 10 5:30 PM
Tess99 had some great suggestions for healthy snacking. I would just add that the best way to keep from eating the junk food it to keep it out of your house. Replace it with healthy alternatives. You have done a great job staying nicotine free. You can handle this challenge as well.
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