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  1. 04-07-2008, 08:34 AM #1
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    Default My 1st year anniversary of being "Smoke Free"

    It doesn't seem like it's been a year already...I miss it everyday..I miss being a 140lb person compared to a 188lb person I am now.. I miss not having you when I'm upset...I miss not enjoying life like I did a year ago when I had you everytime I was upset or just because..that's my story..On the other hand I'm glad I can breathe...I'm glad to not hear my children say that I'm killing them with second hand smoke..Of coarse all the money I'm saving..
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  2. 04-07-2008, 08:40 AM #2
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    Congratulations Brenda! That's quite an accomplishment!!
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    I quit over a year ago as well (last January). I only miss it every once in a while. I'll get this intense craving after dinner sometimes. Or if it's a really pretty day and I'm sitting on my front porch swing with my DH. (He still smokes.)

    Unfortunately I gained weight as well. It was only about 10 pounds but on a 5 ft tall body I think it looks more like 20!

    Hang in there. Keep thinking of all the positive things about not smoking. It truly is life changing.

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    Congratualtions!!!

    I just celebrated 4 years (January 4th) and still catch myself wanting one every now and then. I mainly want one when I am bored or stressing. But, the cravings seem to be getting fewer and far between as time passes.

    You should be really proud of yourself.
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    Congratulations to all of you.
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    Think of it this way: You can always lose the weight, but if you have lung cancer, you can't really get rid of that! I quit smoking about 7 years ago, and there are still times I crave it. But, I know it was the single best thing I could do for my health and well being.

    Congratulations on making it a whole year!
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  7. 04-07-2008, 09:45 AM #7
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    ...I love you all for your comforting words and support..I really don't know what I would do without you all..
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    Good for you, Brenda! I know how hard it is also, I quit 30 years ago next month.

    About 15 years ago, I was in the car with my boys and their friends(my usual seat, as taxicab for the neighborhood) and they were all fighting and arguing, and I thought "God I could use a smoke right now". Then I thought "where did THAT come from??"

    But I'm happy to say that the times I've thought that have been few. The weight thing I am always working on (I gained 35 pounds in the 6 mos after I quit, alone!) But it helps if you can find something to do with your hands. I knit and quilt, but any hobby will do.
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    Big congrats from a reformed smoker. I quit about 15 years ago, and I still have moments where I crave them...
    The weight gain seems inevitable, but it is so much healthier not to smoke! Good for you!
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    Congratulations, Brenda!! Way to go! That is best gift you could have given yourself for your birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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    Way to go. Keep it up.
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    Congratulations I am VERY proud of you. It may be hard but your health is worth it!!
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    Wow! That's so amazing! Congratulations--you must be very proud of yourself. Great job!
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    and wife to Mr. Wonderful

    "A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around." --Carolyn Birmingham
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    YAY for you!! Treat yourself to something special today!
    I am going on 3 years smoke free and I do miss it as well . I quit when I got pregnant with my DD so the pregnancy absorbed most of my weight gain - but I found it afterwards !!
    Congratulations!!
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    What a great birthday gift you gave yourself!!!
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