Wish Me Luck!

Even though I haven't commented yet on your great trial of freedom from smoking, I have been following with interest. You have prevailed thus far and I'm so very proud of you. Hope it gives courage and inspiration to others who must also face the battles you have confronted with persistence and strength. Here's to continued victory in your battle.

Even though I haven't commented yet on your great trial of freedom from smoking, I have been following with interest. You have prevailed thus far and I'm so very proud of you. Hope it gives courage and inspiration to others who must also face the battles you have confronted with persistence and strength. Here's to continued victory in your battle.

How very sweet. Thank you DuneLaker!

So, today is 4 weeks. One whole month! Yeah for me. Who knew I could go one month without smoking....I am very proud. It hasn't always been easy, but I have done it. I went for a very long walk yesterday with my doggies and it felt so good to do that and not have to stop one time to catch my breath! The fresh air in my lungs was so rehabilitating to me. I really felt alive for the first time in a very long time.

If you are on the fence about wanting to quit smoking, just do it. Do it for yourself. You will be amazed at how wonderful your body can feel without all the nicotine. I am not one to get on a soap box, and believe me I hated when people hounded me all the time about my smoking, so I am not going to do that. I am just simply saying, if you do quit, oh my you will feel so much better. I promise.

I have decided that I will volunteer my time to the "Freedom From Smoking Course" that I am attending. It helps to hear stories from someone who has been there. I figure it will keep me accountable as well. Anything helps. I have enjoyed the class and have gotten a lot out of it, so maybe I can help someone else.

Thanks again for all the words of encouragement! Love ya!

You can do it Kathy! one thing that helped me: "the urge to smoke will pass whether or not you have a cigarette." HANG on til it passes.
Sending you courage!

Great job KDW! Good JUJU from the Nooga

You can do it Kathy! one thing that helped me: "the urge to smoke will pass whether or not you have a cigarette." HANG on til it passes.
Sending you courage!

Thank you very much!

Great job KDW! Good JUJU from the Nooga

I am feeling the JUJU from the Nooga! Thank you Otter!

Oh, and some more news. Kelly (sister) and I joined the Wellness Center (Gym, run by Huntsville Hospital where we are going to the smoking cessation class) last Friday. We have orientation and assessment tomorrow. I am looking forward to getting this body moving again with an exercise program. I have 4 months to work on the "beach bod". Okay, it won't happen in 4 months, but hopefully I will be well on my way! They offer Zumba and I can not wait to take this class...if you don't know what it is google Zumba.

Oh, and some more news. Kelly (sister) and I joined the Wellness Center (Gym, run by Huntsville Hospital where we are going to the smoking cessation class) last Friday. We have orientation and assessment tomorrow. I am looking forward to getting this body moving again with an exercise program. I have 4 months to work on the "beach bod". Okay, it won't happen in 4 months, but hopefully I will be well on my way! They offer Zumba and I can not wait to take this class...if you don't know what it is google Zumba.

You are my hero...you and Allifunn.
You go girl.

Oh, and some more news. Kelly (sister) and I joined the Wellness Center (Gym, run by Huntsville Hospital where we are going to the smoking cessation class) last Friday. We have orientation and assessment tomorrow. I am looking forward to getting this body moving again with an exercise program. I have 4 months to work on the "beach bod". Okay, it won't happen in 4 months, but hopefully I will be well on my way! They offer Zumba and I can not wait to take this class...if you don't know what it is google Zumba.

The trick is to get the vacation bod, then ruin it while your here. Voila 11 months and 3 weeks to get back into shape.

The trick is to get the vacation bod, then ruin it while your here. Voila 11 months and 3 weeks to get back into shape.

Thank you, what a great idea!! I never thought of that.

Well, tonight was graduation night from our class. 8 of us started the class and 4 of us actually quit. I am glad I am one of those 4. I recommend anyone who is trying to quit smoking to contact your local Hospital and find out if they offer the "American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking" class. The support you get from everyone really helps you. The facilitator asked if any of us would be willing to come back and talk to future classes and offer our tips/support to them. I told her I would for sure. It will keep me honest for sure.

Thank you all for your support...it means a lot.

So, now we get to reward ourselves. Kelly and I just might come down and visit you fine folks in SoWal in April. We deserve it.

You are my hero...you and Allifunn.
You go girl.

Thank you sweet DD.

Great job KDW

Thank you, what a great idea!! I never thought of that.

Well, tonight was graduation night from our class. 8 of us started the class and 4 of us actually quit. I am glad I am one of those 4. I recommend anyone who is trying to quit smoking to contact your local Hospital and find out if they offer the "American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking" class. The support you get from everyone really helps you. The facilitator asked if any of us would be willing to come back and talk to future classes and offer our tips/support to them. I told her I would for sure. It will keep me honest for sure.

Thank you all for your support...it means a lot.

So, now we get to reward ourselves. Kelly and I just might come down and visit you fine folks in SoWal in April. We deserve it.

Yahoo!!!!!!!! This would make me so happy!!

You deserve it. We'll save you a seat at Chan's. Just imagine what wine tastes like without cigarettes.

Great work, Darlene!! Yes, you deserve a break.....not a cigarette break! A sowal break~~~~~

So, now we get to reward ourselves. Kelly and I just might come down and visit you fine folks in SoWal in April. We deserve it.

And you will have some beer waiting - you earned it!

I haven't checked your progress for awhile and popped in to see it tonight. The messages are such a great commentary on your challenge to stop smoking and the support you are getting. Correct me if I am wrong but do a lot of you know each other? It seems as if you all have a lot of history together. Hope you don't mind me popping in once in a while. I am so happy for your success this far. I love when you said you felt alive for the first time in a long time. Isn't it great to smell the fabric softener on your pillowcase, shampoo in your hair? Keep up the good work. You are doing a great thing!!!

Kathy, I am so proud of you! We got our reservations for the campground last week and will be there the whole week this year! I can not wait to sit on the beach with you and Kelly without the smoking umbrella!!!!!!!!!! Bert is stocking up Bert's Bar!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you girl!!
Kathy

Wow, you are amazing girl. Good Job. Nicotine is a strong addiction and you did it! . I've got to get working on my body too. Bought the Wii Fitness and fell off the board and broke my foot For Real! I'm a goof.

I will be joining this thread in another couple of days.

7 weeks and counting. An observation. When you start to live a healthier life, people around you notice and make changes in their own lives. I have a very dear friend who smoked way more than me call me this morning. I had not talked to her in a couple of weeks. She told me that she started taking Chantix a week ago. This morning she said she had been cig free for 3 days. I have practically never seen her without a cig in her hand. She told me that if I could do it, she could! YAY. I am so happy for her. It will be hard, but she is determined like I was. She also is going to start execising as well. I told her that is the single most important thing when you quit smoking. It keeps you motivated to not want to smoke. Also, it just makes you feel so darn good.

I have not missed a day going to the gym in 2 weeks (except for the weekends, However I do walk on the weekends to make up for not going to the gym). I feel incredibly better.

I will be joining this thread in another couple of days.

Well?

Wow, you are amazing girl. Good Job. Nicotine is a strong addiction and you did it! . I've got to get working on my body too. Bought the Wii Fitness and fell off the board and broke my foot For Real! I'm a goof.

Hi Cork! So glad to see you. Oh my goodness. You broke your foot on the Wii? Bless your heart. I hope it is better!

Kathy, I am so proud of you! We got our reservations for the campground last week and will be there the whole week this year! I can not wait to sit on the beach with you and Kelly without the smoking umbrella!!!!!!!!!! Bert is stocking up Bert's Bar!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you girl!!
Kathy

Hi sweetie. So glad to see you here! YAY, I am so glad you are staying for the week. I am getting so excited. Nope, there will not be a smoking lounge this year. ;-) Can't wait for Bert to get that blender spinning! Woo Hoo! Love you too!

I haven't checked your progress for awhile and popped in to see it tonight. The messages are such a great commentary on your challenge to stop smoking and the support you are getting. Correct me if I am wrong but do a lot of you know each other? It seems as if you all have a lot of history together. Hope you don't mind me popping in once in a while. I am so happy for your success this far. I love when you said you felt alive for the first time in a long time. Isn't it great to smell the fabric softener on your pillowcase, shampoo in your hair? Keep up the good work. You are doing a great thing!!!

Well, lets see. Some of us are friends in real life. Some of us have met each other in SoWal, because we became friends posting on this board. Some of us have not met in person, but we are still friends because of this board. Some of us have a rather lengthy posting history. Some of us will meet for the first time soon. (hopefully). I have made lifelong friends because of what Kurt started here.

Don't mind a bit you popping in. Nice to meet you. Thank you for the encouragment.

Yes, it is very nice not smelling like smoke.

Y'all have a wonderful day, you hear? ;-)

And you will have some beer waiting - you earned it!

Woo Hoo!!!

Great work, Darlene!! Yes, you deserve a break.....not a cigarette break! A sowal break~~~~~

I am working on an April break...I hope it happens!

You deserve it. We'll save you a seat at Chan's. Just imagine what wine tastes like without cigarettes.

Yummy, can't wait to taste that wine!!!! Yes, save me a seat!

Yahoo!!!!!!!! This would make me so happy!!

I promise I am working on it....it would make very happy!

Great job KDW

Thanks sweetie.

Congratulations Darlene! Now, if you could motivate me to stop eating -- we'd be all set!