My First NSV!

gomisskellygo

For 20 or so years, I smoked a pack and half a day and wheezed when I walked up stairs. Almost 4 months ago I quit smoking and began MFP.
Tonight I ran a 5K, no stopping (on my own, no race). I enjoy running up and down stadium stairs. No wheezing. No breathing issues at all! And although my weight loss has been very slow, I will keep on keepin on.

I have never felt better, slept better, or sounded better. I have looked better :laugh: but that will change:)

So thanks to all of you for posting such useful info and inspiring success stories. I can't wait to post mine someday!

JJPT

wow - congrats on the 5k! I know just how amazing that feels

gomisskellygo

Thanks!!

s1lence

Great NSV! Glad that you are taking the steps to make a better you (literally and figuratively). Keep up that attitude and hard work! And of course I wish you luck with your goals.

knightreader

congrats! keep up the awesome work!

dorkboi

That's amazing!! I quit almost 4 months ago as well after 20 some odd years. Still dealing with some asthma but no where near what it used to be. Keep up the good work!!!

Frederi825

What's an NSV?

redhead1234567890

non scale victory

piebird79

Congrats on quitting smoking (and the 5K)! I quit smoking about 10 years ago and I am so happy I did.

Bikini27

WOOOT!!!
Feels awesome to be kick *kitten*, doesn't it??

Missi3601

very nice job! Congrats on your success!

kzooprincess

Congrats on the 4 months of no smoking. That is awesome!! You're aIso becoming a runner, which is also something to be proud of. The weight will come off. Keep it up.

BandedTriaRN

And although my weight loss has been very slow, I will keep on keepin on.

I have never felt better, slept better, or sounded better. I have looked better :laugh: but that will change:)

So thanks to all of you for posting such useful info and inspiring success stories. I can't wait to post mine someday!

Hey, my Mom who was 5'7" and 103 lbs when she graduated from HS and would freak out and say she was "fat" if she got over 120 lbs, gained up to 140lbs once when she quit smoking so if an anorexic person like her gained weight, the fact that you are running without wheezing and feeling so much better PLUS you lost a few pounds instead of gaining them... WOW, big victory! Wishing you the best of luck with all your future endeavors!

gomisskellygo

That's amazing!! I quit almost 4 months ago as well after 20 some odd years. Still dealing with some asthma but no where near what it used to be. Keep up the good work!!!

Thank you! Good job to you!!

gomisskellygo

Congrats on quitting smoking (and the 5K)! I quit smoking about 10 years ago and I am so happy I did.

Thanks! The smoking was MUCH harder than the 5K!! The 5k was 40 minutes..the smokin cravings as you know are for life!

gomisskellygo

WOOOT!!!
Feels awesome to be kick *kitten*, doesn't it??

Why yes it does!! And right back atcha sister!

gomisskellygo

And although my weight loss has been very slow, I will keep on keepin on.

I have never felt better, slept better, or sounded better. I have looked better :laugh: but that will change:)

So thanks to all of you for posting such useful info and inspiring success stories. I can't wait to post mine someday!

Hey, my Mom who was 5'7" and 103 lbs when she graduated from HS and would freak out and say she was "fat" if she got over 120 lbs, gained up to 140lbs once when she quit smoking so if an anorexic person like her gained weight, the fact that you are running without wheezing and feeling so much better PLUS you lost a few pounds instead of gaining them... WOW, big victory! Wishing you the best of luck with all your future endeavors!

Thanks for that! My body has been fighting hard to not budge on the scale!

jackieatx

You're my hero!

jentarver

That is great! And just think, there are people smaller than you who can't even run that long. I Never could run a mile straight. Quit smoking in April, and topped myself out at a 3 mile non stop run @6.3 mph

Just a reminder that ANYTHING is possible

gomisskellygo

That is great! And just think, there are people smaller than you who can't even run that long. I Never could run a mile straight. Quit smoking in April, and topped myself out at a 3 mile non stop run @6.3 mph

Just a reminder that ANYTHING is possible

Good for you as well! Wow, you are fast!!

Frederi825

Frederi825

non scale victory

Thanks. I guess I'm not yet familiar with all the TLAs on this site. (Three letter acronyms.)

myjourney2

Amazing NSV!!!!

beckyjston

This is very inspiring, so thanks. I've just quit smoking and just joined MFP. Any tips on quitting and did you fall off the wagon at any point ?

gomisskellygo

This is very inspiring, so thanks. I've just quit smoking and just joined MFP. Any tips on quitting and did you fall off the wagon at any point ?

Thanks:) I was just really ready to quit smoking. I used the patch for 6 weeks. During the last 10 years, I had used every possible quit aid atleast 2x: patch, gum, hypnosis, Chanitx. Wellbutrin, Alan Carr's book, you name it.

I did fall off the wagon this time. Twice. Both times involved drinking:happy: :drinker: However, I just forgave myself and moved on. But, for days the craving were back, so avoid falling if you can!
As far as the running, I did C25K.

Message me or add me if I can help and support you:)

That goes for everyone

MMKE4ever

Congratulations on your first NSV! What a great job you have been doing! Keep it up!! :bigsmile:

chantels1

Quitting smoking is the first MAJOR step in changing your life! Way to go! Incredible. I would put that right up there with losing 100 lbs! Congrats!