From Smoker to Fitness Fanatic!!!

Thank you!!! And I do understand! I have a twin sister that has never smoked, but she LOVES to drink! She can't figure out why she can't lose weight! lol He husband is always on her case, but I know that if he would just allow her to decide when to stop should it be important enough, that she will do it in her own time and be extremely successful! That is just what I did too! I just made up my mind that I was going to quit as soon as I finished my last cigarette out of the carton. As soon as I put out that last cigarette, which was Sept 27th, 2009 at 9:10 pm, I just did it! Now I just replace excercise with every urge! Good luck on your plans and goals and those two little ones on your ticker are adorable!

Hi shaggardlpn, I feel your pain!! I NEVER actually EVER wanted to quit! I LOVED smoking just for the sake of enjoyment! :blushing: And my biggest fear was that I would gain weight like everyone told me I would! That's why I had to put the plan into place in my mind! Quit smoking, eat healthy and excercise! So that's what I did! I told myself that for a week and then when I put out my last cigarette, excercise, eating healthy, and mind control took over. I have a wonderful boyfriend who is my biggest supporter! The funny thing is that we are both in the military and he is currently stationed 1200 miles away! So I have no-one here to cheer me on other then myself and my dogs! But I have found great satisfaction in knowing that I alone (other then his words of encouragement and praise via email and phone calls) kicked the habit! So thank you for your support and kind words, but I know that when YOU are ready...not when everyone else is ready for you, that you too can accomplish this difficult feat too! Best of luck! And when you do, I will be here to cheer you on! :flowerforyou:

:happy: I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and wish you the VERY BEST of luck!!! I was telling Iris earlier that if you are not into excercise, and need some motivation, go to http://www.bodyrock.tv/ and check out Zuzana! She is not a professional trainer but she has some easy to watch and learn fitness/exercise tips that you just don't need a lot of equipment for. I watch her daily and love her attitude and ideas! And her figure and body (not bulky but beautiful) is in perfect health! My boyfriend will retire around the 20th of November. He has been depression eating for the 2-1/2 years that we have been apart. He is returning home and has stated that he is going to pick up with healthy eating and excercise with me! He lost a lot of weight on his own prior to us meeting, but then, after a year of us being with eachother everyday, when he had to transfer, he changed from excercise to food. He is currently about 30 pounds larger then when we met. But to know that he wants to workout with me just makes me want to work even harder at my goals. I currently run every other day using my iphone and whats called the C25K (couch to 5k..3 miles) It started me out running for 30 seconds and then walking for 90. I am 3 weeks into it and am already, after quitting smoking, running 1-1/2 miles with little difficulty. I just grab the dog and go! And I don't let ANYTHING come between me and my excercise and eating schedule. And it is proving to work really really well! So I hope that some of my ideas will help you plan some great choices to follow for you! Again, good luck! :flowerforyou: