I couldn't tell you the last time I had a cold….that is until I quit smoking! It seems like I have had a constant runny nose, watery eyes and general ickiness – I wonder why that is?? I thought when you stopped smoking everything begun to smell better and you can taste things better…..well, it has been over 30 days and all I can say is “give me a cigarette” – Not really but jeez! I’m eating more, I have little energy – Although I don’t THINK about smoking like I used to, I still miss it.
But I know deep down, I am doing the right thing for my body. Plus I don’t want my grandchildren to associate me with smoking – YUCK! Yes, I have gained weight, and have kept these cold like symptoms but if that is all that happens, it has to be worth it! I am saving money, my clothes or hair do not reek of smoke and I don’t feel like an outsider in today’s world.
Soon I will start working out and eating healthier – it’s a gradual thing for me – I’m afraid if I made such a traumatic change and then another, and another….I will go back to my old habits. It has been my track record when I have quit this nasty habit before. So one “good thing” at a time is what I say :)
So as I walk by “the smokers” on my way in to work….I wave to my old friends and smile – they say they miss me but are proud of me too. I too am proud of me!
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You are doing so good! And you don't look like you've been gaining weight at all. It will get better. One day that second hand smoke will smell nasty. When I quit smoking (I only smoked for like 4 months but still) I loved the smell of second hand smoke and I would walk behind people who smoked to smell it lol. Now I don't like it at all. You'll make it. We had bought at sign for Alan that says "If you're smoking in here you better be on fire." Or something like that. Well have to bring it next time we come. Love you!!!
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