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13 years ago 0 916 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congratulations Rock!!!
This is a huge achievement!! Now this is what I call a healthy lifestyle!!
xoxoxoxo
Marivi

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 548
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,220
Amount Saved: $822.00
Life Gained:
Days: 64 Hrs: 8 Mins: 50 Seconds: 41

13 years ago 0 984 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Rock, this is such a huge success - my heartfelt congratulations!  You've done two of the most difficult things that anyone can do and with that are a fantastic example of how we can change our lives for the better if we steel ourselves to the task at hand.
 
Hope you get that last bit of weight off (I'm sure you will!) Let us know when you do
 
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My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1301
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 29,923
Amount Saved: �8,228.83
Life Gained:
Days: 116 Hrs: 2 Mins: 21 Seconds: 55

13 years ago 0 11213 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congratulations Rock!
 
That is amazing! 50 pounds is huge!
 
Members, for more tips on staying healthy while you quit check out Milestone 4.  In this milestone there is also a section on Healthy Eating. 

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13 years ago 0 816 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Rock Congratulations on the weight loss. Absolutely astounding. Way to go. breather
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/11/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 621
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 31,050
Amount Saved: $14,904.00
Life Gained:
Days: 113 Hrs: 5 Mins: 15 Seconds: 6

13 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congrats Rock! Fifty pounds are a whole, whole lot. I too have also lost weight--30 pounds since May 1st. Steelroots, the weight gain is not the trading of one addiction for another. Our metabolisms actually change when we quit smoking. Gaining 8-10 pounds is normal and, as you can see, eating can be a temporary tool for managing nicotine cravings. I think that yes it is okay for everyone to watch their wight, but taking on too much can set people up for failure when it comes to all things. In 12 Step Program, we're told one day at a time, one thing at a time and preferably one year at a time.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 450
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,600
Amount Saved: $5,355.00
Life Gained:
Days: 50 Hrs: 14 Mins: 9 Seconds: 25

13 years ago 0 109 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yeah Rock - really happy for you and the weight loss.  Congrats and keep us posted on your cholestrol #'s too.
I'm already watching my weight with my smoking quit.  Don't want to go there, my quit is important but so is a healthy weight and I'm determined not to trade one habit for another.

Keep up the excellent work and watch the benefits keep on coming your way.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 7/21/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 45
Amount Saved: $11.25
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 13 Mins: 22 Seconds: 49

13 years ago 0 1843 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm down 50 pounds since January!!!  For so many of us who quit smoking, gaining weight is one of those side effects.  Well, once I had my quit down, I really decided to focus on the weight.  I had been gaining before I even quit smoking.  To lose weight and get healthy, I used hypnosis.  Yes, it works!  I'm working out 5-6x a week.  I'm eating healthy.  I have way less stress now.  I have so much more energy too!  So now I have no desire to smoke or to eat unhealthy food!  I'd like to lose another 15-20 lbs, but that will be easy now!  I reported in April that my cholesterol had dropped 61 points since January.  I go back to the doctors in September, and I cannot wait to see what my numbers are then!  When I go back to London in November nobody is going to recognize me! 
 
My advice for those who are worried about gaining weight or for those who have gained weight, don't be discouraged.  Once you have your quit down, work on the weight.  You can always lose weight, but it's tough to lose lung cancer!  Thanks to everybody for their support!

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 703
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 28,120
Amount Saved: $7,030.00
Life Gained:
Days: 108 Hrs: 7 Mins: 9 Seconds: 40


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