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I used to force myself to go the gym twice a week. Now I go almost every day. Aquafit, biking, walking - it doesn't really matter what - it seems to really help. I just started back to Yoga too.
I have always done my smoking at the end of the day so I am taking the time to enjoy the mornings. I get up earlier, get jobs done and then, if I feel like it, I wrap myself up in a blanket at nite and watch t.v.
However, ANY distraction helps - going out to smoke-free restaurant instead of eating in, going to a ball game.
I still need to work on the IMMEDIATE stress-reducers (for those moments when I feel like I might burst) I've been trying the deep breathing and it seems to help so I think I'll keep it up.
This is a good threat - I can use all the ideas that I can get.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 114
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
I sit back and play some poker, relax, drink some grape juice. The past two days, I've been congratulating myself on a job well done. When a stressful situation happens, and I'm caught in the middle of it; I step back and rationalize. Monday I'm going to start weight lifting, and I hope to get my bike back from the in-laws and ride around the lake next door a couple nights a week.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/24/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 48
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
I'm walking, doing Tai Chi, and a stress reduction training type thing, that's offered through one of the hospitals, for ex-smokers.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/2/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 600
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $111
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
You know, I'm now starting to notice the little things I do, things that I've been doing all a long, but attached little importance to. For instance, after my quit smoking group tonight, someone offered me a ride home. I declined, because riding the bus while listening to the music on my MP3 player is relaxing to me. Whereas when I drive or when I'm a passenger, I can't really pay attention to the music the way I'd like to. The music is a reward. And being able to blast it is awesome.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,678
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $303.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
Currently, I'm choosing between Tai Chi, Yoga, and some kind of mindful imagery. Anyone doing one of these or any others?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,650
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $303.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38
I do yoga, walk every night, pilates and meditate.
I have been doing Yoga for about 6 years and i love it.
I dont know much about Tai Chi but ive heard its very good.
PrincessC :) x
I do nothing for stress, I feel calm and happy. I feel more happy when I'm outside in the fresh air. I walk a lot and smell the woods and the grass and all. No stress for me. I love to be outside.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/1/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 142
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,566
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �418.9
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
Hi, I go to the gym and play gold regularly Marie :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 69
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,041
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $276
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
go to the gym, bike ride around the city.... push my body to do things that it could do as effectively when i was smoking and could barely breathe! i'm not sure what mindful imagery is but i think i do that too!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/24/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 108
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,632
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $858.6
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
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