I am so impressed with the improved sense of taste and smell. Nothing beats the popping flavors of szechuan seafood on the tastebuds.....and the sweet smell of EVERYTHING now that is isn't intertwined with the odor of ash. So very proud of all of us!!!!
Keep the Quit,
Dave
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 1/19/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 485 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,550 Amount Saved: $3,819.38 Life Gained: Days: 82 Hrs: 6 Mins: 34 Seconds: 49
These are great examples! I love to hear stories like this, it's so inspiring. Easier breathing makes that exercise we need more accessible. Brenda's gym time, an hour long walk for memie, and Skates' half marathon?! By all means tell us how the training goes! Fantastic! Karren, I'm with you on the missed socialisation - I didn't have a clue how much I was missing when I'd leave a group to go smoke all the time. And Rock, those high fives are like heaven after all the guilt ridden 'yes-es' we had to admit in the past when asked 'are you still smoking then?' I too look forward to the teeth cleanings - last time was like 30 minutes, when they were always previously pushing an hour.
Love it love it love it!
x T
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 1/1/2007 Smoke-Free Days: 1234 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 28,382 Amount Saved: �7,805.05 Life Gained: Days: 110 Hrs: 3 Mins: 4 Seconds: 20
When I was at the dentist's office earlier this week, the hygentist commented that she loves that I don't smoke any more as my teeth are whiter and it takes less time to clean them! Plus, my gums are healthier too! I love getting high fives from medical professionals instead of lectures! Another small reminder why quitting is a wonderful thing!
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 8/20/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 637 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 25,480 Amount Saved: $6,370.00 Life Gained: Days: 98 Hrs: 2 Mins: 0 Seconds: 22
Todash, this morning I went for a one hour walk with my daughter who is a non smoker and she walks really fast. I'm proud to say I was able to keep up to her pace and was not out of breath. I hope I never smoke again.
Memie
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 1/25/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 114 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,140 Amount Saved: $456.00 Life Gained: Days: 13 Hrs: 23 Mins: 11 Seconds: 2
Todash, I'm am starting to realize that it is just easier to breathe doing whatever I'm doing. My goal is to run another 1/2 marathon in Sept. I'm looking forward to starting my training. My first intense cardio workout, in about 6 months, is planned this weekend. I'll let ya know how I do.
Skates
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/10/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 9 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180 Amount Saved: $72.00 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 19 Mins: 46 Seconds: 50
Half way through a terrific celebratory dinner, my sister in law had to get up and go stand outside for her smoking fix. Being able to carry on with the fine dining and the great company was such a bonus for me and my husband.
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/10/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 738 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 18,450 Amount Saved: $11,070.00 Life Gained: Days: 90 Hrs: 2 Mins: 52 Seconds: 48
Great example of a small yet significant reminder of how great it is to be smoke-free! Those moments are the ones that make you feel alive and appreciative of your quit! Thank you sharing, I would love to hear more examples!
Members, what 'little reminders' of the benefits of being smoke-free have you had?
I just raced some colleagues up three floors in my office building - they in the lift, me on the stairs. Pipped them to the post by about half a second and it took a mere 60 seconds more for my lungs to recover. Just another small reminder why it's so great to be quit!
Has anyone else found themselves beaming over a similar 'little thing' that's made you feel so much stronger? I love to make note of these, and call on them whenever I feel low. This one's a keeper!
x T
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 1/1/2007 Smoke-Free Days: 1233 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 28,359 Amount Saved: �7,798.73 Life Gained: Days: 110 Hrs: 0 Mins: 6 Seconds: 43
