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Time to see who,s sitting on the Train .... Of course Horney Toad is here

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

I am here. But seriously you all really needed to send a helicopter also!!!!!

We are on a train !

I did a deep dive into health and fitness after I quit. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't change a thing. Reading books about strength training and nutrition occupied my mind. The exercise helped calm me down when I was craving a smoke. The new commitment to health and fitness was antithetical to the addiction I was leaving behind; that really helped solidify my quit. I traded a deadly addiction for a healthy addiction. No regrets.

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OMG, I can't believe it has been 3 years. The struggle to quit seemed like it was yesterday. I am out enjoying life and spending that extra money that has accumulated. My husband has me camping in the wild. The internet is very limited. I will be back in a few days cheering on all those new quitters. You can take control of your life and live it smoke free. I never thought I could give up smoking but here I am 3 years smoke free! Thanks so much for all the congrats.

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Nice bit of scenery ....yes ....very nice !!!

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Hello! 30 year pack-a-day smoker quit cold turkey one week ago! Having a rough time when cravings hit like an overwhelming crashing wave. Please share any tips, advice, and words of encouragement. This 52 year old momma bear could use all the wonderful support you can offer and I promise to pay it forward. ❤❤

Hope you feel better soon!!

Yes Linda you must be a special someone in her life, don't be afraid to cry with her or them, don't be afraid to laugh when reminiscing , and dont be afraid to hug extra long.

Welcome aboard!! Lots of support here and good people to share your journey!

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Dusty Hill passed away last week. Fifty years driving the rhythm section for ZZ top and he played Hank Hill's cousin on King of the Hill. Dusty had a damn good run.

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Good job Linda. I remember your early days here. You struggled but continued to soldier on. And look at you now, smoke-free for three years. Congratulations.

I sorry Jillar I hope your family recovers soon and fully! My brother works at a clinic and they seeing a huge rise in cases among both the vaccinated and non-vaccinated. I wish this would go away!

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@Katgirl Sorry to hear what you're going through. Is it good to take antibiotics (and other meds) on empty stomach?

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Welcome, Momma Bear. I am pushing 58 and almost at 2 months into my quit now. Like Jill said, it is tough at first but push through it and you will feel better guaranteed. Lots of water and liquids. I have to watch the caffeine or else I get too jacked up. Post an SOS if you get squirrelly and we will help you through it.

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Sounds like a plan, @jillar! This is a bad flare up. I know someone else , on the forum, also suffers with this. I have an order for a CT scan, to make sure no abscess, but I’m too sick to go out.Thank you, so much, for caring…..

@Katgirl, you're in my thoughts! I hope you feel better soon. Get some rest so you can stay calm and hopefully stave off the anxiety

Thank you jillar!

@jillar Im going to quit playing these games to much grief

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I not doing it for the sake of doing it (though to be honest I have so many flare ups lately I am honestly thinking of just fasting 2 days a week from here on out) the 2-3 days probably feel easier to me then someone just doing it because I am sick and do not feel like eating to begin with. I have not tried the bone broth yet, I too hear good things of it. Usually I just do regular broth but with this last flare broth taste horrible. I mean really horrible along with a number of other things. So this last time I just stuck with water (which not ideal) and slowly did soft low fiber foods stuff like soda crackers. chicken noodle soup, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs ect you can buy bone broth in the stores but like I said I have not tried it yet.

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@Dianne, Wow 5 days! And 2-3 days is like nothing? This is giving me hope. I'll do a 2-day fast this week. Do you do anything when breaking the fast after a few days. I've read bone broth is good but I don't have the skills to make some.

Have your parents been vaccinated, @jillar, though that may not protect them from the delta variant, which I presume is the culprit.

@jillar Sorry, this covid crap is awful!! I will keep your family in my prayers

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Just did 25 laps in the climbing heat. 30 minutes of moderate cardio today. I know when not to push too hard. I AM an old broad, after all…. Looking forward to having my treadmill assembled on Monday. I even got new running shoes, so I won’t soil it with my street shoes. My boyfriend thought that was bonkers. I am looking forward to using the IFit software, that is part of the deal. There is a vast library of recorded workouts with trainers, and even live classes I can join. Membership is free for a full year, so that’s a nice perk. The unit has a nice fan, and is Bluetooth enabled, so I can synchronize my iTunes library. The unit has its own built in 7 inch touch screen, or I can use my iPad. The 3.0 HP commercial grade motor should be more than strong enough for my intended use. Max speed is 12 mi/hr., and max incline is 12 %, both pretty standard, throughout the industry. No decline, but I didn’t think I’d use it, if it had it. The deck has some flex to it, to relieve stress on joints. I can turn off the flex cushioning, to simulate street running, should I so choose. I think I found the right machine for me. I paid $1,000.00 for it, on sale, and an extra $80.00, for assembly. Well worth the price, for its specs. I am excited. I will let you know how my first indoor workout goes, on Monday evening.

Well, no triathlon in my future, but I did get two 20 lap/ 25 minute each power walks in yesterday. It can get really hot here, in Summer, so I ordered a NordicTrack treadmill. It will be here Thursday. I also am going to go to Dick’s and get a set of dumbells. I may as well look good, as I lose weight, not that I look bad. But how cool would it be to be an old lady with a fabulous body?