El Bandito

NOPE

I was fairly typical I think, in that I chose to ignore the obvious risks and damage associated by tobacco. I ignored them because I was addicted. I ignored them because I was frightened. I was frightened of failing. So, I would laugh, I would tell people 'Live life! Enjoy every moment! We all have to die some time of something.' I bought Allen Carrs book 'the EasyWay' and I read it. (Not for the first time) I sat down and really thought about smoking. About mortality. I thought about my wife. About how she had moved away from her beloved London and her beloved family to support me and my work. I thought about COPD. I thought about my wife as a carer. I thought about dying. I though about my wife all alone. I decided that I was right. We do all have to die of something. We should enjoy every moment. Did I really enjoy smoking? Did I need to hurry my death along? No. And No. I simply followed the instructions in the book. I chose a date. I committed to quitting smoking and celebrating that quit immediately. I quit on vacation. My wife still smoked. So on the first morning, after breakfast, we carried on our routine and went up to the terrace for our after-breakfast cigarette and espresso; the obvious difference being that I did not smoke. She was worried, watching me from the corner of her eye. Me? I was fine. I quit. As the vacation continued, my wife decided that she would quit too, and smoke her last cigarette before we got the flight home. Did I crave? Yes. Sometimes. Did I sometimes rely on support from like minded people online? Yes (mostly lunatics here!). How do I feel now? Absolutely fantastic.

Congratulations on the Baptism Evelyn. Great news on cutting the nicotine out.

Nice work Jenny. Congratulations!

Hope the puppy is feeling better and growing.

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Marti, Beacon, Anneal are there too. The MFP database is loads better for the UK

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The battle is over. You won. From time to time, you will romanticise the smoke. Only natural really. However, the reality is far removed from the romance. I have friends who smoke. When they come around, they go outside for a smoke, I go with them. Watching them smoke, I feel certain that I made the right decision. I can still have the social time, the laughs...I just don't need to poison myself. Deep down there is not a smoker in the world who does not want to be where you are right now. Free Every week it gets better Kristin. I promise.

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1. I am one quarter Welsh. 2. I am one quarter Irish. 3. I am one half Scottish.

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Go check MyFitnessPal you! Request sent. -6

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Evening

Great work Geri!

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#2 Your husband is actually 12 years younger. You Cougar, you.

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What's your login? I'm el Bandito

Always knew Pink was my colour.

Nice work from you too jooooooolz

Gabby. Great work.

Nice work T. Thanks. Really.