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So...maybe this is why, for the last few years....I have been so much better in the winter. I meditate daily. I do believe the mind is the most important tool we have and as we know as ex-smokers...we can train our minds for anything. Even things that are physiological in nature. Positive attitude does play a role...it's not the only thing of course...but it's one of the things that helps. Goes along with the sunlight, vitamin D, exercise, avoiding alcohol..and if necessary..medication. But first..try meditation. Can meditation help Seasonal Affective Disorder? According to research conducted by Dr. Norman Rosenthal, the man that gave Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) its name, the answer is yes. His research has demonstrated that a portion of the brain called the pineal gland is involved in SAD. The pineal gland is involved with our sleep/wake functions and the production of melatonin. As reported on BrainwaveResearchInstitute.com, Dr. Rosenthal has shown that meditation can stimulate the pineal gland and reduce the symptoms of SAD.

It's a big NOPE up in jersey yo!

when i found out my daughter was pregnant with my first grandchild....this little angel right here.. that's when I vowed that this little girl was never going to know her mom-mom as a smoker. I kept my promise and will continue to do so. Unfortunately...she spends much time at the back door asking her pop pop to come inside. That's sad...and I am so grateful that's not me. I picked up the dusty Allen Carr book on my shelf that had periodically haunted me...and I started reading...again. This time though...I was smarter and searched for online support...and found it...along with the Joel videos...which i watched...over and over and over again.

pecan pie

almost at 1 month!

222 is my birthday....lucky number :) you go girlie!! xo

thank you, Ross. I really work hard every day....and truly...anything is possible....for any one of us. <3

I did a 5k this past Saturday...and I have another one on Thursday Morning...Turkey trot. I want to be able to eat guilt free. I can't believe I am running 5ks...3 so far. ME....I couldn't run past a quarter mile. Anything is possible if you believe. 2.5 years ago....I was an overweight, out of shape smoker.....still amazes me that I used to be that person. Never ever again. Next Goal....10k

you rock Jenny Jen!!!

hugs Beth!!

great job gabby!! and awesome Sonic for posting this thread for her! You are now stronger than you were before Gabby!!

SUPER FABULOUS!! Great Job Tracey....you rocked this quit from the beginning and you found love on your journey as well.... WIN WIN!!

i know how you feel....gone for 2 days and so much to keep up.....a week would be impossible

agree humbled....i have volunteered at the soup kitchen a few times and i can't tell you how gratifying and humbling that is. When you wake up...make a mental note of 10 things you are grateful for. By the time you get to the 10th thing...you will be smiling and content. :)

i knew all along :)