PeaceTrain

Just popped in on my 2nd anny, Doreen and thought I'd check your latest post to see how you're doing. I'm so very sorry for this loss, Doreen. Hope you are feeling supported by your family and friends at this incredibly difficult time and that you're feeling the love from all of us here. Please take exquisite care of yourself, friend.

NOPE- for the 730th time!!

OMG, you guys!!!! I just got a pm from my old buddy Reci! I'm so touched that you remembered!!! I must say... life is going great! I actually (finally) feel really proud of having quit. I struggled with feeling pride about it because for so much of the time, I felt like I was hanging on by my fingernails. But I DID hang on, and now it's been 2 years and honestly, I can't imagine going back into that prison. Addiction really is a prison of the most intimate variety. In so many ways, nobody really knows you're in there but you. Even people who are aware you smoke think you could and should just quit- they don't fully grasp the intensity of the addiction and how incredibly hard it can be to break free. Thanks for all the support and all the laughs! Peace, love and hugs to you all, PeaceTrain

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Love them! TNP prefers a book to tv

Yes, you can literally have you cake and eat it too! 30 minutes kickboxing yesterday morning. Had to get in to work early so nothing this morning.

At least you know you can gain 65 pounds and still make 4.4 miles on those trails! And just think, it won't be all on your back- the weight will.... ahem... be more evenly distributed

True but is not fond of crocheted items so doesn't ever do it TNP does not enjoy flying

True... But not well TNP is a good cook

Friday- Zumba and kickboxing Saturday- dance aerobics and yoga Sunday- just some walking Today- rest day i must say the addition of a weekly yoga class has been beneficial and also challenging. I'd like to do at least one or two more per week but gym/work schedules don't allow for it just now. I didn't realize how tight I had become. By tight, I mean inflexible. The stretching has been good but I've got a long way to go to being as limber as I'd like to be. But hey- goals are good motivation!

WooHOO, JO! You're a champion quitter and a great wit! Congrats on your continued, well-earned success!

False! This poster has not had cake in many months. She is gluten free and has been on Keto (low carb) since Memorial Day weekend. TNP will have a massage within the next two weeks

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You can do this Stewie! Once the big one has been conquered, you know you can do anything you want. I'm also glad to be completely free of any addictions- for the first time in my adult life, I might add. It's a great feeling and something to be really proud of for those of us who have those tendencies. (ALL of us?!?). Hope it goes smoothly for you on 8/1!

Great job and mindset, Nikki! The latter is a strength that will serve you well in this journey to freedom. Oh! Wait a minute! You're already free! Yes, even after one day, you've established your freedom. All that remains is for you to hold onto it. KTQ!

You are making a very wise decision, Saz! I quit caffeine over 20 years ago because of terrible symptoms no doctor could diagnose: rapid heartbeat, anxiety attacks, insomnia, can't even remember what else. It all seems so obvious now but 20 years ago not one of the at least 4 doctors I saw asked me about caffeine consumption. Cold-brew like you've been doing was not a thing back then but I drank black coffee from morning till night. It was only after reading a book on my own about the elimination diet that a lightbulb switched on and the first item I eliminated was caffeine. Youre right that withdrawal is no joke but hang in there. As I recall it did not last more than 7-10 days and then it was completely gone and I felt 100% better. I haven't touched it since unless by the hand of a careless server who gives me regular instead of decaf in which case I find out pretty quickly and spend one sleepless night with heart palpitations, preceded by a brief period of euphoria which ifeels great at the time but I realize it's a harbinger for the ensuing jitters. I know that decaf has some % of caffeine depending on the brand, but I'm ok with it. You'll have to see how you do. Too much chocolate can also be an issue but for me a little is ok. Best st of luck! After you get through this tough time, you'll feel so much better.

Hi exercise buddies! It's great to "see" you all and to see that you're still keeping fit! I haven't been around in a while but rest assured I've been keeping pretty consistently active with my workouts. I've added yoga and I think I've pretty much thrown in the towel on spinning- at least until I come across an instructor whose music I like. When you're not into the music, that hour sure can drag and why do something you're hating? Today: Zumba and kickboxing.

OMG, Nancy! Sorry I'm late to your party! Congratulations on your beautiful and solid quit. Hope you are feeling great and that life is treating you well as you so richly deserve. Congrats, my friend!!!

You're the man, Kermit! Or at least I think you are LOL. Congrats on your 5 months!

starting 4th week on Keto. Still kickboxing, dancing and started back at yoga a couple times a week. Sore! But great!

Still NOPE!!!!!

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE (for all the days I missed)

WTG lml! You killed that first (and hardest) month!