garry mhudson

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Congratulations and way to go Katgirl!

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Congratulations on your 8 years Doreen and thank you so very much for all you do. Enjoy wonderful lady!

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Keep up the great work mammabear! I remember thinking no more smoke breaks and all that went with that. It is a nice feeling so good for you! Enjoy this. The best is yet to come.

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Way to stay strong and hang tough mammbear!

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Congratulations on the 3 year quit and thanks for all you do.

Welcome to the board iammommabear! Lots of long term smokers like yourself(and myself} on this site that have kicked the cigs out of their lives. Good people with lots of know how and big ears and hearts. I hope to see you around for a long time. You are off to a great start on your quit and it`s great that you have found the site for support if and when you need it. You can do this thing and it will get easier in time. Best wishes.

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Well said Boo. Could not agree more. you are so right when you said "the lurking phase was tougher than the quit". I never realized that till I quit. what a waste.

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Long term dietary changes are the best way to lose weight because it will last. Not the up and down that will drive you crazy. Allow yourself some indulgence`s but have a plan and stick to it. Exercise, walk whenever it is possible. Sleep on a regular basis as you need it. It is like quitting cigs, different for everyone except realistic goals can be reached if you apply the same determination as quitting. Consult a doctor if you have conflicting health problems. You need proper nutrition for all body functions to work.

I have used an intermittent type fasting when I have diverticulitis flare ups. It is similar to a colonoscopy type fast except I do eat soft well cooked veggies in broth. It helps me through times and it is good for weight loss if that is your goal but as Katgirl mentioned you don`t get the nutrition in the long run.

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Hang in there and don`t smoke. The crave will pass and you will be the better for it. Caving in will only make things worse. Stay strong and fight it. Keep busy and keep occupied doing things. Please hang in there. It will pass and you will feel better for having not given in. best wishes. Stay close.