Leanna

Hey Carlos, Welcome to QT and congrats on your quit! You seem to have a great attitude towards your quit and that really helps. Take a look around, post as often as you'd like, and stay close to the board. We are here to support you as much as we can. :)

Burpees.... oh vey. Whatever it is, I want in. :D

Nice to see you as well. xx I've missed you guys!

My go-to shoes. Very wearable. :) Great for the gym.

I'm in! Even though in person, I am not the huggy type. I'm the pat-your-back and hug-you-with-one-arm-awkwardly hugger. ((((((((((((((QuitTrain)))))))))))))))))))))))))

It's been like 32C here (in Canada)! I agree with you Colleen... I kind of sort of miss the cold weather, but maybe not the snow.

Big fat NOPE for me!

Chicken fajitas:

This is what we had for dinner tonight. We purchased a BBQ yesterday and have used it both nights. We made blackened chicken, grilled pears, and a salad with avocado, cilantro, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions, and homemade vinaigrette made with maple syrup, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic oil, and olive oil.

It's a beautiful, sunny, smoke-free day for me! NOPE!

I know this is an old post, but I think it's a great reflection of how far you've come Evelyn! Nearly 4 months... that's amazing!

Wow Sarah, I'm so proud of you! Only two more days to go. :) Can't wait to celebrate with you. :D

Before, I definitely wouldn't have sprinted anywhere. I used to get winded from walking! Or... smoker Leanna would have used those 5 minutes to smoke and would have missed my flight anyway because, y'know, I "had" to have that cigarette.

I am the worst at Googling my symptoms. My boyfriend has threatened to block all the health sites/forums because I have convinced myself several times that something is seriously wrong with me. Stay away from Google for sure. It is your worst enemy. Stress anxiety can really do a number on you. When I'm stressed, I have chest pains, difficulty breathing, and my fingers/hands go numb. I start thinking it's my heart because heart issues run in my family and I freak out even more, causing more stress on my heart! Just breathe, relax, and keep yourself distracted. Keep telling yourself it's just health anxiety and it will go away.

Aw hun, I'm so sorry for your loss. </3 I know what it's like to lose a parent and there are no words. It's the most heartbreaking thing I've ever experienced. My mom also grew up in a generation where everyone smoked; it was the "cool" thing to do. She lost her toe (and eventually her life) due to plaque build-up in her arteries, which was worsened by smoking. She tried to quit for three weeks after the amputation of her toe, but she was surrounded by smokers and it was too difficult for her at the time. I know now that this is an excuse us addicts like to use, but she didn't have the same resources at her disposal that I do. I will admit that I was angry with her for a long time after her death, but I can't fault her for doing something that I used to do as well. There really is no excuse. Hiding away from the facts of smoking doesn't make them go away. You are only kidding yourself and giving yourself false hope that nothing bad will happen to you. It's a lie.

Hey CPK, Sorry to hear you're having a bad day. We've all been there. 10 weeks isn't a lot of time to get over an addiction you've had for years. When you quit smoking, your body goes through so much, both mentally and physically. It can be very draining, but trust me, it does get better. There will be good days, and there will be bad days. However, you WILL get to a point in your quit where there will be more good than bad. You will get to a point where you forget that you smoked to begin with. That's what you need to focus on. Not smoking is so much better than smoking. Give yourself time. It's a process. As for the chest discomfort, that definitely sounds like stress. I have serious health anxiety and I get "chest pains" a lot. Remember to breathe and please, DO NOT GOOGLE YOUR SYMPTOMS! You will turn yourself into a miserable wreck. Trust me on this.

I have no intentions of smoking today, so NOPE!

That looks divine. :) I made meatball-tortellini soup and now I'm suffering. Stomach is not feeling good at all.

Portobello mushrooms. They are so hearty!

I miss you as well. I was just wondering where you were yesterday. Congrats on your 18 months free! You are awesome. :)

Awww, lol. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much.

I represent the bottom picture right now. Stupid hip injury: