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-11 hi joe

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Great post!! I've not given red wine a test yet, but that day is coming soon. For that first thing in the morning "replacement", I would fix myself a glass of lemon water. I'd drink that slowly as I waited for my coffee. It was good and i continue it to this day. And I'm not so far into this quit that I'm making any big waves one way or the other. The first couple weeks was a planned free for all. Since then it's more about being reasonable. I have a wicked angry ankle right now so exercise is pretty subdued. In spite of that, rather than gaining I've lost a few so that works for me! And the story continues..

-9

Eons ago when working on health/fitness (as a smoker mind you :wacko: ), we had NSVs (non-scale victories) to indicate the benefits we were experiencing beyond a number on a scale. I'm still having NSVs but now they're non-smoking victories. Today's NSV was smelling the fabric softener on a workout shirt that had been sitting in a drawer for who knows how long. Pulled it on and thought whoa..smells good. Seems the old sniffer is waking up more and more each day.

Summer (Alaskan Springs are so so ugly) Sweet Potato or Russet Potato

Vacation Jacuzzi or Sauna

Both, but salt-water if pushed....LOVE being on a boat in big water. Different kind of fight landing the fish tho. Sweet or Salty

Phew, made it in before the door closed. I'm here!

Many good things coming out of this..a clean x-ray, faster healing, NO shame or guilt, confirmation of your decision and your efforts.....all good things. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Congratulations!! One more milestone reached :)

The One Month Anniv is HUGE! Well done :)

NOPE

only 8 :)

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AK has Veterans. I don't know about other states, but I can attest there are LOTS of Vets living here. LOTS

Exactly! Glad you have a healthy source to fill the space.

only 9 :)

Why I quit....because being a smoker was closing doors on opportunity..opportunities in all aspects of life. Being a non-smoker gives me the chance to secure my hopes and dreams, or in the very least opens the door to pursue them. I want things, ya know. Benefits...they're unfolding daily but I see improvements in my overall well being...physical, mental, esteem, etc. I am no where near "there" yet, but I have the chance to get there being a non-smoker. That part is the most wonderful.

Mighty happy for you Jackie!

NOPE

How was the first day?? rob shoes

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only 10 :)

Feet planted right here. Can't go anywhere anyway...too many straightjackets and big bellies for this hockey puck to budge.