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[ChRiSpY]

Sleeping issue sucks... hang on.. you are doing awesome.

[Still winning]

Oh what do you write?  

 

Pleased it's all going ok. Sorry about the sleeping troubles, is that normal for you or quit related?  I often try peppermint tea before bed, seems to help relax and works for a couple of my friends I told to try too...maybe worth a go? xx

[sgt.barney]

good morning.

I appreciate the existence of your site and plan to use it pretty heavily within the next few weeks.

I quit sunday night. so this is day three.

weight gain is my biggest fear, so I've gone wheat-free and sugar-free. I do the n.y city ballet workout for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening.

any other suggestions? I do plenty of water, green vegetables and fresh fruit.

again, thanks.

It all starts somewhere, right? Welcome aboard.

 

FYI: Wheat and sugar are not the enemy. Calories are. Have all the wheat and sugar you want, as long as your calories stay below your TDEE.

 

 

Easy Peasy

[smarty_fan]

well, I give up. how do I attach an article i'd like to share? I've tried every typical method I've ever used and nothing seems to work here. what am I missing?

[Still winning]

Oh don't know, maybe PM a moderator to ask? Maryland Quitter, Jenny, Colleen, Babs... sure any fo those could answer.

[Frezflops]

late to the party but welcome to the forum congrats on the quit :)

[Still winning]

How are you doing, how's the sleeping going? 

[smarty_fan]

hi, everyone. still having a hard time sleeping. but I got one article done and I have an interview for the second one this evening.

 

I got some jigsaw puzzles, which are a godsend. and i'm working out at least twice daily. I hope to be wheat-free by the end of this week.

[Oneistoo]

I also have difficulties sleeping, if that's any consolation. ;) I'm glad it's going well otherwise. Question: Who is that beautiful horse on your avatar?

[smarty_fan]

hi, oneistoo. someone else asked about the  colt. that's smarty jones, the ky derby/Preakness winner from 2004. he's in my top ten thoroughbreds list!

 

while i'm sorry you have sleep issues, it's good to know i'm not alone!

[Oneistoo]

He's beautiful! He's got really good vibes. 

 

Strangely, I seem to be getting a second wind every night at around ten. I've cut very much down on coffee since my quit, so I doubt it's that. I sometimes can stay awake until five in the morning. I don't have problems getting up, but if I can I'll sleep in. I think it'll correct itself at some point.

[smarty_fan]

well, tomorrow evening will be two weeks.

I don't feel miserable at all. in fact I don't feel any difference. I feel like I should suffer more, but honestly i'm not having cravings and rarely think about it.

everyone says quitting is so hard, but that hasn't been my experience.

I had planned to clean my home and do other domestic projects to keep busy, but I haven't done any of that. I am working out more, but that's about the only thing i'm doing differently. oh, and the jigsaw puzzles. I think they're my new addiction.

I really do need to kick the wheat habit, though. the more research I do, the  more  I realize that wheat is nearly as dangerous as tobacco. and tougher to kick. so that's my new goal. it well probably be tougher. wish me luck.

[Nancy]

well, I give up. how do I attach an article i'd like to share? I've tried every typical method I've ever used and nothing seems to work here. what am I missing?

Click on More Reply Options and you should be able to attach it (choose Attach Files at the bottom of the screen).   Or, if you use Chrome as a browser, you should be able to copy and paste.