Celebrating 20 YEARS as an EX-smoker!

[Nanbo]

20 years ago today I quit smoking! Every year on this anniversary I buy myself something fitness/health oriented. This year I plan on splurging on new workout clothes. Tonight I'll do a tough Cathe DVD and count myself lucky to be able to do these great workouts!

 

[tlc93]

Many Congrats!!! That's quite an accomplishment as the experts believe it's incredibly hard to quit. How did you do it?

 

[FireLight]

You're Smokin' Nanbo! 20 years Strong!

 

[desertambrosia]

Good for you!!!!

 

[Nanbo]

Many Congrats!!! That's quite an accomplishment as the experts believe it's incredibly hard to quit. How did you do it?

I cut down from 2 1/2 packs a day (!) to 10 cigarettes a day and then went on the patch for about 6 weeks. I have NEVER had a desire for another one ever again!

 

[DirtDiva]

Just saying congratulations is weak-sauce considering what an accomplishment that is! I am an ex-smoker way back in the day and I know how difficult it was for me after several attempts. The only thing that worked permanently was getting pregnant my first time. You should get yourself more then a few workout clothes!

 

[complik8td]

Congrats, Nancy! November will be 20 years for me too. You and I grew up in such a different time, didn't we? Everyone in my family smoked. We were permitted to smoke in high school, at our desks at work, in restaurants, on airplanes... oh my! It took me about five attempts to quit using Wellbutrin and nicotine patches, but it was totally worth the effort. Today I CAN'T STAND the smell of cigarettes. Gross!

 

[mbmundt]

CONGRATS Nancy!! You should be proud of yourself.

 

[workout]

Wow Nancy, that's great - definitely a huge accomplishment!! Enjoy your celebration and buy yourself some cute workout clothes!!!

 

[DirtDiva]

Congrats, Nancy! November will be 20 years for me too. You and I grew up in such a different time, didn't we? Everyone in my family smoked. We were permitted to smoke in high school, at our desks at work, in restaurants, on airplanes... oh my! It took me about five attempts to quit using Wellbutrin and nicotine patches, but it was totally worth the effort. Today I CAN'T STAND the smell of cigarettes. Gross!

Isn't that funny how ex-smokers hate the smell? I believe it's our 3 trillion+ cells in our microbiome collectively signalling us to back off or you will vomit.

 

[katie lee]

20 years ago today I quit smoking! Every year on this anniversary I buy myself something fitness/health oriented. This year I plan on splurging on new workout clothes. Tonight I'll do a tough Cathe DVD and count myself lucky to be able to do these great workouts!

I am approaching my 10th anniversary of quitting in Oct. Quitting is truly a cause to celebrate!