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Reason for everything

Posted in Staying quit 22 Jun 2018
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I marked a year and a half quit cold turkey a couple days ago. I found out from recent medical tests that it was time to quit when I did. I have some physical things going on that finding out were a wake up call. I have always believed strongly that everything happens for a reason and I believe I quit smoking a year and a half ago for a reason. Not only did quitting smoking have a positive effect for my physical health, it also fuelled a lifestyle change that includes activity levels and nutrition. Knowing I have the power to overcome an addiction I had for over 25 years gives me additional strength to know I can overcome the recent health issues. So many benefits, both physically and mentally for quitting smoking.

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  • Leeann , Central Coast June 23, 2018 | 12:18
    Well done, you should feel so proud of yourself for your success!! Keep up the good work and dont look back. You've got this beat just never give in & well done on the lifestyle choice changes, I bet you feel pretty good😁
  • AllieCat June 23, 2018 | 15:03
    You got this! You are amazing and I hope whatever the medical thing is isn’t bad and gets better!!! You are doing great! Keep it up!
  • Ann 123 June 25, 2018 | 3:33
    Hi Everyone "
    I haven smoke for 70 days. Still having a little craving through the day., but not to bad. It's getting easier. But the only bad problem I'm haven staying hunger. I hav pick up weight. And it's bothing me.
    No parents both were dibetic on Iselin shots. An i hav brother an sister have it. Out of 10 children. Me an 2 others so for don't hav it. That y I lost 20 lbs 1 year ago.
    Now I'm gaining it back. I will try starting tomorrow to battle the eating . I want let it mess with my mine to go back. That little voice trying tell me u don't want that weight back. But than I talk back in mine an say ,I don't want cancer neither of lung
    An i also hav bad heart. 54 years old. Not having up!!
  • Ann 123 June 25, 2018 | 3:33
    Hi Everyone "
    I haven smoke for 70 days. Still having a little craving through the day., but not to bad. It's getting easier. But the only bad problem I'm haven staying hunger. I hav pick up weight. And it's bothing me.
    No parents both were dibetic on Iselin shots. An i hav brother an sister have it. Out of 10 children. Me an 2 others so for don't hav it. That y I lost 20 lbs 1 year ago.
    Now I'm gaining it back. I will try starting tomorrow to battle the eating . I want let it mess with my mine to go back. That little voice trying tell me u don't want that weight back. But than I talk back in mine an say ,I don't want cancer neither of lung
    An i also hav bad heart. 54 years old. Not having up!!
  • WendyOhNo August 01, 2018 | 8:14
    Oh my goondess! It’s been over a year and half for you? I remember when you were a baby non-smoker! I’m so proud of you!

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