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Saturday blues

Was not quite sure how to make a blog but I think this might work.

So Saturday I found myself fondly missing smoking. It was a strange trigger as most people wouldn't agree but the cigarettes I miss the most are the ones after a heavy workout and yes I smoked after heavy exercise, also after serious hiking trips or kayaking adventures. When I was totally exhausted and exhilarated I enjoyed those the most.

Saturday the weather was absolutely beautiful hit the gym for an intense full body work out then went home cleaned the entire house two floors, did a few loads of wash then stopped and felt lost. Normally at this point it would be time to go and sit out side in the sunshine and relax for a bit and yes normally a cigarette would be involved. I went through the whole mental processes of reminding myself you are a non-smoker and yes I am happy I am a non-smoker. Somehow the afternoon felt anticlimactic without the aaaaahhh moment. I tried drinking water, sucking on a mint, taking deep breaths finally I just went and took a shower but it really felt that the day was incomplete. Thankfully Sunday rolled around and off to church which always makes the weekend complete and exercise in the fresh air. I definitely feel that Saturdays are the hardest the good thing is I can exhaust myself to the point the day is over. Now it is Monday and my mind is clear again and so is my resolve. :-)

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Hey DeeGal.

Glad you were able to exhaust yourself enough to avoid any "slip". Probably the same for most of us where some particular situation is so ingrained in our subconscious and linked to having that smoke that it's really hard to get comfortable now. Just think about how far you have come already though - such a lot of work and so many rewards to your health (and wallet). Now that you know Sat. will be your challenge day, you can prepare for the fight in advance. You'll see. After a while longer even Sat won't be an issue any more. If you need an automatic PM from someone each Sat. for awhile, let me know - be happy to give you a reminder:)

Dee

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