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  1. Thanks everyone for the great advice. I agree... I figure I'll have to steer clear of some things like long rides and beer & wings with the guys for just a little while. At least until I feel confident and comfortable enough. Small sacrifices for the greater good.
    7 points
  2. G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)
    6 points
  3. 6 points
  4. G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)
    4 points
  5. Perhaps you could go riding 'on your terms' and get acclimatized to the trigger. Go for a short quick ride with a trusted friend. Prepare yourself mentally that you're doing this to overcome the pit stop crave. Do a single pit stop and face down the crave. I would repeat the process a few times before going on a longer group ride where the real triggers will hit you.
    4 points
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  7. Ex-Smokers Diet This is a specially formulated diet designed to help ex-smokers cope with stress that builds during the day. Breakfast 1 grapefruit 1 slice whole wheat toast 1 cup skim milk Lunch 1 small portion lean, steamed chicken 1 cup spinach 1 cup herbal tea 1 Hershey’s Kiss Afternoon Tea The rest of the Hershey Kisses in the bag 1 tub of Hagen-Daaz ice cream with chocolate chip topping Dinner 4 glasses of wine (red or white) 2 loaves garlic bread 1 family size supreme pizza 3 Snickers Bars Late Night Snack 1 whole Sarah Lee cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer) Remember: Stressed spelled backward is desserts. Share this with four ex-smokers and you will lose two pounDs
    3 points
  8. Start date 9/24 start wt 179.0. Goal is to be under 174.0 for 3 days in a row by 11/1. Current - 10/4 - wt 175.2 new low Exercise - HIIH with: 35 standard pushups 15 KB swings 15 horizontal lat swings 10 diamond pushups 20 double crunches 15 weighted situps 20 wide pushups 20 seated dips + 15min stretching and Movnat mobility training . Eating Breakfast - 2 strips bacon, banana Lunch - Chicken/bacon wrap, grapes Dinner - Pasta dish, carmel apple Snacks - 1 soda, 2 donuts Had a good HIIH workout + got my Movnat mobility routine in.
    3 points
  9. Music it has the power to make us smile and bring us to all types of tears it can carry us back in time and inspire us to dance in the moment for all our happiest days there is music
    2 points
  10. Sometimes you need to make decisions that hurt your heart but calm your soul
    2 points
  11. Nope I will never smoke again. 7 years smoke-free feels awesome!
    2 points
  12. I’ll need a mule to carry my ass
    2 points
  13. That might be ok then - after all, I do have a 50% chance of being a woman for all anyone knows.
    2 points
  14. I to have been have been going at it for a long time just to the wrong place. I love your word crapalooza, would you mind if I make it my motto? K
    2 points
  15. @JustSomeGuy, I stuck close to home my whole first month or two. We got to do what we got to do and you're smart to get some time under your belt before going riding since that may cause pretty good craves your first time doing it quit. So I think you made a great decision
    2 points
  16. Hi Justin you are doing great with your quit and your weight but I have to keep things light. I think I did about 200 curls today bending alternate arms to place food in my mouth. I did about 50 up and downs letting the dogs in and out. I did some weight training with the pots and pans as I cooked food I should not be eating. Of course I should always do some stretching and bending. Got that done unloading the dishwasher. Some day I will be sending you a message to help me eat better and control my weight. Trust me it is going to one heck of a workout for you. Keep it going, you are tackling two tasks at one time and that only calls for admiration.! K
    2 points
  17. Are you freakin nuts? You got more red "didn't smoke" X's than anytime since your 20's and you are thinking of blowing it? Is there a gun to your head, are you being water boarded, being tortured in any way? If not, I suggest you think this though. Think about the $4000 that one cigarette will cost and the 7000 you will be required to smoke cause you know you have never summoned the courage and strength to try again in less than 1 year.
    2 points
  18. I think fasting is alright for women but not so much as men. Fasting can cause the body to breakdown muscle rather than fat if it thinks it is starving. It can also divert vitamins and minerals from the brain which causes a decrease in higher order thinking. These things are not as important for women since they do not need as much in the way of muscle or higher order thinking. But for men, the negative effects of fasting can outweigh the positives. Oh, and by the way, everything I've written above is bull poo and meant only to get a rise. It's obviously a bunch of malarky. I sometimes enjoy leading people on with a bit of sarcastic humor and hope you take it in the context it was meant. Have a great day.
    2 points
  19. Oh my, I don't know if anyone watches The Resident but is was a tear jerker tonight!!! As I sit here crying! But it did focus on the importance of being an organ donor. What a good show
    1 point
  20. I really hope she's able to spend some time with you at home, and maybe the familiar surroundings and some home cooking will help her recover. Most importantly, I'm sure your sweet pup has always known how much she is loved and she will carry that with her wherever she is.
    1 point
  21. @Katgirl You say you wish you were younger...go look in the mirror, no one will guess your age, You have a happy, healthy relationship. You eat right and exercise. To me that all sounds young! K
    1 point
  22. No alcoholics can have Ouzo. bears
    1 point
  23. Ugh. Waiting is so hard. Hang in there, Jillar and Cookie.
    1 point
  24. More hugs for you and Cookie and hopefully she is feeling better today
    1 point
  25. @jillar I am so sorry Hopefully Cookie is doing better this morning. Just know you have given her a wonderful life filled with love and joy! Pets are so important in our life. Love us unconditional . Prayers to you both!
    1 point
  26. There is NO valid reason ....even if your arse is on fire .... A day of peace ...enjoy ....
    1 point
  27. Great job on creating the daily exercise habit. I know what you mean about how you feel once daily exercise is embedded as part of your daily routine. When something outside of your normal routine is going to happen, like a visit, appt, etc, I'll bet your mind automatically jumps to "I'm going to need to move the workout later/earlier, etc" just like mine. If I'm going to visit my daughter for 3 days, my mind will automatically remember to take outdoor w/o clothes appropriate for early morning workouts cause it knows I will need to get the w/o in before everyone else is up so I have the day for visiting. If my wife mentions going out w/ friends suddenly, my mind is thinking "we can do a quick stretching routine". Thats whats great about turning exercise into a habit. It's also why when someone ask me how often they should exercise, I tell them every day. Much easier to create an everyday habit, than a 3 day a week habit. That doesn't mean you have to do the same type/intensity/duration everyday. But if you want exercise to be as automated as brushing your teeth, everyday is the way to go.
    1 point
  28. Those are all great advice. I'll grab the gum from my car to chew on when I need something. Yesterday I drank a lot of water just to get past the cravings. And I'll definitely check out the games...I remember those helping a lot last time.
    1 point
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