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For sure LB ;) Am even going to do it if it rains....only rain.

Aww yes, them were the days. Parents only saw us when our hungry bellies sent us home, to recharge. Such fabulous days.

Ramblings....getting it off your chest does help very much it seems. I come from a 'stiff upper lip, head down & crack on' family so never understood the value of 'getting things off your chest and then your able to think them through and act on the legitimate points' Once you've got it off your chest, uninterrupted, we are able to be in a position to recieve information, and can address our fears and and concerns by calm, truthful self talk. So ramble away when you need to Evelyn as it will be doing your new none smoking self the world of good.

Oh how wonderful that they will be so wrong eh Jackie ;)

Hi EB No I haven't seen that. Mind you my phone has no Internet connection (long story) so is that something you would have downloaded to your phone when running? If yes then a no go for me till October when my contact renews.

And no wonder Evelyn, your brain chemistry is coping without nicotine and friends. It will talk to you often probably, no matter as it's trying to offer you a soultion (give me what I am used to having) only an offer...not a command. Hold tight to that part Evelyn, that it's never a command. Also be realistic in that once the nicotine has gone is when the brain is repairing, so offers will come you way. You are quit so no matter what offer you get blast it with truths and logic ;)

First day a 3 minute run. Haven't run since playing out as a child so started small. Was enough for day one. Must remember in through the nose! Breathing went wrong. 3 minutes 30 seconds tomorrow, same pace to a further place.

If you can Evelyn try and think 'I am strong' if you get rid of the word 'going' it makes it less that things can change, it removes the 'well it's ok for now' get out clause we used to give ourselves. Evelyn I don't know if your waiting for something to happen? That was my problem in previous quits, waiting for something to happen. If that is what you feel like, in limbo, then set yourself a few things to do. Obviously the normal day to day tasks are waiting to be done but try and add a treat task. I don't know what you consider a treat task but there must be something you enjoy that can refocus your mind, distract you. Mine would be de heading my spring pot plants with my music playing. Life is carrying on as normal around you so engage in pleasures and distractions. You really can and are doing this Evelyn, you already stopped smoking...be proud, be very proud.

You can already you know Amy because you have stopped already. You honestly will start to feel more comfortable and it will be less, and less of what can feel like a mental battle. Make the choice to stay 'stopped' and the mental ease/peace of mind will become your new normal very soon too. :)

I am so pleased for you as you are embracing the new normal, your new fabulous normal.

You must be absolutely made up Paul....congratulations :)

That creased me up! How true.

That's exactly it LB, for me, no gym needed. Just so easy to open my door and go. I never ran in my spare time as a child (although was in the school athletic team) but I know what you mean about that 'rush'. I played out all the time, running around playing 'hares and hounds' like you say what a rush, what a high. I forgot all about that and am looking forward to that feeling. Will be like being young again ;)

I would say you have stopped LB. No trying..the deed it done, you stopped and nothing else will happen, you stopped. Must have been a wonderful feeling when the peace of mind rushed over you, in that it was no hassle to say 'no thanks, don't want one' One of the best feelings in the world ;)

Remember; The person that you want to be is the person that you really are.-Dr Steve Peters.

With your love light shining Every clouds gotta silver lining.........so very true.

I know, right ;)

Nice work there Jonny, you must be in fantastic physical and mental health with two positive changes. Made up for up.

Essex for me so central London would be perfect....obviously depending on dates.

Oh that made me laugh Julie :)

Decided to give running ago. Our Megz has said to start at 3 minutes in time and not to worry about distance and just build my time. So 3 minutes start time was her advice then each day to add 30 seconds. I am actually looking forward to it as I need something to re divert my compulsive, addictive nature. At least this way two birds with one stone....health and a sense of well being/purpose. How's everyone else getting on with their running?

Congratulations :)

I found this last night Stu, gives us a fabulous summary of book notes....what's coming up. http://www.scottnelson.co.uk/chimp-paradox-book-notes/

You are doing grand Evelyn, just grand. You know what a crave feels like, so you know what to do ;) Really proudvof you Evelyn :)

Oh I know....Alpha Wolf, otherwise known as my dad my end..lol I really am finding this info just fascinating. I have gone back to chapter 3 my end, need to re read as my mind struggles to remember and retain. You know one of my daughters, the athlete, has Alpha wolf tendencies....sos!....onwards and upwards.