January 7, 201511 yr Today will mark my first week smoke free in a very long time. I was late getting started today and had to run several blocks to catch my bus in time. While reminding me I should probably exercise more it also was an excellent reinforcer about some of the reasons I hated smoking. I was short of breath and had a gross hacking cough by the end. A well received reminder. I have already felt my lungs start to heal, but here is proof I have a ways to go to fix what I've done to them. I know I can't get there though and am excited to continue on this healing journey. Here's to another smoke free week!
January 7, 201511 yr Great stuff, Rooster massive congrats to you and getting through the hardest ever week, brilliant and don't forget to treat yourself x
January 7, 201511 yr Well done Rooster... it will most definitely continue to get better as you heal :)
January 7, 201511 yr There are sooooo many benefits. And the "other" side is Awesomeness. Keep on moving forward... keep on fighting and you will win.... you will win. Keep on keepin on.
January 7, 201511 yr Congratulations on your first week free Rooster!! Keep climbing, you can do this!
January 7, 201511 yr I am excited for the journey ahead of you. As you experience with wonder the first full on sprint you do, then realize you don't cough. The first real deep breaths you take, where you can't believe THAT is what a deep breath really feels like. Massive congrats on your first full week free of nicotine, you have done an amazing thing for yourself. x
January 7, 201511 yr Good for you Rooster. You will notice more and more of these 'wins' as time progresses ;)
January 7, 201511 yr Well done....the beniefts just keep getting better and better....1st done and dusted...
January 7, 201511 yr You are at the starting line with an excited attitude and that is worth it's weight in gold...this is a race you are going to win. Had I been a betting lady I'd bet money on it ;)
January 7, 201511 yr I get it...I understand the "I made it a day!...I made it 3 days!!...I MADE IT A WEEK :yahoo: !!! And I also understand your thoughts of "gotta keep going". Way to go Rooster, I'm happy for you.
January 8, 201511 yr So good to know you are still with us and doing so well! Attitude when quitting is everything and your attitude is awesome! It's magical when people have been quit a short time and it dawns on them, often for the first time, that quitting is doable. Most of us felt like it wasn't for so long. Keep marching forward and remember what you hated about smoking when you have a bad moment.
January 8, 201511 yr Rooster, I remember in the beginning all of a sudden I felt like there was extra space in my lungs and that I could breathe in deep without coughing like a maniac.
January 8, 201511 yr I am excited for the journey ahead of you. As you experience with wonder the first full on sprint you do, then realize you don't cough. The first real deep breaths you take, where you can't believe THAT is what a deep breath really feels like. Massive congrats on your first full week free of nicotine, you have done an amazing thing for yourself. x I am amazed every time a take a deep breath! Congrats on 1 week, one day at a time you can get this thing done
January 8, 201511 yr I already congratulated you but wanted to let you know you can be proud for yourself, reward yourself if possible.
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