Day 16 - Your Success Threatens Some

82.9 Kilos

I have taken note that some of my smoking friends feel a little uneasy witnessing my success. It is important to set a good example without rubbing in the fact that you are a non smoker. I am concisely not mentioning my status as an ex smoker to friends who are still puffing.

Yesterday I had dinner with 2 non smoking friends. There is no question that non smokers are different than ex smokers in that they don't share the experience of beating an addiction.

It is going to be a scorcher today so its a pool day, then off to the Arena to see Aida.

Benefits of Smoking Cessation

I thought I would copy this list from http://quitsmoking.about.com to remind me of all the benifits to be garnered from quitting

Benefits of Smoking Cessation

Every breath I take feels so clean and refreshing
I'm not tired during the day...yet I sleep like a rock at night
I have more stamina, endurance, and confidence
More cash in my pocket
My clothes don't stink
I'm not ashamed of smoking anymore
My anxiety level has gone way, way down
I can breathe!
I'm working out like a champ
I am in control of ME
No more coughing
I'm eating better--I used to substitute cigarettes for food a lot
I can smell again
My complexion is much better
My heart feels relaxed...like it can do more work with less effort now
Less heartburn and indigestion
More respect for myself
No need to worry about attending events where I can't smoke
My house smells good! My car smells good!
No more fear of fire caused by smoking
I spend money on my health now, like working out at a health club, instead of on cigs
My sinus problems are gone!
My allergies and asthma have improved
I don't feel like a hypocrite
I can sing again!
No more time wasted smoking
Whiter teeth
Fresh breath

Cure stained lips

Get rid of Stained fingers and nails... yuck

reduce wrinkles
Sharper thinking
Pride in myself
No more guilt about exposing family and friends to secondhand smoke
Confidence in my ability to achieve whatever goal I set for myself!