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Hi B,
I’m sorry that you have been having such a tough time, hope the cut and the pretty nails are doing the trick 🙂 I gained weight too when i quit smoking. But i wasn’t smoking! And for the first time i didn’t really want to. But I am an addict. Carbohydrates have always been an issue with me. So seems i over indulged in that area. If i can be addicted to it I will, but only the easy things for me! I’m not an excercise junkie!
My injuries and pain, health problems and meds have aged my appearance greatly in the last 6 years. And I gained that quit smoking weight on top of the weight gain from not being able to move around much. But, I’m smoke free over a year and a half, I have lost and kept off more than half of the 20 pounds i gained and I am still working on being healthy. And i don’t need people who judge me by appearance. I am more than my shell.
Thank you to both you and Carole for your deep honesty. Painful subjects. I know reading them has helped me to reaffirm my resolve to be physically, mentally and spiritually healthy. Working on these feelings can be painful, but the growth and release that comes from letting them go i think is worth it. As we replace them with better feelings.
You are beautiful B! I am walking today. Overall I’m stronger but back and neck paining. Massage today thank god. Hope to catch up with you soon B.
luv ya,
Laura xo
Hi Larry,
stopping by to thank you for your words of acknowledgement. I think my friend that I am following in your footsteps! And would be hopeless at filling your shoes! But, i have learned to accept compliments, good for the soul, so thanks again! Take care Larry, have a good evening.
LauraHiya B,
we all need to sit on the pity pot now and again, and I can totally relate. I might just sit in a chair all day and eat cookies and cheesecake too. But we deserve more than that. It might be instant gratification but look at the side affects! So,
I’ve got my gym set up 🙂 Ready to go, even used it yesterday. And, I’m getting ready to take puppy dog for a walk. I’m working a night shift so i get to take advantage of the morning sunshine. Thanks Bettie for you inspiration. You enjoy that trip down south, soak up the sunshine. I’ll keep you posted!
luv LauraHi Bettie,
sorry I had to run yesterday. I had to leave as soon as i got off the phone. I’m proud of you B Very very very proud!!!! No smoking is a huge! And three workouts this week! I am trying too. I didn’t get my gym set up but I’ve been walking instead. And it is on my mind, so hopefully this weekend I’ll get things moved into the rec room this weekend. The winter weather will be moving in shortly and I want to be ready in case i can’t get out walking. I played darts last night, just a night out, but it was at a venue. Felt strange as I don’t know if I’ve been there in the two years since i stopped gambling! Happy Friday B! Catch you for coffee in the morning hopefully. take care,
LauraHello dear Ms Kathryn,
thanks for the post, I miss you lots too. Hope you are enjoying your visit with your sister! I have been really really tired lately, low iron apparently. Yawnnnnn, now I’m dragging myself off to work. TGIF!!! Talk soon I hope!
LauraGood morning Larry,
it is past mid October already, how time is flying! Glad to see you staying strong my friend, ODAAT. The pot of coffee is on.
take care,
lauraGood morning K, or good night for you. Sorry I missed you, was a sleepy head today. I am so happy that your mom is doing better and that you were there for her. Each day is a gift as Richie would say. We can’t go back but at least we can live each new day like it is a gift. Thanks for sharing your quote, very inspirational. Reminds a person to maybe slow down and learn along the way. Have a good week at work! And keep enjoying a gamble free life! Well done 🙂
Laura xoMorning Kathryn,
I’m thinking of you ((((((((((((( K ))))))))))). I hope your mom is doing better this evening. Remember how strong you are. xo
LauraHappy Thanksgiving to you too Bettie or happy Columbus Day! Is there a fear driving a lot of this Bettie? Serenity prayer. Getting your scan is very important and you’ve made the decision that you will be on the phone as soon as that dr’s office opens tomorrow. You haven’t given in to the urge to smoke – fear may be helping in that as well. I found quitting smoking triggered an urge to gamble. I gained twenty pounds, ate too much. But I have taken it off now. It’s that underlying compulsiveness for us, you and I, B. It needs to be satisfied in one way or another until we learn to deal with what’s causing it, or maybe its learning new ways to cope. I’m sorry to hear about your brother. It is hard to watch a family member suffer. And scary when there is a possibility that they may harm themselves. Deep breath, think of all your accomplishments, line up the good things. You are gamble free, smoke free, and more aware than ever of those inner forces. I am thankful that I have met you miss Bettie. Enjoy your day off xo
LauraHeya Bettie,
rather quiet for you, hope you are getting some rest at night. Thinking about you (((((((((( Bettie ))))))))))
LauraHi Bettie,
thinking i just missed you in chat. Sorry to hear you are having such a tough time of things, hope that ear clears up. You don’t need a little more pain and aggravation at the moment. I’m getting ready to try a new medication for my back pain. Fingers crossed. Working today B? Have a good day hun, sending you hugs and prayers.
LauraDear Larry,
I see your name popping up beside mine this morning and wanted to stop by for a cuppa. I too thank you for being here Larry. For both us and yourself. May you have a great gamble free day and thank-you for the well wishes and early acknowledgement 🙂 Now i’m off for a walk to get the endorphins flowing, well, or at least gurgling! take care,
LauraGood morning miss B,
just having my coffee before work, heading out shortly. Well done on staying smoke free! You can do it Bettie! I’m so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. ODAAT! When we first started recovery i hung onto each day like a life line, just getting through. But they have added up, the gamble free time has added up and the bills are slowly going down. And then the quit smoking days added up which helped with the budget immensely. At $14 a pack, between that and the government run gambling, I should have just been stopping by parliament and dropping off a big fat cheque every month! Nah, on second thought, i like the money in my own pocket much better. Have a great gamble/smoke free day B!
LauraGood morning Kathryn,
lol, i hope you survive the night with all your skin! I’ve never heard of that before lol. You are doing amazing in your recovery K. It takes a lot of strength to deal with the emotions, the withdrawal, the complete change in lifestyle. It is great to be able to say that you like your life. Keep on working your recovery and loving that life! Talk soon.
lauraJust a quick morning B, missed you yesterday! You can do it girl, and sticking close not a bad thing. Just a warning, when i first quit and got my first real big cravingggg for a smoke I wanted to gamble so badly i had a smoke instead. But then a few days later i tried again and haven’t had one since. I was more prepared i think. Anyway, no harping, just a forewarning! Have a great day B, I"m off to work now. Talk soon.
Laura