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Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 7:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Hahahaha, Lumbele.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 7:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
hahahah!! actually LONGER! cuz I started the chantix 3 wks before I quit :-)

YAH NO PUFF POWER GIRLS! and Nick!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 8:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
YAAAAAA Nick!!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Monday, May 26, 2008 - 7:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
Happy Memorial Day all you non smokers. I am really proud of you all!

Last night, for the FIRST time, I dreamt I smoked a cigarette and I didn't just buy a pack to smoke, I had bought a carton. I don't remember how the cig felt but I do remember being saddened cause I had a whole carton of cigarettes and I knew I would not throw them away.

I am trying to eat healthier and have started back at the gym. I hope to get this almost 30lbs off that I have gained. Less you think 30 lbs, thats not so much...well I was already fat, about 50 lbs overweight before quitting. At least I can remind myself that smoking did NOT keep me thin...lol

I know I have reaching for food in order to try to get that "satisfied" feeling that a cig gave me. The food is not working but the weight I have gained from it is making me feel awful. Tired, listless, blimp like, very uncomfortable in clothes.

So, heres to conquering one more addiction. I would dearly love, I think, to become addicted, just a little, to exercise. I truly believe, regular exercise is the KEY to a healthy life.

KEEP UP ALL THE GOOD WORK YOU NO PUFF POWER GIRLS AND NICK!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, May 26, 2008 - 8:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Boberg! Funny, I have never dreamed about smoking. Thank goodness! I know all about the gaining weight thing, though. I had to buy some new clothes because nothing fit me anymore. I didn't buy many, though, because I don't plan on being this heavy for very long.

I hope everyone is doing great as as non-smoker!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, May 26, 2008 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Bo, I have had a couple of those smoking dreams and I am always so thrilled when I wake up!!

YAH for going to the gym! I think you will find those last lbs you put on will come off faster than ya think!!

key is to get started!! sounds like ya are, cant wait to hear about all your weight loss!

join us in the workout thread and weight loss thread!!

Twinkie, good attitude! you will get that weight off! One day at a time! I still make bad food choices here and there (ice cream sandwich cake this weekend :-)) but I make more good than bad choices..thats the key! :-)

YAH Non smokers!!! WE ALL ROCK!!!

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Monday, May 26, 2008 - 9:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
We have two exercise threads here, Boberg. Pamy is in one, and I am in the other. Okay, Pamy occasionally visits both, lol.

You can start with baby steps. Just walk more. Take the stairs for a flight instead of the elevator. Park further away at work. Baby steps. Anything helps for a start.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 7:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I had to share this here (I posted in the miles thread)

Juju, you will get a kick outta this...I went and asked the pool director if we could have a class on tue/thur she said as long as there is 6 ppl, I told her I'll get ya 8!!! then she asked if I wanted to teach it!!!! LOL!! I laughed and said I am not that good, its only been a month..ask me again in 6mo, she said well ya have the bubbly personality so I am gonna do just that! hahahahhahahha

6mo ago I was smoking over a pack a day, got outta breath walking cross the room and today I am the Swim aerobic instructor in training!!!! hahahahahh

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 10:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
You go, Pamy!!! You have no limits to what you can achieve as a non-smoker. You will be chief aardvark catcher before we know it! I am extremely proud of you.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 4:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Thanks Juju!!! and ROTF at aardvark catcher! hee hee

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, May 30, 2008 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
heard on radio that tomarrow(I think) is No tobacco day. anyone else hear this?

well doesnt matter cuz most of us have a no tobacco day everyday!! YAH

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
GAL, see you are exercising...yah!! hope those lbs come off quick!

I have a new subject...water aerobic teacher just got her chantix but is waiting til july to take it...I told her to read book in the meantime....I am excited to help her cuz she is helping me learn moves to lose weight/tone/ and best of all stretching to help fibro...I love to pay it forward...

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Monday, June 02, 2008 - 3:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
Just got an email from my daughter in the Airforce. The military is no longer allowed to take Chantix. It has been released that side effects such as seizures, cardiac arrythmias, visiual problems and psychological problems are more of a problem than earlier believed. And that the side effects can happen even after you have stopped taking Chantix.

This is just some FYI I recieved and thought I would share it....do with it what you wish.

For me, the Chantix was helpful tho my vision has gotten worse and I am due to have it checked soon. I also cry at the drop of a hat now days but I have no proof that has anything to do with CHantix, probably just the other things going on in my life lately.


Pamy, I did not hear anything about a No Tobacco Day but I sure am glad we here have No Tobacco Days regularly.

For Juju, Twinkie, Goddess, Dipo and all who told me to just keep saying NO to myself....It is still almost a daily happening. I finally truly understand "ONE DAY AT A TIME".

Smiles and Hugs to all, Have a wonderful day.

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Monday, June 02, 2008 - 3:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
I went to the store today in my building at work.
I saw the prices of cigarettes. $9.25 a pack. OMG, if I still smoked it would cost me $30 per day. Jeez, that is crazy.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, June 02, 2008 - 3:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Wow, that is a lot. I will have to look and see what it is here, but that sounds way high!

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Monday, June 02, 2008 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
9.25 per pack, unbelievable. Last time I purchased it was around 4.25 per pack. What is really funny, I have NO IDEA what cigs cost now days...lol

Isn't it great.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, June 02, 2008 - 7:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I think Big tobacco made a donation to the military!!!

Bo, my eye rx has changed but I am at an age where the doc said it usually does. somedays i cry somedays I rage..but that is due to perimenopause!!

It is great, I too, have no idea what they cost!!! 9 a pack?? must be in canada.

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Monday, June 02, 2008 - 9:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
I don't think so Pamy...here is just one of many articles I found when I googled Chantix and seizures.

http://www.news-medical.net/?id=38637

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Monday, June 02, 2008 - 10:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Whoa, that is one bad report. What a shame to find out all that when it seemed to be almost a miracle drug the way it was helping people quit so easily. Crapola.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, June 02, 2008 - 10:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I would still recommend it. I've heard the long ass lists of side effects for every single drug advertised on TV. People still take them.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 4:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Twinkie, ITA.

I just thank God I got it before it possibly gets banned. I am having such fun being a non smoker...I am loving the freedom!

Holly
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07-22-2001

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 6:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Two years ago today I quit! Never thought I'd hear myself say that, lol!!

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 7:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
Holly, close your eyes and imagine a room packed to capcity with people standing and cheering....they are giving you the standing ovation you truly deserve.


Truly a GREAT JOB HOLLY!

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 8:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Yay, Holly, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Congrats Holly! Happpy Anniversary! :-)