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  • Jan 11, 2007, 12:41 PM
    BIM
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by curlybenswife
    HA skinny my arse i resemble a women who has had a child that can't be bothered to exercise hehehehehehe

    I love it!! A woman after my own "hate to work out" heart!! Hilarious!

    I know lets all get together and smoke, eat, and TALK about working out!! Now that's a good time to me. :D

    Ain't this fun!! The only thing that could be more fun is sittin' around smokin', drinkin', eatin', and telling funny stories about our husbands/boyfriends/sig. others and STILL not workin' out!
  • Jan 11, 2007, 12:41 PM
    curlybenswife
    LMAO I can think of many things to keep us busy but none are publishable here
  • Jan 11, 2007, 12:44 PM
    J_9
    Laura, don't lie, you get exercise!!

    You got to keep getting Madame down from all of her climbing situations!!

    Yes, BIM, chips and DIPS, yumm!!

    Hmmm, I HAVE ANOTHER SISTER!!
  • Jan 11, 2007, 12:48 PM
    Synnen
    Oh god... please... don't mention the chips and dip!

    I've gained 8 lbs in 8 days.

    Not only don't I get to smoke, I have to get fat doing it!

    (no wonder it's impossible to quit)
  • Jan 11, 2007, 12:49 PM
    Tuscany
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BIM
    I love it!!!! A woman after my own "hate to work out" heart!!!! Hilarious!!

    I know lets all get together and smoke, eat, and TALK about working out!!!! Now that's a good time to me. :D

    Ain't this fun!!!!! The only thing that could be more fun is sittin' around smokin', drinkin', eatin', and telling funny stories about our husbands/boyfriends/sig. others and STILL not workin' out!!

    Hey were you guys at my house last night? My girlfriends and I did just that... Margaritas, chips and salsa, and a discussion on our new gym memberships. Hey salsa is low fat!
  • Jan 11, 2007, 12:51 PM
    curlybenswife
    Hehehehehe actually J that's quite true I seem to spend my days chasing madam lol

    Well once I've eaten I'm going to dray myself up a calender and start allhearts advice :D
  • Jan 11, 2007, 01:21 PM
    BIM
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tuscany
    Hey were you guys at my house last night? My girlfriends and I did just that...Margaritas, chips and salsa, and a discussion on our new gym memberships. Hey salsa is low fat!!

    Yes I was, I was in the food saying "eat me" in the drink saying "drink me" and at the gym saying "stay away" :D

    I may not have been there in person, but in spirit.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen
    Oh god...please...don't mention the chips and dip!

    I've gained 8 lbs in 8 days.

    Not only don't I get to smoke, I have to get fat doing it!

    (no wonder it's impossible to quit)

    Man... that sucks Synnen--I feel your pain...
  • Jan 11, 2007, 02:26 PM
    curlybenswife
    Well I'm going to try and that's all I can do so here's to another day tomorrow :)
  • Jan 11, 2007, 02:26 PM
    SINGLE4
    (sniff sniff)... Is someone eating "Doritos"?? :eek: I can smell them!:p
  • Jan 11, 2007, 02:30 PM
    curlybenswife
    Oh its not me single lol bet you it's that bim sat there in her corner munching away ;)
  • Jan 11, 2007, 02:34 PM
    BIM
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by curlybenswife
    Oh its not me single lol bet you its that bim sat there in her corner munching away ;)

    Man you busted me! Who's spying on me??
  • Jan 11, 2007, 02:44 PM
    curlybenswife
    As it says up there in my location... Im in your head giggle
  • Jan 11, 2007, 03:25 PM
    Synnen
    Mmmm... Doritos!

    Share!
  • Jan 12, 2007, 05:52 AM
    curlybenswife
    Allheart how's today holding out for you??
    Ive had two since 8am its now 1pm
  • Jan 12, 2007, 06:52 AM
    Allheart
    Hey Laura,

    Yeh, I've had 2 today as well. I'm off work today, so I am finding it a bit harder. Running around like mad, forgot my cough drops, already in the supermarket, did the weekly shopping, made a cheesecake, and all I reallllly want to do, is stay here with all of you and smoke smoke smoke... boy feel weak today.

    But... I am going to the docs today to find out about a brain transplant... that my do the trick. However, if my insuranace will not cover this medical procedure, and divorce is not an option at the moment (poor hubby is getting on my nerves.. (he left the seat up... oh that's another thread, never mind.:):)... then I will see about this wonder medicine everyone is talking about. I will let you know what the doc says.

    Laura, 2 for you is great isn't it ? What is your goal for today? Remember, only put that number in your pack.

    WE WILL DO THIS :) We will not flush our money away on these things no more! Can I get a NO MORE!!
  • Jan 12, 2007, 06:56 AM
    curlybenswife
    My goal today is 6... as its all I have left I can't be arsedto go out and buy more tee hee.
    Seeing as I only smoked 5 yesterday I should be just fine.

    LOL its not poor hubby at all cripes there men they need to feel honored that we let them breath our air giggle.

    Keep it up hunn xxxxxxx
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:00 AM
    Allheart
    Way to go... 6... isn't that awesome. Are you finding it a little easier than cold turkey?
    And aren't you more aware now when you light up? That is incredible 6.. I love it :)

    Yeh, you are right, poor hubby nutin!! Hee hee

    Will let you know what the doc says. I am not a big fan of meds I always have some crazy reaction, but if it may get me over this last hurdle. He may think I got this far without, so maybe I can do the rest the same.

    So glad for you. Now just sit on your arse and do not go to the store...

    Stay strong :)
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:04 AM
    curlybenswife
    Trust me I'm not going anywhere its cold out there hehehehehe

    Good luck ill be thinking of you xxx and if hubby complains simply remind who made the cheesecake ;)
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:20 AM
    Allheart
    Will be thinking of you as well, and we haven't heard from J_9... or the others.. hmmmm wonder what they are doing hinding in the corners.. do I see puffs of smoke.. hee hee.

    Hugs to you!
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:22 AM
    JBKfuntimes
    Quitting is the worst! I wish you all good luck
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:27 AM
    curlybenswife
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JBKfuntimes
    Quitting is the worst!! I wish you all good luck

    That's really nice of you thank you xx
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:27 AM
    J_9
    Aha, I just got here!!

    I slipped terribly yesterday. I ended up having 7 for the day. But that is good for me since I was at a pack a day!!

    Yesterday was a bad day for me. TIRED. I have a 100lb lab mix who decided to get sick the night before. She doesn't bark, never has, probably never will. So to tell me she had to go out at 2:30 am, she jumped up on me in the bed!! :eek: This went on all night!

    I was so tired yesterday I even missed ER!! :p, I HAD to get some SLEEP!! I'd ask you Laura, but you are a series behind. **giggle**

    Last night was a little better, she only jumped on me twice, or was it three times.:confused:

    Maybe I'll do better today!! :)
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:30 AM
    curlybenswife
    Way to go J we can do this :)

    You missed ER caw women your naughty tee hee

    Hope the doggy is feeling better today and you got some decent sleep last night.
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:32 AM
    J_9
    I tried to stay awake. Kept the TV on in the bedroom. I remember hearing Lucca's voice on occasion, but could not wake up. I know that Pratt was supposed to be arrested, but don't know if he was.

    Doggy is better now, but she kept getting me up last night too.
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:33 AM
    Allheart
    j_9,

    You did awesome as well!! 7? That is great. Both you and CBW did incredible.
    Is the lab okay now? Hope so.

    Oh we are so on our way!!

    JBK thanks for the encouragement, we surely can use it.
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:38 AM
    BIM
    I'm back!! I usually only get on here at work--so guess where I'm at:rolleyes:

    Anyway it sounds as though the smoking thing is going great for you guys, I'm proud of you. I wish my mother would do the same.

    Anyhoo----I went to the YMCA last night and bought a membership. I have been working out at home, but there is something about getting away from home that makes it work better for me.

    I worked out and then came home and had a bowl of orange sherbert icecream :rolleyes:
    Kind of defeats the purpose-don't you think!! Oh well, back to the workout board.

    Haven't had breakfast and am starving!!
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:46 AM
    Synnen
    12 days, no cigarette.

    But... I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's last night. I swear to you, it was calling me from the freezer. It BEGGED me to eat it! I swear!
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:47 AM
    Tuscany
    BIM you sound like me... that is the only time I am on... and it is usually during planning time.
    Don't be discouraged by the sherbert... it is better for you then real ice cream.

    My friend joined weight watchers and I am doing it with her without paying for it.
    I would love to lose some weight before I get pregnant.
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:49 AM
    BIM
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen
    12 days, no cigarette.

    But....I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's last night. I swear to you, it was calling me from the freezer. It BEGGED me to eat it! I swear!

    Wow 12 days that's awesome!! I bet the ice cream was good though!
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:50 AM
    Allheart
    Hi Bim,

    So glad to hear from you. I was thinking about you as well.

    Bim, everyone is different and we have to find what works best for us. What works for me as far as eating, is once again, I can not "deprive" myself. So, for me to think I am going on a diet, well only makes me want to eat all the more.

    What I do during the week, is I am very disciplined. I will have a breakfast bar for breakfast, eat a very light lunch (yogurt) and a Lean Cuisine for dinner. Now that is
    During the week and then I work out, lightly as well. Then on the weekend, I am less restrictive, so I pretty much eat what I wish on the weekends. This way, I am not always dieting and it's pretty much a forever type of thing.

    This way, during the week, when you are eating light and healthy, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and come the weekend, you can bring out those M & Ms that you love and not feel bad about it as Monday, you will go right back to eating in a more disciplined way.

    Does this make sense? It does work for me.

    And the worse mistake you can make is no breakfast. You really should have a little something. It will help your energy and you won't be so famished by lunch.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen
    12 days, no cigarette.

    But....I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's last night. I swear to you, it was calling me from the freezer. It BEGGED me to eat it! I swear!

    12 days... THAT'S INCREDIBLE... :) How do you feel?
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:55 AM
    BIM
    That is a good idea. Maybe I will work on that. It is so true that when you say you are on a diet--it makes you want to eat all the more.

    Thank you for the advice. I do feel a little better today, I worked out Sunday - Tuesday and then Thursday.

    One day at a time.
  • Jan 12, 2007, 07:58 AM
    Allheart
    There you go Bim. Really when I would think for the next 30 days I can not have this or that... okay stop the train, I want to get off, but when I know for 5 days, if I am very disciplined, then for 2 days, I can relax it a little and I can have those things I really enjoy (in moderation of course :) then it becomes a lifelong way of eating.
  • Jan 12, 2007, 08:05 AM
    BIM
    Thanks for the advice Allheart, I will keep chuggin' away.

    I have heard that even after a few days of not smoking a person feels better, is there any truth to that?
  • Jan 12, 2007, 08:08 AM
    Allheart
    In a word or less. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LoL

    Actually, I do feel better at smoking the 4 or 5 then the 20 to 23. And here is the kicker, I have asthma. So you see, not so bright am I... Oh my. Anyway, my asthma is 100% better (Oh I can hear j_9 now... eeek ) I know it was and/or is more than bizarre for me to smoke with asthma, but it was adult onset asthma, so may I please request that as an excuse. Ugh. Since I have cut it down to 4 or 5, I have not had to use my rescue inhaler, hmmm wonder if there is a connection.:rolleyes:

    Thanks for asking BIM. Keep at it and get yourself some breakfast. :)
  • Jan 12, 2007, 08:12 AM
    Synnen
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Allheart
    12 days...THAT'S INCREDIBLE...:) How do you feel?

    Frankly, I feel completely insane. I lost it a couple days ago and ranted at my husband for about 2 hours about the injustices of the world (all having to do with ME personally, of course), then I broke down and cried. I felt better after that, though.

    I have the stupids a lot (you know... where you go to say something, and not only do you lose your train of though, you forget that there was a train to being with?), but I'm really lucky to have a husband that supports me 100%.

    We're going together this weekend to join a health club, and shopping together tonight to have snacks in the house that are good, but not so fattening or unhealthy as pints of Ben & Jerrys. He's not a big fruit and veggie eater, and I've been craving sweets. Any suggestions for sweet sort of stuff that isn't HORRIBLE for you?

    (This thread, by the way, has been a godsend. Every time I think of lighting up, I can come here)
  • Jan 12, 2007, 08:14 AM
    J_9
    Ah, I won't eeek to loudly Allheart as I have child onset asthma. I only need my rescue inhaler one week a year and it is usually in October.

    Also, remember I had cancer, so your turn to eeek!! However, my oncologist said to take it one step at a time. Let's make sure I am cured of the cancer then go on to the next step.

    Baby steps he called them.

    Also, remember nicotine is a drug, just like alcoholics, we can only take it one day at a time.
  • Jan 12, 2007, 08:15 AM
    Synnen
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BIM
    Thanks for the advice Allheart, I will keep chuggin' away.

    I have heard that even after a few days of not smoking a person feels better, is there any truth to that?

    That had to have come from a non-smoker, saying that after a day or two they feel better about the smokers around them not smoking or something. I still don't feel any better/happier/healthier/whatever than I did before I quit. But... we're trying to get pregnant, and aren't having any luck, and I had heard the biggest factor in infertility is smoking... so no more smoking! Gah. It'll be worth it in the end, but focusing on the end is really hard when you have to get through a stressful day at work, or deal with drama in the family or any of the other reasons I used to light a cigarette.
  • Jan 12, 2007, 08:19 AM
    Allheart
    Synnen,

    You had me laughing and so glad hubby is supportive. Mine is too, in an annoying way. LOL. He pretends to walk around very gingerly around me, like he has to walk on eggshells.. oh he's a character LOL.

    Keep at it, I am looking up to you and counting on you as you are several steps ahead of the rest of us. No pressure though :)

    Have you ever tried the 100 calorie pack goodies. They really are good. They are made by Nabisco. They have them at the grocery store, I think they would be in the cracker isle.
    But they have everything from chees nips to choc chip cookies. And the whole pack is only 100 calories. Really satisfies the sweet tooth.

    You are doing great. I just had to laugh. As I know what you mean with the "stupid moments". My brain is just not working, the words are stuck somewhere. I feel like wearing a sign, "TRYING TO STOP SMOKING, CLOSED FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE TRY BACK IN 6 WEEKS." SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. NOW GO AWAY. :)"
  • Jan 12, 2007, 08:33 AM
    Synnen
    OMG... I'm at work, and I can't stop laughing.

    Allheart, I NEED THAT SIGN! What's cool is how supportive everyone has been, from hubby to family to here at work--and now you! If I do something really dumb, they're all covering for me!

    I'll look for those... lately, it's been the Special K bars (only 70 calories per... the problem is eating just ONE) and cookies. I used to work in a bakery, and I HATE cookies, but I'm eating them all the darn time!
  • Jan 12, 2007, 08:33 AM
    Allheart
    J_9,

    Oh you will. I promise you. I actually do better when I have to focus on something. I guess because I am trying hard to focus, so it makes me more focused. Does that make sense?? Ahhhh.

    And you are used to not smoking at school so, it will feel very normal to you.

    Go getum girl :)

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