Over 6 months smoke free!

I can't believe how fast the time has flown. I am over 6 months smoke free! I haven't posted in a while because I've just been swamped with things to do during the day. When the evening comes, I'm just not in the mood to post, so I go on Facebook and play games there to relax.

As a result of staying busy and running around during the day, then relaxing in the evening, I have put on weight. I haven't been doing my exercises, and I've been eating on the run. I gained 10 pounds in 2 months. Not good. My sugar has been running higher than usual, so I am just starting to carve out time to do my exercises. My tummy muscles are a bit sore from yesterday's workout, but my sugar went down after I did it.

The main reason I have for working out is my diabetes and keeping my sugar down. Second reason is vanity. A lot of my clothes don't fit, and those I can squeeze into, simply don't look right. I was feeling so confident before and fitting into cute clothes and feeling strong and great, so I need to get back to that. I started yesterday, and will fit in at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. I'll also start back with healthier eating. I wonder how long it will take me to lose this 10 pounds. Two months to gain it. I'll keep you posted on how long it takes to lose it.

I'll be using Myfitnesspal.com to track food and exercise. That helps keep me on track. I posted a link to their site over on the right. It really helps you track calories, and you'll probably be surprised at how much you eat in a day. I know I was.

Anyway, through all this, I am still smoke free, and I couldn't have done it without Chantix. Peace y'all!

I have been soo busy!

Sorry I haven't been posting as frequently, but I have been so busy with my Mom and daughter. My daughter was sick last Friday, took her to the doctor, and she had a bacterial infection. Of course, Mom has kept me fairly busy with her move to rehab Friday, and then through the weekend making sure she had everything. This past Friday was a busy day, and I have been running.

Despite all the hubbub going on in my life, I haven't smoked. Oddly enough, I have dreamed of smoking. Last night, I dreamed I took a couple of puffs, thought it was nasty, and put it out. In my dream, my husband busted me for smoking, and I felt so guilty. He found a pack of cigarettes in my purse or something. All of that was a dream, thank goodness.

I have had some fairly strong cravings lately, but I think it has to do with stress. I know in my mind and heart that smoking doesn't help anything. I guess I can imagine smoking again, but I won't. There's every good reason to stay quit and none to start smoking again. I'm so glad I made the decision to quit, and I'm glad I told my doctor about it, because he prescribed Chantix for me. I just know I couldn't have quit without Chantix.

I hope everyone has a terrific week and you either stay smober or get that way! 

My Mom has had her shoulder replacement surgery. I want a cigarette!

I don't really want a cigarette. My Mom had her reverse shoulder replacement shoulder yesterday morning, and by the afternoon, she was like a hurt animal. She was lashing out at everyone. It was pretty crazy. Interestingly enough, I had no desire at all for a cigarette. I think by now after almost 6 months, I am a non smoker.

I have read stories of people who have caved after being quit for 5 years or more. I don't think I am one of those people, but I guess you never know. I am very grateful to have had the help of Chantix for my quit, and I know it doesn't work for everyone, but it did for me. I am not trying to be pushy about it or trying to "sell" it or anything. I do feel somewhat obligated to mention it though, because the name of my blog has Chantix in the title.

I will be going to see my Mom at the hospital again today. Lord knows what awaits me there. She was so snarly yesterday afternoon, but I knew she was on drugs and in pain. It will get better, so I'm keeping my eyes on the prize, so to speak. That prize would be more function and less pain for my Mom. I just can't stand to see her in pain. I want to just grab her up and protect her from it. I want to be a Mama bear. She's going to really hurt for a while, I know, but the goal is to have her bone on bone arthritis pain go away. She had a knee replacement, so she knows she will feel better over time.

I will get through all this without smoking. I will stay smober and breathe deeply because I can. Isn't that cool?
Hope everyone has a fabulous day!