8 months fagless

Today I'm 8 months fagless. Stage 3 copd is just a number. In the last 8 months iv lost 2 stone have walked miles too many to mention jogged and in the last 3 weeks of started the gym I do a serious 2 hour session daily to get my muscle power and strength up .I can run on the treadmill for 10 mins without giving in . I still walk daily I eat correctly take my meds when I need them .Last year I couldn't walk 500 yards without getting sob I was smoking because I didn't know better and was totally stupid enough to think I was ok ...I use heavy weights in the gym and use my slow breathing technique to keep me focused...i intend to keep going and maintain this for many years to come I'm just happy with life and it was the copd diagnosis that changed it for me keep on breathing and fighting these lung conditions that have been given to us and thanks to a lot of ppl on this site for just being around 😀😀😀

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Three cheers Angie! You are a true inspiration to all of those diagnosed with COPD. Keep at it girl - and those beautiful photographs.

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Many thanks littlepom xxx

[O2Trees]

Brilliant Angie, congrats on your 8 month achievement and your entire approach is inspirational

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Thankyou so much o2 x x

[Kitten-kat23]

Congratulations.

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Thanks Kat xxx

[mrsmummy]

We should have a star to award. Well done.

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Thank you Mrs M xxx

[2greys]

Finally got a few.mins. Congratulations Angie 👏 Obviously no chance of slipping backwards now.

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No chance unless someone greased the treadmill 😀😀

[Hidden]

Well done Angie! Sounds as though you've put in a lot of hard work & I'm so glad it's paid off. I must admit to feeling quite envious of those of you with smoking-related conditions, if you understand what I mean.

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I do hanne and thankyou so much xxx

[Budgie1954]

Well done gorgeous girl. Keep up the good workouts😘

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Thankyou handsome xx

[sassy59]

Well done to you Angie. You are doing so well and l'm sure you will inspire others to quit smoking and live long fulfilling lives. Take care xxxxxx

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Thankyou sassy means a lot xx

[Magpuss]

👏👏👏👏👏 Wow, that's seriously impressive! Well done on all counts - I feel quite worn out just reading that! Good to hear that you're happy with your life now, every cloud eh.....🏋🏅🏆💐

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Thankyou lovley lady your words are too kind xxxxx

[Hidden]

Strewth!! You've created a new person! Congratulations.

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Feel like a new person Don and thankyou no stopping this machine 😀😀😀

[Nanny49]

Inspirational!

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Thankyou xxxx

[Carnival567]

Well done!

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Thankyou xxxx

[Fionafish]

Good for you Angie - long may it continue

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Thankyou Fiona x

[Sillysausage234]

Keep it up angie very positive post x

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Thanks Alan xxx

[katieoxo60]

Now all that Angie deserves a gold star, time to treat yourself you've earnt it. Well done to have come this far keep up the good work Best Wishes xx

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Thank you Katie...oh I treat myself lol to a walk and the gym I see it as enjoyment not a chore and I have the chocolate lol xx

[SquirrelsHolt]

Wow!!!!.....keep it up,as you are a real inspiration girl!! Terrific also regarding the ciggies. You certainly have such strong determination to make the most of life- if only you could bottle it,you'd be a millionairess!!!

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Thanks squirrel if I could bottle whatever it is....id give it away for free 💜

[tavymaid]

Well done, like you i gave up smoking 8 months ago just over, at the end of November last year when i had my 1st collapsed lung.Looking forward to more lovely photos xx

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Thank you lovley words and congrats on you giving up the cigs as well xxx

[hoping2improve]

Wow I am impressed, giving up smoking is hard enough but all that gym !!

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It's my guilty pleasure now lol x x

[peege]

You remind me of an ex member here, Lynn, she did similar, worked part time and got herself from level 3 to level 2!

Good for you 😃

PS how much have you saved in your piggy bank?

[mellyme]

Keep it up. Thanks for the words.

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Welcome thankyou to xxx

[Annie2003]

Wow your post has cheered me up, can i ask did you formulate your own excersise plan ?

[mellyme]

most excellent!

[Annie2003]

So uplifting hearing this, I've every reason to believe I can get there, thanks for the lovely story and the inspiration x