And still going strong, never thought i could do this but here i am, still get the odd thought of "id love a drag" but 20 seconds later its gone till a few weeks later, since giving up ive taken up cycling (road bikes)and go out with a group, we have done a charity ride from Belfast to Donegal (115 miles)for cystic fibrosis and raised £3000 , also have lapped the lough (Lough Neagh, near 90 miles for me) , im out every weekend cycling 40/50 mile and 30 mile every other day, could never have done this if still a smoker, im not saving money as everything goes on bikes but sure your health is your wealth not bad for a 48 yr old (36 yrs smoking) who can out climb younger cyclists up hills and who have never smoked before lol , smoking has taken its toll but i'd never been able to do this 1 yr and 6 months ago, i still puff and pant but i get there and feel good after doing it, my wife actually smokes in back garden now, how long that lasts depends on the weather i guess
but the house does smell a lot better and so do i, giving up is the best thing ive ever done altho the best thing i could ever have done was not to start ! Anyway im a healthier, happier , more relaxed ex-smoker, hope you all do well in your quits .... Ádh mór ort!
1 year and 6 months: And still going strong... - No Smoking Day
1 year and 6 months
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Wow making my body ache just thinking of all that cycling :eek:
but soo glad you are still smoke free and doing so well
you are another inspiration for those following in your footsteps but next time if your doing a ride for charity come and post a link on here as im sure many would love to support you to raise money for such worthy causes
keep up the great work hun
Squinter, all I can say is that I think you should change your name to Sprinter
Seriously, well done mate.
Great stuff, very very well done!
Aye thx folks and good to see your all doing as good as i am , you'll prolly see me in another 6 months lol good luck all and t/c
Almost missed your post squinter! So good to see you doing so well, my kinda quit buddy haha!
Sounds like you have had a massive change in lifestyle and it's all for the better. Keep it up, looking forward to hear from you when you reach the 2 year mark
Craig hey !, Good to see your doing well in the quit, keep it up lad and will see you at the start of year 3 smoke free