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Gatorrulz781 Year Smoke Free
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Well guys.. I know it's been a very long time since I've posted anything and all I can say is that life got in the way. Well it's been 1 year 6 days since I quit smoking. Yes there are benefits that I love but I hate how I've gained 30 lbs. Now I'm working on that slowly but surely. As far as smoking.. I ask myself is it worth it and part of me says yes the other no. The gaining weight is what the main issue is and whenever I my teen kids have attitudes. Now I just think that it's a huge milestone that I have completed where most people cant...

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free

Great to read an update from you Gatorrulz78 , hope you are settling into the penthouse? :)

Yes, it is indeed a HUGE milestone to achieve over 1 year smoke free, be very proud of yourself :)

They say it takes about about a year and a half for your metabolism to settle down, my hubby stopped 5 years ago and has only lost the weight he gained in the last year, put on 3 stone, you will get there.....

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Gatorrulz781 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1

Thank you for the support Roisin01.. this blogged helped a lot

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Gatorrulz78

You're very welcome :) Below is a link to a community here to help with weight loss if you are not familiar with it:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Keep in touch when you can...

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Gatorrulz781 Year Smoke Free

Thank you

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HercuValued Contributor

Gator.....You can be so proud of yourself...It is indeed a huge milestone...!!!

Welcome in the penthouse..!!

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