Another boring update on my quest to not smoke.
It's been six weeks as of this morning. No cheats.
It's getting easier, but I still have moments. And they suck.
I've gained almost six pounds in six weeks. At this point, that's my biggest problem. Pretty soon my clothes won't fit. On me, six pounds translates to nearly a full clothing size.
Short people.
So, the new venture....never let it be said that life is fucking easy or fun...is losing weight.
I used to SMOKE when I wasn't eating. What the hell am I supposed to do now? Knit?
(I am rediscovering the joys of chewing gum...)
The Gunslinger
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9 months ago
Well, it is still better than spending your last moments tied to an O2 line when you can't talk or move around because of the lung cancer. . . not to mention the feeding tube sucks but it's all you have since the throat cancer keeps you from swallowing real food. . .
ReplyDeleteStick with it, I have seen what smoking does to a person, you don't want to go there. . .
I'm just worried that you'll no longer be able to strap your holster on anymore. I'm just sayin'...
ReplyDeleteWell, now that your lungs are healing, you can find some activity that you enjoy that burns fat. Oh, believe me, I know all about the weight issue. My thyroid crapped out on me about 4 years ago. I mountain bike to counteract the affects. I'm still short and still overweight, but at least I'm having a good time.
ReplyDeleteBTW, my dad died of lung cancer. He smoked for all of his life until he had a major heart attack and we almost lost him. I was 11. It wasn't exactly the lung cancer that killed him. They caught it early enough, but the radiation treatments weakened his already weak heart and he died from that. I was 4 months pregnant with my first when he passed. Broke my heart. My dad was a wonderful man and I still miss him. I wish my kids had had the chance to know him. He would've been a good grandfather to them. Keep up the good work. If you take up mountain biking, let me know. We've got some ass kicking trails here on the east coast. ;) -- Skiri'ki
Skiri'ki,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. I lost my dad to cancer also and still miss him terribly even after 24 years.
As far as the weight thing goes, my wife put on twenty pounds after quitting (she's 4' 9" on a good day) and was so pissed at herself that she threatened to start smoking again. I assured her that I would much rather live with her and a few extra pounds than possibly have to watch her die a slow, miserable death. Although that weight refuses to stay off, I'm happy with the trade.
BTW, I chubbed up a bit my own damned self when I quit. Fuck it. Between the two of us we've denied the government several thousand dollars in tax revenue over the years and I'll live with the extra poundage... at least until they start taxing that.
I gained twenty pounds after quitting, I think nine years ago. People ask me if I feel better and my answer is no! But, I found that people that smoke really stink. Glad to be not paying a sin tax to a rotten government. When you feel the urge to smoke, try punching a democrat instead. Joking, of course.
ReplyDeleteAlphadog, thanks for the condolences. My dad has been gone 20 years and yes, I still miss him. When we visit the cemetery when we go home, I still get all teared up, too. -- Skiri'ki
ReplyDeleteI'm typing too fast. I meant to also say that I'm sorry for your loss also. Doesn't matter how many years have passed. The loss of a good parent just shows how much of an impact they had on our lives. -- Skiri'ki
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work gunny.
ReplyDeleteI am proud of you, 'slinger. I picked up a few pounds also, don't worry about that. Natural insulation, you know - but the other commenters are right on the money - a few extra pounds beats tar out of lung cancer.
ReplyDeleteRemember, a habit takes seven days to establish. NOT smoking is a habit, just as smoking once was. You are past the seven day mark, just stay vigilant. Yeah, like that would be a problem for you!
Dudes...I could have used some stories about all the goddamn weight you LOST once you got over the jitters and weirdness of quitting.
ReplyDeleteGIRL HERE! Not comfortably resigned to carrying around a "few extra pounds"!!
You're not helping.
OK, so I've lost about forty pounds since March of 2009 - after I quit drinking Coke. Sure, it's not related to smoking, but it IS weight loss!
ReplyDeleteJust watch with what you replace the oral fixation of cigarettes. Carrots and celery are better than candy bars and beer, for example.
;)
"GIRL HERE! Not comfortably resigned to carrying around a "few extra pounds"!!"
ReplyDeletePics or it never...wait, wrong blog...
Maybe you could take up the art of ninja sword slaying with your pretty new toy ;)