Hi Kristilu, Good 4 u to stop smoking and start running could you let me know which site u have found to start the running. All the Best, Mui Mui [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 740 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �205.35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

That sounds like a good trade Kristilu!!! I've made one recently as well, to be more active in order to better control my weight. Part of that was less time in front of the computer and more time exercising. It has made a world of difference in my attitude and weight control. Go figure... Good for you!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 300 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,000 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,260.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 49 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

Good morning, Freedom and everyone else!! I think the link got blipped, but that's okay, you can google how to start a running program and it comes up within the first 3 i think. have a great day! - 31 degrees wasn't so bad this morning while walking. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 25 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6.88 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

What an excellent reward! It will be well deserved. Trust me I am still far from reaching my running potential or even desire, but I have a feeling that it will grow on me just like quitting smoking did. I am by no means the most motivated person but I would love to see if I can set a challenge and achieve it. Was the website the sister site of this one or a different one? I would be amazed if I could train myself to run 3-5 miles in even 3 months. Thanks for your support and see you on here often. Take Care [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 57 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 855 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $712.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

Okay Freedom, but just remember you got a head start on me! It says 3-5 miles in 2 months. We'll see. But it's something good to be obsessed with for a change. A treadmill is what I am rewarding myself with , I think at the 3 month or 4 month mark. So I will be getting up early again in the morning, temperatures are supposed to be in the thirties, but I will SURVIVE!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

Keep moving and it will help :) Take it easy and work your way towards a goal! You can do it! Josie, Health Educator

I started out walking about every day back in June/July and then started slowly jogging. I hadn't run in at least 10 yrs before that or at least since early parts of high school. I didn't find it all that enjoyable but really wanted to loose weight and thought that was the best way. It was really nice being outside in the summer time and once winter hit I bought a treadmill. (not the most economical but I hate going to the gym so I broke down and bought a nice one) I like that I started walking/running before quitting smoking and now I can really see the difference between the two in my breathing and length of time I can go for. I try to jog at least 4 days a week and am still building myself up. It really does take time if you weren't really a runner before, but I do know lots of people that could just get up right now and run a mile or two, no problem. i guess my body knows it's limits and I have to work hard at everything I do, but I am happy to be giving this running thing a shot. My body is loving me for it, the weight loss is becoming evident in my face and clothing, and I can breath, smell good, tastes things better, etc, etc, etc. It really is a life changing event to quit smoking and get more exercise. I also feel like a million bucks everyday as exercise really puts you in that positive frame of mind. I am glad to see that you have made the decision to go smoke free and change your life for the better. Sorry to ramble on, what I am getting at is: yes, I love running, trying to stick to doing it for at least 45 minutes 4 days or more a week and adding other exercises in such as yoga, strength training, etc and I would love to help and support you through this process. Please let me know of the site you found to get you to run 3 miles in 8 weeks. Just remember we all have to go at our own pace and sometimes that may be slower than we would like, but eventually you get up there and then it really starts to feel good. Full steam ahead! Let's do this together! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 57 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 855 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $712.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

Thanks Freedom, I've never really liked running before, but probably because we were always made to run in school and it wasn't done in an enjoyable atmosphere (not trying to bring bad memories back to any of you, but i'm sure i just did! lol) But, I think I could really enjoy it. And I did take yall's advice and just walked this morning, but added some time to it to make up for the lack of running. I found a program online that helps you get started on a running program and supposedly if you follow this you should be up to running 3 miles minimum in 8 weeks. So, that is my goal, although I will be taking it a little slower at first. Are you running that much Freedom? Thanks for the encouragement guys! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

You are awesome to trade one addiction for another especially something such as running, but remember to start out slow. I have been running/walking since July and had only quit in November. I can think back to Aug/ Sept and remember how difficult it was to run without wheezing, etc so don't push yourself too much. Your body will tell you what feels right and you are doing a good job starting an exercise routine. Don't listen to people who say you shouldn't try to do everything all at once--I am pretty sure that it doesn't matter anymore--you can't shock your body by quitting or changing many things at once. Every single change I have made with my body has been in the last 6 months and each of them has been positive and I feel the best I have ever felt! Yesterday during my run, I finally noticed what a difference it makes to be a non smoker. I ran and ran and ran and didn't wheeze, cough or feel like I was dying. You have a lot to look forward to but don't forget to take it one day at a time and don't be too hard on yourself, be empowered each day with the positive things going on in your life! Congrats and hope to see you on here more often! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 57 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 855 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $712.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

Kris, The members are right! It is your body trying to heal so take it easy for a little bit. You can use jogging to help with those craves and free time, however, make sure you check with your doctor first before beginning any high impact exercise :) Josie, Health Educator