I can't believe it, a half marathon! - Smoking Cessation Message Board

Debra Noel2 · 06-24-2002, 09:12 PM

Hey everybody, I just wanted to let you all know that I quit on Jan 2, 2002 and decided then that I would start running. Well, I am still quit and just completed my half marathon on Saturday. It has not been easy in any way, and after the race believe it or not, I could have had a smoke. I have gained weight, about 10 lbs, but I am also exercising a lot. I know it will continue to be hard, but I still take it one day at a time. This site helped me out so much. Thanks for all the support.

cozy · 06-24-2002, 11:24 PM

Debra, Haven't heard from you lately. Sounds like your doing just wonderful. A marathon??? Good for you. Just happy to hear a success story. Hey, we all can have a smoke anytime we want. We just choose not to.

Debra Noel · 06-25-2002, 01:13 PM

Hey Cozy, It has been a long time since I have been by the board. This board is so great, and it is people like you that make others succeed. Best of luck to you. I am always checking the board, and I'll just say HI a little more often.

sudzie · 06-27-2002, 08:15 AM

Hi Debra and Cozy
Me too! still hanging in there after 5 months 2 weeks 2 days 11 hours 17 minutes and 50 seconds

I also put on weight, had my gallbladder removed last week, ouch! Best part of all is I never thought about having a smoke. I think that I am over the worst and can't imagine ever going back.
A marathon Debra- Hurray for you. I am impressed.
Cozy- good to see you again.
I think we are the 3 that started in January and here we are! Pat your selves on the backs girls, we did it!

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Sudzie

cozy · 06-28-2002, 12:39 AM

Sudzie, You are a sight for cyber eyes. Where you been? I Too have glamorously adorned myself with an additional 22 lbs. ( hubby likes the bigger TTs) I am so happy to see you & Debra Noel here again. Lets try to get others to pat their backs as well.

Oh yeh, removed gallbladder? Sudzie? You okay now? What happened?

[This message has been edited by cozy (edited 06-28-2002).]