Merry Christmas

[Marti7]

My second Christmas without smoking.  Today is day 461 of my freedom.  It seems so strange to go to so many holiday functions and not even think about smoking.  I think back to last year and remember the struggles of wanting one after eating or wanting one while having a cocktail.  Time really does heal all.  I haven't even thought about lighting up this year!

I gained a total of 20 pounds by not smoking, went on a diet and lost 10 during the summer, but never was able to lose that last ten pounds.  Now with the holidays, I have gained the ten back.  Oh well.  I love not smoking more than hating the weight gain.  I've come to terms with the thought that smoking made me a skinny minny and it will take a lot of additional exercise to be skinny again.  The weight gain does not bother me nearly as much as it did last year.  After the holiday feasts, I will attempt to lose the weight again.  For now, I am comfortable in my own skin.

Life is good!

🙂