I could not agree more with YoungAtHeart about the importance of exercise. I was really sick when I quit and it took a while for me to recover enough so I could exercise. I have not forgotten getting a stationary bike and getting on it for my first try at that form of exercise. I felt AMAZING. I could not go fast and I could not go on for very long, BUT, what I was able to do made me feel like a million dollars. I have a better bike now and I do ten miles, five days a week. It makes me feel like I am taking care of myself. In the summer, I use an outdoor pool and do water aerobics also five days a week, weather permitting. It is a really good way to solidify your commitment to quitting. I am really happy for you.
Ellen
