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Posted 1/14/2013 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone else started in on making changes in the new year? I've never been one for New Year's resolutions, mostly because starting them on January 1st seems really arbitrary. I did, however, make some goals for the year. I quit smoking, for one, cold turkey. Today is day 7 and while it does suck somewhat, it's getting better. I also have a goal to lose weight. I'm also trying to reduce or eliminate the metoprolol that I take, partly because I'm pretty sure it's made me gain weight. I've seen a lot of anecdotal evidence online that metoprolol causes weight gain, and that it's very difficult to lose the weight while you're still on it. I remember that the last time I stopped taking it I lost about 50 lbs, which might have been just coincidence.
Posted 1/14/2013 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats on quitting smoking! I quit cold turkey too, 25 years ago. You have a wonderful start on a smoke-free life :)

I'm also trying to lose weight by eating healthy and walking daily. Continuing to work on daily relaxation therapy is a must for me. Stress really has a negative effect on my body, so it is important to do what I can to keep it down. I'm doing deep breathing exercise and meditation a few times a day.

I've also been working on using cognitive behavioral therapy when I start focusing on negative things. I try to start changing my thoughts and get myself going in a more positve direction.
If I let the negative overwhelm me, I can end up in rough shape.

Generally just working on having a emotionally and physically good year.

Good luck to you in all your efforts!

Hugs, Robin
Posted 1/14/2013 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
Trying to lose weight, as always, by eating less and exercising more.

I have been trying to get to the pool three times a week. I couldn't make it yesterday, so I took a 2.5 mile walk.

I am also giving myself permission to reduce stress at work. I have pretty much decided to move on at the end of the semester, and so am trying to not get angry or frustrated when things do not work out as I want them to.

I am also trying to smile more often. It can really influence the way that we feel, and I realized that I had been gripping my jaw.
Posted 1/14/2013 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats on the quitting smoking!  I was a 2 1/2 pack a day smoker...lit one cigarette off the other...and quit cold turkey, too.  That was January 19, 1979.  Funny...you won't forget the date you quit smoking...ever!  I feel so much better, stopped having chronic bronchitis, smoker's cough, and also no more walking pneumonia for me.  AND I can breathe wonderfully well and don't tire out like I did when I smoked.  So kudos to you!  That's one of the best things you can do for yourself and for your health.  yeah yeah yeah

Sherrine

Posted 1/15/2013 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
Congrats on quiting smoking! Just think how healthy your lungs are going to be and the money you will save not purchasing the coffin nails. :)

I'm trying to eat healthier and lose weight. I bought a new scale that keeps track of my weight, my goal, how far to my goal, my BMI, hydration, and bone density.
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