When I reach a goal, I find it is very important to give myself a reward. The bigger the goal… the bigger reward.
I quit smoking on xmas eve. And have remained smoke free since. Big accomplishment for me. Therefore big reward!
On Nov. 22 I am hopping on a plane to Mazatlan and I am not coming back until Dec. 27th!!!
Why???
Because I deserve it.
I am worthy of such a treat.
It brings me joy.
I saved the money I would have spent on smokes so that I could go.
YaY!!!
I am soooooo excited!!!
Sweet!!! You are past the hardest part and now you can consider yourself a non-smoker. It has been years since I gave it up, it was the best thing I ever did for my health. I’d like to quote some of the benefits you should accrue over time:
Within 20 minutes after quitting, blood pressure and heart rate decrease
Within 12 hours, carbon monoxide levels in the blood decrease to normal
Within 3 months, circulation and lung function improve
Within 9 months, there are decreases in cough and shortness of breath
Within 1 year, the risk of coronary heart disease is cut in half
Within 5 years, the risk of stroke falls to the same as a non-smoker, and the risks of many cancers (mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix) decrease significantly
Within 10 years, the risk of dying from lung cancer is cut in half,[114] and the risks of larynx and pancreas cancers decrease
Within 15 years, the risk of coronary heart disease drops to the level of a non-smoker
Perhaps you can remind yourself over time, that not only do you save money, but every minute that goes by without smoking, your health improves.
Way to go. Have a great time in Mazlatan, you deserve it.
Great stuff karebear and keep up the good work!!
Enjoy your well deserved reward
One thing that list doesn’t mention is how much is changes your skin! I was getting deep lines around the sides of my nose down to my mouth… which to me is horrible as I have always looked young for my age, but it was getting to the point where I was looking my age!! ( sooo not cool!)
Now the lines have disappeared and even the ones around my eyes are significantly better. I am starting to look young again… and I gotta tell ya, besides the health benefits… for those of us who have a slight vain streak… less wrinkles is reason enough!!! LOL