Monthly Archives: June 2007

Absence of doing

I think most people find quitting hard because there is an absence of doing. Meaning, if there is something in your life that you want to change (like exercise, or clean) you know what to do. You can just do … Continue reading

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4 Miles

Woke up this morning, I was all jazzed up to take the Garmin out for a spin (I haven’t gotten to yet). Since the hamstring was still sore this morning, I decided I would ice it for a while and … Continue reading

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Hamstrung

My hamstring on my left leg has been sore all day. I am not sure why, but I asked some of the other runners at work if I should be concerned (usually I wouldn’t mention it). Everyone I talked to … Continue reading

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GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN!

I have no idea how I remembered that line. I am not particularly religious, but on the way home from work, I was thinking about *drum roll* smoking. And I was thinking that if I am going to succeed I … Continue reading

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Smoking, not much to report yet

Not much to say in the smoking realm this afternoon. I am not sure what the deal is, but I was really hungry all day. I am not sure that taking one pill can make you hungry, but whatever…I am … Continue reading

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I am sitting on my sofa wearing a heart rate monitor

Man I am a nerd. I am sitting on my sofa, reading news with my new Garmin 305 (just the HRM strap) on, holding the wrist portion watching my heart rate. A quick google shows us that a normal resting … Continue reading

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mmm dry swallow

Ok, I allowed myself a manly moment…dry swallowed the first Chantix pill at 6:30 this morning. It’s on.

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Garmin 305

I ordered it. I am bad. I shouldn’t spend money like that…but man do I want that data.

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Weight loss and running

One of the things I am dreading about quitting smoking is weight gain. The last time I quit for a long period (must be 12 years ago or so now) I gained a LOT of weight. I made a bunch … Continue reading

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Day one starts…tomorrow

Ok, so I had my doctors appointment today. Went in talked over my strategy with her and she seemed responsive to what I had to say. Of course I like this doctor a lot, so I wasn’t surprised by her … Continue reading

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