COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Today I felt well enough to do a bit of pre-Christmas cleaning. I washed the curtains in the dining room and washed those windows, too. (Just the insides....it's too cold to do the outsides, but every little bit helps!)
Because of the job I used to have, I hadn't had the time or energy to do this for probably 3 years. (no shame there...) But I was amazed to see just how clean everything still was. Sure there was a moderate amount of dust and cobwebs, but it was NOTHING like it used to be when I was still smoking!
The walls in that dining room last got painted about 8 years ago, and they STILL don't need washing! I quit smoking after 28 years back on February 3rd, 1009. It's funny how I remember the date!
I'll never forget the brown tar that I used to get on the cloths when I'd wash windows....blech! None of that now. And I also used to have to wash all the walls (and ceilings!) in my house every year when I was still smoking.
I thought since we just had the Great American Smokout, and I know of several who are struggling with quitting, that it might be good to start a "gratitude list" of all the great advantages to not smoking.
I'm sure most of you, dear friends, will have something to add to this list. Thank you all for being there for me. You're just wonderful.
Hugs, Sue
Because of the job I used to have, I hadn't had the time or energy to do this for probably 3 years. (no shame there...) But I was amazed to see just how clean everything still was. Sure there was a moderate amount of dust and cobwebs, but it was NOTHING like it used to be when I was still smoking!
The walls in that dining room last got painted about 8 years ago, and they STILL don't need washing! I quit smoking after 28 years back on February 3rd, 1009. It's funny how I remember the date!
I'll never forget the brown tar that I used to get on the cloths when I'd wash windows....blech! None of that now. And I also used to have to wash all the walls (and ceilings!) in my house every year when I was still smoking.
I thought since we just had the Great American Smokout, and I know of several who are struggling with quitting, that it might be good to start a "gratitude list" of all the great advantages to not smoking.
I'm sure most of you, dear friends, will have something to add to this list. Thank you all for being there for me. You're just wonderful.
Hugs, Sue
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
1. no more little burn holes in clothes
2. no more nicotine fingers
3. more popcorn at the movies from money saved
4. whiter teeth
5. car smells better
6. house smells better
7. i smell better
8. i can also smell better (as in smelling a rose)
9. heart likes me better
10. lungs do too
11. i am not polluting the lungs of others
12. nicotine no longer controls my life
At an estimated $40 per carton, that equates to apx. $2880 per year and $15,840 since June 1, 2002 !!! That money is still in the bank too!!
I have and mild case of COPD from smoking 33 years of my life, which could of been worst.
No more standing outside in the rain, sleet, hail and snow; just to have that cigarette. Since, I was the only one on both sides of the families whom smoked.
Gee! Whiz, I never realize just what all I missed (Gossip) when I would leave to go outside, but not anymore. lol
No more nagging hubby...
But most of all; to be able to breathe in and smell fresh air...