Kae Celebrates 6 Months Smoke Free

"I'm so proud of myself and am so grateful..."

OMG...here I am at 6 months! I'm so proud of myself and am so grateful to be in the company of Sly and LoriLu!! I've made so many changes over the last six months...all of which were caused by the most important change I've made in my life...becoming a NON SMOKER!

As a non smoker...

• I am eating better
• I am exercising more and weigh less than I did before I quit
• I am in better dental health
• I am not sending my 9 year old to school smelling like smoke
• I can walk up the stairs w/out huffing
• I am not afraid of dying a horrible smoke related death
• I do not hide in the corner outside to smoke
• I do not panic when I don't have that crutch (cigarette) to lean on
• I know who I am
• I handle my emotions
• and I now have a non smoking hubby who turns 2(months smoke free) today. WOW!!!

There are so many many more great benefits I am realizing as a result of this life changing decision. So many benefits that I am unable to name them all and unable to anticipate them all. I never, in my wildest dreams, imagined that I would be this strong. Come to find out, it was the horrid addiction that was making me think I was weak...I AM SO KICKIN ASH! I'm doing so, also, with the N.O.P.E.(Not One Puff Ever) philosophy cause this quit is so very very precious to me....I will never lose it. This is mine - I own it - I will not let it go!

To all of the newbies....when you think it is getting just way too hard to continue, remember that most of us thought the same and just look at me now....1/2 way to the 7% club! You can all do this! Own It!!!

~Kae~ (Kae1996)
More from Kae:
Goodbye to Cigarettes
A Life Lost to Lung Cancer
Kae's 2 Year Smoke Free Milestone