Stop Smoking~ The long haul.
Many times in the past few years I have set myself out to stop smoking tobacco.
Often I would make it about 6 or 9 months until I met up with one of my best friends, who often smoke, and had a late night and joined in. I can no longer let this happen. This time its for good though. We are on day three so far. Started our morning off with a jog and we have been introducing intermittent fasting for the last few months. Something that gives us an incredible amount of energy everyday. SO much so that we often wake up at 5am with sunrise and are in bed by around 12 midnight. Ready and rearing to go for the next day. I had always used tobacco to kind of dumb or restrain this energy that I had. Eventually turning it into a vice to cover some more emotional problems that are tied to my extreme energy.
Step one, Step two.
Well. Often you are left with many extra moments in a day. Quitting one thing seems to be intimately tide with starting something new. This week we are in Panama. We are excited to go on bike rides around the cos-way. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is also high on our list. WE love physical activities and are aiming to fill all that extra smoking space with physical exertion. The other thing that has been very helpful has been the amazing company! Couldnt be more greatful to @hilarski for being so hospitable here as we visit Panama!
One Day At A Time
So many things, so many idea, so much time. Often we get a head of ourselves. We focus on the result we want instead of the work necessary to get there. Focusing on our daily success has been what has made this easier. We are on day four now and if weren't for the appreciation of the small things. This would have been very difficult to do. WE changed our scenery which helped.
Getting into a new environment will help mover away from the old one. Although it is all within us. The access to a bike, jiu jitsu and runs on the paved roads by the beach are enough, even just in thought for us to move forward. WE want to be healthier. In fact, we need it. Here is to achieving success one day at a time. Just like on Steemit, Stay focused
We will keep everyone updated on our progress and te tings we have been doing to make this process for ourselves easier! Its not easy as the mind often wants to fight. So does the body, as it starts to heal, it gets harder on the lungs before better.
"Today, is a very good day" ;)
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TIjo @thearcanebear ~ Thank you for following along in our journey. We appreciate you!
This is the way to go @thearcanebear!
Always, always, always the goal is to keep changing up what you are "doing". No doubt this is the challenge because humans have genetic programing that seems to make us want to follow and keep things the same. We even have muscle memory and pattern memory that always wants to take us back to a "previous setting" I see this as a tug of war between the physical body and the mind. Small changes in the way the mind thinks and then translates into physical action will build new neuro-pathways that produce the biggest changes for us. I see this as how we evolve. Congratulations on being a different frequency being than you were yesterday. ;)
Thank you for your kind comment and inspiring words. We are happy that we can have the freedom to change our circumstances so easily. Than to share our story as well. Its making our trip a lot easier TO have a support group
Excellent!
Bam! We got two more lined up for this week. Excited to share more
Health above all, that's for sure!
And keep up the spirit, it will help you to stop smoking!
@skytrex Thank you for the support. We are feeling great and have enough on our to do list to make it thorugh the hardest part. The first week!
Don't give up! You've gone this far! We'll all be cheering you on!⭐️
Thank you! WE will keep everyone update on our progress into these new worlds. Than you for the support.
You are on your way to quitting!
Thank you all for your kind words of support! Its greatly appreciated
3 years for me with an occasional cigar on special occasions. Keep at it you got this.
Thank you! We really appreciate your support. The hardest days are done, it will be keeping it an not loosing it the next time a "special occasion" presents itself, I will have to say no for a few years till I feel confident it wont spark back up again!
I've gone six days without smoking and I fell off the wagon last night I'm so upset , well I'll keep on trying good luck to you guys I hope you can do it! Have fun on your trip!
Just a great reminder for why we dont smoke anymore! GOod louck to your success as well
Thank you so much have tons of fun today!
Good to hear that! This way, you'll definitely succeed. Keep going! :)
Gracias! Your support right now means alot, from all of you. Thank you