SMOKE FREE!

This may surprise many but i used to be a full time smoker for approximately 5 years before i became pregnant and never quit for more than 1 day. Ironically enough it began in nursing school. I always tried to keep it a secret as this was not one of my proudest habits. I hated the reaction i got when people found out or saw me smoking, it was always that "you should know better" look.                                                       ah well.


The day i found out i was pregnant i tossed that pack of Marb. light 100's and did everything i could to put that phase of my life behind me. Some loved ones including my husband thought i didn't have it in me to quit smoking since i tried it so many times. Well, you can imagine my excitement when and as i say BOOOYAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! almost 9 months later ;)
HAHA!


It was a lot easier than i thought and the more i think about it now i realize what a mental game quitting is. Now don't get me wrong, it wasn't completely easy and i don't know if i gained my first 10 pounds do to my pregnancy or because of the quitting BUT i will say that it has def been mind over matter. 


I do daydream sometimes about the relaxing moments i had with my coffee and cigs or glass of wine and cigs...but my body no longer craves it, it will now forever be a mental thing. I will never and have never judge anyone who smokes and swore to myself that i would never become that non smoker that refuses to get anywhere near smoke but i can relate to their battle and i want to share my story with anyone who is seeking to quit for WHATEVER reason. Quitting supplements are not needed if you truly want to do it and i am living proof. You will NOT die if you kick the habit. The cravings will pass, your sense of smell will DEF improve, your cardio will be enhanced, the list goes on. 


The question is and the battle will forever be in my future of whether or not to give back into those demons of mine. I no longer have that strong desire THANK GOD and i am so very grateful to be the healthiest i have been in a long time.


I can and will say that the grass is greener on this side.