Tag: quitting

I’ve decided to quit smoking for the next 20 years at least… Why? Well, I don’t feel that being a fat smoking woman in her 40’s is exactly a “good look” – therefor I’m doing all I can to be the opposite 🙂 I figure letting myself go in my 60’s or 70’s will be alright, but for the next couple of decades I want to continue holding it together.

In addition, I’m planning to do quite a bit of traveling this Spring which will involve some rather physical activity, so I need to amp up my fitness level just a bit (and in order to do so cutting cigarettes out of my life is a must).

I’ve never been a heavy smoker – only light to medium (in frequency). I quit “cold turkey” and am past the “cravings” stage for the most part. Already I can see a dramatic improvement in my workout performance (though I had to take a while off from the gym upon quitting smoking initially – due to my body readjusting).

As of late I’ve been trying to get in a work out either at the gym, park or beach 4 times a week.

I’m strongly considering finding a canine companion around the fall because it would be nice to have the company when I go jogging, hiking or camping. I’m not sure which breed is for me this time around…(I definitely want an athletic and intelligent Dog that is perfectly suited for me at this phase in my life) so I’ll be researching the various breeds extensively over the next few months. I’m thinking an Australian Shepherd might be a good match for the type of person I am today, but we’ll see…