For the last 26 weeks I have followed a routine of better health. I feel great and I look better. As you may recall, there were several events that led up to the commitment Michelle and I made to ourselves and each other. The passing of our Aunt and several heart attack victims later, we have made enormous changes in our lifestyles. I exercise 5 times a week, I eat sensibly, I drink at least 64 oz of water a day…and I smoke. Wait, WHAT??????
That’s right, if you didn’t know you do now. I have smoked since my early 20’s. I wanted to wait until I hit my midpoint of 40 pounds lost to stop smoking but I can just don’t want to do it anymore. Why wait? I know that weight gain is probable but it’s okay. My hope is that any gain will be minimal since I am eating better and exercising so much. I guess time will tell and athletes don’t smoke.
As we said in the beginning, no secrets, we own it all… all our unhealthy life choices. My decision to stop smoking is part of “Breaking the Chain” and there is no such thing as a healthy smoker.
To all my friends, family, and to my husband, I am apologizing now for the inner-bitch that will emerge in the next few days. Please be patient with her, she won’t stay too long.
The older Phat Sister, Paige
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