Tue, Feb-11-03, 07:48
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Registered Member
Posts: 82
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 169/156/135
BF:40.5/36/25
Progress: 38%
Location: Tampa
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Hi Jerry & Krista,
Welcome to the small, VERY elite group of lo-carbers who have also quit smoking!
Congratulations to you both - doesn't it feel wonderful to make such a concrete commitment to good health?
I've been smoke-free since 1/2/2003 - using patches, which are doing a good job of smoothing down the rough edges of withdrawal. Not for everyone, but works well for me. I haven't ruled out the possibility of long-term nicotine replacement therapy - not as good as 100% cold turkey, but far better than inhaling carcinogens.
My not-quite-brilliant insight is that carb and nicotine cravings feel VERY similar. I really believe that lo-carbing has made quitting smoking much easier, and vice versa.
Stay strong! Keep in touch...
Pat
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