Hello Hello everyone!!
Happy Monday. Well, I have quit smoking today. My husband & I have both quit and I'm having such a hard time. It's been 17 hours since my last cigarette and that's all I can think about today. I have the "patch" on, but I'm literally going crazy...
Going to Curves tonight, so I'm hoping that it will take some of the "edge" off...I keep telling myself it's the best thing to do for me/us....
You all seem to be doing great with working out/eating....I still need to get the eating under control, but I'm going 3x week which was my first goal and I can't wait to be measured on the 11th of this month. I know I haven't really lost any weight, but I'm sure that I've lost inches.
Well.....gotta get back to work....thanks for listening..

Di

Hey didi - I am so proud of you . Giving up smoking is one of the hardest things you can do. I smoked for 8 years and finally gave it up when I became pregnant for the first time. You are doing such a wonderful thing for yourself and for your family. And think of the money you will save .

DON'T GIVE UP ON YOURSELF. YOU CAN DO IT GIRL!!!

Good luck Didi - quitting smoking is the hardest thing I have ever done (after 28 years). The patch didn't work for me - I used the lozenges and liked the control and choice it gave me. Just remember, the worst of it is over after Day 3 - you can do this!!

Good luck! I know it's hard -- but just keep up with it!

Thanks you guys!!! I appreciate your support....it's now been 36 hours and I'm feeling anxious, but I'm determined this time...it helps to see that some of you have done it with great success and I know that it's the right thing to do. Thanks for being my "cheering crowd" as Kelly put it...
I went to Curves last night and the owner & I were talking about the smoking thing. She quit cold turkey a few years ago. I did notice that working out helped me alot last night. Although my husband and I both fell asleep on the couch last night after eating crazy (pizza)...I couldn't stop eating...but I know it's smoking related. I would always have a cig after eating and since there was pizza there instead, it just kept on eating....thank God I've joined Curves and this group.....I will need the motivation from you guys to keep going...
So...how is everyone else doing?
Di

I joined curves about 2 months ago. I loved going but my ankles were REALLY hurting and started to swell........ VERY BAD!!!! On Easter I went to the emergency room and found that I had torn all of the LIGAMENTS in BOTH legs. Yes BOTH legs. The doctor told me that EVERYTHING that adjoined to my achiles was TORN! Also I had tendenitous. I went in and told the people at Curves and we realized that the leg press is what caused this problem. I am 5'11" and the trainer failed to tell me the machine was designed for a 5'5" person and that I needed to put a cushion in between my legs for it to work properly on me. Needless to say.... I loved CURVES, but now I am in the recovery stage of my injury and I am TERRIFIED to go back!!!

Hi Ncjenni,
Wow....that happened due to the leg press machine? I'm almost 5'10" and I've been using it without any problems...what do they mean by using a cushion between your legs? What did the doctor say about returning to a gym? You can always just skip that machine if you think that's the one that gave you the trouble. Anyone else have any suggestions for her?

Di

I can't believe it! Wow...I'm sorry to hear about that ncjenni. Definitely consult your physician before (and if) you ever decide to return to Curves. It's a great gym, don't get me wrong, you just don't want to take the risk!

Yea I have already spoken with my doctor and a specialist. He suggested NOT for me to go back to Curves. The cushion they are speaking of is like a foam piece of something. They said to put it in between your legs as you are lifting up the leg machine. I don't think it was the leg press... I'm not sure what it is called but it is the machine that you put your feet under and pull up. The machine should be around your ankle, but instead it was at my shins. That is why it tore the ligaments. I don't know what to do except STARVE myself... only kidding. I enjoy working out and I felt full of energy when I was going to Curves. Everyone seemed REALLY nice and I truly miss it. Any suggestions.?!?!?!?

ncjenni - Sorry about what happened to you . I know which machine you are talking about the taller ladies at my curves use the cushion. I wish that you had been told about it.

Maybe you should talk to your doctor and ask what would be safe for you to do so this won't happen again. Are you comfortable walking? If you are I would start there.

THANKX momX3. I love to walk but the I just went to the "specialist" last week and he told me to take ANOTHER MONTH OFF! I couldn't believe it. I am only 32 years old and I feel like I am falling apart! I truly LOVED CURVES and I may consider going again sometimes. I was originally a memeber of the YMCA but I felt uncomfortable there because TOO MANY MEN with EYE PROBLEMS. I really liked the "female only" gym and we do have 2 other "female only" gyms in my area. I just love the "30 MINUTE WORKOUT". I don't know what I am going to do. I am doing WW from home and I have a Windsor Pilates tape at home, but I have a 3 year old that wants to pounce on me when I am lying in the floor trying to excersise. I don't know what to do?!?!??! HELP!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry to hear about that, I hope it all works our for you. Hang in there get well first then take the next step. Can't rush your healing process and you want to heal right.

I went this morning Im down another pound. ONLY 2 more till I hit an even 40 lost.

Kelly YOU ROCK GIRL . You should do something special for yourself when you reach that 40 lost cause you deserve it /

Hi Everyone..
Ncjenni....I figured out what machine you are talking about..it's the leg extension. I have to use the pillow thingy when I use it. I'll have to make sure I'm careful with that one from what happened to you. I wish I had some answer as to what else you should do...maybe once you are healed, you can take it at an easier pace and not do the machines that aggrevate your legs.. best of luck to you..

Kelly....awesome!! weigh to go!!!
You are my inspiration!!!!

Well...I'm 3 days off the butts....and eating everything in sight...lol....crawling out of my skin, but I hope it gets better..
Off to Curves tonight..can't wait...

Ciao for now..
Di