Nico-free

Been without nicotine for 29 days. It's been relatively easy, so far. I'm surprised.

Still on a maintenance schedule for weight loss. I'm planning on shifting back to a loss routine when the days get longer. Hopefully within the next month.

I'm feeling less crazy than I have been in a long time. I'm starting to think that I wasn't masking anxiety with cigarettes, that in fact the cigarettes were causing anxiety. 

Sometimes I walk around the office and run to my destination for no reason. Literally, run. What does that tell you?

Ex called last night for the first time in a month. Yes, I made it a month without calling her. Things are changing. Nice.

No ciggies, and more weight loss

It's been too long since I've written a blog. I guess writing every day for a living will do that to you.

Weight loss is picking back up again, although I did not make my previously stated goal of being at 3rd goal by Jan. 1. I am still five pounds away from that goal, and it's obviously about a week since New Year's Day.

I've now lost twelve pounds since I took my new job. In about 4 months, so that's progress, I suppose.

I'm more proud that I've been able to keep the weight off. I've been running again, trying to every day, and still watching what I eat. I haven't regained any of the weight and feel the most healthy that I've ever been, even since I was 8 or 9 years old.

I also quit smoking. Been cigarette free for one week, now. If I can make it to six months, I'll know I've kicked the habit forever.