Saturday, January 12, 2008

25 Reasons I'm Quitting Smoking

This blog is not for you....it's for me.

  1. I want to live a healthy, long life.
  2. I want to provide a good example to my kids.
  3. I want to lower my risk of getting cancer.
  4. I want to lower my risk of getting emphasemia.
  5. I don't want to have sinus surgery again.
  6. I want to save the money.
  7. I want my teeth to be whiter.
  8. I want my skin to look and feel healthier.
  9. I don't want premature wrinkles.
  10. I don't want to have a raspy voice.
  11. I don't want "old lady" smokers lips.
  12. I 'll be able to taste and smell food again.
  13. I don't want to go outside in the cold to smoke anymore!
  14. I don't want to have to second guess going somewhere because it's non-smoking.
  15. I want to lower my risk of getting an Autoimmune Disease.
  16. I don't want bad "smokers breath" anymore.
  17. I'm sick of my vehicle smelling like smoke.
  18. I'll be around to see my grandchildren....(and maybe great-grandchildren if I'm lucky)
  19. I won't have to hide my habit from my kids anymore.
  20. I'll have more energy.
  21. No more cigarette hangovers after late nights out.
  22. I want to lower my risk of heart attack, stroke and vascular diseases.
  23. I will reduce the number of coughs, colds, and sinus infections I get.
  24. I will hopefully influence BY MY ACTIONS people I love and care about to follow suit.
  25. I love myself & my loved ones enough to give up something I actually STILL enjoy in order to live a longer..healthier....more joyous life.

One week. I'm sure it's not about to get any easier.

1 comment:

Penny said...

One week is a long time! You've hit a milestone that will keep you motivated. I'm sooooooooooo proud of you! Love you!