Diary of a Fatman 42

Day 281
Weight 218lbs
Measurements; Neck 16, Chest 45, Gut 44 & 1/4, Waist 41, R&L Bicep 15 1/2, R&L Thigh 27 & 1/2in.

Ah starting the fourth day of my non smoking journey it isnt so bad now thankfully. It seems like I have gained one pound since I quit. I'll take that any day. It doesnt help that I havent worked out at all this weekend due to being sick and some of the slip ups that I have had thanks to my non smoking. I'll definitely be a healthier not smoking than if I gain five pounds. Whatever weight I have gained or will gain from non smoking will be nothing but lost ground that I will reocover within the coming months.

Its great because I can already breath better now than I have been able to since I was smoking. I am hoping to be able to get more out of my body now that my lungs are starting to work better. Already after the first 24hrs, the carbon monoxide level in my blood drops to normal while the oxygen levels in my blood increases to normal. So to me it sounds like I'll definitely be able to get more out of my workouts. Even better I should be able to cut some time away from my timed runs.

Today would be a great day for a BBQ, unfortunately I am on a fast. Which is crazy because I have never fasted while being a non smoker. To say the least it has been a bit harder because cigarettes are an appetite suppressant that I used during hunger pangs. Now I have nothing to suppress my appetite and the fact that I am still feigning out from time to time with not smoking it has definitely been an interesting challenge; but not an overwhelming one and I think that, that is the best part of all. I know that everryday is and will still be a struggle with my non smoking but hopefully it does become easier. Today I woke up and didnt even crave a smoke, which is a sure sign that maybe I am moving on. Lets hope huh.