A two-fer!

[imprimis5]

I'm trying to cheat by putting two w00ts into one, I suppose. But it's better than two threads, right?

 

First of all, like I noted in my challenge, I'm done with my NRT. That means no nicotine is in my system at all. To put it in the way that I love to say, I QUIT SMOKING! That fifteen year habit is just gone.

 

Secondly, and something I never would have been able to do before the first w00t, I started the Couch to 5K program! Historically, even as far back as high school, my oft-spoken motto has been "I don't run on purpose." But I managed it. To make sure I stick with it, I signed myself up for a 5K run that takes place right after I finish the program, and I'm super excited!

[imprimis5]

Oh! And I've officially lost 20 lbs. I know that weight loss in and of itself isn't everything, but it's still kind of a big deal. After all, it was all fat. :-)

[solarnova]

Those are all awesome! Well done  

[Mike_d85]

Awesome!  I hope you enjoy the 5k.  There's something wildly different about running a race that's way more exciting.  Especially if the race is giving you delicious, delicious food stuffs.

[imprimis5]

Just now, Mike_d85 said:

Awesome!  I hope you enjoy the 5k.  There's something wildly different about running a race that's way more exciting.  Especially if the race is giving you delicious, delicious food stuffs.

 

Thanks! I'm sure I'll love it.

 

I don't know if there are delicious food stuffs involved with this race, but it has something even better: dogs! I'm running for a spay-and-neuter charity, and it's a pet-friendly 5k. So I'll get to go the whole distance with dogs all around me. I'd take my own, but she is... uncontrolled, at best. :-)

[Mike_d85]

That's awesome.  Dog races are hard to find.

[Eskcanta]

These are great changes.  Well done and keep working and sharing!

[rbudding]

Well done!  I quit smoking myself just a few months ago and know very well how difficult it can be.  I've stuck with it though, and it was one of the best things I have done for myself.  And congratulations on the weight loss and the running as well!!

[Guzzi]

Wow, that's brilliant! Quitting smoking is probably the best thing you could possibly do, and possibly one of the hardest too. Congrats. 

 

Lots of people keep a single thread going for all their Woots. It keeps them all together so you can see how much you've achieved, and it keeps all your followers up to speed when you post something new.