don’t drink, don’t smoke, what do you do?
So, I have had this epiphany before…Even one alcoholic drink is a diet killer. You’d think I would learn, but I don’t. I decided to live a little and go to happy hour with the girls and I asked for a diet drink so my bartender made me vodka & soda with muddled oranges. It was good and only about 104 calories (drank 3) but it went straight to my head and I feel awful. I ate stuff at dinner I wouldn’t have otherwise, and I ended up with a terrible headache. I have to remind myself that I can be just as happy drinking diet soda or even some soda water with a bit of lemon.
In other news, I went to the doctor to get that thyroid check I mentioned and while I was there, I got a prescription for Chantix. I have been a bit leery given the bad press this drug receives and the fact that, in my mind, if I don’t quit cold turkey I’m somehow a loser. But, I need to quit smoking and I’ve been finding it really really difficult to do it this time, so I said “what the heck?” and I’m giving it a try. We shall see…
Today is a running day, and I am not looking forward to it. I detest running. But, given last week’s excursion, and this week’s lack of wheels, I haven’t been to the gym since last Wednesday and I must do something active everyday! I will admit it was a little easier on Monday than it was last week. We’ve got a new running buddy and I’m very excited to help her on her journey of fitness too. Plus, the more the merrier, eh?
May 23rd, 2014 at 5:24 pm
How is the quitting smoking going? I started taking it last week and today is my first day without cigarettes. Figured I’d quit smoking and lose weight at the same time.
May 29th, 2014 at 8:41 pm
Trying again to reply… Hope your quit is going well. I am still not quit, but should be. Keep me posted!