Congratulations To Me!

Today I celebrate my 11th Anniversary as a non-smoker! 

I can hardly remember what it was like to smoke. I'm sure I'm healthier, but I have put on a few pounds. Well maybe more than a few, but they are coming off slowly.

Cigarettes were $2.75 a pack when I quit and here's some interesting reading:


In that time I've saved over $5,545.10

I've avoided smoking over 40,181 cigarettes.

I've extended my life by over 195.32 days. (think of how many quilts I can make in that many days!)

When you quit smoking:

• After 20 minutes, your blood pressure drops back to normal
• In 8 hours, the carbon monoxide levels in your bloodstream drop by half, and oxygen levels return to normal
• In 48 hours, your change of having a heart attack decreases. All nicotine has left your system. You sense of taste and smell return to a normal level
• In 72 hours, your bronchial tubes relax and your energy levels increase
• In 2 weeks, your circulation increases and continues to improve for the next 10 weeks
• In 2 month coughs, wheezing and breathing problems dissipate as your lung capacity improves by 10%
• In 1 year, your risk of having a heart attack drops by half
• 5 years after quitting, your risk of having a stroke will return to that of a non-smoker
• 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer will return to that of a non-smoker

So, if you're a smoker, please think about quitting. It's the best thing you can do for yourself!