New Year Resolutions
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Topic: New Year Resolutions
Posted By: irish_mammy
Subject: New Year Resolutions
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 00:15
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Has anybody made any new year resolutions????? I've decided against the usual....lose weight, be more organised blah blah. I've decided this year I'm going to have more fun............... ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
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Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 00:42
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Not yet Lesley, I just got a book that'll probably make me think of some resolutions, (will bore ye with the details when I've read a bit!) but having more fun sounds good for a start.  CP |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 00:46
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Only one Resolution for me Les............ To be sitting in The Cusack Stand when Dublin lift the Sam Maguire in September.
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Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 01:57
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That sounds like a good one Rolo, will be watching for that one. ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 09:16
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Well I don't usually make New Years Resolutions but I am determined to loose the weight this year. First goal is 3 stone by Easter as a starter. Started today... Walked into work and it took me 55mins. I'll have that down to 45 in no time.... If I can stick to the walking... Hardest part is getting the fecking motivation to do it. P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 09:29
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Pete.....HD hopes to do the same as you so maybe you both can motivate eachother.
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 09:30
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Haven't had a fag since Monday evening. Determined for the moment anyway, to stay off them ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 09:32
Gary I gave up the fags 3 years ago on New Years eve.......best thing I have ever done. Keep up the good work, I know you can do it. 
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 10:05
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Thanks Yvonne Trying to keep busy etc ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 12:41
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to get to 1000 posts! woo hoo ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 12:43
Are ya Grumpy yet Are Ya Grumpy yet Are ya Grumpy yet ???? Will steer well clear of you if I see you in town  Good luck with the smokes though P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Aries wrote:Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 13:10
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Thanks Pete, Yeh I'm Grumpy very grumpy. Met Cecil at Austins this lunch time but couldn't hang around too long cause I have to keep moving or I think of the cursed fag. Begone from me -Begone I say. ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 13:11
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Gary So nothing has changed so!!! P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 13:16
NO I suppose not !!!!! ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 13:31
Head over to Word Association or Rock ABC Brian and we'll get you there double quick... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 14:51
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Should have got to the 1k post thing myself and the golden ticket to the PP Room but no such luck.
Still cruising along..so maybe the 1k target by Easter !! Resolutions - think about them later
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Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 15:12
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1000 sit ups a day!!!! A trip home I hope!!! and a million dollars to share ------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 16:00
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Practice head-banging ,neck very soar the morning after Grove ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Shaun N.
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 16:28
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To cut down my online time to mainly working hours, leaving the internet behind at home and spend more quality time with the better half. Got a head start just before New Years and so far so good. :) Shaun |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 22:03
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[QUOTE=Rolo]
Only one Resolution for me Les............ To be sitting in The Cusack Stand when Dublin lift the Sam Maguire in September. Us indoctrinated Kerry people will have something to say about that !! (Rolo I have to pretend to support the kingdom I'm seriously outnumbered ) ------------- mary |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 22:07
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http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788MXIE - As for resolutions Les, To stay out of hospital until Easter http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788MXIE"> Mary ------------- mary |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 02-January-2008 at 23:48
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ok I actually like new years resolutions luv making them and keeping r breaking them either works. So I have loads always from house ones to work ones to personal ones list is very long luv this time of year new year new possibilities anything just anything can happen isnt it great ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 00:59
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Shaun N, I'm not sure we would agree with you spending less time here, all very admirable spending time with the other half - but get your priorities right
Gary good luck with the fags, it's really hard to do but stick with it. Peter, best of luck with losing weight, I admire anybody who can walk into work. Hard enough when you get there driving!!! Anything we can do here to help, just ask. Maybe if a couple of us are doing the same thing and don't live too far apart, go walking together. It's harder to give up when there are others doing it too. Or maybe we can all do it together - online, sort of. And then log it to show your progress. I'm going to start walking too - not until next week tho' it's supposed to hit 40 degrees today. I'm not leaving my air con. ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 07:56
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2nd day fagless. Grumpy as hell though. ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 09:03
You may be grumpy Gary......but your lungs will love you 
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 09:46
Well a donation to my "Liposunction" fund would go a long way P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 12:44
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Pete walking to work everyday will do you much better than liposuction......you'll be toned all over and have a healty heart and think of all the money you'll save of bus fares or petrol.
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 12:51
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Walked again today the oul knees and the ankle are aching today. the poor old joints don't know what happening them today. With the pain I decided to only walk to Fairview, got to Fairview and aimed for North Strand bus stop and by that time it was too near the Custom house to get the bus. I walked through the pain barrier, feeling great now and fit after walking 2 days.... Fit for nothing  P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 13:07
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Pete, Best of luck with the walking. It's a great way to get your head right as well as getting fit. If you find your joints ache try taking Glucosamine sulphate - I find it really good. Can be got in any health food shop or boots. But fair dues.
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 13:11
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Keep it up Peter, you will get there. Its a great feeling when you have completed a walk you set out to do, wheter it be into town or the howth coastal walk. If you want to try any cross country or hill walking soon, drop me a mail. Walking is good for you, helps the body get fit. ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 13:40
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Hang in there Peter. It's always painful the first few days but keep at it and you'll see results. You know what they say, no pain, no gain. Me, I'm planning to walk the Avenue in St Anne's three mornings a week when Ciara's in school. Does anyone know exactly how long it is? Just to get an idea of how far I'm walking? Jen PS: Keep at it Gary, you're doing good. ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Shaun N.
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 13:43
Oh i'll make my presence felt, rest assured! I'm online 8 hours a day in work, so i'm not gonna be doing a disappearing act or anything :D Shaun |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 13:54
Pity ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Shaun N.
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 13:56
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There's an exit for you as well Peter ;) Shaun |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 14:02
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Shaun If I stick to this walking lark I am hoping most of me will be doing a "Disappearing Act" Is there anyone with any suggestions on getting rid of Blisters... I think I have been washing my feet in Fairy Liquid too long and they are just too darn soft and gentle  P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 14:19
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Thought this might be of use to you
Socks In the same vein, if you are buying new socks, buy a pair and test them out rather than buy several pairs at once. When I was in scouts we used to always wear two pairs of socks under our boots. In recent years this seemed to fall out of fashion as sock technology improved. Now the trend seems to be swinging back in favour of two pairs. I would like to recommend buying liner socks, thin socks that you wear under ordinary walking socks. They are light to carry, dry faster than normal socks and give your feet greater protection. There is a company that sells 1,000 mile socks that have an inner layer built in to them. They guarantee that wearers won't get blisters. I personally found it more comfortable to wear a liner sock and thick sock over it.
Another tip is to rub talc all over your feet at the start of the day to help keep them dry.
Even if you've done everything you can to toughen up your feet you may still get blisters. It's probably safer to assume that you will get them and therefore carry a blister kit with you. Most of the villages you'll stop in are very small and don't have chemists. ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Artificial Means Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 15:06
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yep socks and shooes are very important for walking, make sure you are not walking in normal shoes, need to be walking shoes or runners, something that puts a bit of distance between you and path. also thay have to some give in them, as path walking is harder on joints than hill walking. When I do long walks i dont use surgical spirits, i do the opposite i keep the foot moist, i use a barrier cream. Also if a lot of your walk is downhill you need to get an insole with an arch support, as this will stop your foot sliding towards the front of shoe. This is a great time of year to start walking, sales in all the outdoor shops, plus evenings will get brighter and brighter. ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 16:24
Jen, We had this debate ages ago when Martin started the St Anne's thread. My memory was that the avenue was a mile long - that's what we were always told in school where many's the PE running session finished with a race down the avenue. Don't think it's exactly 1 mile but it's as near as damnit. ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: Shaun N.
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 16:53
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Not for as long as you're working with computers mate ;) |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 19:01
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Peter, as already recommended, go for a decent pair of walking shoes or trainers. If you're buying trainers make sure you tell the assistant they are for walking and they should be able to recommend a good pair. Best of luck! Whipper, thanks for that. A mile sounds about right. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 20:14
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Whipper and Jen I think the Avenue is 3/4 of a mile I remember something about that back in the day P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 21:12
Congratulations on the great start, BR....Have you thought about a pair of MBT'S to give yourself even more of a workout while walking? Bought the hubby a pair and he says they're the business. Good Luck!
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Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 21:15
Right with you on this one Rolo ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 21:19
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Pete, An old army trick for blisters was to Pee on your feet !! if you don't fancy that sea water is good or 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 pint make up a basin full and soak your feet for 10 mins. ------------- mary |
Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 21:29
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Giving up the wine for a while!!!!!! ------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 21:35
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Hey GG I have thought about them, but doen nothing else about them I heard they are great though!.. Maryi I had my feet in a basin with cornflour don't ask me why but parents told me this is good also. I have put my some blister plasters on them too. The old legs up along the side of the shin are sore and muscle in the thigh are stiff. Went to lifestyle and ask the guy in there to recommend a pair of runners... He recommend a pair that I was already wearing.. Depend on wether tomorrow I might get the bus... Going to bed shortly I am tired but feeling great P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 21:41
| Peter if you are thinking of getting MBTs you should ask Carol. She is the expert - ex state manager for western Australia and trained people in the proper use of them. |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 22:54
| Would love to have known that, Grainne. Hubby deliberated for a long time before purchasing them but no regrets. |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 03-January-2008 at 23:17
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Pete I walk if i have to!! Hubby on the other hand is a marathon runner (lunatic) He says " you need different shoes for different surfaces ie hard pavements, sand, grass etc., Most guys in sports shops haven't a clue if you have pains up the side of your shins you might develop Shin Splints and then you have to change the surface you are walking on (does that make sense ?) If you go to a big sports shop and ask for running shoes for hard ground then you should be ok - but he says socks are everybit as important as shoes - LASTLY he recommends that you don't get leather runners but cloth ones as they allow your feet to breath. I forgot - Do some light stretching before you start for your hamstrings Mary ------------- mary |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 08:51
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Another day and still off the fags. I think it's getting a bit easier--hope I'm not talking too soon. Tell you something though it's harder stopping myself eating than smoking. I'm starving all the time. ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 08:56
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Thanks Mary for that will check that out. Didn't walk today slept it in and muscle are sore Gary the good thing is you told us here you gave up the fags so we be watching you .. You will give them up this time, we will keep you motivated here..P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 09:15
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First up ,it sounds like black russian is using muscles he has not used before ,or should i say has not used lately and maybe a bit to much to soon,Maryi is dead right a little bit of streching before and after is in order .and maybe get ur feet right first then do a little bit of walking and little bit more and so on and your body will slowly come around,there is no point in walking on sore feet. Also Gary i wish u well with the Fags ,i have to say i dont think food is a sbad as the smokes,when i gave them up if i felt like eating i tried to eat fruit rather than crap ,What ur doing they say is one of the hardest things to give up ,but belive it or not u r over the worst keep the faith and i wish u all the luck ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 12:48
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Thanks Joey and Pete and everyone else for the encouragement ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 13:15
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Joey Do I have muscles I didn't know I had muscles.. Well these muscles I haven't used in a long time alright. Echo Gary and thanks everyone for the encouragement too. At least my finger muscle are not aching otherwise I wouldn't be able to type here in the Forum P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 13:30
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I reckon those digits of your get enough of a workout Peter. Wouldn't worry on that score! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 13:32
Maybe let ur fingers do the walking ?????????????+++000 ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 18:35
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Gary, only seeing this now so all the best with the fags my friend. I know loads of people, some of them heavy smokers who gave up when the Smoking Ban arrived in March,2004 and stayed off them. No bother to you. Pete, best of luck to you too. Not easy to find the long term willpower after the initial burst of enthusiasm but reckon you can do it. maryi, you can pretend to be a Kerry fan all you like, but once a Dub always a Dub................. Anyway, d'ya not think that Kerry have enough All Irelands, it's our turn this year.
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Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 18:39
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My new years resolution is to get to 1000 posts before Tupellopenny. The race is on. ------------- Robbie 
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 18:42
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ooh so you went public with it! ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 18:45
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We need spectators. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 18:50
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but i am shy ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 18:51
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Since when? ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 18:52
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always was, could you not tell ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 20:08
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gary good luck with the fags gave them up two years ago on the 8th of Jan and never looked back am still delighted with myself . Peter my two pennyworth for wot its worth is start small and build up half an hour a day would do you the world of good and then build from there these things take time good luck Me have a list as long as me arm ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 20:29
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Gary, Best wishes with the Fags - I wish I had your willpower . Rolo, Of course I am a dubs fan. I met a kerry person before the semi's last year I asked him was he going to the match and he said no he was waiting for the final !!! They all assume that they are going to be in the final I wish someone would beat them and Pat O'Shea the most annoying little +*@^$" you every met.
------------- mary |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 21:00
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Hey Joan I know what you are saying, but if I walk half hour I might as well walk the rest of the way. If I get the bus before my walk I might as well stay on the bus ...Catch 22 situation plus the motivation will dwindle too... I think next week I will walk 3 days only Mon Wed and Friday... P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 21:02
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you walking to pub tonight? ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 21:02
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every little helps! ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 21:05
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I´m doing the same. I´ve decided to walk to work rather than cycle. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 21:12
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tillykke ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 04-January-2008 at 22:54
On Monday ------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 05-January-2008 at 12:18
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Still off them - Gasp ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 05-January-2008 at 12:23
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Fair play to you, almost a week now. Keep it up ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 05-January-2008 at 12:41
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Good man Gary. My father gave them up three years ago after a lifetime of smoking and bought a motorbike with his cigarette money. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 05-January-2008 at 15:15
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Keep going Gary!!! Good man yourself. ------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |
Posted By: DAYO
Date Posted: 05-January-2008 at 15:51
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Keep going Gary. I got off them about 5 years ago. Its not easy, I got hypnotised and had a smoke on the way home then got acupuncture that lasted just one day but i finaly got off them with patches ( double dose ) Were all rooting for you
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Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 05-January-2008 at 23:28
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Again Gary fair play. Has anyone gone to Alan Carr ? I am seriously thinking of giving them up too. Someone told me Alan Carr was good. ------------- mary |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 05-January-2008 at 23:55
This is my 1000th post! So i have already completed by new years resolution, and not even a week gone! Going to have to start smoking, drinking and womanising so I have something to give up next January First! ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 09:42
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Bit difficult to go to alan carr these days as the man died of lung cancer there awhile back that been said I did read his book while I was giving up Gary and found it really helped so keep it up. Teresa i have thought about giving up the vino on numerous occasions but decided its just a non runner for lots of reasons the main one being I like it too much maybe I should try Peters approach and only have wine on mondays wednesdays Fridays ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 10:31
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With wine i go through phases, last summer when walking in spain, i drank it everyday. Since i came home, i havent touched it since, in 6 months i havent had a glass! weird ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 10:32
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That is very weird TP six months and no vino I'm in shock here. Do go through phases with wine myself but they tend to be red white r rose ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 10:35
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i know its kind of shocking, but i just bought 5 cases of it for my wifes 40th so maybe i will help her with that! ------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 16:42
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[QUOTE=Blondie]
Bit difficult to go to alan carr these days as the man died of lung cancer there awhile back that been said I did read his book while I was giving up Gary and found it really helped so keep it up. Blondie I never knew that - I assume his courses are still being given though. Gave up all alcohol when my daughter was born 18 years ago - Never missed it so I am hoping the fags will be the same. i do drink too much coffee though.
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 17:33
If you got through the first week believe it or not you are half way there, The rest is will power. If you feel a need for a ciggie just distract yourself for 5 minutes or so until the craving passes, and this does work. The main thing is not to give in. Hope this doesn't sound preachy ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 18:35
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Nope it doesnt Finno and u r dead right u really do just need a distraction think wot tends to happen is people eat instead but sure whatever gets u through ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 22:55
Well done Gary and BR.  You're right Finno, making the start is one of the hardest parts... |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 23:00
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LOL Blondie,bit the same with the beer meself. However............if you oldies remember that last year I managed to do the lent thing, yep went the whole six weeks without a solitary pint, well today ( after an unusually heavy week ) I've decided to start Lent now and try go 'til Holy Thursday without giving in and going back on the beer. All mesages of support welcome |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 06-January-2008 at 23:32
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Rolo I was thinking the same thing. But I am thinking of starting it from Sunday the 13th day after the Neptune or maybe the week after... But I join you in that P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 04:38
| Howz the walking going ????.. |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 08:11
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Mary, yes the Alan Carr courses are still running and I went to one two years ago and stayed off the fags for 8 months until I had a cigar at a wedding and that was that. This time there'll be no cigars but I'm using the Carr hand outs as props and it seems to be working So far so good. Rolo I admire your resolution and the very best of luck with it. Pete I would suggest one thing at a time ???
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Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 09:37
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Gary I am not a big drinker anyway so giving the drink wouldn't be that severe for me... Mins Got back walking to today, as they say "One step at a time" Doing the Monday, Wednesday and Friday lark.. P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Sharon
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 11:08
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Fair play to you all I never make resolutions whats the point I love everything thats bad for me..lol I have no will power thats the real problem...maybe some day I'll give up the smokes again I did it when i was preggers and stayed off them for 2 years then decided I liked smoking too much and went back on them worse thing i ever did...ahwell such is life! As for Lent this year my kid said she wants to give up sweets and crisps maybe i might join her just to help her..lol Rolo fair play to you giving up the drink but surely uve enough inside u at this stage to keep you going to next christmas atleast...lol ah joking aside I wish you luck with that. And I wish the rest of ye all the best aswell Cheers(no pun intended Rolo) Sharon ------------- All I wanted was chips!! |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 13:28
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[QUOTE=Aries]
Mary, yes the Alan Carr courses are still running and I went to one two years ago and stayed off the fags for 8 months until I had a cigar at a wedding and that was that. This time there'll be no cigars but I'm using the Carr hand outs as props and it seems to be working So far so good. Rolo I admire your resolution and the very best of luck with it. Pete I would suggest one thing at a time ??? Aries, I really admire your willpower - I know I have to give them up. So I am looking for an easy way out. There are Alan Carr seminars available in Cork so I am going to book one today. I wish everyone the best of luck in their resolutions and hope ye all have a healthy new year.
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Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 13:35
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I'm giving up the sauce after this weekend too. Which gives me 6 weeks until my trip to London. Should be able to knock a few pounds off in that space of time. Best of luck to anyone else who's on the fitness trail. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 14:18
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Well I weighed myself last night (Not telling you my weight till I loose it and you all will be shocked.).. I have a few stones to loose and a few rocks and then a mountain. Doing well today drinking water almost a Litre and a half downed already P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 14:29
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Pete be careful with that stuff Fish do a number of disguisting things in it ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 15:22
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Mary
Pfeizer have a new drug out at the moment that comes very highly recommended. You take it for 5-7 days while smoking and then you stop smoking without any pangs. It is expensive though about 134 euro per month for 3 months so if your not in the drug scheme in your Chemist you should join. It will then be 90 euro per month. Its my fall back position should good old Cold Turkey fail ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 17:11
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Aries, Thanks for that info. Alan Carr's group have a seminar in Cork on 19th Jan and I booked it this morning. I also got the book so I can "prepare" But give me the drugs - only messing it is a really good fall back plan cos you know it's there. I'm the only one in the house that smokes and I'm at the stage that I go out the back for a fag how stupid am I !!! thanks again. ------------- mary |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 20:08
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God Rolo must have been some heavy week !!!!! fair play to you though wouldnt fancy it meself to be honest consider alcohol my one and only vice left so I'm keeping it ta very much. although I should point out that Easter is very very early this year 24th of March so not too long to go as other years. gary friend of mine did that drug for three months and still off them but did make her very very queasy all the time smoking or not. ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 21:01
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My new years resolution is to lose weight and get in shape. To that end I have just ordered an exercise bike. Hopefully I´ll be able to get fit and watch telly at the same time. ------------- Robbie
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