Well, I'm finally doing it

Yup, that's right. I've jumped on the quit smoking bandwagon. I have officially been without a cigarette for over 48 hours. I am grumpy, pissy, and I want to break something, but DAMN I feel good about myself.

But there's just one problem.

*Looks around*

I'm trying to lose weight at the same time.

*Collective gasp*

Yeah, I know I know. Don't ever try to quit smoking and lose weight at the same time. That's just the stuff of epic failure. Failtacular, even.

I really do need to lose weight though. And I really should work more on not using excuses like "oh, well I just quit smoking and it's too hard to do both at the same time." Well while that is a valid excuse, because it is really hard, there's such a thing as willpower that we all have within us.

I just really have a little less than the average person.

So what's my plan then? How can I possibly defeat the foe called addiction within me? Easy! I came up with a masterplan. I'm going to clean out my kitchen and cupboards of all the junk food, anything full of fat or sodium or too many carbs, and donate it to the local food bank. I will then go shopping for some good foods. Fruits, veggies, healthy snacks, and basically nothing that will actually add to my waste line. Will it work? Will I stick to this "lifestyle change"? I plan on it. I hope so.

*Cheering from the crowd*

But even if it takes me a lot longer to kick the bad eating habits, or even if I fail at it completely, at least I can be proud that I kicked the smoking habit. And I feel really good about it.....despite wanting a cigarette horribly right now. *Frown*

Wish me luck!