Hi all,
I got really into tennis during the 94 US Open, then life and it's business got in the way and I hadn't played much since. I did buy a raquet a few years ago but life interfered again. Actually, smoking was probably a large part of the interference. Not enough time for recreation or sports with all the smoking going on.
So, since I've quit this time *50 days so far - Woo Hoo!* I've bought a new raquet and have been hitting the practice wall at the City College courts. I can already get a good 40 minutes out of myself at high noon or shortly after. I was amazed at how hard it was the first time I went out again about a week ago. I've gone back several times and each time I can really FEEL my body waking up from the pollution I fed it for so long. Sweating it out feels good.
I haven't lost any weight yet and I might not if it all turns into muscle. That would be fine with me. This is one of the best things I could have done for myself.
I highly recommend tennis therapy to anyone who can still run and swing something at a moving object. One great part is that you can get started for under $50. Big 5 has the hook-up! No I don't work there, but I saved $90 on my raquet, hence the endorsement.
May the Quit be with us.
-carpepax
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/16/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 405
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $507.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
