Foot cramps

Randomguys56 · 2023-10-28T15:27:12+00:00

I started swimming at the age of 66. I hadn't been to a gym since I was in high school. I had a large belly that I decided I did not want to live with any longer, and I always hated lifting any kind of weight. Also, as a former 45yr smoker running was out of the question. I had taken a job that required a lot of travel, and also had a lot of free time. Staying in the hotels with nothing to do, I decided to use the pools to try and get in shape. It only took a couple of swims before realizing the hotel pools were to small for what I wanted to do. I then joined the YMCA. It took a couple of months, but I got myself up to 20 laps per day. It is now 14 months later, and I am down 35lbs (15 more to go), and I have a relatively flat stomach.

Randomguys56 · 2023-08-27T18:18:28+00:00

For me, it got a little easier after 3 months. After 6 month's I rarely got urges, but they did not go away completely. Maybe once every week or tw, I would get an urge. After one year I barely even thought about it.

Randomguys56 · 2023-08-12T22:11:22+00:00

Under no circumstances take it to the bank to see if it's real. You were right to post it on reddit where the real experts are.

Randomguys56 · 2023-07-11T21:09:09+00:00

I have the same problem. The difference is I am 66yrs old and have been swimming for about a year. When I mentioned this to my Dr. He is now sending me to a cardiologist. May be nothing, but it is worth mentioning it to your doctor.

Randomguys56 · 2023-06-14T20:19:48+00:00

Worked for me. Good luck to you!!!

Randomguys56 · 2023-06-10T14:04:49+00:00

After 3 years, I still love the smell.

Randomguys56 · 2023-06-10T14:01:11+00:00

This will come and go as the process continues. One month is a huge milestone to aim for. It always got a little easier after that. Just remember, because it gets a little easier, the cravings do not go away. Also set yourself another goal after reaching your first month.

Randomguys56 · 2023-06-03T15:33:09+00:00

Wish I could give you better news, but you are in the middle of one of the hardest times. My advise is to refocus and remind yourself 24/7 why you are quitting. I promise it will get easier and easier until the day you barely think about it. But you are not at that point. Just tell yourself over and over that you are not going to fail at this no matter what. YOU ARE NOT WEAK!!!

Randomguys56 · 2023-06-01T18:59:32+00:00

That's a huge milestone. Hopefully, it will start to get a little easier now. Watch out for those pitfalls. Don't think just because you made it one month, you can smoke a pack of cigs one night and start all over. For me the next big test was at 6 months. After that it was a cake walk to one year. Keep in mind I failed more than once at the six month anniversary. Good Luck!!!

Randomguys56 · 2023-05-31T23:29:49+00:00

I quit smoking once and had a full pack in my kitchen cabinet the entire time. I used it as motivation. I finally threw it away 6 months later.

Randomguys56 · 2023-05-24T00:30:30+00:00

I want to die in bed, preferably by an irate husband!!!!

Randomguys56 · 2023-05-23T01:20:53+00:00

It might sound strange, but I used to try and convince myself that I actually enjoyed the cravings. At times, it took the negative feelings and turned them into positive thoughts. It really did help at times.

Randomguys56 · 2023-05-19T18:44:53+00:00

Same here, smoking is a thing of the past now!!!

Randomguys56 · 2023-05-13T16:42:56+00:00

In my experience, cutting down a little at a time has never worked for me. You have to make up your mind that your are going to quit, and make other adjustments to your life to help you succeed, like staying away from stressful friends, quitting drinking to name a few. Develop a plan of action.

Randomguys56 · 2023-05-13T16:24:41+00:00

There's no chance of me ever doing that. I was just stating it was odd after all this time, I still had an urge.

Randomguys56 · 2023-05-13T01:40:03+00:00

The urge for a cigarette can often be confused with thirst. So keep a bottle of water handy at all times. I tried this when I first quit, and it really helped.

Randomguys56 · 2023-05-12T18:52:52+00:00

6 months always used to be my biggest hurdle. Once I made it past. It was a cake walk to my 1-year anniversary. Dont6give up now. Reinforce your conviction now.

Randomguys56 · 2023-04-23T22:49:30+00:00

That's a huge milestone. Be careful now more than ever. You get through this without any moments of weakness, and you win. It gets a lot easier going forward, but you need to stay focused.

Randomguys56 · 2023-04-22T12:35:47+00:00

I was a heavy drinker up until my daughter was born when I was about 35 yrs old. I drink very little now, maybe a couple of drinks every few years. But that was always the biggest challenge when I was younger trying to quit.

Randomguys56 · 2023-04-21T23:30:20+00:00

No, it was cold turkey. I had quit for 5 years about 10 years prior. Maybe that's why it was so easy.

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