Hi Jill - congrats on quitting smoking! I'm so proud of you! Now back onto the diet and exercise - you'll feel better, really (sounds like you did ok on that hike ). I'm still training for Mt. Whitney - got my permits to climb starting May 29th!
Maybe you and H can work in some exercising together? He would probably enjoy seeing you taking care of yourself. I know that's been huge for my H, and the weight issue, however superficial, was huge for him too.
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