OK, the Pity Party is Over... The Choice is Mine

Hi all,So I went to the doctor today because I've been feeling like crap (physically & mentally) for a couple weeks now. I've got bronchitis and a sinus infection and can't really talk because my voice is so hoarse and sore, so my doc gave me meds I need. She asked me how the no smoking was going and I told her I'm working on 3 months, she's very happy and glad to hear this news. We discussed a few other things (weight gain, back pain,smoking cessation, extreme fatigue.....) and she came right out and said to me that I have two choices. I can sit in the house and continue to be fatigued and gain weight, or I can do something about it. She suggested that I take even just 10 minutes in the morning and go for a walk, and then do it again at night until I can increase my time (back pain is severe) Since I have joined weight watchers the weight should start coming off if I exercise along with the program. The doctor told me that 20 lbs is a lot to gain in 3 months and can take a toll both physically and mentally. So, all that said....... what does it boil down to? A Choice!!!!! Gee, doesn't THAT sound familiar?! I'm telling you it's these damn ruby slippers.... once again I've had the power all along! But in reality,stop smoking, we all have on ruby slippers because we all have the power to make a choice, whatever choice it is. A Choice..... and........ Attitude. The pity party is over, time to get on with my new nonsmoking life and embrace it. After all:10% of life is what happens to you, the other 90% is how you react to it............