35 days
Thirty-five days since I stopped smoking, and counting… wow, it’s been a trip.
I must say it has gone easier than I feared at first. Mind you, “easier” does not mean: easy. Going cold turkey from three packs a day to nothing in one day is not something to be er, coughed at.
But overall I’m managing reasonably well. The nicotine craving has lessened to an acceptable level now, and I guess the side effects I’m feeling are okay too. I gained about 4 Kg so far - which is also less than I thought - and my weight seems to stabilize around there, which is good. Still need to get rid of my overweight, but I’m working on that. Slowly.
I’m taking Vitamin C, Chromium, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc as supplements, and I suspect that one of those is responsible for the dizzy spells. Those things generally don’t go well with me, but I reckon my body needs all the help it can get right now.
And I have a really cool bike now:
The Hawk Classic Hudson, with a Shimano 7-speed drivetrain, and original Brooks leather seat (and handles). Here’s the blurb from the website:
This is more that just a retro bike, it is a tribute to the design of the old street machines.
This is not a bike for everyone. This is a bike for individuals.
You will look at the design details in amazement, get excited about the modern technology and you will celebrate what it means to ride a bike.
Everybody who is on the road with this bike knows what it means to be the centre of attention.
That says a lot about me, I guess. 
It drives very smoothly, and it feels great to move again (in contrast to, just sit). My ass hurts, though.
Thanks, R !