Smoking...

joepratt503

So, I just wonder...do you smoke? How often? Does it affect you reaching your goal? I am a casual pipe smoker, only once or so a week...so just curious.

Katerina9408

Ex smoker. I have been smoking for 5 years (since 8 grade). I stoped then completely when I went vegan 4 months ago. When I did kick boxing it had a bad effect on my health, I often felt dizzy and didn't have enought energy. Not to mention that nicotin takes Calcium from your bones and makes your skin look older. Your performans will get a lot better if u stop them.

Katerina9408

Not to mention that yesturday I ran my first 5km (time 27 :11) and was somewhere in the middle (not that it is very good but still) and when I was in highschool I bearly ran 300m.

karen_fitzgibbon

I technically quit 7 years ago but still sneak one in every so often. I can tell the difference in my workout the next day. I find it a lot harder. So one could say it's a good challenger lol.

Linvala

I quit smoking about 6 months ago and it was definitely affecting my exercise time. I Smoked alot and it was definitely not good. I would be out of breath after 15 mins and would have to stop every so often for a minute to catch my breath. Now I feel fine and can easily run without stopping. Best decision every but I still crave the nicotene so I make sure to chew a lot of gum to keep my mouth occupied til it passes

365andstillalive

I smoke weed.
Just remember the munchies are all in your head

Katerina9408

If u are going to stop them be prepaired to be more hungry ( you can simply overcome that by eating more veggies and fruits and low fat foods, workout and occupy your attention with saomething else) and get a little irritable ( so try to stay away from ppl or thing that will annoy u ).

RockstarWilson

365andstillalive wrote: »

I smoke weed.
Just remember the munchies are all in your head

I am discovering that this is the demise of my diet, because even though I am full, I smoke and still want food. I have to either master my cravings while high, or don't smoke at all. That psychosomatic hunger is a *kitten*.

As for tobacco, I quit two years ago, and I smoked a pack a day before I didn't. So I can't speculate on the seldom smoker.

karen_fitzgibbon

365andstillalive wrote: »

I smoke weed.
Just remember the munchies are all in your head

Lol I must be the only person who really doesn't get the munchies

perseverance14

My husband has lung cancer caused by smoking, I stopped 10 years ago, and had a CT Scan in November that showed no damage, but when I quit I really did, I never smoked again, and now I can't even think of myself as an ex-smoker, I think of myself as a non-smoker, I could never go near those things again. It is not worth it, and just remember, most people diagnosed with lung cancer are ex-smokers. If you stop soon enough for your lungs to be able to heal like I did, you are very lucky, the problem is the rate at which it does the damage depends on the person, their genes, etc. The smart thing is to stop or if you never started, don't.

tomatoey

perseverance14 wrote: »

My husband has lung cancer caused by smoking, I stopped 10 years ago, and had a CT Scan in November that showed no damage, but when I quit I really did, I never smoked again, and now I can't even think of myself as an ex-smoker, I think of myself as a non-smoker, I could never go near those things again. It is not worth it, and just remember, most people diagnosed with lung cancer are ex-smokers. If you stop soon enough for your lungs to be able to heal like I did, you are very lucky, the problem is the rate at which it does the damage depends on the person, their genes, etc. The smart thing is to stop or if you never started, don't.

I'm so sorry your husband is having to deal with this.

I'm trying to quit. Thank you for the reminder.

ajnb88

Yes, I smoke. Started smoking weed at university, then one day ran out but had tobacco. Ho hum.

glevinso

joepratt503 wrote: »

So, I just wonder...do you smoke? How often? Does it affect you reaching your goal? I am a casual pipe smoker, only once or so a week...so just curious.

Smoking a pipe (or a cigar) isn't going to affect your lungs like cigarettes would. In that sense it shouldn't hurt your "goals" because it won't impact your fitness.

I am not at all trying to say it is "good for you" or somehow "better" than cigarettes, but at least it won't destroy your lungs.

franola12

The best advice about smoking is QUIT! Find a way.

perseverance14

tomatoey wrote: »

perseverance14 wrote: »

My husband has lung cancer caused by smoking, I stopped 10 years ago, and had a CT Scan in November that showed no damage, but when I quit I really did, I never smoked again, and now I can't even think of myself as an ex-smoker, I think of myself as a non-smoker, I could never go near those things again. It is not worth it, and just remember, most people diagnosed with lung cancer are ex-smokers. If you stop soon enough for your lungs to be able to heal like I did, you are very lucky, the problem is the rate at which it does the damage depends on the person, their genes, etc. The smart thing is to stop or if you never started, don't.

I'm so sorry your husband is having to deal with this.

I'm trying to quit. Thank you for the reminder.

I wish you the best, you can do it! It is good you take it seriously, because people who blow it off have no way of knowing if they will be one of the ones who get it or not. Some people are so cavalier about it, or they just make excuses, but the truth is that it is like playing Russian roulette, and you never know where that bullet is.

tomatoey

perseverance14 wrote: »

tomatoey wrote: »

perseverance14 wrote: »

My husband has lung cancer caused by smoking, I stopped 10 years ago, and had a CT Scan in November that showed no damage, but when I quit I really did, I never smoked again, and now I can't even think of myself as an ex-smoker, I think of myself as a non-smoker, I could never go near those things again. It is not worth it, and just remember, most people diagnosed with lung cancer are ex-smokers. If you stop soon enough for your lungs to be able to heal like I did, you are very lucky, the problem is the rate at which it does the damage depends on the person, their genes, etc. The smart thing is to stop or if you never started, don't.

I'm so sorry your husband is having to deal with this.

I'm trying to quit. Thank you for the reminder.

I wish you the best, you can do it! It is good you take it seriously, because people who blow it off have no way of knowing if they will be one of the ones who get it or not. Some people are so cavalier about it, or they just make excuses, but the truth is that it is like playing Russian roulette, and you never know where that bullet is.

It's true. And sometimes, often, people develop cancer years after they quit, that bullet might be there already. That possibility feels so remote in the moment, though. Thank you for your encouragement. And all the best to your husband and to you.

nesian_twin

Ex-smoker. It has always affected me in the way of exercise but no it didnt affect me in reaching my goal, was overeating that stopped me from achieving my goal. Quit smoking was the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life but it is definitely worth it. Would have failed if not for my everyday friends who helped me all the way in QuitNet

beatles146

Hi I gave up smoking 3 weeks ago im a 37 year old male,I go to the gym 3 times a week and I feel great! Never will I smoke again I just hope I've given up in time

amusedmonkey

I'm a smoker, a heavy smoker, about a pack and a half per day. I tried to quit multiple times, but failed. I don't know if it affects my performance as I don't remember ever being active when I didn't smoke. I can run decently but after the run I get this kind of annoying wheezing for a few minutes. I have plants to quit again (funny you should post this today, I am planning to quit tomorrow) and hoping this time will it will all work out. I wanted to try a certain drug but the doctor did not approve of it since it has side effects that may bring back previous conditions. I don't have access to any other aids so I'm hoping I can muscle through this time.

farmerpam1

My sister was a smoker for many years. She's in the hospital now dying. Cancer sucks. It's so painful to watch the slow and painful progression. I'm going to clean out her apartment this week, such a waste. She started in high school and smoked for years, she wishes she never started. So do I. Remember,those big companies are targeting you with their advertising, they want your money. It's a nasty habit, I wish all smokers could stop. Just stop. Cancer's a jerk.

MamaMollyT

I quit 12 years ago. I just stopped and never did it again. All the sinus problems and head colds I used to get disappeared. I can't imaging smoking now even though I was a regular smoker for 5 years. I was never a once a week smoker though. It was daily.

LilyOfTheValley008

I smoked socially first year of University, and was well on my way to becoming a daily smoker.
When my friend was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer though I quit immediately, feeling sick and ashamed of myself.
Btw for those trying to quit who HAVEN'T yet read Allen Carr's Easyway I highly recommend it (3 people I know already quit for their new year's resolution with that book's help!)

callsitlikeiseeit

i smoked up to two packs a day for 18+ years. quit last year. if i can do it - ANYONE can. used e cigs and took it gradually down to 0 nicotine within 4 months. boom. done.

don't miss it a bit. i feel better, i don't get sick as often, i don't have the persistent phlegmy cough. i don't STINK. my HOUSE doesn't STINK.

i know pipe and cigar smoking is different than cigarettes (my husband is an occasional cigar smoker- no, NOT in the house! LOL)

RockstarWilson

amusedmonkey wrote: »

I'm a smoker, a heavy smoker, about a pack and a half per day. I tried to quit multiple times, but failed. I don't know if it affects my performance as I don't remember ever being active when I didn't smoke. I can run decently but after the run I get this kind of annoying wheezing for a few minutes. I have plants to quit again (funny you should post this today, I am planning to quit tomorrow) and hoping this time will it will all work out. I wanted to try a certain drug but the doctor did not approve of it since it has side effects that may bring back previous conditions. I don't have access to any other aids so I'm hoping I can muscle through this time.

Forget about dieting. The world is your plate, you eat whatever you want when you have a craving. Thats what I would recommend. Noone knocks the pregnant woman for eating weird stuff and a lot of it. So if anyone asks, just say you are quitting smoking and the money you save on cigs you spend on food in order to not spend it on cigs. But dont worry...you will not become a food addict, it is not replacing the habit, because eating junk doesnt get you addicted to junk. Soon as the cravings go away, and you feel that you have absolutely quit, then start back on the diet. Heck, you are saving about $200 per month just for quitting, so money isnt the issue. I gained 30-lbs on 7-Eleven snacks, but you know what? I quit, and I lost the weight. I didnt mess around with gum or the patch. The gum tastes like crap, and I am too sweaty for the patch. So I just ate. I ended up giving the gum away to someone else that was quitting.

Whatever you do, just be sure of one thing....you have to be sure that you 100% HATE smoking. When I quit, I felt guilty every single time I lit up. Thats how I knew I would succeed.

hollyrayburn

I smoke, heavy smoker, 1-1.5 packs a day. I will continue to smoke until I don't want to. I'd like to add that I am always respectful with smoking (never in a non smoking section, near children, pregnant women, or the likes).

KrunchyMama

karen_fitzgibbon wrote: »

365andstillalive wrote: »

I smoke weed.
Just remember the munchies are all in your head

Lol I must be the only person who really doesn't get the munchies

I never got them either, it made me thirsty, so I drank a lot of water instead. Only time in my life that I ever got down to 135 lbs. Hoping to get there again, but this time in a healthy way!