Smokers At the Gym
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I have every right to stop and have a cigarette when and where I like it as long as it's outside. Who are you to tell me that i have to smoke in the middle of the street just because YOU are passing by. :mad:
So, you think your rights matter more than everyone else's then? Your right to smoke shouldn't infringe on others' rights. They have just as much of a right to NOT breathe in your cigarette smoke. The difference there is, you can still smoke and not do it where someone is bound to walk into a building, basically forcing them to walk through that cloud of smoke. For them, they pretty much have to walk through it if you're there smoking, unless they don't need / want to go inside the building... see my point?0 -
I say good for anyone exercising. EVEN smokers. I didn't start exercising until after I quit smoking but people like you are not helping by saying such things. Be supportive. Perhaps they are at the gym trying to get healthier to motivate themselves to quit smoking. Quitting is hard and not something I would expect a non-smoker to understand but I don't judge smokers, I try to understand and help if I can.
I agree with you 100%. I am an ex-smoker and its one of the hardest things to quit......I've been on this site for over 2 years now and lately its just producing more negative statements than positive......just so sad that people are that "Perfect".
^^^ Both of these. Holy judgmental people.... waiting for the day when they just start stoning the smokers. Quitting smoking was one of the hardest things I have ever done. When I went to the gym as a smoker I waited to smoke until I was out of the parking lot of the gym because of judgmental asshats who are in other people's business. :drinker:0 -
I say good for anyone exercising. EVEN smokers. I didn't start exercising until after I quit smoking but people like you are not helping by saying such things. Be supportive. Perhaps they are at the gym trying to get healthier to motivate themselves to quit smoking. Quitting is hard and not something I would expect a non-smoker to understand but I don't judge smokers, I try to understand and help if I can.
Yes. I agree with this ^^^^^^0 -
The only thing I've ever seen that cracks me up about fellow gym goers is how they fight for the closest parking spot near the door.
I park as far away as possible. Get a warm up and a cool down going just getting to and from my truck.
I like to park close to the door because I feel like my car is safer there. That way my car can be seen from the front windows, and will be less likely to be broken into. :~)0 -
Anyone got a light? :flowerforyou:0
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I used to smoke after a work out or sport..hehe. (those were the days) quit smoking for 2years and still going! Its not easy to give up. Its funny tho cause i used to love and now i cant stand to be around 2nd hand smoke. Weird. Goodluck to those who are quitting or wanting to quit. BEST DECISION IVE MADE.0
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For all of the self-righteous non-smokers, I suggest that you worry about yourself and no one else. I smoke, I exercise and my personal choices are my own. Maybe your hair annoys me...or the smell of the perfume you bathe in before you workout. To each their own. But you're all perfect I'm sure.0
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Years ago, I smoked a TON, at least 2 packs a day. I also went to the gym 6 days a week and did Taekwondo 4-6 hours a day and even taugh TKD. Every break I got, I went outside to smoke, then went back in to work out some more. I loved working out and I loved smoking.
Smoking is a very strong addiction, one that it took me until I was 51 to break. Some can never break it. I support anyone in their own decisions as long as it isn't harmful to others. Who am I to tell them what to do? If I did not think smoking would aggravate my asthma, I'd still be puffing.0 -
Seriously, where do you get off? So smokers can't and shouldn't work out? At least they're trying to do something healthy. Quitting is very, very hard. Perhaps that "disgusting" smoker cut down dramatically from the amount that they were smoking. I am one of those people who struggle with quitting. I cut down to 3 cigs a day. That was down from a pack a day. I was at the gym getting changed and a woman walks in and said, "You a smoker? Because you REEK!". I looked her right in the eye and said. "yes, but I cut down to 1 to 3 cigarettes a day. That's why I'm here. To break my bad habits". The woman get very embarrassed, and apologized. I was surprised that she could even smell the smoke on me since it had been several hours since I had one. Turns out that she was a former smoker and was very sensitive to the smell.
And no, just because someone lights up a cigarette after a workout does not completely cancel out all of the hard work they just did. Their muscles still need to recover and rebuild after lifting weights. Calories burned do not just magically reappear with a bit of nicotine.0 -
I have to laugh at all of these responses. People get so emotional over smoking!
I am an ex smoker-quit 3 years ago using an electronic cigarette. It saved my life, I'm sure! I'm very happy to have been able to quit. I'd tried everything. Others have not been so lucky.
One thing I will NEVER do is judge a smoker. I got plenty of that when I did smoke. So I say, if a smoker is not smoking in your air space, then leave him/her alone.0 -
I smoke, I go to the gym and I've lost a hell of a lot more weight than you.
Ha!! ^^^^ This!!!
I'm a smoker, I work out at home and if I have a ciggie, I have to go down 2 flights of stairs to go outside (yes I snoke outside, and not indoors) - my other half and housemate are non-smokers - oh and if I smoke at work, its up 3 flights of stairs to the roof, so at least I'm getting some extra exercise in during the day! (I know I should give up, its expensive...but, I really don't want to at the moment! Will do when I'M ready to!)
On the other hand, what bothers me, if I'm outside (don't smoke near buildings/doors if I can help it) say, walking to work and having a ciggie, there's a woman who wanders past me and puts on a great show of coughing everytime she either gets near me or walks past, so now just to spite her (and amuse me) I try and catch her up on purpose!! I'm outside for gods sake, not sat right in your face!!!0 -
Damn it, I don't smoke while I'm at work anymore since the 1st of the year - just have a few in the evening. But, I came back to look over some of this thread, and now I definitely want a cigarette, a shot of whiskey, and a McDonald's cheeseburger meal.
*rolls up in the hippie bus for all her MFP friends to hop in* *Snoop Dogg is also in the back*
WHO'S WITH ME :glasses:
WAT UP SNOOP! I'm in! I can't believe all the ruckus about people smoking... I wonder if it was weed smoke, if anyone would have a fit? Roll it up Snoop n let's go stand in front of a gym ;D0 -
Also, I love how people de-friend another person for a simple. slightly silly, partially arrogant post. I mean, so it goes in the world of virtual friends. How great is that? Like, flash of lightning, and boom, no more friend. Awesome. Love it.
I am assuming this is directed at me, since I am the only one that has mentioned this on this thread. Yes, I defriended not one, but two people due to this thread. Here are my reasons. #1. I don't associate with judgemental people in "real" life, so why would I accept it in the virtual world? #2. I AM a smoker. I need someone that is going to support me, as a person, smoker and all. Not someone who will tell me that I am nasty and disgusting, and laugh at me in my vain attempts to eat healthier, work out daily, all while being a smoker.
So yeah. I did it. And you are right. I AM awesome, and you SHOULD love it, because I stand up for myself, and don't take **** from bullies.
A flower for you too. :flowerforyou:0 -
I have nothing against smokers, I am married to one. BUT, I hate hate hate when a heavy smoker hops on the treadmill next to me and the stench of smoke seeps out of their pores when they start sweating.
*off topic, but I always have to laugh when I walk out of the gym and there are fast food wrappers and bags in the parking lot.0 -
Damn it, I don't smoke while I'm at work anymore since the 1st of the year - just have a few in the evening. But, I came back to look over some of this thread, and now I definitely want a cigarette, a shot of whiskey, and a McDonald's cheeseburger meal.
*rolls up in the hippie bus for all her MFP friends to hop in* *Snoop Dogg is also in the back*
WHO'S WITH ME :glasses:
New. Favorite. Friend. :smokin:0 -
I smoke, I go to the gym and I've lost a hell of a lot more weight than you.
Ha!! ^^^^ This!!!
I'm a smoker, I work out at home and if I have a ciggie, I have to go down 2 flights of stairs to go outside (yes I snoke outside, and not indoors) - my other half and housemate are non-smokers - oh and if I smoke at work, its up 3 flights of stairs to the roof, so at least I'm getting some extra exercise in during the day! (I know I should give up, its expensive...but, I really don't want to at the moment! Will do when I'M ready to!)
On the other hand, what bothers me, if I'm outside (don't smoke near buildings/doors if I can help it) say, walking to work and having a ciggie, there's a woman who wanders past me and puts on a great show of coughing everytime she either gets near me or walks past, so now just to spite her (and amuse me) I try and catch her up on purpose!! I'm outside for gods sake, not sat right in your face!!!
See, this is completely different than smoking right by a building entrance imo. I just think smokers (myself included!) should be as considerate as possible when it comes to their habit, because it is a dangerous one and it's not as though we don't have a bad enough rap as it is. :P0 -
I have every right to stop and have a cigarette when and where I like it as long as it's outside. Who are you to tell me that i have to smoke in the middle of the street just because YOU are passing by. :mad:
So, you think your rights matter more than everyone else's then? Your right to smoke shouldn't infringe on others' rights. They have just as much of a right to NOT breathe in your cigarette smoke. The difference there is, you can still smoke and not do it where someone is bound to walk into a building, basically forcing them to walk through that cloud of smoke. For them, they pretty much have to walk through it if you're there smoking, unless they don't need / want to go inside the building... see my point?
There are too many unpleasant and unhealthy odors in life to expect a "right" to be free of them. Just hold your breath for 3 seconds and deal with it.0 -
Especially on this site, I wouldn't expect such a pretentious post.
Many people like to judge fat and overweight people the same way as smokers. You're lazy/stupid/low class/stinky/unhealthy/weak.
And... don't think for even a second that smokers are the only people who stink.0 -
I have every right to stop and have a cigarette when and where I like it as long as it's outside. Who are you to tell me that i have to smoke in the middle of the street just because YOU are passing by. :mad:
So, you think your rights matter more than everyone else's then? Your right to smoke shouldn't infringe on others' rights. They have just as much of a right to NOT breathe in your cigarette smoke. The difference there is, you can still smoke and not do it where someone is bound to walk into a building, basically forcing them to walk through that cloud of smoke. For them, they pretty much have to walk through it if you're there smoking, unless they don't need / want to go inside the building... see my point?
There are too many unpleasant and unhealthy odors in life to expect a "right" to be free of them. Just hold your breath for 3 seconds and deal with it.
This attitude right here I'm positive is why so many people look down on smokers. Is it going to KILL you to smoke 20 feet further away? No. Will it KILL someone else to inhale your cigarette smoke? Possibly.0 -
I've never been a smoker, but if I am walking and I see people smoking and I don't want to inhale the smoke, I WALK THE **** AROUND THEM.
Some people care way too much about the little stupid ****, seriously.0 -
No one is going to die walking a half second through a dissipating cloud of smoke. You ever walk behind a car?
Get over yourself.
Most studies about second hand smoke are in a place with no ventilation in the same room as a smoker over a period of time. Most people smoke outside now and it is not hurting you AT ALL.
Most perfumes make me want to gag as I walk by but I don't tell you I think you stink, I just pick up my pace and walk on by.0 -
See, this is completely different than smoking right by a building entrance imo. I just think smokers (myself included!) should be as considerate as possible when it comes to their habit, because it is a dangerous one and it's not as though we don't have a bad enough rap as it is. :P
I smoked for many years and I know just how hard it is to stop. I was totally beserk for a full year while I was quitting. I also took a bunch of flak for smoking. I never judge a smoker, but I choose not to be around anyone who smokes, for a multitude of health reasons, and because I loathe the smell of cigarette smoke now. My only objection is to people who smoke in enclosed areas and I will say something then, if there is no place for me to escape the smoke. I don't mind if you put your health at risk, but I do mind if you put mine at risk.0 -
Also, I love how people de-friend another person for a simple. slightly silly, partially arrogant post. I mean, so it goes in the world of virtual friends. How great is that? Like, flash of lightning, and boom, no more friend. Awesome. Love it.
I am assuming this is directed at me, since I am the only one that has mentioned this on this thread. Yes, I defriended not one, but two people due to this thread. Here are my reasons. #1. I don't associate with judgemental people in "real" life, so why would I accept it in the virtual world? #2. I AM a smoker. I need someone that is going to support me, as a person, smoker and all. Not someone who will tell me that I am nasty and disgusting, and laugh at me in my vain attempts to eat healthier, work out daily, all while being a smoker.
So yeah. I did it. And you are right. I AM awesome, and you SHOULD love it, because I stand up for myself, and don't take **** from bullies.
A flower for you too. :flowerforyou:
I like you. GOOD FOR YOU. You are awesome.0 -
This attitude right here I'm positive is why so many people look down on smokers. Is it going to KILL you to smoke 20 feet further away? No. Will it KILL someone else to inhale your cigarette smoke? Possibly.
It actually might. I live in a city. You know what's 20 feet away from a door? Another door. To smoke away from anyone else I'd pretty much have to stand in the middle of an intersection.
When everyone stops driving I'll take this nonsense about "Ooh I insist I only breathe pure air" seriously.0 -
I have every right to stop and have a cigarette when and where I like it as long as it's outside. Who are you to tell me that i have to smoke in the middle of the street just because YOU are passing by. :mad:
So, you think your rights matter more than everyone else's then? Your right to smoke shouldn't infringe on others' rights. They have just as much of a right to NOT breathe in your cigarette smoke. The difference there is, you can still smoke and not do it where someone is bound to walk into a building, basically forcing them to walk through that cloud of smoke. For them, they pretty much have to walk through it if you're there smoking, unless they don't need / want to go inside the building... see my point?
There are too many unpleasant and unhealthy odors in life to expect a "right" to be free of them. Just hold your breath for 3 seconds and deal with it.
This attitude right here I'm positive is why so many people look down on smokers. Is it going to KILL you to smoke 20 feet further away? No. Will it KILL someone else to inhale your cigarette smoke? Possibly.
I'm not even a smoker0 -
I smoke, I go to the gym and I've lost a hell of a lot more weight than you.
You are awesome Brett! I don't smoke, but I will have a cig with you anytime!
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You can say that no someone won't die from walking for a split second through a cloud of smoke, but seriously? Have that happen enough times, or even once, you have no idea which straw could be the last one before someone gets lung cancer... I think I'm done here. People are just... really selfish. Not that surprising I guess. If it really means that much to someone to be able to smoke right next to a building entrance that they're willing to put someone else's life in danger, that's just really insane to me. I personally have no issue with not smoking in public at all, and if I do, I keep a very good distance from entryways. Not hard.0
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Thank you for posting this! The world needs more people like you.I say good for anyone exercising. EVEN smokers. I didn't start exercising until after I quit smoking but people like you are not helping by saying such things. Be supportive. Perhaps they are at the gym trying to get healthier to motivate themselves to quit smoking. Quitting is hard and not something I would expect a non-smoker to understand but I don't judge smokers, I try to understand and help if I can.0 -
By working out the smokers are reducing their health risk of getting sick... so kudos to them for doing something for their body. Exercise lowers the threat of smoking related diseases...such as heart disease....
No matter if you are a smoker or not it is a good thing to exercise three or more times per week. And hey, maybe those smokers are trying to quit and using exercise as a way to curb their habit.0 -
I just quit smoking 3 days ago. Who are any of you to judge what other people are doing? Mind your own business. :indifferent:
hehehe...you are still in the "it's only been three days and I am cranky" phase! I don't think she was trying to be too bad...I think that is why she put it in "dhit-chat fun and games"
ex-smoker here...5-1/2 years. I used to LOVE to smoke after working out....dunno why.....kind of like I loved to smoke after I ate! Well, actually, I loved to smoke all the time!!
I don't mind when others smoke, just be considerate about it....that is my biggest beef!!
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