Advice for a smoker?

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  • irishcanadianwoman
    irishcanadianwoman Posts: 147
    You are 18. Please quit smoking now.

    Smokers can still be fit, but you would not be as healthy as a non smoker who is fit!

    Quit smoking and use the money you will save to buy really cute clothes!
  • capnwo85
    capnwo85 Posts: 1,103 Member
    I smoked for a REALLY long time, just stop. Eventually you'll begin to hate the smell of it on others and that'll only help you more. it's not cool, it doesn't help with stress, it's all mental. Just stop. Lunch Cancer is soooo 2005.
  • shierrarobin
    shierrarobin Posts: 181
    I know you don't want to hear it, but the best way to get rid of the bad effects of smoking is to quit smoking.
  • kschulz48
    kschulz48 Posts: 1
    I finally managed to quit after 40 years of smoking, so don't give up the thought of quitting. You just have to find out what works for you. I threw thousands of dollars at quitting and finally found some nicotine mints that did the trick for me. My daughter in law used the new 'smokeless' cigarettes to quit. I tried hypnosis, anti addiction pharmaceuticals, patches, and other electronic gizmos before I found something that actually worked for me. Don't give up! Don't stress about the weight.....that will come off. I know how hard it is to quit. Good luck.
  • juicygurl1
    juicygurl1 Posts: 195 Member
    Quit smoking but that is easier said than done. Way back when I was a young kitty cat, I used to smoke, and engage in fitness such as weightlifting and running. Here is what I did; never smoked before bed, kind of like restricting food cut off the cigarettes after a certain hour. Never smoke before a workout, and wait at least an hour after your workout. Eventually you will reduce smoking and quit, try patches, gum or Centrex (I think that's the prescription name) to help you quit. Going cold turkey won't work gradual reduction will. Patches cured me, the pills helped a several nicotine hooked friends of mine, and I really don’t know you nor am I a medical professional so I can only offer realistic suggestions. Good luck!
  • CyeRyn
    CyeRyn Posts: 389 Member
    Eventually you will reduce smoking and quit, try patches, gum or Centrex (I think that's the prescription name) to help you quit.

    It's Chantix but I've found it works on some people, not for others. I used it.. made my cigarettes taste like onions!! Bleh! lol it worked and it worked for my mom but didn't work for my brother.
  • DIYmomma
    DIYmomma Posts: 74 Member
    At one point I was a two pack a dayer! after I got pregnant with my last child I quit for good, its easy when you can smoke to quit, but most of the time quitting is HARD, and quitting and losing weight is HARDER! But it is possible. before I quit I went to the doctor and got an inhaler for exercise induced asthma, it helped a lot, but quiting would be much healthier. The doctor can also give you some stuff to help you quit if you cant do it on your own.
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    I recently quit smoking. I had to. There was no way I could do Insanity and smoke. I would not be able to take in full breaths during workouts and I HATED that feeling. Not gonna lie I still probably smoke one or two every weekend but other than that, nope. I quit with Chantix. That *kitten*'s a miracle drug!! Highly recommend it. I don't crave at all anymore unless I'm drinking.
  • cookn_mama
    cookn_mama Posts: 228 Member
    Chantix worked for me. Smoke free for 5 years. I tried 3 times before, with each pregnancy and always went back. You have to be at the right time and place in your life to quit. "Just quit" is easy to say but doing it takes a lot of courage and determination. If you want it bad enuf, right time, place, it will happen.
  • mynewalias
    mynewalias Posts: 2
    I quit on August 15th of this year using the patches for the first few weeks. Honestly, you just replace the situations that make you want to smoke with healthier actvities. I walk up and down my stairs a few times if it is really bothering me. I 've gotten to a point where I don't even think about it anymore. Your lungs, heart, waistline, and your wallet will thank you.
  • kidzerrn
    kidzerrn Posts: 15 Member
    QUIT!!
    Keep telling yourself over and over ,,,eww this is disgusting, I stink, my clothes stink,,,not to mention most importantly what it does to your body and those around you.
    It is hard but after doing that ( telling myself it it too gross etc,,, I finally quit( 27 years ago,,,fell off once for about a year and then quit for the second time .
    Ever thought of hypnosis?
    Good luck its so worth it!
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I suggest you quit smoking unless you want to end up like myself, diagnosed with COPD (emphysema) at age 28, from smoking. The early signs are wheezing, shortness of breath and repeated bouts of bronchitus. It is irreversible and once you get beyond a certain point, you can end up on oxygen and your life will be severely cut short.

    I stopped as soon as I was diagnosed, and went onto nicotine inhalators, and if I can quit, going from 40-60 a day to nil, so can you.
  • megleo818
    megleo818 Posts: 595 Member
    Yeah, I'm not going to tell you to quit. You already know you have to do that. You didn't ask to be told what you already know, now did you?

    That said, ballet dancers are notorious smokers. And do you know that iconic black-and-white photograph of the Tour de France from back in the day? -- All those boys had cigarettes in their mouths. Smokers CAN do hard physical work. Just keep at it and build up slowly.

    Oh, and I'm betting that if you do, you'll find quitting much easier when you decide you're ready.
  • asticoral
    asticoral Posts: 99
    I stopped smoking 2 yrs ago with electronic cigarettes, simply the easiest, pain-free and fun way to to leave the stinkies behind!
    compare the 4000 chemicals in cigs to the three to four common food additives in e-liquid... there is no comparison, anyone feel free to contact me with any questions!

    http://casaa.org/ has a ton of accurate information available including a downloadable flyer for you and doctor
    I'm a member on this forum and we have over 100K members! http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/

    There are community groups, live chats, vape shows and world class meets!
  • shesabattgirl
    shesabattgirl Posts: 14
    Yes, quitting smoking is extremely hard, one of the hardest things I have ever done and I trained for a half marathon. The sooner you do, the better you will feel. Until then, keep doing your crunches and squats and cardio. I would suggest that you ease up on the tempo of your cardio workouts until your lungs become more conditioned, pushing a little harder each time you workout.

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