Quit Smoking Now!

[Sonny]

The number of bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts out there who smoke is suprisingly high. I've seen many gym patrons having a post-workout cigarette instead of a shake or I run into them at a bar and see them ligthing up every time they go to suck back a cold one. I myself was one of these people, I smoked for close to 10 years, many of those years while playing multiple sports and bodybuilding as well. And although I was seeing gains in the gym, I still had a major flaw in my lifestyle, I was a "pack a day" smoker. Shortness of breath and low stamina were the worst, and later I would find out that my gains would have been even greater had I not smoked. But never the less I did end up quitting, for any of you on here who do happen to smoke, even just casually, I urge you to stop. Here's how I did it.

Find a reason to quit! If it's to save money, look better or smell better, just find a reason. No matter how trivial the reason may be, any reason that will cause you to quit is a good one.

1. Stop right now! Don't set a quit date because too many times I've set a quit date and ended up pushing it back to the point where I had smoked another week/month/year and so on. If you wanna quit, no time like the present.

2. Get rid of all the cigarettes around you! If you have a carton or a couple of packs in your house, get rid of them. It's too easy to say, "Well, I'll just smoke this last pack." Then before you know it, you've started smoking again. This may be hard if you live with someone who smokes, in this case they should keep them away from you and be supportive of your needs.

3. Avoid cues to smoke! If you always smoke at the bar, don't go there for a while. If you always smoke with a beer or coffee, stay away from those two. I had to give up beer for a while, but sooner or later you'll be able to have a beer without the need for a nicotine fix.

4. Work Out! Hey all of us do this already, so we know about the flood of endorphins we get during exercise. Something we definitely want in absence of our favourite stimulant.

5. Replace smoking with another activity! I chewed gum. Whenever I had a craving, I chewed a piece of REGULAR gum! Those quit smoking gums are nasty! Try to find something that you can do to replace your habit like chewing gum or drinking a glass of water.

6. Think to yourself, "I will not have a cigarette today" rather than, "I will never have a cigarette ever again." It's easier to take things one day at a time than telling yourself that you will never have something ever again. Pretty soon those days add up and they'll turn into years of smoke free living.

After I quit, I noticed a difference within a couple of days. My taste buds were back and I could actually smell again (Which is both good and bad).:D Within a month I had gained an additional15 lbs. which was good because I had been lifting the whole time, so most of the gains were muscle. I felt a lot stronger in the gym and my stamina was good. Smoking has been known to raise cortisol in some people, there by depriving them of better muscle gains. Plus, the lack of beer in my diet probably helpd out as well.

For a while, I was a social misfit, a hermit of sorts, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Now, I can have a beer and hang out with people who smoke and not be tempted. There are times when I really want to have a cigarette, but those cravings last no longer than a minute. If you do slip up and smoke, get back on the horse and quit again. It took me numerous times of trial and error to actually quit, so don't get discouraged. As bodybuilders and athletes the effects cigarettes on the body can be extremely counterproductive. Indeed, the greatest thing I ever did to further my progress was to quit smoking. I haven't had a cigarette in a year, not a single one, don't fall into the trap of thinking that "One cigarette won't kill you!" It may not, but the problem is, that one cigarette could turn into a pack every day.

For those of you who don't smoke, I envy you, don't ever start!

[BLiSS420]

good article man.. bodybuilding has gotten me so close to fully quitting.. i still end up having one when im really drunk but soon i'll kick those too.. everytime i do cardio i think to myself, "I NEED TO QUIT SMOKiNG!!" :)

[bluehazard]

This is a great article for people! I went through the same things. Who cares about being a "Social Hermit" though, It's more fun to lift with good friends then drink with a crowd.

[BLiSS420]

eventually i hope to be able to party and be able to resist the urge to smoke.. i feel guilty for every one i have so i guess thats a start :)

[bluehazard]

Originally posted by BLiSS420
eventually i hope to be able to party and be able to resist the urge to smoke.. i feel guilty for every one i have so i guess thats a start :)

Nicorette Gum was a great help for me, gave me something to do with my mouth. Also, keeping something around to do with your hand (like clicking a pen, or something else to play with) will help out as well.

[Sonny]

Originally posted by BLiSS420
eventually i hope to be able to party and be able to resist the urge to smoke.. i feel guilty for every one i have so i guess thats a start :)

Trust me bro! You WILL be able to party without having a smoke. In fact, after a while, you'll hate being around cigarettes period!

[Ashkon]

I'm 17. Smoked (for real) since i was ~ 12.

I grew up faster then most kids my age.

after 5 years of smoking, I knew quittn would be hard, specially in my age, when you go out and see all your friends and girlfriends are smokn,

n they love it. They simply love every puff of their smoke...

makes u go crazy..

I'v been off for 6 month, not touched one, wont touch one.

It's how much of a strong will you got.

but something that defenetly helps, and I suggest every quitter to try, is to buy ur self cinnamon sticks. Everytime your goin nuts, take one,
it's unbeliveable.

good luck.

[SeaHawk22]

I agree with everything that was said above on how to quit, but I would like to add something that has helped me quit and have no relapses. I only smoked for 6 years but at my height I was smoking two packs a day disgusting. (Even one cigg is disgusting) I had to condition myself to truly believe how f*cking gross smoking is. I dont look at anymore as something that is awarding. I look at as a sign of weakness. I feel like a A$$ when I denounce it loudly to others, but if I can get through to even one of my friends it will be worth it. I live in the North east and most of the people who smoke are poor dirty and unhealthy people. Smoking has really become unfashionable in the North east, well at least where I live. Best of luck to everyone who is trying to quit I know it is not easy, but it only sucks bad for a week or two well at least for me it did. Also what was posted above, dont drink for a month or two that is huge.

P. S sorry for all the grammatical errors and run ons. I dont feel like correcting.

[jwensil]

Originally posted by Sonny

Find a reason to quit! If it's to save money, look better or smell better, just find a reason. No matter how trivial the reason may be, any reason that will cause you to quit is a good one.

1. Stop right now! Don't set a quit date because too many times I've set a quit date and ended up pushing it back to the point where I had smoked another week/month/year and so on. If you wanna quit, no time like the present.

2. Get rid of all the cigarettes around you! If you have a carton or a couple of packs in your house, get rid of them. It's too easy to say, "Well, I'll just smoke this last pack." Then before you know it, you've started smoking again. This may be hard if you live with someone who smokes, in this case they should keep them away from you and be supportive of your needs.

3. Avoid cues to smoke! If you always smoke at the bar, don't go there for a while. If you always smoke with a beer or coffee, stay away from those two. I had to give up beer for a while, but sooner or later you'll be able to have a beer without the need for a nicotine fix.

4. Work Out! Hey all of us do this already, so we know about the flood of endorphins we get during exercise. Something we definitely want in absence of our favourite stimulant.

5. Replace smoking with another activity! I chewed gum. Whenever I had a craving, I chewed a piece of REGULAR gum! Those quit smoking gums are nasty! Try to find something that you can do to replace your habit like chewing gum or drinking a glass of water.

6. Think to yourself, "I will not have a cigarette today" rather than, "I will never have a cigarette ever again." It's easier to take things one day at a time than telling yourself that you will never have something ever again. Pretty soon those days add up and they'll turn into years of smoke free living.


I agree with everything you said except #1 I think that the only way I was able to quit was because I had a quit date set. I knew it was coming and I even wanted to try to stop beforehand but didn't even attempt to util my quit date. The quit date definately worked for me.
Also, I agree with one of the other noters on convincing yourself just how nasty the taste, feel, smell, cost, everything is about the damn habit. It actually started to become less and less appealing and I found myself becoming disgusted with them over a period of time (before my quit date).
Lastly, when I quit, I quit with four other people. This was probably the BIGGEST help to me. 2 of us are still not smoking, but 2 went back. 50% quit rate is pretty good!
Other than that I was doing the normal stuff like the patch, the gum, etc.. (I smoked almost 3 packs a day...ugh!).

Whatever you decide to do, good luck! :)

[fordstime]

i read a article mm2000 years ago(5) not sure who wrote it now.
but im thinking bill philips. anyways he suggested using nicotine
gum for a stimulate while working out. this to me was the worst advice since boron. cigarettes are not additive!! nicotene is, worse than crack!! never use nicotene, unless you wanna find out how weak you really are. im taking it one day at a time, but i can say i dont smoke anymore.

[bluehazard]

Originally posted by fordstime
i read a article mm2000 years ago(5) not sure who wrote it now.
but im thinking bill philips. anyways he suggested using nicotine
gum for a stimulate while working out. this to me was the worst advice since boron. cigarettes are not additive!! nicotene is, worse than crack!! never use nicotene, unless you wanna find out how weak you really are. im taking it one day at a time, but i can say i dont smoke anymore.

Don't forget all of the other random additives.

[SeV]

Originally posted by Sonny
The number of bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts out there who smoke is suprisingly high. I've seen many gym patrons having a post-workout cigarette instead of a shake or I run into them at a bar and see them ligthing up every time they go to suck back a cold one. I myself was one of these people, I smoked for close to 10 years, many of those years while playing multiple sports and bodybuilding as well. And although I was seeing gains in the gym, I still had a major flaw in my lifestyle, I was a "pack a day" smoker. Shortness of breath and low stamina were the worst, and later I would find out that my gains would have been even greater had I not smoked. But never the less I did end up quitting, for any of you on here who do happen to smoke, even just casually, I urge you to stop. Here's how I did it.

Find a reason to quit! If it's to save money, look better or smell better, just find a reason. No matter how trivial the reason may be, any reason that will cause you to quit is a good one.

1. Stop right now! Don't set a quit date because too many times I've set a quit date and ended up pushing it back to the point where I had smoked another week/month/year and so on. If you wanna quit, no time like the present.

2. Get rid of all the cigarettes around you! If you have a carton or a couple of packs in your house, get rid of them. It's too easy to say, "Well, I'll just smoke this last pack." Then before you know it, you've started smoking again. This may be hard if you live with someone who smokes, in this case they should keep them away from you and be supportive of your needs.

3. Avoid cues to smoke! If you always smoke at the bar, don't go there for a while. If you always smoke with a beer or coffee, stay away from those two. I had to give up beer for a while, but sooner or later you'll be able to have a beer without the need for a nicotine fix.

4. Work Out! Hey all of us do this already, so we know about the flood of endorphins we get during exercise. Something we definitely want in absence of our favourite stimulant.

5. Replace smoking with another activity! I chewed gum. Whenever I had a craving, I chewed a piece of REGULAR gum! Those quit smoking gums are nasty! Try to find something that you can do to replace your habit like chewing gum or drinking a glass of water.

6. Think to yourself, "I will not have a cigarette today" rather than, "I will never have a cigarette ever again." It's easier to take things one day at a time than telling yourself that you will never have something ever again. Pretty soon those days add up and they'll turn into years of smoke free living.

After I quit, I noticed a difference within a couple of days. My taste buds were back and I could actually smell again (Which is both good and bad).:D Within a month I had gained an additional15 lbs. which was good because I had been lifting the whole time, so most of the gains were muscle. I felt a lot stronger in the gym and my stamina was good. Smoking has been known to raise cortisol in some people, there by depriving them of better muscle gains. Plus, the lack of beer in my diet probably helpd out as well.

For a while, I was a social misfit, a hermit of sorts, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Now, I can have a beer and hang out with people who smoke and not be tempted. There are times when I really want to have a cigarette, but those cravings last no longer than a minute. If you do slip up and smoke, get back on the horse and quit again. It took me numerous times of trial and error to actually quit, so don't get discouraged. As bodybuilders and athletes the effects cigarettes on the body can be extremely counterproductive. Indeed, the greatest thing I ever did to further my progress was to quit smoking. I haven't had a cigarette in a year, not a single one, don't fall into the trap of thinking that "One cigarette won't kill you!" It may not, but the problem is, that one cigarette could turn into a pack every day.

For those of you who don't smoke, I envy you, don't ever start!

yeh do this instead:
())))))))))))))())))))))))()))))))!! (http://www.goatse.cx/)

[Sonny]

Originally posted by jwensil
I agree with everything you said except #1 I think that the only way I was able to quit was because I had a quit date set. I knew it was coming and I even wanted to try to stop beforehand but didn't even attempt to util my quit date. The quit date definately worked for me.
Also, I agree with one of the other noters on convincing yourself just how nasty the taste, feel, smell, cost, everything is about the damn habit. It actually started to become less and less appealing and I found myself becoming disgusted with them over a period of time (before my quit date).
Lastly, when I quit, I quit with four other people. This was probably the BIGGEST help to me. 2 of us are still not smoking, but 2 went back. 50% quit rate is pretty good!
Other than that I was doing the normal stuff like the patch, the gum, etc.. (I smoked almost 3 packs a day...ugh!).

Whatever you decide to do, good luck! :)

Good points! I was going strictly on experience here, but I found that when I set a quit date, I would constantly push it back a day and then another day until it would turn into a week, month......etc. We should start a quit smoking support thread here! LOL

[Mc_Garnicle]

Never smoked in my life and never will :)

[BLiSS420]

and you found it absolutely necessary to tell the rest of us that?

[Sianne]

I have smoked for 14 years, and have now been quit for 14 days. I'm still at the start of it, but I think I'll make it this time. There are more things I know about nicotine now than I did before, and also I found an online support group to go to when I may be feelin weak.

More people do suceed at quitting with an NRT(Nicotine Replacement Theropy). You have to find what's right for you. And I mean with every aspect of it, the NRT, no NRT, quit date, no q date...etc etc. But the main point is, as long as you quit. Anyway that works for you.

Just to let others know, the online support place is called Quitnet. Not meaning to spam or anything, but helping someone with kicking the butt should never be spam, lol.

Sianne
Time Smoke-Free: 14 days, 9 minutes and 13 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 350
Lifetime Saved: 2 days, 16 hours
Money Saved: $59.50

^^^^^ a little eye opener when you look at it like that.

[jwensil]

Originally posted by Sianne
I have smoked for 14 years, and have now been quit for 14 days. I'm still at the start of it, but I think I'll make it this time. There are more things I know about nicotine now than I did before, and also I found an online support group to go to when I may be feelin weak.

More people do suceed at quitting with an NRT(Nicotine Replacement Theropy). You have to find what's right for you. And I mean with every aspect of it, the NRT, no NRT, quit date, no q date...etc etc. But the main point is, as long as you quit. Anyway that works for you.

Just to let others know, the online support place is called Quitnet. Not meaning to spam or anything, but helping someone with kicking the butt should never be spam, lol.

Sianne
Time Smoke-Free: 14 days, 9 minutes and 13 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 350
Lifetime Saved: 2 days, 16 hours
Money Saved: $59.50

^^^^^ a little eye opener when you look at it like that.

AWESOME POST!!!!! :)

[Mad_Dog_Divine]

Originally posted by Sianne
I have smoked for 14 years, and have now been quit for 14 days. I'm still at the start of it, but I think I'll make it this time. There are more things I know about nicotine now than I did before, and also I found an online support group to go to when I may be feelin weak.

More people do suceed at quitting with an NRT(Nicotine Replacement Theropy). You have to find what's right for you. And I mean with every aspect of it, the NRT, no NRT, quit date, no q date...etc etc. But the main point is, as long as you quit. Anyway that works for you.

Just to let others know, the online support place is called Quitnet. Not meaning to spam or anything, but helping someone with kicking the butt should never be spam, lol.

Sianne
Time Smoke-Free: 14 days, 9 minutes and 13 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 350
Lifetime Saved: 2 days, 16 hours
Money Saved: $59.50

^^^^^ a little eye opener when you look at it like that.

good luck with it! my smoking career ended before it even got started and im very thankful and im glad for you that u r maiking this decision to make ur lungs and our world a cleaner place!

[buffdan]

Originally posted by Sianne
Time Smoke-Free: 14 days, 9 minutes and 13 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 350
Lifetime Saved: 2 days, 16 hours
Money Saved: $59.50



Yeah, the quitnet is alright. I haven't logged in there for awhile. Tell Nicless that Dantab said hi if you ever go into chat.

1162 days, 16 hours, 42 minutes and 6 seconds smoke free.

23254 cigarettes not smoked.
$2,893.38 and 5 months, 27 days, 15 hours of your life saved.

Your quit date: 5/8/2000

[Sonny]

Originally posted by Sianne
I have smoked for 14 years, and have now been quit for 14 days. I'm still at the start of it, but I think I'll make it this time. There are more things I know about nicotine now than I did before, and also I found an online support group to go to when I may be feelin weak.

More people do suceed at quitting with an NRT(Nicotine Replacement Theropy). You have to find what's right for you. And I mean with every aspect of it, the NRT, no NRT, quit date, no q date...etc etc. But the main point is, as long as you quit. Anyway that works for you.

Just to let others know, the online support place is called Quitnet. Not meaning to spam or anything, but helping someone with kicking the butt should never be spam, lol.

Sianne
Time Smoke-Free: 14 days, 9 minutes and 13 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 350
Lifetime Saved: 2 days, 16 hours
Money Saved: $59.50

^^^^^ a little eye opener when you look at it like that.

Good work! I tried NRT too, but experienced bad side effects. I have used Zyban before with good results but some people don't want to fool around with anti-depressants like that!

[Mad_Dog_Divine]

Originally posted by buffdan
Yeah, the quitnet is alright. I haven't logged in there for awhile. Tell Nicless that Dantab said hi if you ever go into chat.

1162 days, 16 hours, 42 minutes and 6 seconds smoke free.

23254 cigarettes not smoked.
$2,893.38 and 5 months, 27 days, 15 hours of your life saved.

Your quit date: 5/8/2000

on my god! good work man thats some awesome savings (life and money!)

[NotSoOldPhart]

I quit smoking on March 19, 1998. I smoked 1 1/2 packs a day for 12 years. I have no idea how much money I've saved, but I'm sure it's quite a bit.

[Rhino-Taf]

well said in your opening post sonny...

damn good advise tbh, i'll deffo use it.

[Sonny]

Originally posted by NotSoOldPhart
I quit smoking on March 19, 1998. I smoked 1 1/2 packs a day for 12 years. I have no idea how much money I've saved, but I'm sure it's quite a bit.

I'm saving even more money now considering smokes cost around 8-9 bucks now!!

[Sonny]

Originally posted by Rhino-Taf
well said in your opening post sonny...

damn good advise tbh, i'll deffo use it.

Thanks bro! Good luck and let us know how you're progressing!!

[Sianne]

Sorry this is sooooo late. Been busy lately.

Wow Sonny, that is awesome!!! Way to go! I don't go into the chat, well I only go to the Q every couple days or so. I can't hang out there to much, it's depressing at times.

Thanks for everyone for the kind words also. (Wow rereading my post and seeing all the misspellings made me lmao) I was very surprised when I ran across this thread and seen that ppl here smoked. I guess maybe since they are more into being healthy and stuff is why I was surprised by it. I started exerciseing and such to help with quit smoking, burn some nervous energy and such, and now just want a kick ass body, lol.

Here's my updated stats:

31 days, 10 hours, 46 minutes and 41 seconds smoke free.
692 cigarettes not smoked.
$119.68 and 5 days, 6 hours of your life saved.

[Sonny]

Originally posted by Sianne
I was very surprised when I ran across this thread and seen that ppl here smoked. I guess maybe since they are more into being healthy and stuff is why I was surprised by it. I started exerciseing and such to help with quit smoking, burn some nervous energy and such, and now just want a kick ass body, lol.


I was amazed to see how many people at my gym actually smoked!

You'll be amazed at the BBing gains you'll make now!

[Brazilian]

Isn't it funny how people who smoke always say they are gonna quit or they say "someday".

Then, when the doctor says they have a mass in their lungs, they say "what is it from?". Uh, maybe the pack and a half of cigarettes you have consumed over the last 19 years? The they see god. Then they become militant ex-smokers, which I can live with.

I can never understand why smokers just doesn't quit. It baffles me. People overcome heroin addiction, alcohol, etc.

I have to honestly say that everyone who smokes under the age of 50 gets all the "masses" they deserve.

[mirror]

ciggies + exercise = total synergy
you're all forgetting how totally exquisite that post-workout ciggie tastes.

[mirror]

ciggies + exercise = synergy
you're all forgetting how utterly exquisite that post-workout ciggie tastes.

[Sonny]

Originally posted by Brazilian
Isn't it funny how people who smoke always say they are gonna quit or they say "someday".

Then, when the doctor says they have a mass in their lungs, they say "what is it from?". Uh, maybe the pack and a half of cigarettes you have consumed over the last 19 years? The they see god. Then they become militant ex-smokers, which I can live with.

I can never understand why smokers just doesn't quit. It baffles me. People overcome heroin addiction, alcohol, etc.

I have to honestly say that everyone who smokes under the age of 50 gets all the "masses" they deserve.

I remember seeing some doctors on the Life network who were treating people with cigarette related lung cancer and they all said that cigarettes are more addictive than heroine. That's why people don't quit. Hell, I've seen people with lung cancer still smoking!!

[bbq_slinger]

i have kicked a massive cocaine addiction along with herion, xtc, special k, and any other street drug out there also liquor and soda. you can quit smoking.

[Sonny]

Originally posted by bbq_slinger
i have kicked a massive cocaine addiction along with herion, xtc, special k, and any other street drug out there also liquor and soda. you can quit smoking.

Good to hear bro! How long have you been clean?

[bbq_slinger]

sober date 12-16-01

[bmorefat]

Myself, my mother, and my girl have all set a quit date for smoking. I'm upbeat I've lost 45lbs. and changed the way I eat and excercise. Now I just need to put the last piece of my puzzle and get rid of that nasty addiction. My new addiction is excercise and I need the cig money for supplements.

[Sonny]

Good to hear! You'll be amazed at how much money you save!

[psycho doggie]

i wouldnt smoke OR drink, they both get in the way of your gains and anyways, they both taste like ****!

[Abhishek]

hey buddy
thats a really nice article, thanks for it and the adivce.
its given me hope
goodluck

[Sonny]

Originally posted by Abhishek
hey buddy
thats a really nice article, thanks for it and the adivce.
its given me hope
goodluck

No Problem!

I didn't think anyone would respond when I wrote it, but it's still here!

[johnkevinhill]

Day 5 without a cigarette... approach w/ caution or risk disembowelment. Whoosah! Thanks for your patience @ this time!

[cooked]

is smoking that bad for people that work-out as beer

[chenshan]

Good points! I was going strictly on experience here, but I found that when I set a quit date, I would constantly push it back a day and then another day until it would turn into a week, month......etc. We should start a quit smoking support thread here! LOL

[klaus42]

most smokers realize that cigarettes are bad for them yet they still smoke. Great advice to quit smoking if smoking was a logical thing people will only quit when they are ready. by the way you only quit once if you go back to smoking a year later it means you only took a break.

[jbrokaw99]

I am 11 days smoke free after a 1.5 a pack a day habit for 15 years. I tried the chantix, the gum, the patch etc. I finally said F*** it I need to grow a pair and do it cold Turkey. Its getting easier every day.

[stevek12]

good article

[baxj]

Just as hard quitting dipping. Working on it.
It really is amazing how much money you save, when you add it up.

[jewelrylove]

Yes, smoking is harmful to health

[Nouporous]

Great article, the best quit smoking ones come from prior smokers. Also wanted to share a different view point from #2. Eventhough I thought it was crazy at first when a co-worker shared it with me. When quitting, I couldnt help but find it true. The co-worker explained to me that instead of getting rid of the smokes in the house, to make sure you always had some around. The idea being that if you don't have any, all you are going to do is think about going and buying some. However, if you do have them, you must rely on your self control, and think about that, as opposed to buying more. Just a differnt take, probably not best for everyone...

[aberry9475]

I remember seeing some doctors on the Life network who were treating people with cigarette related lung cancer and they all said that cigarettes are more addictive than heroine. That's why people don't quit. Hell, I've seen people with lung cancer still smoking!!

Indeed. The jury is still out whether or not nicotine or heroin have more addicting reward mechanisms in the brain..

[tomnr100]

Smoking doesn't has any benefits at all in the end :/

[jicbeatz]

Yes, i'm envy on them too. I tried everything, but....with no success!

[NP4CH]

>Stop smocking
>Health improvement
>Bigger wallet

[Paddyirishlad]

Whyquit.com worked for me!!

Once you read and realise what smoking is all about (nicotine addiction)..... You will actually not want to smoke.
Once you don't want to smoke the cravings become unnoticeable. I was a heavy smoker and once I read this website I actually enjoyed the whole process of stopping smoking. Never take another puff!!!! :)

[Manc33]

Its no use telling people to quit smoking, for two reasons:

1. It is impossible for some people.
2. People already know this.

After all, warnings are plastered all over the packets and it doesn't even stop new people starting.

For the smoker, all it does is adds stress. Sorry OP but mentioning quitting smoking to me would just make me smoke even more.

None of it works.

The solution? Get an eCig. I posted an article about it, its just waiting to be looked at by a mod so it appears.

[Manc33]

Guys, I posted an article here a few days ago called "Smoking and Bodybuilding" that went into great
detail about why smokers should switch to the eCig (then hey, at least you can get your health back
whilst you then try to kick the eCig) but the article has not appeared.

Why not?

This is bullschitt.

[f1ghter33]

Very interesting article . i am gonna share it with my friends .. bt dnt knw hw it gonna work on them !!

[Manc33]

It isn't interesting though, its the same thing it always is, telling smokers to quit smoking when its pointless because 99% of them cannot quit.

Just get an eCig, at least then you can deal with the addiction at a later date but still get your health back.

STILL. GET. YOUR. HEALTH. BACK.

Or just carry on smoking, or telling smokers to "quit" doing it. All pointless.

Kinda like telling a heroin addict to "stop taking" heroin. They are just not gonna see it that way mate.

If it was that easy, all addicts would be quitting all drugs they take.

The mistake non-smokers make is they actually think smokers enjoy having to do it.

I am pretty pissed off that my article about the eCig was not even posted here. It said a mod will look at it, but it was never posted.

My article did not advertise vendors, have cursing, anything sexual, or anything breaking the rules and had no spelling mistakes.

Oh well if thats the way it is then I will just save my own life and forget trying to help anyone else.

If you smoke, good luck with that.

[TonyJ187]

you are a loser.
ciggies + exercise = synergy
you're all forgetting how utterly exquisite that post-workout ciggie tastes.

[CSBK]

Thanks for the advice. Will give it a try

[CSBK]

Thats a really interesting idea. Would probably work as well.. Clever

[usafespinosa]

great article, im going to give quitting another try, wish me luck!

[Scidi]

Nice. Smoking is a way to suicide.

[Marcobrah]

**** smoking! i hate that ****! Great article :)

[Mobraelite]

Haven't smokes in 6 months and now I hate the smell of cigarette smoke ugh I wonder how I ever liked it in the frst place

[determined22]

i have quit many times but .....
every time i quit i relapse and its worse...the last time i quit was for 3 months and when i started back i was smoking double of what i use to!!!
even after knowing that there is no good at all is gona come from it...i dont stop...i feel like such a douchebag !!! all my friends smoke....dad and even brothers!!...if i stop i get pulled back in....now all i do is think about quitting!
all you non smokers and who quit lucky b******

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[DirkDickler311]

What about if you smoke and it never has any effect at all on your cardio (and in fact, your cardio actually gets better)? Thats my problem brahs, it makes quitting ten times harder when you dont really see any effect it has on you, other than a good stress reliever.

[MMMKAYMAN1769]

amazing article
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[rikkyg]

I quit smoking during the week and only had a couple of cigarettes at the weekend with a beer but also 2 joints a night and slightly more at the weekend. I've found myself smoking during the week too now and I know it's because I still smoke pot too excess and that hinders me from quitting cigarettes. I understand smoking is bad in so many ways and it's not helping my BBing. Anyone a stoner in previous life and found an easy way to kick it when 90% of your mates are stoners too? It's hard to do on your own and when my fiance is a stoner too... it seems impossible to get out of the high life. :(

[rikkyg]

What about if you smoke and it never has any effect at all on your cardio (and in fact, your cardio actually gets better)? That's my problem brahs, it makes quitting ten times harder when you don't really see any effect it has on you, other than a good stress reliever.

It really does have an effect dude. The length of time and quantity smoked will show in the gym. Especially doing cardio. Breathlessness is top of the list in my opinion of 'cons' of smoking whilst going to the gym. When you quit you can go so much further, lift heavier, breathe easier and get more blood into your muscles. It is a huge benefit to quit smoking - especially when you're a heath freak like us all here. It's just a mother****er to quit. Do you smoke bro?

[jte918]

Chewing on toothpicks realllllly helped me quit. I keep a little pack of toothpicks in my car and one in my purse. Cinnamon toothpicks will also give you a bit of flavor. You'd be surprised how much it helps by just having something to chew on!!

making flavored toothpicks yourself is easy and cheaper, just google it!

[iNiRGi]

Chewing on toothpicks realllllly helped me quit. I keep a little pack of toothpicks in my car and one in my purse. Cinnamon toothpicks will also give you a bit of flavor. You'd be surprised how much it helps by just having something to chew on!!

making flavored toothpicks yourself is easy and cheaper, just google it!

I do the same! I had always smoked menthol ones, depending on the event of day, I will usually have about 5 a day on a reg day, to anywhere to a pack when I'm 'social drinking'. Ive started just having around mint picks around in my wallet to help me with that mint taste.

[MissTiffany2012]

The number of bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts out there who smoke is suprisingly high. I've seen many gym patrons having a post-workout cigarette instead of a shake or I run into them at a bar and see them ligthing up every time they go to suck back a cold one. I myself was one of these people, I smoked for close to 10 years, many of those years while playing multiple sports and bodybuilding as well. And although I was seeing gains in the gym, I still had a major flaw in my lifestyle, I was a "pack a day" smoker. Shortness of breath and low stamina were the worst, and later I would find out that my gains would have been even greater had I not smoked. But never the less I did end up quitting, for any of you on here who do happen to smoke, even just casually, I urge you to stop. Here's how I did it.

Find a reason to quit! If it's to save money, look better or smell better, just find a reason. No matter how trivial the reason may be, any reason that will cause you to quit is a good one.

1. Stop right now! Don't set a quit date because too many times I've set a quit date and ended up pushing it back to the point where I had smoked another week/month/year and so on. If you wanna quit, no time like the present.

2. Get rid of all the cigarettes around you! If you have a carton or a couple of packs in your house, get rid of them. It's too easy to say, "Well, I'll just smoke this last pack." Then before you know it, you've started smoking again. This may be hard if you live with someone who smokes, in this case they should keep them away from you and be supportive of your needs.

3. Avoid cues to smoke! If you always smoke at the bar, don't go there for a while. If you always smoke with a beer or coffee, stay away from those two. I had to give up beer for a while, but sooner or later you'll be able to have a beer without the need for a nicotine fix.

4. Work Out! Hey all of us do this already, so we know about the flood of endorphins we get during exercise. Something we definitely want in absence of our favourite stimulant.

5. Replace smoking with another activity! I chewed gum. Whenever I had a craving, I chewed a piece of REGULAR gum! Those quit smoking gums are nasty! Try to find something that you can do to replace your habit like chewing gum or drinking a glass of water.

6. Think to yourself, "I will not have a cigarette today" rather than, "I will never have a cigarette ever again." It's easier to take things one day at a time than telling yourself that you will never have something ever again. Pretty soon those days add up and they'll turn into years of smoke free living.

After I quit, I noticed a difference within a couple of days. My taste buds were back and I could actually smell again (Which is both good and bad).:D Within a month I had gained an additional15 lbs. which was good because I had been lifting the whole time, so most of the gains were muscle. I felt a lot stronger in the gym and my stamina was good. Smoking has been known to raise cortisol in some people, there by depriving them of better muscle gains. Plus, the lack of beer in my diet probably helpd out as well.

For a while, I was a social misfit, a hermit of sorts, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Now, I can have a beer and hang out with people who smoke and not be tempted. There are times when I really want to have a cigarette, but those cravings last no longer than a minute. If you do slip up and smoke, get back on the horse and quit again. It took me numerous times of trial and error to actually quit, so don't get discouraged. As bodybuilders and athletes the effects cigarettes on the body can be extremely counterproductive. Indeed, the greatest thing I ever did to further my progress was to quit smoking. I haven't had a cigarette in a year, not a single one, don't fall into the trap of thinking that "One cigarette won't kill you!" It may not, but the problem is, that one cigarette could turn into a pack every day.

For those of you who don't smoke, I envy you, don't ever start!

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[ThatGalZoey]

Apart from the obvious that cigarettes are bad for one's health, it does also have an impact on one's cardiovascular endurance. Anyhow, I've heard of what they call e-cigarettes. I heard it's so far the most effective smoking cessation device. Well that's what I heard but I'm not 100% sure about that. I mean, can these things really help someone quit smoking?

[Kapeesh42]

I was never a serious smoker but i could tell the difference when working out. Now that i have stopped i feel more healthy and more to look forward to everytime i hit the gym

[YankinDeez]

smoke cigs or weed?

[daedaluz]

I used to see people smoking outside the gym door.
If that was me I would feel embarrassed, standing outside a place of bodily health fitness while destroying your body.

[Nhojjojhn25]

To quit smoking you just need to get past the fist two weeks, without any ***s, then it's much easier , I promise, You will feel incredible!

[SeanMcShane]

I was a 10-a-day smoker for 4 years and stopped on the 1st Jan 2012 and relapsed for 3 weeks in March before stopping again. I found it helpful to change my perspective on smoking:

Despite all the threats of health risks involved and the smell accompanied with the shame of being a smoker (most smokers may like smoking but they don't really want to smoke) I did not stop - on its own this was not enough.

What really made me okay to stop was to realise that I wasn't 'quitting' anything. I was releasing myself from a nicotine addiction, similar to any alchol or drug related addiction.

If I'm not mistaken the nicotine takes about 72hours to be close to flushed out of your bloodstream after which it becomes much easier to abstain. The problem is that most people relapse at around the 3 week period due to a number of reasons:

The typical one is alcohol (I smoked with alcohol by association and also when drunk you can't taste the cig as much) - this one got me, but it won't happen again.
A sense of feeling like you are 'missing out' on something and other smokers look so happy puffing away - remember how you felt when you were smoking with the associated guilt and the want to stop but not really being able to commit from abstaining... then don't do it. Also consider that once you have stopped smoking you are a full member of the non-smokers club (not that you are on the road to quitting or progressing etc, you are actually now, from the minute of your last cig, a non-smoker). As a non-smoker, why the phuck would you want to start smoking?

Hope this might help some of you and for any of you interested, the book that helped me was Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking. Just google it for the free pdf (I can't post links up yet)


Good luck to future non-smokers :D

[NuttyRage]

I used champix to help me quit and it really helped although its expensive though its 60$ for 2 weeks and you have to take it for 8. But like I said it worked for me and my father and he had been smoking for 30 years. If you tried everything and nothing works ask your doctor about it, in canada its called Champix and in the states its called Chantix could be the other way around i cant remember lol.