Spicy Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 . . . Smoking. Two things happened today that made me realize I'd kicked it for good. First, I was helping a contractor load some concrete today and he lit up a Camel Turkish Gold, my preferred brand of cigarette, and for the first time EVER I didn't like the smell of it.and second the person I quit smoking with asked me to buy them a pack of cigarettes, and usually I used that as an excuse to buy one too, and I told them "No, you don't need cigarettes to feel better."I used to love smoking and I would rationalize it away and tell myself "I'll quit smoking later, I just don't want to right now" and it feels good to finally be done with that poison. Also, being able to breathe is kinda cool too. Quote My Fitocracy Goals Long Term: 12% body fat by Dec 31st, 2013Mid Term: 22% body fat by Feb 6, 2013 (23rd birthday) - Current: 26%Short Term diet: 64oz of water a day for the first week of January.Short Term exercise: Increase reps on The Big Four.Level 1 Dwarf Warrior STR: 4 DEX: 1 STA: 2 CON: 3 WIS: 4 CHA: 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "A banana before, and a protein shake after are two of the three finest things in life." Link to comment
wesb1898 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Awesome, Spicy. I'm 2 weeks off the smokes, as well. And man, do I feel tons better. Awesome w00t, my friend. Quote Lvl 8 Half-Orc WarriorSTR: 25 | DEX: 11.75 | STA: 9.75CON: 13.5 | WIS: 10.75 | CHA: 3 Challenge | DAI-GURREN | Stop SmokingYou can't shake the Devil's hand and say you're only kidding. - TMBGPay the Iron Price. - Balon Greyjoy Link to comment
21katykat01 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yeeyy! Go you! Your body must be loving you so much right now Quote Blog | MyFitnessPal | Twitter for Fitness/Weight Loss | Twitter for Real Life Link to comment
BearsBeetsBSG Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats! I'm about 3 weeks out myself, and couldn't feel better! More energy, fewer sleep problems, more money, and not smelling like cigarette all the time When you get a craving (which will happen), just take a deep breath, remind yourself why you're doing this. You got this! Quote "Before I do anything I ask myself 'Would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Kurt Schrute Level 2 Cossack AssassinSTR: 2.5 DEX: 2.5 STA: 2 CON: 5 WIS: 3 CHA: 5 Link to comment
Lizifer Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 *cheering* Isn't it a great feeling? Quote the power of [geekhood] compels me: "Oh, I'm gonna hit you so hard, your children will be born bruised!" -- Tank Girl "Do you know what the definition of a hero is? Someone who gets other people killed. You can look it up later." -- Zoe Washburn "No, people are particularly stupid today. I can't talk to anymore of them." -- Michel Gerard "A vague disclaimer is nobody's friend. Have fun!" -- Willow Rosenberg Link to comment
Caution Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats! Ex smoker here too (7 years ago), 3rd best decision I ever made. Life is so much better, food tastes better and no getting cranky because you are 20 minutes past your regularly scheduled smoke time. Not to mention more money in the bank! Quote My Current Challenge Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats!Former smoker as well!So many ways life has leveled up!!! Quote Link to comment
Book Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Nice job! I need to apply that kind of willpower to a few things in my own life. Keep it up! Quote Character and Epic Quest! Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
Khep Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congratulations! I too am on the non-smoker quest. I have to say it feels great! Cravings still come and go but remember, you've already come this far! Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] LVL 2 MartianWarrior STR 9/DEX 2/ STAM 3.75/ CON 3/ WIS 6/ CHA 3 "Fads come and go, but the barbell remains the same. Respect it accordingly." - Jim Wendler "When I want to be a super hero, I just wake up" - Childish Gambino Link to comment
ponita Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 *cheering*You all are amazing for kicking such an awful addiction. Stay strong and congratulatons on leveling up!! Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Level 1 Amazon Adventurer My Intro |Current Challenge|Battle Log "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" - Mahatma Gandhi Link to comment
surana16 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Fantastic! Give your lungs a mental hug Quote Human Ranger 2.5 STR | 2 DEX | 1.5 STA | 1.5 CON | 4 WIS | 3.5 CHA Link to comment
Mishka Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Fantastic Spicy!!! Congratulations on quitting smoking! I hopped on that band wagon myself over 6 years ago now and I've never looked back! It's amazing when you have that turning point and smell them and go....geez, what did I like about this exactly!?Good for you!Cheers!Mishka Quote Link to comment
Warwolf Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Congratulations! I had way more stamina than my sparring partner about a year ago, but since he quit he's been giving me a run for my money. It's like night and day, he moves quicker, he has wayyy more endurance. Just goes to show, it keeps getting better the longer you stay away from the things. Best of luck!! Quote The body is just a vehicle for the soul...I wanna build a racecar! LV. 4 Lycan Assassin STR: 7 STA: 10CON: 8.25 WIS: 5CHA: 4.5 DEX: 3.50 Past Challenges: {1} {2} {3} Link to comment
knopfler Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Everyone else is focusing on the health stuff, but in addition to all that - how are you enjoying all that extra moolah you have now? It's pretty frickin sweet, isn't it? You should save what you'd be spending on smokes and take a great vacay in 2013. Quote It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. - Earl Weaver Link to comment
Jaksavage Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 9 months smoke free after 15 years....feels great. Now if I only get my 3 mile time back under 18 mins id be golden gratz to all you who quit the dark mother lolAll your base are belong to us... Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] JakSavage Level 2 Half-Dragon Ranger STR:6 DEX:5 STA:5 CON:3 WIS:4 CHA:3 All your specs are belong to us! Link to comment
TurtIe Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 So much win in one thread! I love it!! Quote "No-one tells a T-Rex when to go to sleep".- Jim Wendler Link to comment
RescuedRuckus Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Congrats!!! Quote -RescuedRuckus Don't Give Up the Ship Link to comment
Weazley Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Another ex-smoker offering their congrats! Quote Level 3 - Platypus Ranger STR: 3 | DEX: 5 | STA: 3.5 | CON: 5.5 | WIS: 9 | CHA: 3Fitocracy | Fitbit | Daily Challenge | My Fitness Pal | RunKeeper Link to comment
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