need to quit smoking

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/17, 02:58 PM need to quit smoking it is interfering with work outs any advice would be helpful thanks guys

mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/03/17, 04:31 PM I've seen a lot of folks that get by with the patch. Do a net search for the American Cancer Society. They have quite a bit of info up about how to alter your routine along with some helpful advice.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/03/18, 10:39 AM Not only will smoking interfere with your workouts, but also will render any supplements you're taking useless. I quit smoking many years ago using the nicorette gum. They have a product called Zyban. This is a pill that is prescribed by a doctor. I've turned a friend on to this and she quit within 3 months! Why don't you look it up on the web: www.zyban.com. Good luck! -------------- _Robert_
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/18, 07:57 PM thanks i will try it. so any supplements i am using are doing nothing at all.......... ============ Quoting from rpacheco: Not only will smoking interfere with your workouts, but also will render any supplements you're taking useless. I quit smoking many years ago using the nicorette gum. They have a product called Zyban. This is a pill that is prescribed by a doctor. I've turned a friend on to this and she quit within 3 months! Why don't you look it up on the web: www.zyban.com. Good luck! =============
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/03/19, 04:53 PM ============ Quoting from jnellie: thanks i will try it. so any supplements i am using are doing nothing at all.......... ============= Well, put it this way. Smoking increases the levels of toxins introduced into the bloodstream. So, instead of the bloodstream carrying nutrients into the muscles, it's working overtime to distribute the toxins. Also, smoking causes nitrogen imbalance, which then impedes the delivery of protein. Here are other chemicals that are one gets from smoking: cyanide, benzene, formaldehyde, methanol (wood alcohol), acetylene (the fuel used in torches), and ammonia. Best thing to do is quit! I quit several years ago...it was hard, but I have no regrets!!! -------------- _Robert_
nbh101 Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/01/27	2002/03/21, 07:33 AM what the hell, my post didn't go through a few days ago. Anyways, I just quit smoking about 70 days ago. Try www.quitnet.com! It rocks. It's a place where smokers help smokers quit. Lots of help and strategies on quiting and talks about all the drugs and patches and stuff. Give it a try!
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2002/03/22, 04:52 PM Just download your self of nice looking picture of a cancerous lung and make it your desktop wallpaper. You could even print and post it on your refrigerator at home and use it as a diet aid. Nobody can quit for you. You have to do it. After 24 hours it's all mental addiction. How strong is your mind? Are you week and will given to a little smoke that does you no favors? JUST DO IT! Put you mind to it and say NO! and do it. Come-on I'm sure you’re stronger then a little tobacco. AREN’T YOU? -------------- It's not your body giving out; it's your mind! ~billk~
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/23, 08:20 PM TOMORROW IS THE DAY AND I WILL DO IT
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2002/03/25, 07:02 AM Good luck jnellie, it will be worth it!!!! -------------- There is no substitute for hard work.........Leslie
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/25, 05:36 PM thanks i started on monday day 1 success using the patch ============ Quoting from ltroisi: Good luck jnellie, it will be worth it!!!! =============
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/25, 05:39 PM thanks i stared on monday day 1 success using the patch
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/26, 08:46 PM 2 days not to bad today
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/28, 06:11 PM 4 DAYS
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/29, 08:16 PM 5 days
jamesz Posts: 63 Joined: 2002/03/16	2002/03/30, 05:23 PM HOORAY!!! Keep it upp!
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/30, 08:17 PM 6 days pretty tough day but i did it
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/31, 07:04 PM 7 days
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/01, 03:55 PM Rock on Nellie. I am 5 months without smoking and I used the patch. Just for informational purposes I tired Zyban also and the only problem I found with it was that you could not drink while taking it. I was 20 when I tried to quit, and liked to drink. So I would not take my medicine one day so I could drink, but then I'd end up smoking. So if you're someone who enjoys drinking I recommend the patch or gum. Just my two bits. And damn lots ex-smokers here. :) -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/01, 05:26 PM thanks for the advice appreciate it
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/01, 09:02 PM 8 days tough today
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/03, 06:01 PM 10 days
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/04, 11:46 AM WHOA NELLIE!! Lol! Sorry keep it up. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2002/04/04, 04:21 PM Congrats Nellie!.. one great change after the other! Your self confidence / image must be terrific! Keep up the good work! .. .. and keep us updated. -------------- .o0 Arnold 0o...o0 theaustrianoak@hotmail.com 0o.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/04, 06:29 PM 11 days seems to be getting easier
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/07, 09:10 AM 13 days so far i feel like i lost my best friend after 24 years............................
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/08, 01:19 AM It happens. People say the third week is the worst. I didn't relax until about 1 month after I was off the patches. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/09, 06:12 PM 15 days
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/09, 06:33 PM Are you still on the patch? If you are, you should be able to lose it at this point. I assume you are on the step 3 phase...very little nicotine on the patch itself? -------------- _Robert_
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/09, 06:42 PM i got off the patch 3 days ago i am going to go cold turkey now.................
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/04/10, 03:14 AM Go for a run, hide yourself in the shower or get hands on a jumping rope and jump away. Just don't think about it and keep yourself busy with something else. We are with you jnellie so DON'T GIVE IN!!!! -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/10, 02:42 PM Everytime I felt the urge for a cig I went running. People at work thought I was insane because for no apparent reason I'd just go run around the building a couple times. Good luck man. The first few weeks off the patch can be tough. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/10, 02:43 PM Nah...after the initial physical withdrawals, the mental ones take over! Those are the ones that make it tough. It becomes a true mind test... -------------- _Robert_
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/10, 02:45 PM I know. Been there. Quit that. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
nbh101 Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/01/27	2002/04/11, 04:45 PM WOW! Good for you! Feel better yet? Also, be very careful, urges will start sneaking out of no where and bite you! ============ Quoting from jnellie: 15 days =============
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/11, 04:53 PM do not really feel better but am getting a little wind back thanks for asking.....................
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/11, 05:00 PM Remember the more cardio you do the faster your lungs will heal. They generally say 8 weeks before your lungs are like you never smoked, but with lots of exercise you can drop that to 6. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/11, 08:20 PM 17 days
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/12, 12:05 PM That's 17 days off the patch right? How long total?
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/12, 05:13 PM 19 days total 7 off patch
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/14, 02:31 PM You used the patch for two days?? You savage. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/14, 02:31 PM You used the patch for two days?? You savage. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/14, 03:14 PM I AM ALL MAN I CAN HANDLE ANYTHING I AM GETTING STRONGER EVERDAY I AM OFF THE CIGS................
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/14, 06:09 PM 21DAYS THE WITH DRAWLS SEEM TO BE GONE..........I THINK I AM GOING TO DO THIS.............I AM IAM FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE................
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/15, 12:07 PM Hehehehe, just wait til you start to hate smokers. Then you really realize how much of a slave you were. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/15, 03:10 PM just ran 3 miles without stopping usually have to stop not today........getting some good wind back...yes yes.....
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/15, 03:11 PM Isn't it great? -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
engprof Posts: 7 Joined: 2002/03/21	2002/04/17, 11:19 AM I'm planning to quit next week (once final exams are over). Nice to hear about someone succeeding at quitting for a change...gives me hope. Have tried using the patch in the past, but it gives me a rash anywhere I put one, so I will have to try the gum (mmm, yummy). If you can stop after 24 yrs, I guess I should be able to stop after 11. NBH...thanks for the post about quitnet.com. Will check it out.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/17, 11:51 AM you can do it the 1st 21 days were hell but man do i feel good now need ant motovation stop by here......good luck...........
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/17, 12:09 PM And the air will set you free...hehehehhe -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
mh1278 Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/04/01	2002/04/17, 08:51 PM I quit smoking back in Aug 2001. Previously, I tried everything, patches, gum, you name it and ended up smoking again a few months later. This time I went cold turkey and to take my mind off smoking I followed nutrition guidelines and spent lots of time cooking good meals instead of the junk I was eating. Lost lots of weight and then took the next step...body building. I've never felt better! Good luck...it's well worth the effort!

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