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On October 30 2012 22:34 S3ph wrote:
Desided to add my 2 Cents as well.
I quit smoking 3 years ago. It was a sunday and I told myself: "Last cigarette, dude, and you're free."
The explanation of the quitting is quite simple.
1.Next day I went to the gym and signed a 2 years contract. Means, whether I go there or not, they still get my money.
2. A good friend of mine is a cardiologist. He told me, that, if I go on smoking and attend to the gym at the same time, my heart will get 4 times the stress, as it grows exponentially. And I wanted to smoke before AND after the gym. (sic!)
3. Budget. I spent 40 Euro a week easy as 1 pack costs approx. 5 Euro in Gemany. So I got a bit greedy (-: .
4. I counted: smoking AND gym would cost me too much. So I gave up on the worst one.
Ergo:
- Ive saved up over 6k Euro - yes, SAVED, as I put every week 40 Euro aside as if I was smoking (just some € more and I buy myself a car without loans or credits);
- got healthier (earlier I got short breath after I went upstairs to the 2nd floor);
- lost 12 kg in 12 weeks and still hold my weight;
- neither my fingers, nor my clothes stink of smoke now (no detergent helped against and I tested everything);
- my teeth got more white without any chemical crap;
- I got self confident while talking to people again, without necessity of chewing gum because of SHITTY breath;
- ...... and so on, and so forth...
I cant think of any negative side of quitting smoking. Besides the things I have discribed above, I haven't been ill for these 3 years. The only negative I have on my mind: why the PHUK have I started smoking?! -.-
PS: oh, and btw, I quit smoking in an instant. No gradually deminish bla bla bla. Its BS. You say yourself: "you quit smoking right NOW. Period." No "ifs" and "buts".
And sorry about choice of word. English is not my native language.
GO RET!!! B)
This is an awesome story, that is amazing you have almost saved enough to buy a car in just 3 years!
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On November 01 2012 03:58 YouGotNothin wrote:
This is an awesome story, that is amazing you have almost saved enough to buy a car in just 3 years!
Just imagine how many cars I have "smoked" in 14 years! Now Im waiting for 8k € to be there and I'll buy myself a car. Without any help. (Wont be a bugatti or a ferrari - no need this bullcrap. Not sure what exactly it will be though. Id like some nice BMW, but then I have to save up more than 8k.)
Jesus Christ, just think about it: you ruin your own health and you even PAY FOR IT! You pay for your own decay, illness, stinkyness, etc...
But Im sure Ret can do it. Hes a man! B)
GoGo, Ret!!!
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You lost 120lbs. That's far harder than quitting smoking, Ret. It should be no problem.
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On November 01 2012 04:44 S3ph wrote:
Jesus Christ, just think about it: you ruin your own health and you even PAY FOR IT! You pay for your own decay, illness, stinkyness, etc...
The same goes for McDonald's food, alcohol, anything with sugar, sitting in front of a pc..
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On November 01 2012 06:22 Evangelist wrote:
You lost 120lbs. That's far harder than quitting smoking, Ret. It should be no problem.
Logic please. This is an extremely inaccurate statement although I can appreciate that it is being said as a form of enthusiasm and reinforcement to Ret's willpower. I'm not gonna say losing 120 pounds is easier but no way is it far harder than quitting smoking as you stated. I just don't want anyone to get the false impression that somehow quitting smoking will be way easier than losing weight.
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On November 01 2012 18:12 Xiron wrote:Show nested quote +On November 01 2012 04:44 S3ph wrote:
Jesus Christ, just think about it: you ruin your own health and you even PAY FOR IT! You pay for your own decay, illness, stinkyness, etc...
The same goes for McDonald's food, alcohol, anything with sugar, sitting in front of a pc..
Yeah but food, alcohol pc and sugar aren't as severe
also McDonalds food and sugar is tasty
alcohol and pc are fun
its unhealthy but these are only side effects
for smoking the only reason to smoke is addiction
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Hey
All the best wishes on giving up smoking.
It is not easy but so worth it.
Stopping is only half the work, after you stopped you also should not start smoking again, (this is where i went wrong myself lol)
Can recommand you one book wich i did find extremely good, it made me stop the one time i did manage to stop
"stoppen met roken" by allen car wich was first published in the netherlands around 2000.
http://www.allencarr.nl/
Not sure if you know it but i think you should realy read it if you have not so far,
it seems to fit in perfectly with the motivation you mentioned in the op
Hmm i see that website is mostly about some course you can follow for 275 euro.
Dont do this! i asume its a rip off, you should try find the book "stoppen met roken" by alen car wich at the time (2000) costed like 25 euro tops, can maybe get it 2nd hand or order at bookshop.
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On November 01 2012 18:12 Xiron wrote:Show nested quote +On November 01 2012 04:44 S3ph wrote:
Jesus Christ, just think about it: you ruin your own health and you even PAY FOR IT! You pay for your own decay, illness, stinkyness, etc...
The same goes for McDonald's food, alcohol, anything with sugar, sitting in front of a pc..
mcdonalds is one of the worst food you can get lolX_X they use alot of mansanto food in it.
alcohol and sugar are nowhere near as bad as mcdonalds or smoking lol.
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Put losing weight and quit smoking separate.
Im a heavy smoker because i love the taste if a good cig... *addicted to those korean coffee flavir cigs..
And im used to work in a fastfoodshop (frikadellen and croquets).
At that time i was about 85 kg (15kg too heavy). Everytime i go to asia i lose about 10kg. Just because of sleeping like 4-6 hours a day and only fueling on mc and starbucks. And everything i go back to holland i just get my weight back to 85jg.
Losing weight is just eat bad, lots of cafeine, dont sleep much and do a lot of things.
Quit smoking... Well im nit reakly addicted just live the flavour of cigs and cigars... The best thing is lower your amiunt of smoking. Or buy an electric cig. Try to lower your neeed of nicotine. Quitting smoking is kinda hard... Its just eating your favorite snack. Or quit playing sc2 xp. Thats called addiction just lower first dialy need and thrn its very easy to quit smoking.
Why im saying this? Because i dont smoke while im working(12-14 hours a day). And the weight thingy? Just burn morr thrn you eat.
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Heya Ret, I mainly lurk and dont post much here so I wont mention my business name as its sort of unethical in a "he's plugging!" way. Im in Australia and sell electronic cigarettes, i'd be happy to send you a care package if you find that quitting cold turkey is too hard. My business is going through a reworking period (website is down) but we still have plenty of stock, i'd be happy to send you a kit much like the joye eGo along with the accessories needed to get started. Stay strong, cigarettes are downright horrible. For any who dont know, Electronic Cigarettes heat up a liquid, vapourizing it to cause a cloud of vapour. The liquid is called E-Juice and is usually a combination of Propylene-Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, ECig or Food/Beverage/Candy Flavourings and Nicotine if that is desired. These are all completely safe to ingest, causing minor to insignificant damage compared to cigarettes. Nicotine itself will cause the negative effects of addiction, but that is its most significant damaging quality by far. Myth about "Anti-Freeze" comes from ignorance in the general public, ethylene-glycol is an older form of more potent anti-freeze where as propylene-glycol is mostly non toxic. -
From Wikipedia:
Ethylene Glycol:
Ethylene glycol solutions became available in 1926 and were marketed as "permanent antifreeze" since the higher boiling points provided advantages for summertime use as well as during cold weather. They are used today for a variety of applications, including automobiles, but gradually being replaced by propylene glycol due to its lower toxicity.
From Poisoning sub heading:
+ Show Spoiler +Ethylene glycol is poisonous to humans and animals,[3] and should be handled carefully and disposed of properly. Its sweet taste can lead to accidental ingestion or allow its deliberate use as a murder weapon.[4][5][6] Ethylene glycol is difficult to detect in the body, and causes symptoms—including intoxication, severe diarrhea, and vomiting—that can be confused with other diseases.[7][4][5][6] Its metabolism produces calcium oxalate, which crystallizes in the brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys, damaging them. If untreated, death by acute kidney failure can result within 72 hours.[7] Some ethylene glycol antifreeze mixtures contain an embittering agent, such as denatonium, to discourage accidental or deliberate consumption.
Whereas on the other hand:
Propylene Glycol:
Propylene glycol, on the other hand, is considerably less toxic than ethylene glycol and may be labeled as "non-toxic antifreeze". It is used as antifreeze where ethylene glycol would be inappropriate, such as in food-processing systems or in water pipes in homes where incidental ingestion may be possible. As confirmation of its relative non-toxicity, the FDA allows propylene glycol to be added to a large number of processed foods, including ice cream, frozen custard, and baked goods.
And just incase anybody is skeptical, in the list of uses:
+ Show Spoiler +- As a solvent in many pharmaceuticals, including oral, injectable and topical formulations (notably, diazepam, which is insoluble in water, uses propylene glycol as its solvent in its clinical, injectable form[8])
- As the main ingredient in deodorant sticks
- As an ingredient in UV or blacklight tattoo ink
- As a lubricant in air conditioning compressors
- As a moisturizer in medicines, cosmetics, food, toothpaste, shampoo, mouth wash, hair care and tobacco products
- As a carrier in fragrance oil
- In hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions, and saline solutions
- In smoke machines to make artificial smoke for use in firefighters' training and theatrical productions
- In electronic cigarettes, as a vaporizable base for diluting the nicotine liquid
- As a solvent for food colors and flavorings
Glycerol is also called Vegetable Glycerin or VG:
Glycerol
Once used for automotive antifreeze, glycerol has the advantage of being non-toxic, withstands relatively high temperatures, and is noncorrosive.
Some of its Uses:
Food industry
+ Show Spoiler +In foods and beverages, glycerol serves as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener, and may help preserve foods. It is also used as filler in commercially prepared low-fat foods (e.g., cookies), and as a thickening agent in liqueurs. Glycerol and water are used to preserve certain types of leaves.[7] As a sugar substitute, it has approximately 27 kilocalories per teaspoon (sugar has 20) and is 60% as sweet as sucrose. It does not feed the bacteria that form plaques and cause dental cavities. As a food additive, glycerol is labeled as E number E422.
Interestingly:
+ Show Spoiler +Topical pure or nearly pure glycerol is an effective treatment for psoriasis, burns, bites, cuts, rashes, bedsores, and calluses. It can be used orally to eliminate halitosis, as it is a contact bacterial desiccant. Some studies have shown that it eliminates periodontal disease bacterial colonies.[8]
Glycerol is used in medical and pharmaceutical and personal care preparations, mainly as a means of improving smoothness, providing lubrication and as a humectant. It is found in allergen immunotherapies, cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, soaps and water-based personal lubricants.
And definitely do NOT forget:
+ Show Spoiler +Glycerol can be used as a laxative when introduced into the rectum in suppository or small-volume (2–10 ml)(enema) form; it irritates the anal mucosa and induces a hyperosmotic effect. 
Glycerol, usually labelled as Vegetable Glycerin (VG), is often used in electronic cigarette liquids as a suspension for nicotine and flavorings.
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Hey Ret,
How are you doing? Haven't seen your live stream online since the 26th of October 
Still a non-smoker?
Good luck!
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Any update on this, Ret?
Tomorrow morning I'm finally going back to the gym and will not smoke any more. I've quit for anywhere from a week to a few months here and there over the last ~5 years... this time will be for good!
Us fighting!
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Ret, you made me wanna quit smoking too! Let's do this (and let's see if playing SC2 will keep my mind of those damn cigarettes :-0)!
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So whats the update on smoking :D ? You wrote this on my bday so I decided to work out again while you quitting smoking (thanks man for motivation).
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Just came by to check if there were any updates. Ret inspired me with this, so I decided to quit smoking at the same time. As of now I have not had one cigarette since that day. I'm curious if you have had one again Ret or if you're sticking to your plan?
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Any update on this? I would like to know how one of my favorite foreign terrans is doing right now  .
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On January 14 2013 14:16 TheBigO wrote:Any update on this? I would like to know how one of my favorite foreign terrans is doing right now .
He's a zerg player :D
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On January 14 2013 15:08 blade55555 wrote:Show nested quote +On January 14 2013 14:16 TheBigO wrote:Any update on this? I would like to know how one of my favorite foreign terrans is doing right now . He's a zerg player :D
LOL gg.
I would like to know an update too, however!
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