Well.. I don't think I will do cardio since my goal is to gain some weight, since i've always been skinny ~~

I will probably do some, but my entire goal is to get bigger really, with some more work out~

oh, and i was 16 at the time i started and well, i don't really know why i started.. it was cool ?
but after 8 years, lots of money, and a cough that is starting to sound nasty it's enough

AttackZerg

United States7682 Posts

June 10 2009 20:25 GMT

#22

cardio is just to keep you from being a giant prick. I'm not talking about a healthy lifestyle.

It is a withdrawl tip. Also eat apples, the feeling against your teeth and the motion will help too. Don't ask me why =).

fanatacist

10319 Posts

June 10 2009 20:26 GMT

#23

On June 11 2009 04:34 RaGe wrote:
If I don't smoke for a while I get insanely grumpy. I only realize afterwards though.

QFT

VIB

Brazil3567 Posts

June 10 2009 20:33 GMT

#24

On June 11 2009 04:12 PrinceOfControl wrote:
Anybody got any tips on how to efficiently deal with withdrawal symphtons ?

I've never smoked. But according to my dad who successfully quit after smoking for 20 years, the answer is: EAT!

You'll prolly want to exercise to burn the extra calories you're gonna gain from stopping ^^

ilistis

United States828 Posts

June 10 2009 20:39 GMT

#25

Congrats.

R3condite

Korea (South)1541 Posts

June 10 2009 20:49 GMT

#26

yay i love how so many ppl r quitting these days!

keep it up! u guys r truly heroes IMO

SayTT

Sweden2158 Posts

June 10 2009 21:07 GMT

#27

see that you occupy your mind constantly. If you don't have free time to think about smoking then it gets alot easier to quit the habit.

Tehinf

United States192 Posts

June 10 2009 21:21 GMT

#28

On June 11 2009 06:07 SayTT wrote:
see that you occupy your mind constantly. If you don't have free time to think about smoking then it gets alot easier to quit the habit.

yeah, i was going to say that, do something that will occupy your mind

Osmoses

Sweden5302 Posts

June 10 2009 21:39 GMT

#29

I usually snack when I get withdrawal. Not a good idea. You just gotta power through, after the first two or three weeks its usually done (I've quit several times). You just gotta be on your guard for that day when you suddenly get an insane urge to smoke.

United States6173 Posts

June 10 2009 21:43 GMT

#30

Try the nicotine patches. They really help, I've heard. Unfortunately, I can't afford them.

I'm quitting right now too, and chewing gum seems to help, as well. lol.

Good luck to you.

Snet

United States3573 Posts

June 10 2009 21:48 GMT

#31

Nice job man. Keep it up, don't even have one little smoke even when you're drinking or you will start all over again.

GGQ

Canada2653 Posts

June 10 2009 21:55 GMT

#32

I'm pulling for ya!

artofmagic

United States1951 Posts

June 10 2009 21:57 GMT

#33

i read that banana helps the withdrawal because it have some kind of chemical..

digged up..
quote: "Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal."

Pufftrees

2449 Posts

June 10 2009 22:03 GMT

#34

I quit cold Turkey myself after many years smoking.

Find something new to fill the void. After meals is the hardest, or any other time your body is accustomed to. Try to distract your body directly after a meal. Substitute smokes with fruit. At work a stress ball or something for your hands is quite helpful.

Doing 20 pushups whenever the urge comes strong is quite useful. The key is distractions and to be extra careful in the super hard times (after meal).

DeathByMonkeys

United States742 Posts

June 10 2009 22:50 GMT

#35

On June 11 2009 04:38 Raithed wrote:
over at the blog, it read as: "i quit s"

i thought it was starcraft.

Same. But my dad smokes and wish like hell he'd quit, it's really annoying. Kudos for (attempting) quitting.

Sonu

Canada577 Posts

June 10 2009 22:52 GMT

#36

PrinceOfControl FIGHTING! Smoking is a really REALLY bad habit. I am glad as a son of a smoker that you quit. Congrats on not feeling grumpy, remember TL is here to back you up.

Suggestion: If you feel a slight urge to smoke again, post it on TL, and we will start e-yelling at you, and then u wont smoke ever

but yeah anyway GJ MAN!

pyrogenetix

China5098 Posts

June 10 2009 23:04 GMT

#37

i heard that having something shaped like a cigg to play around with in your hands is a good way to help quit smoking.

examples are

cinnamon sticks
pens
pocky snacks

etc

anyway good luck and keep it up

3clipse

Canada2555 Posts

June 10 2009 23:16 GMT

#38

You're only on the first day, you don't really feel grumpy, and this is already harder than you thought it would be? You've got to expect to go through some hell in the coming days- quitting smoking isn't easy at all (for most people), or the cigarette companies would not be the enormous industries that they are. Whatever you do, don't give up. You've taken the first and most important step, but realize it could be extremely difficult and be prepared. Nicotine patches, gum, inhalers, etc. can be helpful. Of course, a lot of people subsequently get hooked on THOSE, but the substitues certianly aren't as unhealthy as smoking itself.

Good luck. Think of the money you'll save and the average years added to your life as motivation. ^^

ItsYoungLee

Korea (South)227 Posts

June 10 2009 23:50 GMT

#39

What kind of withdrawal symptoms are you having?

Maybe you should try playing WoW, I've seen many of my friends get hopelessly addicted to that. It's debatable whether WoW addiction is healthier than smoking though.

Most times when I see people get off one harmful addiction it's usually because they get addicted to something else, whether that's harmful or beneficial. What kind of hobbies are you interested in? Maybe you could delve into one of your interests?