Interesting picture though, I really hadn't known that smoking affected so much in your body. Hell, I mean, I knew it fucked you up slowly, but the fact that it takes almost 15 years to completely be back to the health of a non-smoker is pretty damn surprising.

Best of luck once again, and I look forward to seeing future blogs from you with updates on your progress. :D

punchabird

United States32 Posts

January 27 2011 02:34 GMT

Great to know that you've decided to turn things around for yourself, man. Just be careful about the alcohol spending thing on your 21st. Wouldn't want to go from the frying pan into the fire, right?

NukeTheStars

United States275 Posts

January 27 2011 02:34 GMT

Good luck! Make no mistake, it's going to be tough, but you can do it.

I had to witness my grandpa dying from cancer. He was a smoker all his life and died in his early 60s, shortly after my great grandpa, who had never smoked, died at age 93. My grandpa's death was so drawn-out and painful that it made my uncle stop smoking cold turkey.

Just remember the cons whenever you feel the urge.

Catch]22

Sweden2683 Posts

January 27 2011 02:38 GMT

I wish i had a chart like that to help me get rid of my cola addiction. More power to you, brother

vectorix108

United States4633 Posts

January 27 2011 02:45 GMT

good luck to you man! smoking at such a young age sucks...

Thegilaboy

United States2018 Posts

January 27 2011 02:46 GMT

#10

Good luck man! Very cool chart as well, I'll be showing that to some friends who are trying to quit as well

dronebabo

10866 Posts

January 27 2011 02:47 GMT

#11

--- Nuked ---

kaleidoscope

Singapore2887 Posts

January 27 2011 03:04 GMT

#12

it's good to quit smoking! good luck!

and also, try to avoid 2nd-hand smoke, it's as bad as smoking..

endy

Switzerland8970 Posts

January 27 2011 03:15 GMT

#13

Good luck, your chart is really motivating !

Ichabod

United States1659 Posts

January 27 2011 04:14 GMT

#14

Sick graphic, good luck in your quest!

alexpnd

Canada1857 Posts

January 27 2011 04:22 GMT

#15

GO BRO JUST GO!
Smoking isn't a reward, its a death trap! Make sure you take deep breaths anytime you can remember. It'll remind you of the freedom of smoke free living.

PoopLord

537 Posts

January 27 2011 05:06 GMT

#16

Don't become an alcoholic. GL

hazelynut

United States2195 Posts

January 27 2011 05:14 GMT

#17

you're not 21 yet?! didn't know i was older -_- haha.

best of luck <3 i am very proud of your awesomeness.

LuckyFool

United States9015 Posts

January 27 2011 05:28 GMT

#18

chris is a baby.

good luck dude first few days/week are ridiculous I've heard.

Tufas

Austria2259 Posts

January 27 2011 05:28 GMT

#19

Every time you want to smoke, eat a piece of fruit or vegetable or a rock for all I care, nothing that weakens your body at least.

Sounds like a lot of bullshit, but do it.

GLHFGGWP

And the first days and weeks are not the hardest. The hardest is that one cigaret that you want to smoke for fun. Just for old times sakes or with friends, in a bar with a chick that smokes ... all that good jazz. THATS hard.

OpticalShot

Canada6330 Posts

January 27 2011 06:02 GMT

#20

Good luck!

I do suggest seeking medical programs for quitting though, three of my smoker friends ALWAYS claim they'll quit from the very moment and on and end up smoking within 20 minutes anyway. Not a smoker myself so I don't know the difficulties, but it seems like personal determination is often not enough.