Happy Great American Smokeout Day!

MTK · 11-18-2010, 09:28 AM

Smoking: Heeding the message of the Great American Smokeout - latimes.com

I quit 13 years ago, one of the best decisions I've made.

firstdown · 11-18-2010, 10:15 AM

I gave them up on Feb. 8, 2010 the day after the SB. I have not touch a cig. sense that day. People say you will feel so much better but I have not noticed that other then not coughing as much. I have gained some weight and do eat more. I finally got my buddy to quit and he has gone 7 weeks and we talk each day to encourage each other to not smoke. At this point I don't need encouragement but I don't let him know that. I always thought this smoke out thing was pretty stupid and still do.

hooskins · 11-18-2010, 10:20 AM

First you stopped killing your lungs and gave them a chance to heal. Perhaps you aren't seeing immediate positives, but its great for the long run.

MTK · 11-18-2010, 10:38 AM

Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Quitting Smoking - Smoking Cessation Center - EverydayHealth.com

SolidSnake84 · 11-18-2010, 10:43 AM

I have not been a regular smoker since January of last year. I make very long spells with no cigs at all, but unfortunatley, time to time i do have 1 or 2, only when i am drinking or around my dad. I wish i could find a long term way to never have another 1.

dmek25 · 11-18-2010, 10:59 AM

im a non smoker. yea for me!

skinsguy · 11-18-2010, 11:31 AM

Never needed cigs in my life! My family has enough health issues without inviting smoking into the picture.

BDBohnzie · 11-18-2010, 12:13 PM

The Government has 2 websites to help those looking to quit:

Smokefree.gov
Smokefree Women: Quit smoking today! We can help.

firstdown · 11-18-2010, 01:25 PM

My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

saden1 · 11-18-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

DynamiteRave · 11-18-2010, 06:57 PM

I don't smoke but I sure have a habit of dating smokers.

Cloves... GAG. I tend to like black and milds though. I'm cool with those.

BleedBurgundy · 11-18-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

Amen.

over the mountain · 11-19-2010, 11:59 AM

Good job matty, first and solid.

i have been smoking since i was about 12, i quit for about 2 years back in 2002 ish i didnt have one smoke or drag cold turkey, then i moved back to Maryland from stress free california, got a stressful clerkship job, was living with my parents, would often find myself going to chiles were a few HS friends worked bar, ended up bumming a drag here and there which turned into people just giving me a cig to me just buying a pack.

i tried to quit again a few years ago, went thru major chemical withdrawls this time, something i didnt feel so strongly the first time. i only lasted 1 excruciating week til i had to go back to smokes so i could cont my job.

i am convinced that Phillip MOrris increased the level of nicotine (or whatever drug causes addiction) in response to the increasing trend of people being able to quit smoking. i think they tried to make it harder. if this theory of mine is true, i wil be the first to sign up for the class action lawsuit.

i really really want to quit but given how debilitating it was last time, i cant afford to miss time from work or not be on point at work.

sometime after i get moved and settled into my new home and before my first child is born i will renew my commitment to quit. this time with some kind of prescription or drug to help fight the chemical urges/withdrawl.

well, yet another long, winding post from me. im working on it.

mredskins · 11-19-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saden1

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

Are you even married?

ArtMonkDrillz · 11-19-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstdown

My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

This is my favorite post in the history of The Warpath.

11-18-2010, 09:28 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,427	Happy Great American Smokeout Day! Smoking: Heeding the message of the Great American Smokeout - latimes.com I quit 13 years ago, one of the best decisions I've made. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-18-2010, 10:15 AM	#2
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! I gave them up on Feb. 8, 2010 the day after the SB. I have not touch a cig. sense that day. People say you will feel so much better but I have not noticed that other then not coughing as much. I have gained some weight and do eat more. I finally got my buddy to quit and he has gone 7 weeks and we talk each day to encourage each other to not smoke. At this point I don't need encouragement but I don't let him know that. I always thought this smoke out thing was pretty stupid and still do.

11-18-2010, 10:20 AM	#3
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! First you stopped killing your lungs and gave them a chance to heal. Perhaps you aren't seeing immediate positives, but its great for the long run. __________________ Vacancy

11-18-2010, 10:38 AM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,427	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Quitting Smoking - Smoking Cessation Center - EverydayHealth.com __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-18-2010, 10:43 AM	#5
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,947	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! I have not been a regular smoker since January of last year. I make very long spells with no cigs at all, but unfortunatley, time to time i do have 1 or 2, only when i am drinking or around my dad. I wish i could find a long term way to never have another 1. __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

11-18-2010, 10:59 AM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 62 Posts: 10,672	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! im a non smoker. yea for me! __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-18-2010, 11:31 AM	#7
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! Never needed cigs in my life! My family has enough health issues without inviting smoking into the picture. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

11-18-2010, 12:13 PM	#8
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! The Government has 2 websites to help those looking to quit: Smokefree.gov Smokefree Women: Quit smoking today! We can help. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

11-18-2010, 01:25 PM	#9
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

11-18-2010, 06:57 PM	#11
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 37 Posts: 16,866	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! I don't smoke but I sure have a habit of dating smokers. Cloves... GAG. I tend to like black and milds though. I'm cool with those. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

11-19-2010, 11:59 AM	#13
over the mountain Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: close to the edge Posts: 4,926	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! Good job matty, first and solid. i have been smoking since i was about 12, i quit for about 2 years back in 2002 ish i didnt have one smoke or drag cold turkey, then i moved back to Maryland from stress free california, got a stressful clerkship job, was living with my parents, would often find myself going to chiles were a few HS friends worked bar, ended up bumming a drag here and there which turned into people just giving me a cig to me just buying a pack. i tried to quit again a few years ago, went thru major chemical withdrawls this time, something i didnt feel so strongly the first time. i only lasted 1 excruciating week til i had to go back to smokes so i could cont my job. i am convinced that Phillip MOrris increased the level of nicotine (or whatever drug causes addiction) in response to the increasing trend of people being able to quit smoking. i think they tried to make it harder. if this theory of mine is true, i wil be the first to sign up for the class action lawsuit. i really really want to quit but given how debilitating it was last time, i cant afford to miss time from work or not be on point at work. sometime after i get moved and settled into my new home and before my first child is born i will renew my commitment to quit. this time with some kind of prescription or drug to help fight the chemical urges/withdrawl. well, yet another long, winding post from me. im working on it. __________________ Life is brutal, but beautiful

Happy Great American Smokeout Day!

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