I truly do not understand the point of smoking. Like, what is the upside? Let's say I decided to smoke 6-7 cigarettes today myself. In what way would I be better off afterward than I am right now? From what I can see, the outcome would be that I would smell repulsive and possibly be taking a step toward addiction without gaining anything. What exactly is the allure?
Will having 6-7 cigarettes a day ruin my running?
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to what end? wrote:
I truly do not understand the point of smoking. Like, what is the upside? Let's say I decided to smoke 6-7 cigarettes today myself. In what way would I be better off afterward than I am right now? From what I can see, the outcome would be that I would smell repulsive and possibly be taking a step toward addiction without gaining anything. What exactly is the allure?
The allure? You'd have to try to find out why. Don't try!
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I don't understand 6-7 cigarettes a day. What's the point? You can get nicotine other ways, you know.
And somewhere here said they knew one of the dudes in the Chariots of Fire beach running scene. Dude smoked tons, ran very fast regardless, etc., died of cancer young.
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to what end? wrote:
I truly do not understand the point of smoking. Like, what is the upside? Let's say I decided to smoke 6-7 cigarettes today myself. In what way would I be better off afterward than I am right now? From what I can see, the outcome would be that I would smell repulsive and possibly be taking a step toward addiction without gaining anything. What exactly is the allure?
It gives you a more braced up feeling in the chest and mentally, so if you are nervous or jittery, it makes you feel calmer and stronger.
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to what end? wrote:
I truly do not understand the point of smoking. Like, what is the upside? Let's say I decided to smoke 6-7 cigarettes today myself. In what way would I be better off afterward than I am right now? From what I can see, the outcome would be that I would smell repulsive and possibly be taking a step toward addiction without gaining anything. What exactly is the allure?
A lot of people enjoy smoking, no one gets addicted after one cigarette so clearly there's other reasons they keep smoking them. Eventually, sure, it's addictive.
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ProblemSolver wrote:
Try vaping. It's a lot better for you, esp. Good with weed (in places where it's legal).
You are quite possibly r e t a r ded.
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clox wrote:
License to Chill wrote:
My wife used smoke maybe a pack every two weeks. She runs about 20 miles a week at a 9:30 pace. She told her doctor about it and she told her that it’s not great for her but really not enough to cause a lot of problems.
She did cut down to a pack every two weeks..
So your wife “cut down” from “maybe a pack every two weeks” to “a pack every two weeks”, so she cut down on the uncertainty?
Sorry, typo. It should have been a half a pack every two weeks.
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Internet Tough Guy wrote:
clox wrote:
So your wife “cut down” from “maybe a pack every two weeks” to “a pack every two weeks”, so she cut down on the uncertainty?
If she said she was smoking a pack every two weeks, it was probably a pack a week or quite a bit more. Women often smoke in the car or on break at work where their husbands won't see. Or out with their friends, etc.
my wife was honest with her smoking. she also told me a bunch of her friends are closet smokers (husbands have no clue)
4 out her 5 closest friends use weed or gummies. Wives be wild!
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I used to smoke, too, but I switched to vaping a while back, and it's been a game-changer. I used to worry about the impact on my running too, but after making the switch, I noticed a huge difference. Vaping is a much healthier alternative, and you can still enjoy nicotine without all the harmful chemicals in cigarettes. If you're looking to make the switch, check out the vape device - it's my go-to, and it's super easy to use. You won't regret making the change, trust me! Say goodbye to smelling like an ashtray and hello to being able to breathe easier during those runs.10
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First thing Guy Drut did after winning gold in the 110h at Montreal 1976 was light up a Gauloise.
Still alive, aged 72.
It's a roll of the dice, smoking.
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Even a few cigarettes a day will affect the body and this trauma builds up over time especially older people whose bodies have slowed down.
The first time I experienced emphysema I couldn't believe it. Going through the motions of breathing and not getting any oxygen - ugly sounds too. Nothing I could do about it but keep on trying. Yet another story of my older body betraying me.
About a year later I quit the few cigarettes a day I was smoking. I wasn't addicted and it was becoming a drag. The ritual that seemed so glorious became a silly chore - look for the best price for a pack, find a place to smoke, open a pack, take one out, light it up, get rid of the butt, enjoy the smoke in my clothes and mouth, get a cup of coffee.
A heads up. For many who've smoked for years the quitting will be painful, and this is separate from breaking nicotine addiction. The body had to make severe adaptations to the daily intake of smoke and it can be also traumatic when the body stops having to do that and begins to repair itself. I had mouth sores, ear infections, and colds for almost a year. Towards the end I began coughing up custard from my lungs. Also, a few years later while thinking about how I used to smoke it felt as if I'd lost a friend - mourning the habit. Smoking had kept me company since college. Anyway, stopping smoking is better than dying or living with emphysema.
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whatdidido wrote:
Even a few cigarettes a day will affect the body and this trauma builds up over time especially older people whose bodies have slowed down.
The first time I experienced emphysema I couldn't believe it. Going through the motions of breathing and not getting any oxygen - ugly sounds too. Nothing I could do about it but keep on trying. Yet another story of my older body betraying me.
About a year later I quit the few cigarettes a day I was smoking. I wasn't addicted and it was becoming a drag. The ritual that seemed so glorious became a silly chore - look for the best price for a pack, find a place to smoke, open a pack, take one out, light it up, get rid of the butt, enjoy the smoke in my clothes and mouth, get a cup of coffee.
A heads up. For many who've smoked for years the quitting will be painful, and this is separate from breaking nicotine addiction. The body had to make severe adaptations to the daily intake of smoke and it can be also traumatic when the body stops having to do that and begins to repair itself. I had mouth sores, ear infections, and colds for almost a year. Towards the end I began coughing up custard from my lungs. Also, a few years later while thinking about how I used to smoke it felt as if I'd lost a friend - mourning the habit. Smoking had kept me company since college. Anyway, stopping smoking is better than dying or living with emphysema.
Completely anecdotal and solipsistic.
Smoking, like drinking and a thousand other bad habits, isn't for everybody.
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No where do I say smoking is for everybody or that its okay. I write about my experience but looked everything up at the time to make sure nothing harmful was happening to my body. I kept at it during that year long period and haven't smoked since. I am healthier and feel better.
Some people who try to quit are shocked by the physical and emotional rebound from quitting smoking because its not mentioned much and react by going back to smoking. Not all quitters experience this but I want to give out a warning before hand so they aren't surprised and start up again.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1759110/pdf/v012p00086.pdf
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I used to use those nicotine pouches that sell now-a-days. No spitting, no smoking, and cheaper too. But it is extremely addicting and once it takes control, it runs your life but gives you the illusion that you are still in control. It's a waste of money and bad for your health and now that I've quit for 6 months I'm far better off. That said, I still think about how "awesome" I felt when using, the buzz I got, and I miss it like an old friend as others have said. However, that's a total illusion of the psychological addiction. Unfortunately that may never go away but I think about it less now.
Nicotine provides no benefit whatsoever and is extremely addictive. This isn't morning coffee kind of addictive. This is real mental and physical addiction. It changes the way you think and logical thought is overridden. Stay far away from it.
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