Cigarettes and training.......

[maxpain]

Hey Jenetic,
Thanks for the info bud. I wasn't reffering to you anyway about getting flamed. It's the responses like from mr. saddam up there that are sarcastic. I will try the patch and/or any other medication to help me out and I'm sure I'll succeed. If the patch takes care of my physical addiction, then the psychological aspect is easy for me because I have the training to think about in place of cigarettes. It's just the physical part that's rough. Thanks for the info Jenetic. Karma to you!

I quit smoking 19 months ago aftger smoking for 20 years. I fell tons better. I did shots. Yes shots. They have these shots now that are GURANTEED to make yopu quit smoking. they work INSTANTLY !! They cost $500.00 for the shots. But it was well worth it. I did my at a nicotine addiction center here in Atlanta. But Iunderstand some family doctors are doing them now. usually around the same price. If you are serious about quiting this is the way to go. I have NEVER EVER wanted another smoke after those shots. If interested PM me and I will send you the link to the center in which I had it done. That way yo ucan get the info and approach your family doc about it. It is the best thing you will EVER do for yourself.

MAXPAIN

GRILLIN CHICKEN AND BUFFALO !!!

 

[fugetaboutit]

Yeah, I'm interested in that. I'll PM you right now.

 

[ceo]

your thinking is very short term. What about longevity and quality of life instead of just "how will this affect the AAS"?
Go volunteer at a Veterans Hospital (theyre always looking for volunteers and it would be a good way to give something back to the vets) and watch those little guys pulling around the oxygen tanks and still having to stop several times to catch their breath if they have to walk up a minor slope...that's where I've seen the worst cases (of everything). Spending time at a Veterans Hospital will make you appreciate your long term health more than anything I can imagine.

 

[wellbilt]

i was a smoker for years and quit a year ago and i can definetley tell the difference

 

[macrophage69alpha]

have you considered commit or nicorette? to help you quit but still give some of the benefits of nicotine?

 

[DIVISION]

head on straight?

Got a question.....
How do cigarettes affect training, especially while on aas?
I have been a smoker for a few years and smoke about 3 packs a week. I wanted to know if smoking affects my ability to make gains and if it affects the effectiveness of aas in the body. Thanx!

The tar buildup in your lungs from cigarettes will hurt you in terms of cardiovascular circulation and your stamina overall.

You'll make gains regardless, but asking if cigarettes will hinder gains is akin to asking if being an alcoholic will hinder gains.........use your head.

What do you think?

 

[Vicious cycle]

I understand that smoking isn't good for you and I appreciate that explanation Jenetic.
For everyone that wants to flame me for my question and for smoking, I have to say that the reason for my "stupid" question is because sometimes it's a little hard to quit smoking and very easy to just say it. I just wanted to know how badly does smoking cigarettes affect the aas in my system......does it reduce it's effectiveness, in addition to not getting the necessary nutrients intake/delivery because of the lack of oxygen. I know they are bad and I am coming up with a plan to quit smoking, like NOW, just have to see how it goes and how hard it will be.

I know exactly ehat you mean, my motto use to be, "It's easy to quit, I've done it thousands of times". I tried just about everything, wasted hundreds of dollars on patches and gums and pills all to no avail. In the end what worked for me was cold turkey. I picked out a day and said that is it (the week before I switched brands). It was hard, but an urge only lasts for about 3 minutes. Everytime I felt like I wanted a smoke, I just grabbed a bottle of water (which is good as a sub and good for you) and said I can ride this out for 3 minutes. Personally, I hate losing and I said to myself smoking isn't like breathing or eating or sleeping, it's not something I HAVE to do.

Best of luck, remember, NOTHING will make you quit unless you WANT to quit.

-VC-

 

[fugetaboutit]

Right-on Vc,
I thought of going cold turkey and that may be strategy #1. Maxpain also told me about these shots that he took at a clinic and he never picked up a butt again. All of these options sound good, but cold turkey may be my first step. If that doesn't work, then there are several other ways to do it as well. The important thing is that I have it in my head to quit and it won't go away until I do. I am a very persistent person, I just never told myself before that I wanted to quit.

 

[Rod555]

There is no point in smoking and training IMO. The two are separate lifestyles which if youre into one, you shouldnt really be interested in the other one.

I used to smoke, i know its hard. You need to really want to give up or you never will. no amount of magic products can beat will power. Surely being a BBer, your willpower should be strong ? (sticking to diet, training schedule etc)
The reason that i used to give up was i was sick of the smoking and recreational drugs which had left me with the impressive physique of being 6,2 and 135 lbs and got my ass in the gym.

Gym and smokes? dont really mix so i quit cold turkey. Three years on, and ive never looked back. Good luck with it anyway bro.

(Ps And i know full well that reformed smokers are the worst for lecturing people, ill try to leave my soapbox at home next week.)

 

[nydj66]

I am by no means endorsing smoking but it does increase metabolism and suppress appetite; 2 things that body builders sometimes strive for.

Keep this in mind when you quit. You may have to adjust your diet and training.