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I had been smoking since I was 10 starting with about 30 per day back then. I am 28 now. For the past 7-8 years I was smoking 70-80 Marlboro reds per day.
I haven't smoked for 5 1/2 days and it is still extremely intense. I kept hearing after a couple days it would just be mental the physical side would go away.
Well not so far at all in fact each day is worst. I've been shaking a lot, I can hardly freaking walk, I got pains in my chest. The only good thing so far is I can breath great  .
I am very mentally strong though. I will give it 3 months (and I hope it don't take that long, because its so hard to get much accomplished right now). If after 3 months I still feel like this I will start smoking again because it will just not be worth it not to.
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05-18-2007, 12:53 PM
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I have never been a full-time smoker, although I will partake in a few cigarettes occasionally if I am drinking or in Vegas, so I really don't know what it would be like to actually quit.
I would suggest finding some from of exercise though, be it walking, running, biking, whatever.
After a good workout, the last thing I would ever think of is smoking something. Also I imagine it would be a motivating factor to keep your lungs and body healthy.
With that said, I did however smoke at CAC in Amsterdam. 
Keep up the good work PokerProp.
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05-18-2007, 04:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy 
I have never been a full-time smoker, although I will partake in a few cigarettes occasionally if I am drinking or in Vegas, so I really don't know what it would be like to actually quit.
I would suggest finding some from of exercise though, be it walking, running, biking, whatever.
After a good workout, the last thing I would ever think of is smoking something. Also I imagine it would be a motivating factor to keep your lungs and body healthy.
With that said, I did however smoke at CAC in Amsterdam.
Keep up the good work PokerProp.
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I am also an occasional smoker (drinking, poker, golf) but I find myself smoking a bit to much lately. Luckily for me it ends Aug 4th (wedding) as a promise to the fiance.
With that said, Ill have a cig or two with you at the Bahamas etc.
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05-19-2007, 04:09 AM
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LOL, I remember an identical promise I made 10 months ago to my fiance before our wedding. And every single day I smoke even 1 cigarette (which is far too often), I get "politely" reminded of that promise.
I think it's easier to quit if you live in the U.S. because the majority of Europe seems like they smoke. It's hard to walk around town by all of the pubs with their outdoor tables and crowds and not want to pull up a chair, get a pint, and have a smoke.
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05-20-2007, 07:02 PM
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Wow, Pokerprop! That's a lot of smokes!
The thing about smoking and physical activity - whilst you might be out of breath the first few times, your body has a way of adjusting to it! I actually have a smoke after my run!
But admittedly, it is an undesirable habit - for me i guess it's more about boredom more than anything else.
But good job PokerProp! Keep up the good work!
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05-20-2007, 09:46 PM
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I also smoke on occasion. I never buy cigarettes, but if they are there I'll usually have one.
I'm more of a cigar smoker...they last a bit longer and I don't inhale them.
PokerProp, keep up the great work!...that takes a TON of will power
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05-21-2007, 03:43 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement guys. Its been over 8.5 days and getting easier now, still a struggle but not as intense.
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05-23-2007, 10:03 AM
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This thread makes me want to go smoke! |
05-23-2007, 10:46 AM
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This thread makes me want to go smoke! |
Better delete this thread then
Damn Pokerprop that is alot of smokes...well I hope you haven't been smoking after you posted on this thread and keep it up you can do it
anyways Im out of "chew"...stupid that have to go to another country to get some more because selling it here is illegal(using isn't though) 
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05-23-2007, 07:37 PM
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Cheers PokerProp.
I'm in the quiting mode. I have not started but since i think about stoping everyday now I know soon I will just be at that point where I have to give it up. I play softball on my office team and I am so out of shape even a drunlk softball game winds me. It's a shame really.
Keep it up Prop it only gets eaiser from this point
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