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Don't Quit Smoking... Do this instead.

Met 2012/05/16 03:05:41
That's so crazy, it may actually work.
Smoking is bad m'kay.
You expect me to survive on 3 a day?  Are you fcking crazy?
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Have you tried to quit smoking but just can't? Do you find no comfort in the fact that you're not alone? Have you spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars on gum, patches, E-cigarettes, and even acupuncture to no avail? Do you worry about the deterioration of your respiratory health as you age?

I have a simple solution. Don't quit smoking. At least not entirely.

I was a pack a day smoker for over a decade before i finally got serious doing something about it. I was in my late 20's and developing chronic bronchitis. At times i would have coughing fits that would leave me helpless and dizzy. That can't be good for you.

A friend of mine gave me two easy steps to save my lungs, and now, 3 years later, my doctor couldn't even tell I still smoke every single day after my physical this afternoon, and i haven't suffered a debilitating coughing episode since employing my little trick.

Step 1: If you smoke weed, use a vaporizer instead of a bowl or a spliff. Trust me you still get just as high, and a good vaper costs about the same as a good bong.

Step 2: Only smoke 1 cig after your 3 main meals everyday. If you need to, sacrifice one of your meal smokes so you can have your after sex smoke later that evening. (or morning or afternoon depending on your sexual habits)

And that's it. Now I'm not going to lie and say it's the easiest thing in the world, but it's a lot easier than quitting cold turkey, and who knows, if you get used to just 3 cigs a day, you may decide to quit altogether. Two things are for sure, you'll save lots of money, and severely lower your chances of chronic respiratory disease.

The most important thing to pulling this off is to convince yourself, smoking is not a right, it's a privilege... a perk to life if you will, only to be enjoyed at the optimal time (after sex or food), and only if you've taken care of all your other responsibilities.

What worked for me was using it as a reward. I convinced myself i had quit smoking, but that i would allow myself 3 cigs a day so i wouldn't lose my mind, if i did everything i was supposed to do up to that point in the day.

Feel free to use this as motivation to get other tasks done as well. For me, it was a 1 hour workout every morning, get to work ON TIME, knock out any around the house chores, and do or say 1 thing to make my then g/f now fiance smile, or otherwise feel important every single day.(caution, this last one may cause you to have to save up extra sexy fun time cigs because of all the extra attention your woman will give you in the bedroom)

Because i was so addicted, i would make damn sure i was a good boy, so i could get my cigarette. Use your spouse or a family member to hold your pack for you, so you don't cheat, and to give you extra support. (this is very important) never take more than 1 cig with you when you leave the house. I found burying my pack in my sock drawer did the trick, and it gave me an excuse to start carrying one of those ultra sharp gentlemen's cigarette cases.

Also don't freak out and feel like the failure you are when you relapse a few times. It's going to happen. Just remember, like a major league ball player, you're worried about the long haul, not the day to day. If you have a relapse, take a personal day and smoke till your heart's content, just remember to start again the next morning with your regimented schedule. The secret to this trick is getting back on the horse, eventually it will become a solid routine. Challenge yourself, force yourself to prove to yourself that you can do it for at least 1 day. Then 2, then a week, then you've established a new routine that will save you money and health concerns.

It takes some practice, but as someone who's been sticking with it for 3 years now, I can tell you it does work, AND YOU GET TO KEEP SMOKING!

And the very best part, the next time an uppity assed anti-smoking nazi tells you how inherently evil smoking is, you get know you're as healthy as an ox, and respond like this:
uppity assed anti-smoking nazi inherently evil smoking healthy ox respond

What do you think?


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  • nerak611 2013/02/10 20:08:17
    That's so crazy, it may actually work.
    nerak611
    They say that the minute your brain hears the word, 'Deny', it automatically wants what it can't have. It makes sense when dieting that allowing yourself food cravings in modest amounts actually helps staff off cravings. I imagine the same thing with smoking. It does make sense though that once down to three a day, it would be easier to go to two a day, then one, then none. I smoke, and my roommate smoked for years, then one day the dentist discovered pre cancer patches in his mouth. He had to quit immediately. It is worse on the side of his mouth he was used to smoking out of. According to the Doctor who treats him, (A cancer specialist from Harvard Medical), mouth cancer is on the rise. I like your idea though. It makes sense. I personally would hope if I get to three a day, that I could eventually quit. The roommate uses a filtered bong to smoke weed from - he read about the cancer fighting properties, and guess what - his cancer doc knows, and supports it - so far the cancer has not spread or gotten worse.
  • Matt 2012/07/04 13:01:29
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    Matt
    The reward system drove this girl down the commercial path !
    reward yourself
  • Mr. Basket 2012/06/06 05:58:37
    That's so crazy, it may actually work.
    Mr. Basket
    This isn't Middle School! Do Cocaine like an adult!!
  • TrudyGirl 2012/05/23 00:26:50
    You expect me to survive on 3 a day? Are you fcking crazy?
    TrudyGirl
    Again not my vote..I don't smoke (legally)..did for a while a long time ago but just did not like the taste in my mouth. I never got hooked on it..friends did and had a horrible time stopping..this might work with someone who like incentives. they always worked well for me. I set goals and when I accomplished what I was trying to do I got a reward. I still do the same thing at 65 and it still works.
  • Squeaken458 2012/05/20 01:25:50
    Smoking is bad m'kay.
    Squeaken458
    I only smoke when I'm on fire.
  • Arinn 2012/05/19 02:58:27
    Undecided
    Arinn
    I don't smoke smoking
  • lyteweaver.starchild 2012/05/19 02:06:10
    Undecided
    lyteweaver.starchild
    this will work for those that seriously committed to quitting. i personally dont think it is a sure thing. it is all about will power! glad it worked for you though. x
  • goblue1968 2012/05/18 23:27:50
    That's so crazy, it may actually work.
    goblue1968
    I did a similar thing several years ago. I tried going cold turkey, but then when I smelled the smoke coming from other smokers it made me crave it again. But since I retired in 2001, I haven't been around smoking environments as often (and since it's also been banned from public places in the meantime). The only time I smoke now is at my Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, where I can share a smoking experience with my fellow recovering alcoholic friends. So now a pack of cigarettes lasts me up to a month and I no longer have the severe craving that I used to have (except sometimes after a really good meal at a nice restaurant)!
  • katt 2012/05/17 03:19:59
    You expect me to survive on 3 a day? Are you fcking crazy?
    katt
    +1
    i still might have to take the challenge though.
  • shadow76 2012/05/16 22:49:09
    Undecided
    shadow76
    +1
    I never smoked. This plan seems lke it my help people though, good for you!
  • Fran-Halen 2012/05/16 21:36:13
    You expect me to survive on 3 a day? Are you fcking crazy?
    Fran-Halen
    +1
    I think I'd claim 10 main meals a day.
  • scbluesman13 2012/05/16 21:28:58
    Undecided
    scbluesman13
    +1
    While I had to quit smoking altogether (it was a promise I made if we ever had children, and we did), I always agree with the idea of living in moderation.
  • mk, Smartass Oracle 2012/05/16 15:26:27
    Undecided
    mk, Smartass Oracle
    +1
    I quit smoking in 1974!




    no smoking
  • kudabux 2012/05/16 14:03:43
    Smoking is bad m'kay.
    kudabux
    It is commendable that you cut down, but if you could cut down, you can quit. And I don't believe your lungs are as healthy as a non smoker. :-)
  • Met kudabux 2012/05/16 14:26:10
    Met
    +1
    a lot of it has to do with my exercise regiment. But honestly, 3 cigs is nothing.

    you breathe more pollution walking around a busy city street. Cigs kill people because they smoke 20 or more a day, for decades. Pucker up to the exhaust pipe of your car, and you're gone in 20 minutes.
  • Rocko 2012/05/16 12:44:19
    That's so crazy, it may actually work.
    Rocko
    +1
    29 years i dont know if this is gonna work but its worth a try :)

    thanx for the advice
  • Met Rocko 2012/05/16 14:27:02
    Met
    +1
    I hope it helps.

    Again, the trick is to just keep starting over when you fail.

    It took me two months to do it faithfully, but once you do, you'll never look back. Save $$$ too.
  • Rocko Met 2012/05/16 15:18:29
    Rocko
    +1
    lol yep i guess the term is never quit quitting :)

    well it sounds doable have to wait and see i guess lol

    thanx again:)
  • BigFig#9 2012/05/16 09:16:37
    Undecided
    BigFig#9
    +2
    Quit Smoking - You're more powerful than you think, you'll smell better, and you'll give yourself a raise...
  • Met BigFig#9 2012/05/16 14:22:18 (edited)
    Met
    +1
    that's the point. I don't want to quit.

    I enjoy my after meal cigarettes.

    $5 a week raise is hardly worth giving that up.
  • ♠Jen♠ BN - 0 2012/05/16 05:24:16
    You expect me to survive on 3 a day? Are you fcking crazy?
    ♠Jen♠ BN - 0
    +2
    Not if my life depended on it (and since I smoke menthol's, it probably does).
  • Met ♠Jen♠ B... 2012/05/16 14:22:37 (edited)
    Met
    +1
    lol fair enough. Not to sound like a nazi, but menthol is the worst.. ICK :P
  • Dave 2012/05/16 05:01:16 (edited)
    Undecided
    Dave
    +1
    I've never smoked cigarettes, but I love to smoke a pipe or cigars. I love English tobaccos and on topof my pipe I smoke 5-6 cigars a day. I love smoking -and I can't come to this website unless I'm smoking.
  • 2468 2012/05/16 04:34:20
    That's so crazy, it may actually work.
    2468
    +1
    Also, you may want to switch to the loose tobacco and roll your own. Normal cigarettes are treated with ammonia to make them more addicting which can make stopping even harder.

    Another "Poor Man's Patch" is to put a bit of loose tobacco between your smallest toe and the one next to it. This will allow you to absorb some nicotine...kind of like chewing but without the spitting.
  • Met 2468 2012/05/16 14:28:13
    Met
    +1
    Loose tobacco tastes horrible. That's enough to make anyone quit lol...
  • Pet Rock Whisperer 2012/05/16 04:31:05
    That's so crazy, it may actually work.
    Pet Rock Whisperer
    +2
    Excellent post Met! Your system makes good sense and it's not just reasonable, it's realistic. As far as the vaporizer goes, that's fine if the intent is to get high. Personally, it's just not for me. I don't burn simply to get a buzz. I really enjoy the flavor of a of a joint rolled with a nice thin quality wrap. Bob Marleys are nice because they're hemp paper and reasonably thin. But I prefer using Club cabaret width. By folding em in half and licking along the fold then tearing em, you get two wraps and the frayed edge sticks much better than a cut edge. The thing about club wraps is they are fine for one or two people , but if there is a third person sharing they won't hold together very well. Another fine wrap where that's never an issue are Elements. They are nice and thin and have a glue edge so they're fine for passing around. I don't burn much any more at all. If I do it's generally a social thing where there might be one being passed around and I might hit it once or twice. If I actually do burn it's because I'm in the mood for it and it's a rare treat to savor for the flavor more than just a buzz. And the flavor just isn't there with a vaporizer.

    Back to cigarettes. I'm going to give your system a good honest effort because it is reasonable and I believe it will ...

    Excellent post Met! Your system makes good sense and it's not just reasonable, it's realistic. As far as the vaporizer goes, that's fine if the intent is to get high. Personally, it's just not for me. I don't burn simply to get a buzz. I really enjoy the flavor of a of a joint rolled with a nice thin quality wrap. Bob Marleys are nice because they're hemp paper and reasonably thin. But I prefer using Club cabaret width. By folding em in half and licking along the fold then tearing em, you get two wraps and the frayed edge sticks much better than a cut edge. The thing about club wraps is they are fine for one or two people , but if there is a third person sharing they won't hold together very well. Another fine wrap where that's never an issue are Elements. They are nice and thin and have a glue edge so they're fine for passing around. I don't burn much any more at all. If I do it's generally a social thing where there might be one being passed around and I might hit it once or twice. If I actually do burn it's because I'm in the mood for it and it's a rare treat to savor for the flavor more than just a buzz. And the flavor just isn't there with a vaporizer.

    Back to cigarettes. I'm going to give your system a good honest effort because it is reasonable and I believe it will work for me. For those that feel that is just too drastic of a change there's a simple alternative that will help anyone cut down on the number of cigarettes they smoke. Perhaps even drastically cut down. Just make em not so available by leaving your pack in another room, or out in the car or anywhere that they aren't within easy reach. Often times if it's a bit of a chore or slight inconvenience to grab that smoke when the desire hits ya. You'll certainly smoke less than if that pack isn't within easy reach.

    Over the last couple years I've dropped 100lbs and it's staying off and to my surprise it's really been remarkably easy. You can look through my profile picks and see 100lbs ain't no bullsh*t or exaggeration. I did it with much the same basic principle you used for smoking. I just modified my eating habits in a way that was realistic, reasonable and achievable. So thanks Met for the great advice. I think it will work for me too!
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  • Met Pet Roc... 2012/05/16 14:31:53
    Met
    +1
    Good job on your weight loss.

    and you're right, the central aspect to cutting down on the smokes is putting your pack out of reach. It's easier to resist the urge if you have to walk into the other room and dig thru 10 years of laundry to get them.

    Just remember, the reason this worked for me is because i allowed myself to screw up without giving up. It took me 2 months to get it down faithfully, but once you do, you'll never look back. and you'll save some serious $$$
  • Flor de Luna 2012/05/16 03:33:50
    Undecided
    Flor de Luna
    +2
    It does make some sense.They say that's why dieting doesn't work,because you deprive yourself.Trick is moderation.If you don't feel deprived,then you are more likely to succeed.
  • Met Flor de... 2012/05/16 03:41:19
    Met
    +1
    very true. when it comes to dieting, i stay away from fast food, cept for rare occasions, but i refuse to give up eating what i want.

    I try to eat as healthy as possible, but i'm not giving up fatty pasta's, steak and potatoes, chocolate. I just made a deal with myself that i'll work out every day i'm physically able, and if that's not enough to keep the extra weight off, i'll just be a happy fat bastard.

    So far it's working.
  • Xerxes,Phantom of PHAET 2012/05/16 03:25:52
    Undecided
    Xerxes,Phantom of PHAET
    +5
    I smoked for over 30 years, however I quit 5 years ago,no biggie
  • Met Xerxes,... 2012/05/16 03:26:52
    Met
    +3
    Good job :)
  • Vitalani 2012/05/16 03:13:52
    Smoking is bad m'kay.
    Vitalani
    +3
    Damage is still being done. Cigarettes also affect more than just the lungs. We'll have to wait for an autopsy until we see what the lungs actually look like. And I doubt the doctor did a full chest exam anyway.
  • Met Vitalani 2012/05/16 03:16:18
    Met
    +2
    you inhale more carcinogens walking down the street than smoking 3 cigarettes.
  • Vitalani Met 2012/05/16 03:17:41 (edited)
    Vitalani
    +3
    I'm literally face palming right now. Cigarettes have higher concentrations of these horrible chemicals. And I really doubt you can back up the claim that I inhale more carcinogens walking down the street than smoking 3 cigarettes. Statistics don't lie, cigarette are worse for you than oxygen, I mean seriously.
  • Met Vitalani 2012/05/16 03:19:47
    Met
    +3
    Just going by what my doctor said.

    Cigs kill you because most people smoke 20 a day or more. Do you know what comes out of your car? That will kill you in 20 minutes if you do it right, smoking 2 packs of cowboy killers a day will take decades to do you in.
  • Vitalani Met 2012/05/16 04:44:57
    Vitalani
    +1
    Show me the statistic that is specific to pack a day day smokers.
    And again, concentration.
  • Met Vitalani 2012/05/16 14:39:46 (edited)
    Met
    It's all lifestyle sweetie.

    There are people in the world who smoke 2 packs a day, and live to be 100. But they typically have a better diet and work harder than most Americans who smoke.

    Genetics have a lot to do with it too.

    I'm blessed with both.

    Anyway, this blog really isn't for non-smokers. Feel free to continue to not smoke. I'll feel free to ignore your life advice.
  • Vitalani Met 2012/05/16 16:13:01
    Vitalani
    -_- I smoked for 8 years, quit 2 moths ago. Besides, you shared this question with me.
  • kudabux Met 2012/05/16 14:06:53 (edited)
    kudabux
    +1
    sorry to jump in, but the comparison of car exhaust doesn't work. Who sticks their nose into a tail pipe?
  • Met kudabux 2012/05/16 14:33:02 (edited)
    Met
    +1
    Who doesn't walk down a busy street?

    I'm not advocating my smoking habits as healthy by any-means... But then if you look at the smog level around any big city, living there isn't healthy either.

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