Muggins. Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I gave up smoking just over 5 years ago. I don`t blow my lungs out when walking up hill anymore but the taste, smell senses are the same. What improved for you? (if anything) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Been back on em 12 months after a 6 year lay off. Lost nearly a stone in weight gotta quit again. Any day now lol. Biggest for me was smell, could smell everything after quitting even took a dislike to some foods. Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud dog Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I gave up start of Feb, not much changed eating more, put on half stone. Thought it was getting too expencive and wanted to stop for daughter. Now started shooting, makes fags look cheap!!!!!!!!! better for me though. Sences don't seam to have improved, or what people were telling me that you will feel loads better. Not convinced but should kick in at some time. Probably should have stopped when I was playing rugby, might have made me quicker when it mattered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I think smoking threads are a banning offence now. BTW, I only smoke when I rub too hard now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry31 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I gave up 5 stone ago dooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Gave up over 15 yrs ago & not missed them since, don't know if I could afford them now! Outlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Off them nearly 2 years. I stopped eating some foods immediately because I could actually taste them. Blood circulation seems better as more oxygenated blood is getting to where it's needed, making it easier to walk. When I stopped my gums started to bleed. I wasn't worried at the start, but 2 years later they are still bleeding. The cause of this is wisdom teeth coming out, due to them having a healthier environment to grow apparently. Put on a stone and a half, but it will be worked off when the new treadmill arrives Stopping is also the reason I have been able to afford new guns. The cost of them nowadays is unbelievable, but then again the cost of caring for smoking related health problems is a major drain on the NHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I've been off them over 18 months, and whilst I put a bit of beef on, I no longer get chest pains when out walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 When I was a lad, we were out shooting Air rifles in the woods. I got a bit of plinking in on a fag packet near the base of a tree. We decided to move on into the woods after squirrels. My mate said hold on a minute, I'll just get my fags. Oops :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I think smoking threads are a banning offence now. BTW, I only smoke when I rub too hard now. Quite, Other wise it might drag up a War & Piece reply on how people cant pack up for the sake of their health.... GAFG TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) I smoked since I was a lad behind the bike sheds, gave up loads of times, finally gave up about 7 yrs ago, when they found I had smoking related cancer, but if I stopped, there was a good chance they could catch it in time. I must admit, since I have stopped, my sense of taste and smell have improved ++ and I am (a bit) less winded, and of course, the pension money stretches further to buy a lot more ammo now!. Of course I wish I had never started, but that is just wishful nonsense, it's done now, mind you I would be a lot richer now! Must admit though, I still miss a fag in the morning and after a meal. As for the cost of smoking related treatment, ok, but what about the cost of Sport injuries, Heart problems from poor diet, etc, they all cost and come from the taxes (unless you are Jimmy Carr - puts up umbrella to shield from his supporters, "just a joke lads...."). Edited June 23, 2012 by Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Stopped 11 months ago and have to say my sense of smell recovered very quickly (not always a good thing!) My smokers cough disappeared straight away too. Put on weight but I have now made efforts to get rid of that too, lost over a stone in this last month. No massive fitness and diet routine, just cut out bread more than anything. Anyone wanting to lose weight I can recommend "Myfitnesspal" app for iPhone. It can't make you lose weight but it lets you know where you are going wrong. Healthwise I feel no different through losing weight or stopping smoking, I think I must be healthier though. I smoked 50g of Golden Virginia a week and have smoked for 40 years or so. (started at 8 ) Only cost £15 a week so not noticed anything there. Reason I stopped. For my Grandchildren. Strange because I don't have any. ps. I still miss a smoke but its easy to resist. Edited June 23, 2012 by 39TDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Anyone who sits down and works out how much money they get spend on smoking will surely be motivated to quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo23 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 19 months, haven't had a bad throat since I quite put a little wait on but I'm at gym now so I've lost that, the money I save is great shame the miss's nicks it all the time tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n11tht Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Anyone who sits down and works out how much money they get spend on smoking will surely be motivated to quit. not really i spend £8 a week on smoking, £400 a year, I smoke rollups so its a lot cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I gave up smoking just over 5 years ago. I don`t blow my lungs out when walking up hill anymore but the taste, smell senses are the same. What improved for you? (if anything) Bank balance...£80/90 a month on straights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 i gave up new years eve 1988 had no plans to, was at a party and someone bet me i couldn't best bet i ever took it was for £1, a month or so later when i asked for me £1 he said cant pay you yet you may start again any day never got me money colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Roll out this old chestnut again! I'll tell you what! Let's have another thread on Freemasons, or cats pooing in my garden. Zzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Roll out this old chestnut again! I'll tell you what! Let's have another thread on Freemasons, or cats pooing in my garden. Zzzzzzzz so if you have had enough of these threads why click on it and read it just a thought colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Stopped 4 months Ago. the fear of dying too young made me stop. A pal of mine dropped dead on thursday and was kn his early 40s. Also a smoker. Im really done with cigs. Id midd my kids far too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Stopped 4 months Ago. the fear of dying too young made me stop. A pal of mine dropped dead on thursday and was kn his early 40s. Also a smoker. Im really done with cigs. Id midd my kids far too much. exaclty same here stopped in february after 20 odd years of it. with two young kids and a third on the way enough is enough sorry to hear about your pal mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Roll out this old chestnut again! I'll tell you what! Let's have another thread on Freemasons, or cats pooing in my garden. Zzzzzzzz What about Freemasons pooing in my garden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 What about Freemasons pooing in my garden? Bloody hell, not your as well :o Put bells on their aprons , I say...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Bloody hell, not your as well :o Put bells on their aprons , I say...... I collect the mess and put it through their wives letterboxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 What about Freemasons pooing in my garden? :lol: You ***, it's not just funny - the trouble is, I've now got this vivid mental image The grand poobah, or whatever he's called, In full regalia all pompous and full of himself. Sneaking behind a rose bush in my garden with a shifty look on his face, then squatting just out of view straining, grunting and red faced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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