Fruit , Smoking and nonsense .

[BlackKnight]

So ...,
I recently had a real life Changing Expirence a few weeks back ....
And am currently somewhat recovering from the Events of This ...
I was a Smoker.
I loved Smoking.
I fit it in, whenever I can and could.
A Good Smoke after a Great Meal, Working your Arse off on any given Task, After Sex and That Damn 1st Smoke after The 1st Cup of Coffee was the Best. I was never a more than a Pack a day guy ..., most of the time around 10 a day...., unless Drinking or whatnot. Nore was I an in-Door smoker. Alwasys outside I smoked.

I haven't Smoked for 17 days.... Today .
Not that I needed to Quit ..., but thought I'd give it a shot, after not Smoking for 5 days where I could not Smoke.
This is by far the Hardest Thing I've ever Done ...., and I was a Hardcore Drug Addict and possibly an Alcoholic at 1 point in time or anther in my life.

Since trying to quit Smoking ...
I've now seem to become addicted to Fruit ...
I never really ate as much Fruit , ever I believe I have these past few weeks .... I really like Grapes, Apples, Red Grape Fruit ,Pinnapples and Cantalope the Best . It's just really good stuff.

I've also Noticed , since not smoking .... That There's some serious people out there with Bad Breath . For real here.

Not Smoking seems to be real easy right now at home. I usally don't even think about it. ... It's work where it's hard ..., I made it threw last week ..., Hopefully this week ...., just 1 day at a time..., and endless Gum..... I guess the real test will be when I finally get around to having a couple beers.

Just wanted to share ....

[Iron Mego]

Good luck! And fruit is a great replacement, but take it easy. Your tummy might not appreciate too much all at once.

[toys2cool]

I love fruits man, I live right next to a fruit market where it's prices pretty good compared to the rip off super market prices

Good for you J, I'm rooting for ya bro

[BlackKnight]

I forgot to add ..
I had a Potassim Issue as well ...
and Have been Drinking Spicey Hot V-8 Juice to correct this .... It has more Potassium than anything I can find ..., 450mg for a Small can ... and it's damn good stuff !

[BlackKnight]

I love fruits man, I live right next to a fruit market where it's prices pretty good compared to the rip off super market prices

That sounds great man ...., a Fruit Market would be great to check out ...., I just get most of my stuff at this Place called Win-Co.

[Megospidey]

Good for you Jason, good for you. It can't do anything but help you man. Proud of you.

[Random Axe]

At work just go on an apple break.

I know what you've been through and this is a great time to start what you're attempting. You'll never have a better jumping off point than right now. Nothing wrong with a fruit addiction, but like someone alredy mentioned, be careful of all the added fiber. If you're not careful, you'll have to set up a mini customizing desk in the bathroom.

[Mikey]

Congrats

I'm going on 8 months now without a smoke (and I used to smoke like a chimney)

I agree, after a while when your sense of smell returns you smell things you never did before ... It's almost impossible for me NOW to walk into a Walmart bathroom without gagging

[BlackKnight]

Congrats

I'm going on 8 months now without a smoke (and I used to smoke like a chimney)

oh no ..., Congrats to you. 8months is a Fantastic Achievement ... I can only wish at this point , and man does that seem like a life time away.

[rche]

keep up with it J, and kudos to you Mikey.
quitting the addiction sucks hard but then you get to the day where you realize that smoking stinks. It gets much easier after that point. Keep on keepin' on; and enjoy your fruit.

[Toyman_Chris]

It's a big step that takes some dedication! Good for you. Best of luck with your fruiture endeavors.

[Type3Toys]

If I can do it, you can do it!

[The Shadow Knows]

Cold Turkey is the way to go and you are doing great. I've been free of the habit for 12+ years now and have not missed the habit one bit. Just being near someone who smokes will keep you on the right track. Every time I pass someone who smokes I say to myself that THAT was how I smelled back in the day. Whew!!!

Love the SPICY V-8 as well but had to give it up. Too much SODIUM. As I keep telling the doctors "if it smells good, and tastes good, IT MUST BE BAD for me"!!!!

Peace, my friend.

[livnxxxl]

J, For what it is worth I am very proud of you and others on your accomplishments so far. I have never been a smoker personally, but from what I hear it can be tough although not impossible to break the habbit.

It is definitely none of my business on how other people choose to live their lives. I always believe in to each their own. I never condemn anyone for making the choices that they make. I will say though that I do have an Aunt that is barely hanging on right now due to smoking most all of her life upon till now. It is a real shame to see her in the condition that she is in and I would not wish that on anyone. I hope that since you are at least willing and able to quit that you will be able to do it without thinking twice or looking back and above all never have to suffer such health issues in your life.

[megoscott]

Good luck, it's the hardest thing I ever did. And the beer will be hard. I never stayed off cigs before I quit drinking