wraith

I know that ciggs are really bad for my health and im trying really hard to quit ,i was just curious as to how much of a negative affect they have on muscle growth if any

when you cant hear the music in your head phones ,cause the guy next to you is grunting out one more rep and cussing at the weights remember .... that guy is probably me

BUSTINOUT

Smoking cuts down the oxygen you are able to get into your body. That will effect muscle growth. Yes, I know lots of big mofos that smoke. When I used to compete, their were guys smoking backstage. ANother way it effects muscle growth...look at it this way.... How many guys make it to the gym that are on oxygen.

Good luck in quitting smoking. I chewed for years and anyone that says nic ain't an addictive drug, don't know shiat. Hell, I still crave a good pinch of cope every now and then. Are you taking any thing to help you stop?

racoon02

And if your a chick you can pretty mutch forget about being hit on by me. Smoking = Turn off :|

But if your lifting and exercizing to be healthy why would you want to smoke since that would be counter-productive?

Lift hard, or go home!
Zed : Bring out the Gimp.
Maynard : But the Gimp's sleeping.
Zed : Well, I guess you're gonna have to go wake him up now, won't you?

carl68

good post ... I had the same question. I work out 4 times a week, but will have an occiasional beer and cig in bar with friends. Always wondered how it affects my muscle growth and tone

cccsoccerplaya

i know tobacco cuts down the oxygen your able to get, but what about weed?

BUSTINOUT

Uh...HELLO!!!!

Unless you are ingesting it some way other than inhaling, it has the same effects on the lungs. Smoke is smoke.

wraith

i begain smoking long before i started lifting so its kinda hard to just quit cold turkey for the good of my body you know (racoon)not to sound rude or anything because i really do appreciate everyones opinion and love getting good advice but, if youve never smoked then its easy to say just quit ,but i have a lot of stress to deal with and sometimes its real easy to put the ol marl baro in your mouth and say f!%& it

when you cant hear the music in your head phones ,cause the guy next to you is grunting out one more rep and cussing at the weights remember .... that guy is probably me

wraith

however im trying ,o thanks for the comments everyone

when you cant hear the music in your head phones ,cause the guy next to you is grunting out one more rep and cussing at the weights remember .... that guy is probably me

racoon02

Sure dont, Ive never smoked before. I have however seen my mom quit a couple of times, I just dont understand why they cant just set em down and not smoke anymore Guess its because ive never had an addictive personality. Well good luck trying to quit, maybe you could try the nicotine gum? Thats what my mom used.

Lift hard, or go home!
Zed : Bring out the Gimp.
Maynard : But the Gimp's sleeping.
Zed : Well, I guess you're gonna have to go wake him up now, won't you?

Mikes1

I know a couple of guys that quit smoking after reading Allen Carr's easy way to stop smoking.
I've read it and i'm smoking while typing.
I'll probably read it again when i find the time.
Good luck...

moon

i see guys with chicks in cigarette ads. It is absolute nonsense.

Mudge

Your body will expend energy trying to constantly repair the immune system, as well as your cardiovascular abilities being diminished meaning less reps (squats, deadlifts) on the harder movements.

loki

try looking into welbutran? zyban? i have a friend that was taking it for depression and she quit smoking. she gained like 500 lbs though from having the munchies all the time and eating like shit. my mom had a friend that took it specifically to try and quit smoking and is smokeless so far. from what i understand it's supposed to relieve the 'anxiety' type feeling from the nicotine withdrawal. and remember, after the first few days it's all psychological, like masterbating, you may not really be going through the withdrawals of no sex but sometimes you just gotta do something with your hand...oh wait...wrong analogy...