Smoking

[pjm007]

I'm sitting here puffing away and was wondering just how many of my fellow AB'ers smoke. The poll starts here, do you smoke ?

[newtron]

no.

[silly moo]

yes - just failed at trying to quit.
was 25 a day now about 10 a day.

[jakesi]

Gave up16 months ago and its the best thing I ever did.

[nicola_red]

No.  I smoked for a little bit when I was at college but never seriously, it was just cos my friends did (to my shame).  Now I would never do it cos it gives you wrinkles and yellow skin - never mind the lung cancer.  But I still like the smell of cigarette smoke. 

[spikeybob]

Thank God there are people who smoke (like me) it gives the non smoker a chance to be self righteous just look at the answers

[jake-the-peg]

Gave up in August Nothing since then

Mind you I had given up for 8 years before restarting!

[libertie]

Gave up years ago.....thank goodness!  Apart from the obvious health concerns they are just soooo expensive!

[sasserina]

Stopped smoking 4 years ago.my partner and I stopped on the same day purely for health reasons was the reason for us stopping...we saw something horrific that would make anyone stop...and I am so glad we stopped...we both feel and look better ...we were heavy smokers and we didnt think we would get through a day without nicotine...never looked back and am serious anti smoker.

[smudge]

No - have tried it, but didn't like it.

[Gemma1984]

yup! trying to quit but to no avail

[stevie21]

Never smoked. Just never saw the point.
I've not really seen anyone being self-righteous in this thread (spikeybob) just expressing opinions on if they smoke or not and why.

[nu]

Gave up 6 months ago i used to roll my own and actually miss doing that more than smoking, gave my hands something to do.

[landie]

Used to smoke a great deal, packed it in over 30 yrs ago. Don't think I could stomach one now.

[Louise82]

Gave up four months ago... stop talking about it because the cravings havn't gone away yet!!!!

[thikasabrik]

Yes, 20 a day for more years than I care to admit. I wish I could stop but I don't have the willpower.

[Otrere]

Around 10 Royals Lights a day... unfortunately - have tried more than once to give up... I'll get there.

[blueeyedlass]

i quit 4and a half years ago and its true when they say that ex smokers are the worst i absolutely hate the smell of someone smoking near me and when u are talking to someone who smokes who has just had a cig and the smell wafts into ur face it is revolting.

[palfreyman18]

Nope. never have, never will and proud of it! :)

[dmsjps]

Used to smoke around 20 a day, but due to pester power from the kids, gave up about 6-8 years ago and after about 6 months the cravings went away, never wanted once since. Unfortunately banged loads of weight on that I can't get rid of - and I don't eat more than I used to: a light lunch and a proper square meal in the evening, that's all, no snacks or sweets (don't even particularly like sweet things).

Worst thing about it? My son now smokes and I'm so disappointed because of all the money he's going to waste throughout his life as long as he keeps doing it, not to mention the damage he's inflicting on his bod. Funny how you care about your kids' health more than your own, isn't it?

I don't hate smokers, I don't mind anybody smoking (except my son!) and I don't complain about them. I get a bit upset with ignorant smokers who blow smoke in my face, but that's all.

[Darjeeling]

I used to but gave up a couple of years ago.  My shortfall is chocolate (and lots of it...)