I quit smoking back in September, 2006; but I started up in August, 2007, unfortunately.
The truth is, I gave into the habit because my Girlfriend (at the time) was a smoker. Stupid me.
Thankfully, I’ve quit again. I’m on Day 4 and I feel pretty good… I think the first 3 days are always the easiest, although others claim the first 72 hours are the hardest. Those are probably “experts” who have never actually experienced withdrawals (”experts”, the irony). 
So, I haven’t been very active in Blogging and have actually cut down my work hours by about HALF, if not more, over the past 4 days - due to Smoking Cessation…
I think 99% of smoking is all in your head (you get used to ____ when you smoke, or you smoke when you ____ [fill in the blanks aka excuses for why you cannot quit). It’s not easy to kick, but I’ve done it before… I’ve decided to go all out and I purchased Precision nutrition, again, to give myself a swift kick in the ass.
Honestly, I feel so much better than I did the last time I quit. I think my body was just getting used to NOT SMOKING, when I decided to get back into it. Stupid me. What a disgusting habit. The smell alone is worth quitting! I hated the smell, even as a smoker!
So, if you haven’t been able to get in touch with me - give me a little time… I’m trying to stay in tune with the world, but when you quit smoking - you’re a little more tired than usual!
By craig on Mar 27, 2008 | Reply
hi clint, go luck bro we are all routing for yaaa…i worked in bars on and off for 28 years…i never smoked,but i can remember this one bar i worked at(strip club) about 5 years ago …the smoke was so bad i swore it was killing me…when i would workout i was weak and my breathing was bad…after i left that job in two weeks i was back to normal…smoking sucks…start drinking monaVie contact me and i’ll hook you up… have a great day greg
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By Clint Lenard on Mar 27, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Craig!
I’m actually feeling MUCH better the past few days. My cravings (or what I call the feeling to smoke just to get outside, away from the computer) are WAY down and I’m getting used to doing things without smoking now.
It took a while to not want to smoke after a meal. It didn’t feel this bad when I quit smoking in ‘06 for those 11 months!
Oh well. I’m starting on Precision nutrition now and I’m excited about that. I have eaten healthy over the past year, for the most part, but slacked off for a few months and I’ve noticed it when I look in the mirror!
Sucks, but I’m glad I’m getting back in action, finally!
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