Saxophone__Vagina Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 When my son (now 26) started smoking grass with schoolfriends, I advised him to be careful with this. Which he did. He is not indulging any more. But I have not been able to persuade him to put an end to his cigarette smoking. wow, very nice, if my parents found out about my use of it, they would have a very different reaction. Great to see a parent with a more realistic view on the matter. Quote
king ubu Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 No drugs here, except for a bit of alcohol sometimes. Never even felt the urge to smoke a cigarette - so why should I. (I guess that's the positive side of me having been quite a loner all the years through school - that hasn't changed since I started at University, five years ago now.) Some favourite beverages include red wine (of course!), guiness, other beer (belgian preferred, or some good Pils such as Jever), and of course my favourite single malts (search for that thread if interested). No sports either. I used to bike but stopped around nine or ten years ago. Nothing since then. Admittedly I might loose a few kilos, but not too many. And then, I feel alright. No special diet, but no or hardly any greasy fast food stuff. No medications, either. ubu Quote
Shawn Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 When I first started "experimenting" with grass as a teenager (before I earned my Masters degree in it)...my Mother had a very interesting reaction. She told me that if I HAD to do something, she would much prefer me to smoke pot than drink alchohol. She was scared to death of drunk drivers and believed that pot not being physically adictive made it the safer choice. Of course she was a hippy...but I think if I ever had kids I would present the same view. My Mother allowed me the freedom to make my own decisions..and my own mistakes. I'll always be thankful that she had that attitude. Quote
BERIGAN Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 I am in perfect health in every way, shape and form! Of course people say I am completely delusional....... Quote
BERIGAN Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 Back surgery, wrist surgery, ankle surgery(All still bother me somewhat).....stomach ailments, some skin problems, sleep "issues" ADHD.... I assume...oooh look, a bird! Hey!!! Wait!!! I've Got a new complaint! Actually, nothing, and I mean nothing compared to my Mom's health problems, so I can't complain....... Quote
doubleM Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 So, I didn't have time to elaborate earlier about my fun with drugs over the years. Like I said, I quit herb in April of 2003 and can't imagine ever going back. Too addictive. I drink 2 or 3 times a week, but I have been known to binge drink from time to time. I've dabbled in the fungus about 6 times, but I always seem to end up with some type of injury on the stuff. I imagine I'll do it again, every 3-5 years seems to be the frequency. LSD, mostly in college, maybe 10 trips total. Mostly good ones. Ecstasy, about 5x. Always was a good time, but very bad for you, I'm told. Other things white, very rarely. Absinthe a couple of times. No big thrill, there. Health-wise, I guess I'm doing well. I'm 34, never smoked a cigarette, I play basketball and softball a couple times a week. I could eat better, and drink less PBR. I had some liver issues a few years ago when I was playing and drinking 6 nights a week. Went away when I scaled it back. I should be around for a little while! Quote
sal Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 (edited) Well, I'm in Miami training for my new job right now, and promised myself that I wouldn't post until I get back, but I have to jump in on this one. I don't find this depressing at all. I think its great that we can all share this. It makes us feel better. I'm 26, and I spent over 10 years smoking pot and drinking almost every day, never exercising, and eating like shit. Aside from some occasional bouts of depression that were easily treated with Paxil, I was in perfect shape. A few months ago, I quit the pot cold turkey, drastically cut down drinking, started running 5 times a week and started eating better. Now, I'm twenty pounds heavier and am starting to have body pains. What the hell?? At least the depression hasn't returned. To all you pot smokers out there, I know how wonderful it is to be high, and there are times where I really miss it. But if you are thinking of quitting, do it. The difference in mental clarity is like night and day. In fact, I'm so mentally clear, that the high I feel every day is better than any high I ever felt after smoking. I'm dead serious about this. Edited June 24, 2004 by sal Quote
sheldonm Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 Well, I'm in Miami training for my new job right now, and promised myself that I wouldn't post until I get back, but I have to jump in on this one. I don't find this depressing at all. I think its great that we can all share this. It makes us feel better. I'm 26, and I spent over 10 years smoking pot and drinking almost every day, never exercising, and eating like shit. Aside from some occasional bouts of depression that were easily treated with Paxil, I was in perfect shape. A few months ago, I quit the pot cold turkey, drastically cut down drinking, started running 5 times a week and started eating better. Now, I'm twenty pounds heavier and am starting to have body pains. What the hell?? At least the depression hasn't returned. To all you pot smokers out there, I know how wonderful it is to be high, and there are times where I really miss it. But if you are thinking of quitting, do it. The difference in mental clarity is like night and day. In fact, I'm so mentally clear, that the high I feel every day is better than any high I ever felt after smoking. I'm dead serious about this. Sal, I'm sure you've never been high in my presence......have you ? Quote
BERIGAN Posted June 24, 2004 Report Posted June 24, 2004 Pot smokers are such losers...... Kidding! :rsmile: Oh, what am I worried about, not like anyone is going to remember this post after today. Quote
Peter Johnson Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 A few months ago, I quit the pot cold turkey, drastically cut down drinking, started running 5 times a week and started eating better. Now, I'm twenty pounds heavier and am starting to have body pains. What the hell?? Life's a bitch! No, I can relate...sometimes it seems the more I run, the more I weigh. WTF???!!! Or, as 7/4 would "say," Quote
7/4 Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 Take a close look at what you're eating. How many carbs? Quote
Peter Johnson Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 Take a close look at what you're eating. How many carbs? Few...and only carb loading the night before a loooooong run (12-15 miles). Therein lies the rub! Meta b o l i s m, perhaps?! Quote
7/4 Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 There's a lot of hidden carbs in food. Corn syrup, for example. Quote
Peter Johnson Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 I hear corn syrup is in everything. Quote
maren Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 A few months ago, I quit the pot cold turkey, drastically cut down drinking, started running 5 times a week and started eating better. Now, I'm twenty pounds heavier and am starting to have body pains. What the hell?? Life's a bitch! No, I can relate...sometimes it seems the more I run, the more I weigh. WTF???!!! Or, as 7/4 would "say," Are you only going by your weight, on a scale? Muscle is considerably denser than fat. A 200-pound person with a lot of muscle looks considerably trimmer (and is healthier) than a 200-pounder with a high body-fat percentage. If you're really working out a lot, you should also consider your clothes size as a vindication, not just the scale. Quote
Peter Johnson Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 Maren, you're absolutely right. It's really just this pesky 5-7 pounds in the midsection that I can....not....get....rid....of!!! Remember when you helped me out finding an indian cookbook (went with the Sahni tome)? Well, that hasn't helped!!! I loves me some navratan curry!!! Quote
maren Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 Oops!!! Uh -- "you're welcome" ??? or "Sorry"???!!! Quote
7/4 Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 Didn't think of that. And as I look at my mid section, I have the wrong kind of mass. Quote
Peter Johnson Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 No, definitely "you're welcome." I mean, THANKS! The recipes in that book are fantastic. You just have to exercise some judgment when it comes to certain ingredients. I think I could eat nothing but Indian food and be perfectly happy! Quote
sal Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 Well, I'm in Miami training for my new job right now, and promised myself that I wouldn't post until I get back, but I have to jump in on this one. I don't find this depressing at all. I think its great that we can all share this. It makes us feel better. I'm 26, and I spent over 10 years smoking pot and drinking almost every day, never exercising, and eating like shit. Aside from some occasional bouts of depression that were easily treated with Paxil, I was in perfect shape. A few months ago, I quit the pot cold turkey, drastically cut down drinking, started running 5 times a week and started eating better. Now, I'm twenty pounds heavier and am starting to have body pains. What the hell?? At least the depression hasn't returned. To all you pot smokers out there, I know how wonderful it is to be high, and there are times where I really miss it. But if you are thinking of quitting, do it. The difference in mental clarity is like night and day. In fact, I'm so mentally clear, that the high I feel every day is better than any high I ever felt after smoking. I'm dead serious about this. Sal, I'm sure you've never been high in my presence......have you ? Hey Mark, I don't think I have! I never liked getting high at the Showcase....live jazz is just better sober to me. Hope all is well with ya! Quote
Shawn Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 I'd reply about the mental clarity being better but...what was I doing? Oh yeah, packing a bong hit.... Gurgle, Gurgle, Gurgle...Hack, Hack, Hack....AAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Quote
Jazzmoose Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 To all you pot smokers out there, I know how wonderful it is to be high, and there are times where I really miss it. But if you are thinking of quitting, do it. The difference in mental clarity is like night and day. In fact, I'm so mentally clear, that the high I feel every day is better than any high I ever felt after smoking. I'm dead serious about this. I agree completely. What I thought was part of the aging process was just me being pickled. The strange thing is, a couple of years after I quit, someone gave me an eighth and I tried some...couldn't stand the high. I was extremely uncomfortable, the music didn't sound any better, I couldn't concentrate on anything, and I just wanted it to go away. I gave the rest of the eighth to another friend. I have no regrets as far as my smoking pot when I was 20. It's just the part about not stopping until I was 37 that I regret. Lot a wasted years there, in more ways than one. But that's just my experience... Quote
Joe G Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 The strange thing is, a couple of years after I quit, someone gave me an eighth and I tried some...couldn't stand the high. I was extremely uncomfortable, the music didn't sound any better, I couldn't concentrate on anything, and I just wanted it to go away. Same here. I always get the shakes, too. Quote
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