Don Don Don!!!!
Dial it down a little!!!! ;) :)
We ALL get/got frustrated with the weight penalty, especially when we were pretty proud of looking not half bad.
Part of me has been interested in those new electronic cigarette. But I am SO paranoid about it leading me back to the real thing I just put the thought away.
You and I both know it is true: cigarette addiction is the worst monkey on your back ever. And we also know ONE PUFF will land us back into wheeze-land smoking.
I have never used heroin, but all I have read says it is harder to kick smoking than H.
It makes me feel a little better when I watch Cops and see H and Meth addicts... ;)
Try the eCig. There IS a learning curve with them, but I love them. My shortness of breath quit stopped in less than a week. I am not trying to quit smoking, just make it healthier - but if your intent is to quit, you can order ejuice in decreasing amounts of nicotine until you are “vaping” 0% nicotine. At that point, you may just like the habit, or stop altogether. But do try them, just remember that you will likely have to find the equipment best suited to you.
My recommendation, a 510 Tank system. The regular tanks are easy to fill and maintain. FYI, I have not gained weight using the eCig.
e-cigarettes - I get them with the zero nicotine cartriges - helps when you just have to take a puff of something!! Some e-cig brands are better than others ... got mine in a smoke shop and not on the internet. Glad I have it, hope this helps.
Just saw this. My two cents is if you think it might lead you back down the path, then don't do it. If you've already quit, there is no need to pick up another habit. And trust me, nicotine free ecigs are not fun. If you've kicked smoking and nicotine addiction, just hang tough!