50's, Kilts & Health

**awoodfellow** · 18th March 05, 10:07 PM

Brethren,

Everyday is the first day of the rest of your life. It's not a mantra of mine but you know, it's kinda sinking in. I'm at a point in life where it really makes sense to watch and take consideration of what I do.

As I myself have said, as well as many others, wearing the kilt is a an experience in itself. It's not only mind altering but it's eye opening. Wearing the kilt is straightening out the kinks on the road we call life.

A post earlier mentions when the kilt is worn, a straighter posture and squarer shoulders are found. No doubt it's a psychology thing. And to me thats OK.
That is as it should be. Pride, heritage or just because it feels good are all excellent reasons to wear a kilt.

Fella's. I need some help. I'm 50+, carry that awful sight of the mid-riff bulge or as Barb so delicately mentioned, "the corporation". ( that which I swore I'd never have ) And I am in bad shape. I smoke. I used to smoke Marlboros. Marlboro Reds. The ones that make you sterile. Fooled them didn't I!

When the price hit $1.50US a pack, I started rolling my own. I just couldn't "afford" those high priced cigarettes. I've been rolling for six or seven years now. Tops and Bugler. Killer sh!t. I've got the Cadillac of rollers, a Rizla stainless steel, 1.0 roller. Top of the line. Best there ever was. $20.00 bucks a pop. They last about 2.5 years. Cool, eh?

And now I can feel the affects of 35 years of smoking. Dammit. I saw the ads. I read the reports. The warnings of bad things are even printed on my cans of tobacco. But no, not me.

I joined a site called Quitnet. Kind of an online support group for us lamers who smoke. Forums and chat channels and lots of encouragement.

Wish me luck. For tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life.

ambrose

**kiltie as charged** · 18th March 05, 10:17 PM

I was a smoker many years ago when I joined the US Navy. At the time the only guys that got breaks during basic training were the smokers.
So I became a smoker too!

But after a few years of smoking I decied one day that I didn't need them anymore and threw the pack that I had over the side of the ship
and never went back to smoking!

So I wish you the best of luck in quiting, and staying smoke free!

**bubba** · 18th March 05, 10:32 PM

Best of luck Ambrose. As someone who's smoked for going on 36 years, nonfilters for 32 of them, I know it's tough.

**Doc Hudson** · 18th March 05, 10:33 PM

Ambrose,

You have my prayers and best wishes. According to my ex-wife, the drug and alcohol abuse counselor, it is tougher to kick tobacco than it is to kick cocaine. Cocaine adicts psychologically, while tobacco addicts both psychologically and physically.

I smoked for 23 years, and I weight a hundred pounds more than I ever thought I'd weigh.

August 1 will be ten years ago that I quit smoking. It took hypnosis to do the trick, but even that won't work without determination and desire.

If there is anything I can do, beyond prayer and encouragement, send me a PM. I'll be glad to help as much as I can.

After you've gotten over the worst of the smoke cravings, maybe we can work together and get both of us into better physical condition.

Good Luck and God Bless.

**Rob Wright** · 18th March 05, 10:34 PM

Ambrose best of luck.

ROb

**Jewddha** · 18th March 05, 10:39 PM

Coming from a non-smoker it may sound thin, but truly all the best power to you.

**Alan H** · 18th March 05, 10:39 PM

This is tough. It ain't gonna easy and it ain't gonna happen fast.

hang in there, never quit working at it, and it'll pay off. I watched my mom and dad quit in their 50's and they were so glad when they did it.

**GMan** · 18th March 05, 10:56 PM

Ambrose,

As one of those over 50 gents you were talking about, I do wish you the best of luck, and I KNOW that everyone here supports you in your endeavor! This is coming from one who gave it up years ago, but knows how hard it is to stop, but also knows that it can be done!!

I respect anyone who is aware of the situation. Just remember the money you save will enable you to get more kilts!

Again good luck my friend!

**Silverlake_Punk** · 19th March 05, 12:21 AM

Ambrose, I got my fingers crossed for you and myself, too, because I just quit yesterday. I'm 34, and have been smoking fairly steadily since I was 12. In addition to hating hills and walking in general, a pack of Camels a day has kept me from sleeping through the night because I'd wake up from fits of coughing. Last night I had my first uninterrupted sleep in a long time. I'm right there with you. Be strong!

Steve