The past few months I have been very focused on my health and fitness as I have been recovering from my injuries. I've started cycling as a means of physical therapy, transportation,and exercise. I am becoming more of a cycling addict as I go along. Smoking slows the healing process, reduces my breathing efficiency, and generally poisons my system. I smoke 3 packs a day. WAY too much, even for lights.
I have hopes that as I progress, I will eventually be able to participate in organzied cycling rides and perhaps one day a century ride. There is no way I could possibly do that if I continue to smoke. I enjoy riding more than smoking.
So, in the interest of my health, fitness, and healing I have made the decision to quit smoking. Cigarettes just don't fit into the new healthier lifestyle I want.