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PickMe69
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No it does not effect muscle growth.
Studies have shown that there is a slight decrease in testosterone while experiencing the "high", but no permanent decreases or even moderate temporary decreases.
Citing: millions of times asking that questions myself and looking up articles on it.
BUT... smoking before bed does hinder sleep cycles which we know are important to muscle growth, so (if your training hard) tote your stuff 2-3 hours before bed, eat up all the food in your house, and pass out for a good 8-9 hours sleep.
Studies have shown that there is a slight decrease in testosterone while experiencing the "high", but no permanent decreases or even moderate temporary decreases.
Citing: millions of times asking that questions myself and looking up articles on it.
BUT... smoking before bed does hinder sleep cycles which we know are important to muscle growth, so (if your training hard) tote your stuff 2-3 hours before bed, eat up all the food in your house, and pass out for a good 8-9 hours sleep.
Smoking is bad period. It wreaks hell on your heart and lungs. And it suppresses hunger slightly, which is bad if you wanna gain mass. Instead of a smoke, jam a steak down your throat and see which makes you bigger.
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if you aren't breathing well and your lungs are functioning shitty you will struggle to grow muscle compared to another dude who has full lungs going.
so smoking is very bad... this is not even a question. so if you smoke, quit.. not just for bodybuilding reasons but for your overall health
so smoking is very bad... this is not even a question. so if you smoke, quit.. not just for bodybuilding reasons but for your overall health
funny...Im wondering if there are two different versions of smoking by the answers
if were talking cigarettes....dont use it as an excuse to not train, and that includes cardio
half the military smokes and all of them have to pass their pt tests (including me) so no excuses on training
that said, obviously quit if you can. It tastes bad, smells bad, looks bad and nukes your lungs and heart...I just attended my step fathers funeral for emphysema (from asbestos but the disease will scare the shit out of you to watch, let alone live)
if not...I recently switched to e-cigs and weirdly theyre more "attractive" to me for my nicotine
if were talking cigarettes....dont use it as an excuse to not train, and that includes cardio
half the military smokes and all of them have to pass their pt tests (including me) so no excuses on training
that said, obviously quit if you can. It tastes bad, smells bad, looks bad and nukes your lungs and heart...I just attended my step fathers funeral for emphysema (from asbestos but the disease will scare the shit out of you to watch, let alone live)
if not...I recently switched to e-cigs and weirdly theyre more "attractive" to me for my nicotine
underattack
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Smoking sucks easy as that.
easy as that.
^^^^^^^ that for sure
sucks for those that don't smoke and the people that do
sucks for those that don't smoke and the people that do
underattack
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My ex gf smoked 20-30 a day. And i never try to change anyone, but damn sad to see your close family slowly get sick from a drug thats not really giving u anything u cant get from something else :/
Munted
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I smoke and honestly ever since I started I've hated my life. Don't start and if you have try get off them, I was warned by reformed smokers, people that still smoke but as a youngster I ignored them and thought I knew everything but i really knew jack shit. Now I've smoked for about 3 years and find it hard to go a day without one. Trust me and don't do it lol...
