Pumping Iron, Ditching Smoke: How Strength Training Turns You into a Superhero (and Dumps the Haze)

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Akara asked: "I’m a stoner right and I just started going to the gym. I used to love smoking but now I don’t enjoy it as much. Why is that?"

Yo Akara, my fellow gym-goer and herbal enthusiast!

So, you've been hitting the gym and suddenly your love affair with the green goddess isn't as steamy as it used to be, huh? Well, buckle up, because we're diving into the cosmic dance between strength training and that good ol' Mary Jane!

Let's talk about those GAINS! When you start sweating it out at the gym, your body transforms into this powerhouse of strength and vitality. It's like unlocking a level in a video game where you're the superhero of your own story. Smoking? It's like choosing a weak character when you have Thor waiting to be unleashed in the gym arena¹².

Now, picture this – you're breathing in that fresh gym air, muscles pulsating with strength, and then you light up a joint. Suddenly, it's like the vibe takes a nosedive. Why? Well, exercise pumps up your oxygen levels, making you acutely aware of the not-so-great feelings smoking brings – the coughing, the wheezing, the whole respiratory charade¹². It's like trying to enjoy a blockbuster movie after watching it with the sound off.

Not the same, right?

But hey, don't fret. Your body is sending you love letters, my friend. Exercise is a natural mood booster, releasing endorphins that have you on cloud nine. Now, imagine trying to pair that high with the mellow vibes of a smoke session.

It's like trying to DJ a rock concert with elevator music²!

Starting a gym routine is like embarking on an epic quest. Your body is the hero, the weights are the dragons you conquer, and each workout is a victory. Now, why would you want to dampen that glory with a smoky fog that dulls your senses? It's like having Frodo toss the One Ring into Mount Doom and then deciding to keep it as a keychain souvenir – it just doesn't vibe¹.

If you're finding the joy in smoking diminishing, maybe it's your body's way of saying,

"Hey, we're on a different path now, a path of strength, vitality, and kickass workouts."

So, embrace the change, my friend. Maybe it's time to let the green goddess take a backseat while you become the Hercules of your own strength training story¹².

And here's a little wisdom from the good book –

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind." Romans 12:2.

Your journey is a transformation, and sometimes, letting go of old habits is the key to unlocking your true potential.

Hope this helps. If it does, please UPVOTE, COMMENT, & SHARE.

May you be blessed with the power of David and the wisdom of Solomon.

Faithfully yours,

Strength Training with Gary

https://www.fit40strong.com

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