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  1. dreday227 dreday227 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 6:51pm)

    Okay, so i've always smoked weed (usually sativas) while grinding mtts, but lately my stamina isn't what it use to be, guess i'm getting older (34yr) I even go to the gym regularly (3-5 times a week) and eat relativley healthy..Lately I find myself burning out midway thru sets and then punting off stacks when im down to my last few tournaments. I've decided i'm gonna attempt to grind this whole weekend w/o the aid of the herb (i'll just toke after my sessions to delay my gratification). Just curious if any other smokers go thru this and if u have any suggestions on how to fight the urge to toke while grinding
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  2. tensevener tensevener is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 6:55pm) in reply to dreday227

    Only thing that works for me is to not have it in my house.
    Edited By: tensevener Dec 10th, 2010 at 06:55 PM
  3. gar2garvin gar2garvin is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:00pm) in reply to tensevener

    Add or all
     
  4. R.J_Legit R.J_Legit is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:17pm) in reply to gar2garvin

    Smoke more.
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  5. jtj03 jtj03 is online now

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:20pm) in reply to R.J_Legit

    gl let us know it turns out for you and any insight you gained....
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  6. 88XIN88 88XIN88 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:32pm) in reply to jtj03

    If it doesn't make you feel good don't smoke it.

    Get your stamina back up! working out is great but so is cardio. I don't mean on a treadmill either.

    Try setting your blaze sessions max 2 out of 7 days. Take care of your body, don't trick it.
     
  7. evzyy evzyy is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:32pm) in reply to 88XIN88

    If you smoke in the house use the 5 min break to smoke outside, bit of fresh air usually helps..
  8. dreday227 dreday227 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:44pm) in reply to evzyy

    I def. plan on updating how i do this weekend w/o the herb...so please keep the replies coming..ty in advance
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:45pm) in reply to dreday227

    Don't smoke?
     
  10. dreday227 dreday227 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:59pm) in reply to Deoxyribo

     
    Originally Posted by Deoxyribo View Post

    Don't smoke?

    That's the plan. I'm just curious how other smokers have dealt with it.

     
    Originally Posted by 88XIN88 View Post

    If it doesn't make you feel good don't smoke it.

    Get your stamina back up! working out is great but so is cardio. I don't mean on a treadmill either.

    Try setting your blaze sessions max 2 out of 7 days. Take care of your body, don't trick it.

    Besides the treadmill, what other cardio exercises do u recommend?
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  11. Chavalo Chavalo is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 8:02pm) in reply to dreday227

    Don't have any weed readily available. That's the only way
  12. R.J_Legit R.J_Legit is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 8:05pm) in reply to Chavalo

     
    Originally Posted by Chavalo View Post

    Don't have any weed readily available. That's the only way


    This is the best answer.
    Gl this weekend dude, you will def. find yourself to be less emotional swingy and have more clarity mentally.
    Edited By: R.J_Legit Dec 10th, 2010 at 08:05 PM
    Reason: Thought he was a weed junky, but says he only smokes while playing.
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  13. dirtyjimmy4 dirtyjimmy4 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 8:08pm) in reply to R.J_Legit

    BRO U need the herb OBV. Dont change it up. It keeps us happy! Dont stop
  14. dreday227 dreday227 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 8:11pm) in reply to dirtyjimmy4

     
    Originally Posted by dirtyjimmy4 View Post

    BRO U need the herb OBV. Dont change it up. It keeps us happy! Dont stop

    lol..i do love the herb. When i worked a 9-5 job i only smoked when i got home, but since i've been grinding poker full-time its obv more readily available and i find myself smoking all day. It also becomes more of an expense too obv. I"d like to think i can go back to just smoking after sessions.
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  15. pageh656 pageh656 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 9:18pm) in reply to dreday227

    vaporizer would do the trick
     
  16. MattElsarelli MattElsarelli is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 9:43pm) in reply to pageh656

     
    Originally Posted by pageh656 View Post

    vaporizer would do the trick




    ^
     
  17. 88XIN88 88XIN88 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:02pm) in reply to MattElsarelli

    If its warm where you live then i'd run around my block a few times and find some paths with good sidewalks.

    If its cold i'd suggest finding the place with the cheapest gym to buy a membership. Make sure it has a sauna because it will refresh you to the fullest.

    Also, If I blaze 2 or 3 times a day then I feel pretty beat and tired too near the end of the day. Your smoking too though! which is fucking AWFUL! no offense but smoking cigarettes is the most disgusting, dirty, expensive habbit. I made one of my friends quit smoking and he just blazes now. He loves his lifestyle and hes feeling much better these days. The key point is to try your best. It's easy to get aggrivated over something and say (@#*$&#@ it, I NEED A SMOKE!

    Theres a few things you will need to improve...

    Motivation, determination, & inspiration.
     
  18. tank0288 tank0288 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:03pm) in reply to MattElsarelli

    i'm in a similar dilemma...keep us updated with how your sessions go
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:03pm) in reply to tank0288

    addy/toke combo allday errday
     
  20. Dissident Dissident is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:07pm) in reply to alewine09

    toke only during add on periods and then dont play rebuys.
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:10pm) in reply to MattElsarelli

    I used to only smoke whilde playing. I hated not playing not stoned. I do think I won an ok amount while stoned but when I go look back at all the stupid all ins I would try poorly timed bluffs I blame it on me getting too high. That might not be the case at all for many people, but it was with me. When I first quit playing without smoking I thought it was boring as hell and didn't enjoy it anymore. Until I realized that the brain doesn't make the same decisions it would always make sober. I hate even thinking like this because I used to do everything high. Job interviews, going to see the gramps, everything. While it does make EVERYTHING more enjoyable, it's not always the most +ev decision. I think you should just look at it like this: poker is work, and you say you used to only smoke when you got home from work, so why don't you only toke after your sessions and look at it as you just got through with the work day? Look at is a reward for getting through the work day :)
    Edited By: IOnlyNeed1Out Dec 10th, 2010 at 10:11 PM
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:12pm) in reply to Dissident

     
    Originally Posted by Dissident View Post

    toke only during add on periods and then dont play rebuys.

    haha icwudt. but no, blaze the amount you feel comfortable with
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:39pm) in reply to STANGAA

    If your sole reason for decreasing smoking volume is lack of stamina, then just smoke less often, with bigger periods of time between smoking as the day progresses. I kno I NEED that first and second blunt of the day, it puts me in the zone. But, if I keep up a sick rate of smokin im tired as fuck and oi 6 or 7 hrs in. Also, 5 hr energies get alot of negative feedback but i fuckin love em. Tastes a little bitter but sfworth it imo wakes me up w the perfect amount of concentration
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  24. DoNk3y F3sT DoNk3y F3sT is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:46pm) in reply to mtstackin88

    dont smoke just order a few grams of fine coke aND HJIT THAT it works wonders trust me lol
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 10:47pm) in reply to mtstackin88

    ^^^
    5 hr energies ftw
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 11:07pm) in reply to DoNk3y F3sT

     
    Originally Posted by DoNk3y F3sT View Post

    dont smoke just order a few grams of fine coke aND HJIT THAT it works wonders trust me lol


    Horrible advice.
     
  27. iPlayTourneys iPlayTourneys is online now

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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 12:46am) in reply to dreday227

    If you are a MTT plyr. Put everything (addictive) out of a +5 min reach... Should do the job...
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 12:59am) in reply to iPlayTourneys

    dre i still love you for you bro
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  29. stayhighlowe stayhighlowe is offline

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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:00pm) in reply to random.chu

    i usually just mix it with coffee
    Edited By: stayhighlowe Dec 11th, 2010 at 07:03 PM
  30. Myst1cStylez Myst1cStylez is offline

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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:28pm) in reply to stayhighlowe

    What time are you playing your sessions at? Is there a better time of day you could grind? I don't really like playing after working out.. I make bad plays and don't have the energy after a workout.. Maybe change your schedule up.. Coffee rapes too.
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