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I just turned 22, am nursing on an hourly basis a 5 year hopeless marijuana habit, and working out has been my passion for many years. Most people in college thought I was insane- well I suppose I am somewhat insane- when they heard that while getting my engineering physics degree all I gave a fuck about was smoking dope all day and lifting weights/doing cardio hard. I am the only person at my university I know of who will relentlessly hit the gym on mornings before class when hungover, I lift hard even on those miserable days when I feel like an old man with cancer in every organ. That's not the point here I guess, I HATE alcohol and have since stopped polluting my body with that filthy fucking poison. After going through university and seeing how much it is widely abused, and abusing it myself for many years, doing awful things while wasted that I would normally never do, feeling the horrible consequences of abuse to my body, like honestly in college if you're not drinking you're 'wierd'- FUCK that shit. How is it legal when we can't even smoke our beloved, harmless cannabis??? One reason I find marijuana so appealing is because it's so easy on the body. But then again I absolutely LOVE everything about the wonderful plant, and devote much of my time to it with utmost pleasure. I believe that working out on a regular basis, with the sweating and heavy breathing, will help keep lungs clean, and stoner minds motivated.

So, I find smoking a bowl completely kills the boredom that some people may get at the gym; I could be in an empty room surrounded by white walls and still be happy, so long as I had a bag and a bong in the room I guess. Marijuana completely destroys my motivation in some respects: I get depressed as fuck, lonely as all fucking hell, have shattered self confidence, makes me pretty fucking retarded socially, made me not want to do the intense mathematical brain gymnastics that is required daily for a physics degree, made me unable to pay attention in class, makes me not know what to do with myself. I only really have these problems when on the dope, so while fiending it, what better way to make use of myself than through physical exercise?
I am now completely obsessed with exercise. While high I will swim across lakes, go for long runs and hikes, bike all day long for days on end, 2-hour intense lifting sessions, stretch and do yoga, and most importantly MAKE DELICIOUS MEALS. There is nothing I like more than making a wonderfully nutritious pasta, stir fry, salad, etc. which I do 3 times a day. Especially when I am stoned, processed food fucking disgusts me. So some people who can't bring themselves to exercise may see me as a highly motivated individual, but it's really just all I can do with my burnt out mind, and it really does help me out with the issues described above, I can't even imagine what a lazy, fucked up mess I would be if I didn't have this lifestyle.
It's gotten to the point where I really need to start working, but I hate the thought of work because right now I spend my mornings in the gym, and usually bike around 80-100 km in the afternoons. My body is becoming more and more beautiful and I am smoking more and more reefer, these are the things that fill me with happiness. The most I could muster right now would be cutting grass 3 times a week- at least it's mild exercise haha and I could smoke grass in random people's backyards while cutting whole neighbourhoods like I did last summer. I honestly don't see myself getting out of this lifestyle for quite a while, like how the fuck am I supposed to work an 8-4 as an engineer? That just doesn't sound like my cup of tea, with complementary nice little bowl for that matter! Don't really see myself making it in the corporate world, but then again, this is what I LOVE to do! I am a simple man. Although I have a great many friends, whom I love, I have NEVER met anyone like me and it really is a shame because I know you guys/ladies are out there somewhere, waiting to be my friends!
 
Yea dude pot is "great" and all that but real life can sober you up pretty quick, mowing lawns is coo tho
 
Just one thing sorry couldn't help myself - addiction means doing something detrimental to yourself and not being able to stop it. Exercise in ur case and healthy eating are far far from addictions as far as I can tell. Healthy eating can never really become an addiction and exercise can if its ruining your life, which it is far from doing. You can say I'm very dependent on exercise and healthy eating.

Don't want to sound like an ass but I just see people use the word addiction in the wrong way all the time.
 
Z Y G G Y said:
Just one thing sorry couldn't help myself - addiction means doing something detrimental to yourself and not being able to stop it. Exercise in ur case and healthy eating are far far from addictions as far as I can tell. Healthy eating can never really become an addiction and exercise can if its ruining your life, which it is far from doing. You can say I'm very dependent on exercise and healthy eating.

Don't want to sound like an ass but I just see people use the word addiction in the wrong way all the time.
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I don't think addictions are neccesarily detrimental. Where'd you get that definition from?

I eat quite healthily (no dangerous preservatives or dyes, lots of supplements, and I maintain a balanced vegetarian diet), I don't exercise as much as I should but I go on walks every day and swim on some days. I'm fairly healthy although I'm thin for my height, but I've been that way for my entire life.
 
I'm going to be completely honest with you. I didn't read your post, just the title.

With that in mind, the archetypal stoner is not only lazy, but binges on junk food. This seems to be about the polar opposite of what you're describing.

I'm gonna go read your post now and edit in a second.

EDIT: If marijuana makes you depressed, socially awkward, etc, you probably need to ween off it. I'm naturally socially inept, but smoking helps loosen inhibitions and make me more outgoing. It relieves depression as well, although it's fleeting and not why I smoke pot.

You trollin'?
 
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I get insanely high and eat bad shit (chips, cookies, etc.) at times, but I make it a point now to work out frequently...especially cardio.

If you saw me walking down the street, you'd in no way think i was a pothead...more like a meathead jock, lol. I like that though...I like being strong and in shape, because after an intense workout....blazin' up is the best!!

Sad part is, cardio is extremely limited due to the smoking. I tried to quit and build up my cardio, but after the first day of not smoking i realize life is much better smoking. Never got around to that :P
 
Addiction is definately the wrong word, I'm just wondering how many others out there don't fit into the typical negative stoner stereotypes. It's definately possible to be stoned all the time and live a motivated life, pushing yourself as much as possible in whatever way you enjoy spending your time. And I think exercising and eating healthy are excellent ways to avoid burning out on the couch all day. I really would love to get a Volcano as I think this would really help as well. If you are partial to caffeine, coffee totally helps me out as well. Just getting outside on a bike can do wonders for me.
After not being stoned for a little bit and doing some thinking, I highly doubt the problems described above are due to weed. Looking back a few years, before I was blazing hard, I definately had the same issues and they were definately significantly worse, to the point where I'd say I was pretty fucked up. It had more to do with being raised by police, who were always 'out to get me', they perpetually worry about me and still do, and never really teach me anything, but have no problem telling me what a scumbag I am when they catch me with cannabis and such. It is impossible to reason with them as they are closed minded and they simply don't understand me at all. They would show up at parties or hangouts and I would have no idea how the hell they would even find me, it was extremely embarassing, scared the hell out of me, and it took me quite a while to develop my independence, and any self confidence, because of this.
Right now, I am quite a happy person but since moving away from college I need a new crew to hang out with, my social life has gone to shit, and because of the minor burnout issues with weed, sometimes I'll catch myself dwelling on my problems which I realize are very insignificant, and completely solvable. I am starting to cut grass again which I'm sure will help my situation out, making new friends and having a little more cash, keeping me busy as well. Stopping the boozing has done absolute wonders for me as well, and I believe that more than anything excessive boozing will cause social anxiety, depression etc. I think it's funny that my parents will just laugh at me when I come home wasted as shit, and spend the next day in horrible pain, when this behaviour has caused me serious psychological problems. One thing I have noticed after being around a lot of cops is that they really like to booze it up. Hypocrites.
Weed is a loyal companion that helps me get through the days, it is unlike any other drug for me, and although I should maybe cut back a bit, I think I love it too much to ever stop. It has made me humble, philosophical, and I love the person I am, and without weed who knows what I would be like? I haven't blazed for a couple days, and I just feel a little more motivated, restless sleeps, but no intense cravings. I don't even think it is possible to be truly addicted to this substance. And I still love to do what I do when I'm not blazed.
I will continue to smoke pot daily, and use psychedelics in moderation, and watch myself grow, spirtually, as well as physically :)
 
I try to only buy healthy food so that when I get the munchies, there's nothing but fruit or whatever to eat.
I've started exercising recently. Doing exercise tv and dvds. I like getting really high and working out. It's a lot of fun and I tend to focus more on what I'm doing.
 
Correct me if I am wrong....

But marijuana turns on that side of your brain that is kind of shallow :\
(This is not to be taken as a jab at you)

Some people report feeling more sexual when stoned. You notice beautiful people more and appreciate their fine physique or features. Perhaps increased marijuana use had lead to you love your reflection in the mirror thus motivating you to work out harder and eat better.

Don't get me wrong, one still appreciates the many other characteristics in people. Qualities such as wit, humor, intelligence, insight, maturity, or (video gaming) skill.

Take this as a good thing because you are increasing your life expectancy by taking care of your health despite massive smoke inhalation :D.
 
nautilus said:
Correct me if I am wrong....

But marijuana turns on that side of your brain that is kind of shallow :\
(This is not to be taken as a jab at you)

Some people report feeling more sexual when stoned. You notice beautiful people more and appreciate their fine physique or features. Perhaps increased marijuana use had lead to you love your reflection in the mirror thus motivating you to work out harder and eat better.

Don't get me wrong, one still appreciates the many other characteristics in people. Qualities such as wit, humor, intelligence, insight, maturity, or (video gaming) skill.

Take this as a good thing because you are increasing your life expectancy by taking care of your health despite massive smoke inhalation :D.
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Uhh I dont know about everyone else..weed doesn't make me notice beautiful people lol..why would it? I notice and appreciate their features regardless. In fact it doesnt do any of that bull shit. It gets me high..gives me the munchies, makes me happy. My personality really doesn't change.

It aint acid.
 
i've always been addicted to exercise, and weed didn't really change that. there was a bit of an adjustment period when i first started smoking and only wanted to sit around and get high, but i quickly realized how boring and miserable that was. these days i do about ten workouts a week (i'm a distance runner), and smoke before almost all of them.

another thing for me is that i wouldn't feel good about smoking (and thus wouldn't enjoy smoking) if i wasn't doing productive things with myself.
 
Z Y G G Y said:
Just one thing sorry couldn't help myself - addiction means doing something detrimental to yourself and not being able to stop it.
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i'm not sure that's correct. for example, i am addicted to caffeine. i need it every day, or i'll get miserable headaches and not be able to get anything done. but my use of caffeine, despite my addiction to it, is not detrimental to me.

from the dictionary:

"Addiction - the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma."

so something doesn't have to harm you for you to be addicted to it. you just have to experience harm if you stop. and i'm not sure about the OP, but my relationship with exercise definitely fits that description. it's not harmful to me, but if i stopped i would very quickly begin to feel anxious and uncomfortable.
 
double ewe said:
i've always been addicted to exercise, and weed didn't really change that. there was a bit of an adjustment period when i first started smoking and only wanted to sit around and get high, but i quickly realized how boring and miserable that was. these days i do about ten workouts a week (i'm a distance runner), and smoke before almost all of them.

another thing for me is that i wouldn't feel good about smoking (and thus wouldn't enjoy smoking) if i wasn't doing productive things with myself.
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Be careful man. Ten workouts a week will often do more harm than good in the long run.
 
^it's not as bad as it sounds. a lot of times splitting 16 miles into 6 in the am and 10 in the pm is actually better on the joints than doing all my mileage in singles. plus some of those workouts are just 30 min cross-training things for core and injury prevention.
 
I'm a powerlifter for my size I can do some impressive weight, but my cardio is blown due to heart complications. Regular smoker and I try to take in 6,000 cals a day of bread/pasta/lean meats when I'm bulking -- When I cut it really doesn't matter what I eat, I'll lose weight quickly.

And I would agree -- unless you are talking strict heavy cardio 10 work outs a week is vastly overtraining and your setting yourself up for losses or neutral results or possible injury. If you are lifting, I'm sure you know to create a 5 day split or a 3 based on intensity and groups worked with a day of cardio or so thrown in.
 
I had a friend that sounded just like you in high school. He moved off to college and gained a good 50 pounds and is a fat slob now. You aren't alone.
 
You sound like your doing ok. I do sit ups and weights and stuff before sleeping if I can get round to it and if I had a gym membership I know i'd go baked alot but until then my exercise is pretty much at a stand still. But i'm still fit, I ride a bike everywhere and walk heaps and i'm not fat or anything, just less fit than i'd like to be.
But if your not enjoying studying then why don't you do what some other guy mentioned in this thread and do some fitness training or work in a gym or something. Sounds like you'd have a great time, just keep your bong in the bathroom and itll all go down smoothly
 
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