A reduction in smoking

A good outcome of the first month at the gym was that my smoking reduced. The need to smoke went down. And, especially on cardio days, I used to consciously smoke lesser - the thought of the treadmill was dreadful enough. I did not need cigarettes to make my run on the treadmill worse than what it was. 

However, after a workout, I used to walk across the road to the paan shop outside my gym, and have a smoke - generally justified with an 'I deserve it after the workout' thought. 

End of December 2008 - cigarette count, 5 - 6 per day.