Smoking Pot Can Actually Make You Thin

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  • ShaunaMcMac
    ShaunaMcMac Posts: 160 Member
    Just my random morning thoughts:

    1. Smoking pot = loss of motivation = no or dead end job = no money = can't afford groceries = skinny

    2. Smoking pot = jail time = 1200 calories of white bread baloney sandwiches (which are taken away by stronger inmates) = skinny.

    Sounds like a good weight loss strategy (not).

    Seriously, just say no.
    I can definitely see the first one happening but at least when I was locked up our meals were based off a 3200 calories/day diet.

    Really?!
    Yeah, and that's just the food that was given to you for free. I would also order tons of donuts, candy, mac n cheese, ramen, hot chocolate, etc.I got up to my highest weight in jail.
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Munchies = not making me thin
  • boroko
    boroko Posts: 358 Member
    So does Heroin. I guess drugs must be healthy after all! :wink:
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    So does Heroin. I guess drugs must be healthy after all! :wink:
    I never saw a fat crack-wh#re either :laugh:
  • KimLee76
    KimLee76 Posts: 89
    I feel like I need to start this reply with a disclaimer: As a law abiding citizen in a state where marijuana is illegal, I affirm that I do not... lol.

    OK, now that I've gotten that out of the way, I have long noticed that daily weed smokers tend to be thin. As with anything, there are exceptions, but even the larger ones tend to be leaner (meaning less body fat and jiggly parts) than the average person of a similar size. I have not noticed any pattern with occasional/social smokers except they get the munchies whereas daily smokers typically do not.

    I'd never really considered any supporting evidence, but I suppose you could look at it like smoking cigarettes. It is widely known that people who quit smoking on average gain 5 to 10 lbs within the first couple of months because nicotine is an appetite suppressant, smoking burns about 200 calories a day, and smoking slightly boosts metabolism. I can't think of any valid reason why smoking marijuana could not have a similar effect.
  • AJinBirmingham
    AJinBirmingham Posts: 497
    Methamphetamines are fantastic for weight loss!

    *Side effects include bad skin, icky teeth, poor hygeine, loss of social skills, unemployment, insanity, incarceration, and a possible appearance on Cops.*
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    I feel like I need to start this reply with a disclaimer: As a law abiding citizen in a state where marijuana is illegal, I affirm that I do not... lol.

    OK, now that I've gotten that out of the way, I have long noticed that daily weed smokers tend to be thin. As with anything, there are exceptions, but even the larger ones tend to be leaner (meaning less body fat and jiggly parts) than the average person of a similar size. I have not noticed any pattern with occasional/social smokers except they get the munchies whereas daily smokers typically do not.

    I'd never really considered any supporting evidence, but I suppose you could look at it like smoking cigarettes. It is widely known that people who quit smoking on average gain 5 to 10 lbs within the first couple of months because nicotine is an appetite suppressant, smoking burns about 200 calories a day, and smoking slightly boosts metabolism. I can't think of any valid reason why smoking marijuana could not have a similar effect.


    Daily smokers get the munchies, it also makes them super tired, in most cases. I do not smoke but many people very close to me do so I see it first hand.

    Coke on the other hand, now these's a weight loss drug :P
  • squirrelzzrule22
    squirrelzzrule22 Posts: 640 Member
    Just my random morning thoughts:

    1. Smoking pot = loss of motivation = no or dead end job = no money = can't afford groceries = skinny

    2. Smoking pot = jail time = 1200 calories of white bread baloney sandwiches (which are taken away by stronger inmates) = skinny.

    Sounds like a good weight loss strategy (not).

    Seriously, just say no.

    Marijuana affects people differently. I personally don't smoke it because I fall more in line with the first example but to say that marijuana ends in with unemployment or jail is a bit simplistic.

    It does affect people differently. Lets be clear, i have not done it for years now. But i achieved a lot while i was smoking. I worked all the time, sometimes 2 jobs and at the same time achieved a Bsc Honours degree from one of the best universities in the country. I used it quite heavily but i got where i wanted to be. Its about the person. I wouldn't say it was great for my mood but generalising about everyone who uses it is simply unfair and short sighted.

    I do agree that for many people, using pot is not a good choice.

    I was pretty slim when i smoked, but then i was also younger than i am now.

    With very few exceptions, almost never ever ever, will a person land in jail from simple possession/ use. Source- I work in criminal defense.

    The vast majority of pot smokers are college kids wi too much time on their hands, FWIW. Makes me hungry though, I'd def gain.
  • mikejholmes
    mikejholmes Posts: 291 Member
    Methamphetamines are fantastic for weight loss!

    *Side effects include bad skin, icky teeth, poor hygeine, loss of social skills, unemployment, insanity, incarceration, and a possible appearance on Cops.*

    Being a computer nerd can be terrible for weight loss.

    *Side effects include bad skin, icky teeth, poor hygiene, lack of social skills (can't lose what you never had)....
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    It's a correlation lol
  • tlab827
    tlab827 Posts: 155 Member
    In that case I should weight 80 lbs.
  • the1andonlyrm
    the1andonlyrm Posts: 10 Member
    Just my random morning thoughts:

    1. Smoking pot = loss of motivation = no or dead end job = no money = can't afford groceries = skinny

    2. Smoking pot = jail time = 1200 calories of white bread baloney sandwiches (which are taken away by stronger inmates) = skinny.

    Sounds like a good weight loss strategy (not).

    Seriously, just say no.

    I smoke pot - DAILY. I am motivated, I have a great job and make good money. I buy groceries... Lots of them. All healthy ones too. Guess that train of thought was off...




    same goes for me and i have a 9 yr old
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,022 Member
    Lol, probably for me because weed made me sleepy and it's hard to eat when you're sleeping.

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  • TheDoctorDana
    TheDoctorDana Posts: 595 Member
    IMO the stereotype for weed smokers is off. I know a lot of weeds smokers that work full time, have families and are thin. When I was in high school (many moons ago) I was a pot head to the point I earned the nick name "Airhead" even though I graduated 2nd in my class. I played basketball, volleyball and I was a cheerleader. Couldn't tell by looking at me now but I was not lazy when I was smoking. I think it gets bad press because it's something the government can't regulate therefore can't tax. Just my opinion.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,022 Member
    Just my random morning thoughts:

    1. Smoking pot = loss of motivation = no or dead end job = no money = can't afford groceries = skinny
    Subjective. There have been more that enough Music artists that work hard daily that smoke who are successful.
    2. Smoking pot = jail time = 1200 calories of white bread baloney sandwiches (which are taken away by stronger inmates) = skinny.
    Not in Cali!!!

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  • dperez108
    dperez108 Posts: 22 Member
    Just my random morning thoughts:

    1. Smoking pot = loss of motivation = no or dead end job = no money = can't afford groceries = skinny

    2. Smoking pot = jail time = 1200 calories of white bread baloney sandwiches (which are taken away by stronger inmates) = skinny.

    Sounds like a good weight loss strategy (not).

    Seriously, just say no.

    I smoke pot no loss of motivation i work out 5 days a week. I have a career as an Senior auto liability adjuster = $54.500/ year. I can afford groceries. No jail time.
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    never started drugs (beer excluded) and never will, the only fatty i am associated with is about 60 lbs ago
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Don't all of you wish? My oldest daughter put on almost 100 pounds by smoking pot.
  • PJ64
    PJ64 Posts: 866 Member
    Wait.......................what? *sound of water bong hit*..............ummmmmmmm..................yeah man:ohwell:
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    I know lawyers, CEO's, musicians and more who smoke weed

    About the thin stuff, I don't buy it. I've been losing "weight", building muscle and my fridge is stocked, scale barely budges... if anything, most people would say that they pig out post-smokage...
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Just my random morning thoughts:

    1. Smoking pot = loss of motivation = no or dead end job = no money = can't afford groceries = skinny

    2. Smoking pot = jail time = 1200 calories of white bread baloney sandwiches (which are taken away by stronger inmates) = skinny.

    Sounds like a good weight loss strategy (not).

    Seriously, just say no.

    Complete and utter nonsense.
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Smoke all the dope you want.
    Don't worry about the chemicals.
    As long as you eat clean, you're good.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    pure stupidity- ever heard of the munchies
    good luck in jail..............where u will gain weight
  • DavidMartinez2
    DavidMartinez2 Posts: 840 Member


    The vast majority of pot smokers are college kids

    I wonder how much that skewed the numbers
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    I think this is absolutely true, provided that while smoking pot you are creating a calorie deficit.

    Just as punching yourself in the face can help you lose weight, provided you are creating a calorie deficit.

    Please don't steal that. It's from my upcoming book "Punch Yourself in the Face and Lose Weight Now"
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    So does Heroin. I guess drugs must be healthy after all! :wink:

    HAHAHA
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    So does meth, but I won't be grabbing that anytime soon!
  • pinkledoodledoo
    pinkledoodledoo Posts: 290 Member
    I'm going to say that there's a pretty good chance that there's less instances of obesity in cannabis users simply because it is a matter of oral fixation. You're not typically eating while you're smoking. Smoking is taking the place of some other form of oral fixation such as eating and therefore creates less time eating and more time feeling lovely. :bigsmile:
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    Weed raises your estrogen. Have fun with your gyno and no gains, bros :laugh:
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  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Just my random morning thoughts:

    1. Smoking pot = loss of motivation = no or dead end job = no money = can't afford groceries = skinny

    2. Smoking pot = jail time = 1200 calories of white bread baloney sandwiches (which are taken away by stronger inmates) = skinny.

    Sounds like a good weight loss strategy (not).

    Seriously, just say no.

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