CBD and weight-loss

I don't understand how it could generate weight loss. I guess you could make the somewhat convoluted argument that if your overeating is related to anxiety and taking CBD helps reduce or manage that anxiety, it might be easier to consistently be in a calorie deficit. By that same logic, you could argue that things like meditation or journaling could also create weight loss. But, in and of themselves, they aren't going to make you lose weight. You're still going to need a calorie deficit.

SerendipityFive wrote: »

I don't necessarily believe it does, just wondered what the argument was for it. Or honest opinions against it, maybe from someone who has used it and noticed or not noticed a difference.

Go_Deskercise wrote: »

How do you believe CBD would help you with weight loss?

I took an oral liquid form routinely for at least a couple of months, at doses recommended by the vendor. I was trying to see if it reduced arthritis/torn meniscus/general crappy knees symptoms. I took a supposedly-good brand that friends had found helpful; one of those friends was recommended this particular brand by her daughter, an alt-health practitioner. (I know, I know, folks: I'm just reporting what I know about the brand and how, since it's an unregulated category here.)

I was maintaining rather than losing weight at the time, but logging carefully because that's how I do maintenance. Personally, I saw absolutely no effect on my calorie needs, appetite, or anything like that.

I've never seen any research suggesting it was helpful for weight loss. Examine.com, a generally well-regarded evidence-based site that summarizes research on supplements, does not list weight loss as relevant to CBD, FWIW.

https://examine.com/supplements/cbd/

I didn't find it effective for pain management either, and I'm not especially anxious by nature so wasn't testing that. There does seem to be some research about pain and anxiety, per the Examine folks.

I use it regularly and in my situation it has been life altering. I have Lupus and other physical diagnosis. "I also had severe anxiety/ panic attacks. So with those conditions my exercise dropped off and stress was higher. When I started using it I" was able to exercise better and more. Anxiety and PTSD has been much better, which lessens stress and helps with mindlessness, urges and eating. Although my eating was good before it has improved my mood which enables me to make better choices.
So it is not a "weight loss" too, it may help other factors that interfere with your ability to do things that enable your weight loss.

I take CBD to help with anxiety. I don’t notice a difference when I take it, but I notice a difference if I don’t. Meaning-I don’t feel like I took a Xanax or something and my anxiety is immediately reduced. But if I don’t take it, I notice my anxiety is considerably higher than it is “normally” (taking CBD). If I don’t take it; sometime in early afternoon i start questioning why I’m so freaking wound up today.

There’s no direct impact on weight. I gain/lose/maintain exactly according to CICO.

If I were prone to emotional/stress eating, I might find it easier to avoid doing that if my stress/anxiety/etc levels were lower. That would be the case with any method that helps to lower those levels (meaning therapy, medications, meditation, exercise, journaling, etc.).

I just want to mention that CBD alone cannot get you high. THC is the component that is responsible for that. CHD is legal in all states in the US because there is no THC in it. In states where recreational marijuana is also legal, you may have access to CBD products that also contain THC and thus could get you high. But it’s the THC doing that and not the CBD. I just wanted to mention that in case someone wanted to try it but was worried about getting high.

janejellyroll wrote: »

Duck_Puddle wrote: »

I take CBD to help with anxiety. I don’t notice a difference when I take it, but I notice a difference if I don’t. Meaning-I don’t feel like I took a Xanax or something and my anxiety is immediately reduced. But if I don’t take it, I notice my anxiety is considerably higher than it is “normally” (taking CBD). If I don’t take it; sometime in early afternoon i start questioning why I’m so freaking wound up today.

There’s no direct impact on weight. I gain/lose/maintain exactly according to CICO.

If I were prone to emotional/stress eating, I might find it easier to avoid doing that if my stress/anxiety/etc levels were lower. That would be the case with any method that helps to lower those levels (meaning therapy, medications, meditation, exercise, journaling, etc.).

I just want to mention that CBD alone cannot get you high. THC is the component that is responsible for that. CHD is legal in all states in the US because there is no THC in it. In states where recreational marijuana is also legal, you may have access to CBD products that also contain THC and thus could get you high. But it’s the THC doing that and not the CBD. I just wanted to mention that in case someone wanted to try it but was worried about getting high.

Yes, this is worth stressing for anyone who is interested. There is absolutely no "high" associated with CBD without THC, it's completely okay to take if you need to drive, work, or have other responsibilities.

I tried CBD for sleep for about a month and it did make me a little sleepy, so I think people should test this out on a non-work / drive day first.

It's been great for my brother for anxiety, but does nothing for me for anxiety, pain, weight loss, and was not effective enough for sleep, so I gave the rest of my very expensive bottle to my brother.

kshama2001 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

Duck_Puddle wrote: »

I take CBD to help with anxiety. I don’t notice a difference when I take it, but I notice a difference if I don’t. Meaning-I don’t feel like I took a Xanax or something and my anxiety is immediately reduced. But if I don’t take it, I notice my anxiety is considerably higher than it is “normally” (taking CBD). If I don’t take it; sometime in early afternoon i start questioning why I’m so freaking wound up today.

There’s no direct impact on weight. I gain/lose/maintain exactly according to CICO.

If I were prone to emotional/stress eating, I might find it easier to avoid doing that if my stress/anxiety/etc levels were lower. That would be the case with any method that helps to lower those levels (meaning therapy, medications, meditation, exercise, journaling, etc.).

I just want to mention that CBD alone cannot get you high. THC is the component that is responsible for that. CHD is legal in all states in the US because there is no THC in it. In states where recreational marijuana is also legal, you may have access to CBD products that also contain THC and thus could get you high. But it’s the THC doing that and not the CBD. I just wanted to mention that in case someone wanted to try it but was worried about getting high.

Yes, this is worth stressing for anyone who is interested. There is absolutely no "high" associated with CBD without THC, it's completely okay to take if you need to drive, work, or have other responsibilities.

I tried CBD for sleep for about a month and it did make me a little sleepy, so I think people should test this out on a non-work / drive day first.

It's been great for my brother for anxiety, but does nothing for me for anxiety, pain, weight loss, and was not effective enough for sleep, so I gave the rest of my very expensive bottle to my brother.

Good point. I know people take it before bed (I do sometimes myself) and it makes me feel pleasantly relaxed in a non-altered way, but not non-alert. But I shouldn't make the mistake of thinking it will have the same impact on everyone.

lgfrie wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

Duck_Puddle wrote: »

I take CBD to help with anxiety. I don’t notice a difference when I take it, but I notice a difference if I don’t. Meaning-I don’t feel like I took a Xanax or something and my anxiety is immediately reduced. But if I don’t take it, I notice my anxiety is considerably higher than it is “normally” (taking CBD). If I don’t take it; sometime in early afternoon i start questioning why I’m so freaking wound up today.

There’s no direct impact on weight. I gain/lose/maintain exactly according to CICO.

If I were prone to emotional/stress eating, I might find it easier to avoid doing that if my stress/anxiety/etc levels were lower. That would be the case with any method that helps to lower those levels (meaning therapy, medications, meditation, exercise, journaling, etc.).

I just want to mention that CBD alone cannot get you high. THC is the component that is responsible for that. CHD is legal in all states in the US because there is no THC in it. In states where recreational marijuana is also legal, you may have access to CBD products that also contain THC and thus could get you high. But it’s the THC doing that and not the CBD. I just wanted to mention that in case someone wanted to try it but was worried about getting high.

Yes, this is worth stressing for anyone who is interested. There is absolutely no "high" associated with CBD without THC, it's completely okay to take if you need to drive, work, or have other responsibilities.

I think it's important to point out that there are CBD oils with trace/no THC and there are CBD oils with much higher THC. The ones my wife bought have plenty of THC and you can get high off it.

I think I mentioned that the "no high" is for the CBD associated without THC, but yeah . . . I'd hate for someone to be caught unaware.