Quitting Marijuana - will i gain weight?

slimlady · Guest

I've been smoking pot of a night (every night) for the past 5 or 6 years. In that time I have become so happy with my weight and havent had to worry about dieting, counting calories or weight gain.

I've finally reached my happy weight and size after struggling with eating disorders for most of my adolescent life. (I'm now 27).

I'm petrified of quitting pot as I'm scared I will start to put weight back on and will end up in that black, lonely place that I was for years. Worrying about food, weight, size and basically having these worries consuming my EVERY waking thought.

I realise this is an odd and off the wall situation but to me its very real and I was hoping someone could give me some advice?

4liner · Newbie Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 22

This is not an odd post or an unreal fear. The great news is you are asking for help and you CAN do it.

just write a note to yourself. "I'm a better person everyday" and stick on your fridge or mirror. When you have the will to kick the habbit you have all the will to put your healt/weight/fitness where you want it.

Be realistic in your weight goals. I dont know if you'll gain weight or not. You could or could not. Think of this. less munchies so that's got to be a plus.

From a pure health stand point a couple extra lbs is not a harmful as the effects of pot.

You can do it.

Trade your smoking time for some social physical activity ( a gym or walk, bike ride)

Keep us posted and best wishes

JAMIE661 · Newbie Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

let me get this straight- you've LOST weight since you started smoking weed? i thought everyone got the munchies! there have been times when i've run out of weed for a 1-2 week period and lost 10 pounds. i'd feel soooo sick 'cause i was starving, but even the thought of food would make me nautious. if i forced myself to eat i would just throw up and feel worse. the way i managed was to take things like pepcid ac or extra strength antacids, but nothing takes the pain away like a hit of good herb. as soon as i'd smoke my appetite was back and stomach pains gone. instantly. i don't know how you've lost weight while smoking- i wish i could! i'm always my heaviest (full of ice cream) when i have trees. it's weird how one thing has totally different effects on people. anyway good luck:)

str8cutee · Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 2

I ALWAY HAD MUNCHES WHEN I SMOKIN WEED NOW IF U PUT A LIL COKE IN IT AND STICK WITH THAT FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS IT WILL MAKEU NOT EAT BUT JUST WEED OR DRO THAT MAKES U HUNGRY.U MUST GOT YOUR DRUGS MIXED UP THAT MIGHT BE CRACK U SMOKING Laughing

JennyBangBang · Newbie Joined: 22 Dec 2007 Posts: 3

I know when I quit I lost weight because I used to sit on my *** while stoned and snack.

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