dearne Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 I really dont no if I have posted this in the right place but... over the last few weeks i have read a bit about people loosing weight since they started vaping is this true/ possible and if so how?? Is it due to less toxins for the body to break down or is it due to being able to taste food better so eating less or is it none of these?
kitsune Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 Not a clue..... I managed to gain 30 pounds. I know I didn't increase my eating, but still managed to gain weight. I read several articles once upon a time that chemicals in cigarettes did cause an increase in metabolism. or maybe its just that I no longer had to walk forever to find a place to smoke...... every time I quit smoking in the past I would start to put on weight--when I restarted smoking I would lose weight .... Gotta love big tobacco. Over all the pros of vaping out weigh a bit weight gain--at least I can breath better (and I no longer stink of cigarette smoke)
dearne Posted April 16, 2011 Author Posted April 16, 2011 im asking beacuse im now quite heavy worried about gaining more weight like i have every other time ive given up tobacco
BirdDog Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 I think it might vary from person to person. I didn't gain any weight, but I didn't lose any either.
Kingbtheone Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 i gained weight 3 months in quit smoking, but now leveled out @ 6 months
kitsune Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 It really does vary person to person. For me, I am also reaching the dreaded menopause, plus thyroid issues. More than one issue led to weight gain. Just happened to quit smoking at the same time. However, I now can workout without being short of breath. There are plenty of people that had no weight changes, many even lost weight.
Beans Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 I gained about 7 pounds since I quit. Normally I'd be upset but now since I can breath so well I don't care anymore, I can goto the gym and work out now. Also past quits were much worse on me with anywhere between 10-25 pounds. Cigarettes do contain appetite suppressants as well as speeds up your metabolism. Gaining weight is just part of the process. Please dont feel bad if you've gained.
AimeeG Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 I've stayed the same weight. But I can run easier. Over the summer, I plan to kick up the run training (Detroit Half-Marathon on Oct 16) and will hopefully see improvements in strength, speed, etc. This will be a better summer for it as in years passed because I won't be smoking icky sticks.
mastiffmom Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 It really does vary person to person. For me, I am also reaching the dreaded menopause, plus thyroid issues. More than one issue led to weight gain. Just happened to quit smoking at the same time. However, I now can workout without being short of breath. There are plenty of people that had no weight changes, many even lost weight. I can echo Kit here. I have gained but I feel so much better I can walk further and I do smell better too.
cheshyl Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 Okay, it looks like I might be in the minority. I have lost 30 pounds. I went to the doctor on Thursday and they weighed me and she had to push the weight to the left this time instead of the right. First time in a long time. I had blood work done and all that stuff and they didn't find anything wrong so I can only attribute to a change in my life style and the only thing that has changed is I am vaping now instead of smoking. Maybe it's all the water I'm drinking and that is keeping me full but the weight is off nonetheless.
Beans Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 Okay, it looks like I might be in the minority. I have lost 30 pounds. I went to the doctor on Thursday and they weighed me and she had to push the weight to the left this time instead of the right. First time in a long time. I had blood work done and all that stuff and they didn't find anything wrong so I can only attribute to a change in my life style and the only thing that has changed is I am vaping now instead of smoking. Maybe it's all the water I'm drinking and that is keeping me full but the weight is off nonetheless. Congrats that's wonderful!
dearne Posted April 16, 2011 Author Posted April 16, 2011 normally i wouldnt care about weight gain but im getting close to 95 kg but i geuss now that its easier to breathe i could push my self harder excersizing
marymary Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 I have actually lost a few since i started. I don't want to eat as often. I get a bad peppery taste if I vape after eating. Unlike analogs, where I would eat to get rid of the taste of them. Here's a video I found that talks about using vaporizers as a diet tool. Interesting, take what you will from it. marymary 1
Erika Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Interesting. I have lost a little but i am pretty sure it's stress related. I do find myself vaping my breakfast but i used to smoke it so not much difference there.
dearne Posted April 17, 2011 Author Posted April 17, 2011 yeah i vape my breakfast my breakfast always consisted of a coffee and a smoke but now its a coffee and a vape
kitsune Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 MMMMM, Breakfast of champions !!!! I love my morning vape and coffee.
Sharon Posted April 18, 2011 Posted April 18, 2011 I've lost a few pounds since I am putting my PV in my mouth instead of food!
DAYVAPE Posted April 18, 2011 Posted April 18, 2011 I always thought the weight gain people experienced when they quit smoking was because of the need for the 'hand to mouth' fixation? So, instead of picking up a cigarette, they would use food as a crutch to fill that oral fixation need. I remained the same when I switched to vaping from smoking... but I'm sure it's different for everyone.
Tagsanstuff Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 I lost weight while vaping. I do not eat much. I vape and drink my coffee and sometimes I will eat.
Cheriepye Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 I can echo Kit here. I have gained but I feel so much better I can walk further and I do smell better too. I enjoy being able to smell my perfume too. Cherie
iloozyun Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 i'm a little better than a month into vaping and lost maybe a pound or 2, whereas whenever i tried to quit smoking cigs i gained a LOT from shoveling food into my mouth. don't need to substitute food for cigs while vaping, and vaping all these food flavors feels like eating, and i vape so much i forget to eat
Cheriepye Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 Drat! I should have weighed myself before I started vaping. This is a very interesting topic. I don't feel like I've gained weight. Cherie
Itsmedeanna64 Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I have always heard that cigarettes were an appetite suppressant?! Therefore you quit and gain weight because you eat more. I don't know....just thought I might mention it. Dc
bcartervol98 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Kind of lost track posting in this thread but an update. As of this morning I am down a total of 48.4 lbs and am at my lowest weight in over a decade! Only 40 more lbs to my final goal! Self high five! 👋👋 Edited October 17, 2014 by bcartervol98
Jeffb Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Kind of lost track posting in this thread but an update. As of this morning I am down a total of 48.4 lbs and am at my lowest weight in over a decade! Only 40 more lbs to my final goal! Self high five! I think you meant to post in this thread
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