Varun Gupta Varun Gupta Asked 8 months ago

Does marijuana cause weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight, and I heard from a friend that marijuana can actually help with weight loss by boosting metabolism or suppressing appetite. Is there any truth to this, or is it just a myth?

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Abhay Trivedi Abhay Trivedi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Bro, with the amount of munchies people get, they usually end up empty-pocket and heavy-weight! Jokes aside, some people actually lose weight because it messes with their normal digestion and metabolism. But using it as a diet plan is a terrible idea!

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, losing weight suddenly can make you feel really anxious and confused. Sometimes these substances mess with our natural gut health and appetite cycles. Please be gentle with your body and focus on proper nutrition.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying it is when the scale drops suddenly and you don't know why. I used to overthink every symptom and get panic attacks. Please take a deep breath, eat a simple meal, and get a basic checkup to ease your mind.

Heena Patel Heena Patel Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Weight loss should only happen through clean eating and proper nutrients like paneer, dal, and vegetables. If a substance is causing you to lose weight, it means it is draining your muscle mass and vital nutrients. Keep your diet pure.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I have lost almost 5 kgs in the last two months and I am really stressed. Is this normal for people who use it, or should I be looking for some other medical reason? Please share if anyone else faced this.

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Usha Sharma Usha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

When my son was losing weight due to stress and bad habits, I used to make him badam milk and fresh banana shakes every morning. A warm glass of milk with nuts helps restore the stomach's strength. Try this instead of worrying.

Sister Lincy Sister Lincy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

While some studies show regular users might have lower BMI, chronic use can also lead to gut issues like cannabinoid hyperemesis, which causes nausea and weight loss. It is not a healthy way to lose weight. Please consult a doctor if you are losing weight rapidly.

Sandeep Gill Sandeep Gill Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I faced severe weight loss when I was using it heavily years ago because it completely killed my morning appetite. My advice is to establish a fixed meal routine and stop relying on substances. Eat high-protein foods and build your appetite back naturally.

Sarang Joshi Sarang Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Ho na, some people lose weight because their basic eating pattern gets totally disturbed. It's not a healthy weight loss at all. Healthy food and proper sleep is much better.

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Piyush Agrawal Piyush Agrawal Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Oh God, sudden weight loss is so scary, I always end up googling and thinking the worst. I really hope you are doing okay. Try to track your daily meals and see if you are actually eating enough calories, it might just be stress.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I suggest logging your daily meals on an app like MyFitnessPal for a week. Sometimes we feel we are eating fine, but our actual calorie intake is too low. Track your food, keep active, and see if things improve.

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