Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar Asked 6 months ago

Does smoking weed cause weight gain or loss?

I'm trying to manage my weight better, and I've been smoking weed for a while. I'm wondering if it has any effect on my weight at all. Does smoking weed cause weight gain or loss?

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Preeti Chawla Preeti Chawla Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I have been losing a lot of weight recently without trying, and I smoke up on weekends. I'm really starting to panic now. Has anyone else noticed rapid weight loss because of this?

Manish Gupte Manish Gupte Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

As someone managing diabetes, I have to be extremely careful with my diet. Smoking weed can cause crazy cravings which messes up your blood sugar levels, leading to weight fluctuations. Better to avoid anything that disrupts your disciplined eating routine.

Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Bro, it honestly goes both ways. Some of my hostel mates have become super thin because they skip meals when high, and others just hog on chips and Maggie and gain weight. It totally depends on how you handle the munchies.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Having PCOS makes my weight fluctuate so easily, so I try to be very careful. Any substance that affects your hormones or sleep cycle can indirectly impact your weight, so it is safer to check with your endocrinologist before trying anything new.

Sandeep Tomar Sandeep Tomar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Haan, weight toh change hota hai na khane peene ki habits badalne se. Log high hoke bohot junk kha lete hain toh weight badh jata hai. Par agar aap normal khana skip kar rahe ho toh loss bhi ho sakta hai.

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Mahesh Bhatt Mahesh Bhatt Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Do not rely on online forums to manage or explain your weight issues. A sudden change in weight can point to metabolic or thyroid problems. Go to a licensed medical doctor to get tested properly.

Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I've been looking into research papers about this. It seems THC initially boosts appetite, but long-term heavy users sometimes have a lower body mass index on average. It's a bit of a medical puzzle honestly.

Nirmala Devi Nirmala Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Achanak vajan badhna ya ghatna theek nahi hai. I always tell my kids to drink warm ginger water and eat home-cooked meals. If your appetite is disturbed because of these habits, try eating healthy light snacks instead of junk.

Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Your weight is purely a reflection of your daily calorie intake and metabolism. If weed makes you eat extra fried snacks, you will gain. Keep a food diary, stick to a clean vegetarian diet, and you'll see better control.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I ignored my sudden weight loss thinking it was just my active lifestyle, but it turned out to be an underlying gut infection. Don't make the same mistake I did. If you are seeing a big shift in your weight, get a full medical checkup done immediately.

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Vasundhara Raje Vasundhara Raje Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Listen to your body's natural signals and treat it with kindness. Real health comes from a balanced mind and nourishing meals. Stay positive, keep your mind clear, and your body will find its natural, healthy weight.

Aakash Gupta Aakash Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I get so anxious when my weight changes even by half a kg! If you are noticing sudden changes, please don't stress too much as stress also affects weight. But do visit a doctor just to be completely sure everything is okay inside.

Harpal Singh Harpal Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Beta, in my long experience, I have seen that any addiction or regular habit of smoke eventually weakens the digestive fire. Focus on maintaining a regular time for your meals and sleep, and your weight will remain stable and healthy.

Jitendra Solanki Jitendra Solanki Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I had a bad experience where my digestion got completely ruined after heavy weed use, and I lost almost 8 kgs in a month. Please don't take these weight changes lightly; go see a specialist to find the root cause.

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