Bad vaping side effect: I gained 16 lbs this year as if I really quit smoking

[ogzpy]

I gained 16 lbs (7 kg) this year since I started vaping.. as if I really quit smoking (when in fact I just switched from analog to vaping)

Is this normal?? Am I the only one to gain so much weight after switching?

I was around 178 lbs (81 kg) when I started and I'm quite built, but now I'm 194 lbs (88 kg) ... I'm 5'8" (174 cm). Now I have some belly too ... (I was and am still buff, but now my belly is a bit chubby).

 

[kellogg]

I am sure I have gained a pound or two. All I know is - food sure taste good when your taste buds come back.

 

[chimney55]

I don't know. I lost a little over 3 kilos since I switched over. I drank a lot of liquid before (almost always diet coke). I attribute the weight loss to drinking a LOT more "real water" since I've started vaping. I've heard that it can go both ways...

 

[Algernon]

Don't drink soda or liquids filled with sugar when you're vaping.
I get carried away with drinking things when I vape because it dries my mouth out... get water or a diet soda.

 

[UntamedRose]

I've gained....idk how much I dont wanna look(facepalm)

I've wondered if we are getting calories from vaping, I mean if you eat pg/vg you would get them right.

 

[ImYourSalt]

Really? I'm the same height as you... But I don't even wanna say how much I weigh...



I am curious though, what do you VAPE? What flavor/density?

 

[TomM]

How much would you have gained if you went cold turkey?? (that's what I keep telling my self anyway! ;-))

 

[hairball]

I've gained about 5 lbs over 2 months. I finally got off my ...., put down my ecig (okay, I put it in my pocket) and started walking. No more weight gain. Sucks to put on poundage. My folks quit using patches. Mom gained 40lbs and Dad 63lbs. 5lbs is a heck better than that. I think that is partially why I was scared to even try to quit. I didn't want to gain that much. I just decided to get up and move some instead of sitting, eating, and chain vaping.

 

[Automaton]

From the polls I've seen, no weight change is the most common result. Weight loss and weight gain are less common, but happen equally.

As suggested above, look at what you may be drinking since you went to vaping. You're probably drinking more, but is it water, or sugary stuff?

As for myself... no change. I don't have a scale, but I'm kinda short and scrawny, so if I lose or gain more than a couple pounds, I can tell.

 

[Pav]

I've lost a few pounds. Vape on!

 

[foggy1]

I've gained some..had to get a new belt... can't say how much as I don't have a scale
Back problems have contributed but I need to get out and move around more
Cold turkey would have been much worse..it's that 'hand to mouth' thing for so many years

 

[Shan B]

From the polls I've seen, no weight change is the most common result. Weight loss and weight gain are less common, but happen equally.

As suggested above, look at what you may be drinking since you went to vaping. You're probably drinking more, but is it water, or sugary stuff?

As for myself... no change. I don't have a scale, but I'm kinda short and scrawny, so if I lose or gain more than a couple pounds, I can tell.

For me I've lost 7lbs in 1 month. WHY? Because I drink more water rather than my norm of approx (ouch!) 10 cans of soda a day. I now drink about 2 cans and replace it with PLENTY of water. I also exercise more now because my lungs don't restrict me from getting off my ascii more.

Sooooo agree with people who say LESS SUGAR and MORE WATER. It def has helped me start the weight shed. I'm short, muscular, with a lil chub and on my way to my goal of shedding from 154lbs to my pre-baby fat stage of 125lbs. I miss my short athletic build, but the only way to that is WATER and EXERCISE.

I don't own a scale, mmm because... but when I'm a "good girl" my mom allows me to come visit and use hers. LOL

*edit* i've lost enough in the past month i've had to punch 2 new holes in my belt to hold my sag up more.

 

[Shan B]

I've also noticed vaping 'sweets' makes me eat those bastages less too!! so yes, VAPE ON!

 

[karmatized]

oh dear lord 10 cans of soda. lol
i drink about that in coffee though.

I gained about 15 pounds

 

[sahara4evr]

I'm like Shan B. I've lost weight because I can now exercise without coughing up a lung. Breathing is good!

 

[mwahle1]

I did not gain or lose a pound.

 

[lujin4]

Have not gained any weight. Hope it stays that way. I only do low cal munchies when needed.

 

[walkindown33]

I have gained a little weight, but I thank e-cigs for the fact that it's not the weight of a tumor in my lungs.

EDIT: And honestly, all I have to do is look at the banner in my signature to feel great about the decision I've made to vape.

 

[chimney55]

Yes, about the sugary sodas, but even diet sodas (especially diet soda) contains sodium so it will cause "water weight gain". Go with the plain water.

 

[shanagan]

I'm about the same, 3 months in. When I feel the need to keep an eye on my weight I low-carb so I've been curious if the PG/VG will have an adverse effect on that. I probably won't know until about springtime next year.