Is there any room for vanity here???

[da dude's girl]

Have you noticed that you're gaining or losing weight with e-cigs? I checked on the health forum and there is little current info so I thought I'd check in with my V4L family. I know that smoking increases our metabolism, but is the same true with the nicotine we're vaping?

I know, I know...what's important is that I'm getting healthier each and every day that I don't smoke. So far I've maintained my weight, I exercise regularly, eat a healthly plant-based diet, and am vain enough to admit that I want to look good too!

 

[nbourbaki]

I've been able to control my weight better on e-cigs than quitting out right. When I drop my Nic level too much my weight goes up.

 

[henrid84]

must admit ive gained a good 5-6 pounds. afraid the part in the analog that sped up my metabolism ISNT in the nicotine or atleast not the nic level im using. been eating LOTS of yogurt and jello to try and compensate so things are starting to look better.

 

[maxx]

I didn't know anything about this smoking metabolism thing. I thought the reason people gained weight when they quit was because of the oral fixation thing....and nervousness from withdrawal. They just ate more...

Learn something new everyday around here.....

 

[landlocked]

I actually think vaping sweet things instead of eating them helps me... chocolate banana anyone?

 

[Kimmy]

I have deff gained a couple pounds, but that may not be caused by vaping, most likely by all the time I spend laying on my couch with my laptop on this forum. I have become increasingly lazy with all the terrible weather. I work out 4 times a week, but I eat TERRIBLY! I deff gotta start eating healthy/drinking more water.

 

[Defiantgroundhog]

I gained 5lbs in the first month... due to the munchies as Maxx described. I've lost it already though. In fact I'm down below my smoking weight now

 

[murtcepS]

Plan on packing on a few pounds if you maintain the same lifestyle as when you smoked. Analogs raise your metabolism,and keep the weight off. PV's do nothing in the way of of raising your metabolism. Trust me.

 

[henrid84]

most likely by all the time I spend laying on my couch with my laptop on this forum. .

think you may be on to something here

but ya, ciggs used to give me that morning bowel movement that kept things regular... i miss that.

 

[murtcepS]

Somebody beer me

 

[maxx]

You guys mean my .... won't fit into the original .... indentation on this chair soon? 8-o

Just how long were you planning on keeping this a secret? 8-o

 

[Gammi]

Started a diet January 1st.....starting vaping January 30th. I am still losing at the same rate I was when I was smoking analogs. Haven't found any difference in my metabolism...hopefully won't decline but would think it would have slowed by now because tomorrow will be my 6 week marker of vaping. Woooohooo!!!!!

 

[keyzygirl]

Everything tastes better,that doesnt help!!

 

[MacArthurBug]

my weight fluctuated a little at first- a small gain nowhere near the gain I would get after quitting analogs. Have lost all of that - but need to drop about 6-10 pounds to get to where I should be weight wise. the loss seems slower then I'm used to. BUT I'm not working as hard at it either.

 

[Michelle43]

I have lost 18lbs since I started, but I also quit drinking beer at the same time.

 

[Mary Kay]

I had a large weight loss at first..but then the holidays hit and the bad weather...and the snacks..lol! Anyway, I need to get back on track so I can keep my weight down and keep my Dr. off my back!

 

[Tilly]

I've gained 5-6lbs since switching to vaping but I am not sure if it is that or menopause. I had thought about cutting down my nic level to quit vaping but now I may increase to see if makes a difference in my weight. I do want to lose it because I am not comfortable at this weight.

 

[yanks21]

maxx:

I didn't know anything about this smoking metabolism thing. I thought the reason people gained weight when they quit was because of the oral fixation thing....and nervousness from withdrawal. They just ate more...

My understanding is that it's a combination of both: analogs raising your metabolism and the oral fixation thingy.

 

[Kimmy]

Just found this article,

Quit smoking, gain weight: Is it inevitable? - MayoClinic.com

 

[Skyler]

I don't snack at all now so it's been easy to drop some pounds. All these sweet juices keep me pretty satisfied.