Nicotine and weight loss?

[SilverStrings]

So I think it's widely accepted that cigarettes can help suppress appetite and increase heart rate and metabolism, thus potentially helping weight loss. I have also heard stories of people gaining weight after quitting smoking. I'm just wondering if nicotine is mainly responsible for the effects on the body I mentioned above, or if other chemicals in cigarette smoke play a role as well. Has anyone noticed a difference, one way or the other, when switching to ecigs?


PS. Cigarette-free for 36 hours .

 

[LowThudd]

I think other chemicals play a role, I get the muchies after vaping, dis-similar to smoking.

 

[SimpleSins]

I also wonder, though, in smokers who quit and gain weight whether a lot of the weight gain comes in the form of replacing the hand-to-mouth action with food instead of a cigarette. I'm only a few days totally off cigarettes and entirely vaping, but I don't seem to be eating any more. In fact, I've found that I've lost a bit of my sweet tooth as it seems to be satisfied with what I vape rather than seeking out any chocolate.

 

[brandon555]

I also wonder, though, in smokers who quit and gain weight whether a lot of the weight gain comes in the form of replacing the hand-to-mouth action with food instead of a cigarette. I'm only a few days totally off cigarettes and entirely vaping, but I don't seem to be eating any more. In fact, I've found that I've lost a bit of my sweet tooth as it seems to be satisfied with what I vape rather than seeking out any chocolate.

I agree. Nicotine raises your blood sugar levels. I think after quitting people try to recreate that effect with food.

 

[xg4bx]

I'm smoking less, vaping more and eating a bit more. I think my snacking more has to do with the fact that I'm vaping soda and drink flavors and it's like my body is saying "hey, a sandwich would go good with that mountain dew flavor".

I barely ate when I was purely smoking cigs, I'd have dinner and maybe a bowl of cereal at 3am (I'm a night person) and that would be it.

 

[SilverStrings]

I agree. Nicotine raises your blood sugar levels. I think after quitting people try to recreate that effect with food.

Interesting. I didn't realize that this is what happened, but apparently nicotine inhibits insulin release ( Google works wonders Quit Smoking Weight Gain - Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking )

According to that site "Smoking burns up to 200 calories a day in a heavy smoker". Bloody hell!

 

[MXBNW]

I have lost over 20LB séance I have started vamping, I love sweets and when I could not smoke I munched well now I can vap all the sweets I like, it has helped me cut way down on evening snacking and I drink a lot more water.

 

[LowThudd]

I have lost over 20LB séance I have started vamping, I love sweets and when I could not smoke I munched well now I can vap all the sweets I like, it has helped me cut way down on evening snacking and I drink a lot more water.

Did you really mean "Seance since I started vamping"? Sorry I couldn't help but make fun of the typo.

 

[MXBNW]

Its past my bed time

Did you really mean "Seance since I started vamping"? Sorry I couldn't help but make fun of the typo.

 

[Leppard Lilly]

According to that site "Smoking burns up to 200 calories a day in a heavy smoker". Bloody hell!

LOL, surely we can all find better ways to burn 200 calories!

 

[SilverStrings]

LOL, surely we can all find better ways to burn 200 calories!

Proper love-making should burn at least that much

 

[SilverStrings]

I have lost over 20LB séance I have started vamping, I love sweets and when I could not smoke I munched well now I can vap all the sweets I like, it has helped me cut way down on evening snacking and I drink a lot more water.

That's a good idea. I'm about to order a bunch of 3ml bottles, but so far I've been sticking to fairly traditional flavors. What sweet flavors would you guys recommend?

 

[pkj]

I have lost weight since I started vaping.

Doing happy dance about that!

 

[MXBNW]

Most any thing from Ms Ts Bakery Essentials Inc.
this is my candy store. LOL

That's a good idea. I'm about to order a bunch of 3ml bottles, but so far I've been sticking to fairly traditional flavors. What sweet flavors would you guys recommend?

 

[SilverStrings]

Most any thing from Ms Ts Bakery Essentials Inc.
this is my candy store. LOL

BACON FLAVOR? This is way more interesting than buying cigarettes

 

[AJS95060]

So how much truth is behind the "no weight gain" campaign?

 

[HippyJonny]

Has anyone tried these Ms. T flavors? Twinkee and marshmallow both sound intriguing...

 

[lmrasch]

I put up a poll today on the subject of weight loss/gain/maintenance...so far it's pretty interesting. Check it out and if you've been vaping for 3 months or more, please take the poll....inquiring minds want to know.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/polls/114722-vaping-weight-loss-gain-same.html

 

[SilverStrings]

I've been steadily losing weight and putting on muscle for the past 5 months. I've lost approx. 15 lbs and I've put on noticeable muscle mass. I was lazier when I first got back into working out, now I'm in the gym 4-5-6 times a week (or I'll substitute riding my bike). That's the main reason I'm quitting cigs actually. I figure its pointless to work so hard in the gym but be limited by poor circulation/lung capacity.

I dont think my weight is gonna go up because I'm taking Green Tea + Acai Berry + OxyElitePro Fat Burner pills (yup, waging a serious war on my pudgy midsection). Also, I'm pretty sure that nicotine is the main reason cigs help people lose weight. All those other chemicals like carbon monoxide that you inhale with cigs are just complete junk. No good for anybody in any way. I feel intellectually superior to cig smokers now, might start to become a problem

 

[MXBNW]

I havae not tryed Twinkee or Marshmallow but every thing I have goten is wonderful and spot on

Has anyone tried these Ms. T flavors? Twinkee and marshmallow both sound intriguing...