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by geeknik on February 1st, 2005
There is no scientific proof that documents whether or not smoking marijuana has an effect on your metabolism, however, it appears that the body processes food similarly when high on marijuna as when sober. Studies have shown, though, that cannabis does trigger an increase in appetite, hence "having the munchies." "The munchies" is usually a desire for sweet and fatty treats, foods that, when not consumed in moderation within a balanced, varied eating and exercise plan, promote weight gain. Studies also show that individuals who regularly smoke pot gain weight over time. The increase in appetite leads to extra caloric intake, contributing to weight gain. In fact, even though the use of marijuana as medicine remains a controversial issue, the appetite-stimulating effects of marijuana have been documented. HIV/AIDS patients who need to gain weight, for example, eat more when they smoke cannabis. Based on what is known, marijuana does not influence metabolism. In other words, what you eat matters just as it would if you were not high on pot.
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Just remember that marijuana stimulates your *desire* for food, not your *capacity*. Don't make yourself sick.
by James Raynor on March 4th, 2005
yeah i've made myself sick before lol.
food tastes so amazing after smoking a few doobz, ice cream is my all time favourite!! you need to try it!
by rachel on January 21st, 2009
Are you able to lose weight by not eating when you get that starving feeling? Like your body would just start digesting or whatever the fat that is already on your bod.
by Natalie1 on November 3rd, 2010