Munchies

[yamman13]

This is something swim has always wondered about. When swiy gets the munchies, is that because swiys metabolism has sped up, or does swiy get hungry but still have the same speed metabolism?

in other words if swiy smokes weed, and doesn't eat when he gets the munchies, will he lose weight?

conversely if swiy smokes weed, gets the munchies, and eats, will he gain weight?

[Heretic.Ape.]

That's a good question... I thought it just influenced the hunger area of the brain, but you'd think more of the stoners out there would be really fat from all the weird shit they eat... yet in monkeys experience they do not tend to be one of the most portly demographics...

[augentier]

Toonces has wondered about this as well..because it's not just a craving for food, it's that actual feeling of being hungry..that feeling in your gut that hurts when you need food. one's heart rate increases when high, so wouldn't that mean a temporary increase in metabolic rate too?

[chrisn]

I think that the munchies is caused by a temporary decrease in blood sugar, I'm not sure if this effects metabolism or not.

[shoobie]

Swim is no scientist, however, commonly smokes some before bed after drinking too much, and this seems to reduce the hangover a bit, thus, in swim's mind swim would think that this leads to an increase in metabolism itself. But have no scientific proof to back it up.

[KBLSD]

Originally Posted by yamman13

This is something swim has always wondered about. When swiy gets the munchies, is that because swiys metabolism has sped up, or does swiy get hungry but still have the same speed metabolism?

in other words if swiy smokes weed, and doesn't eat when he gets the munchies, will he lose weight?

conversely if swiy smokes weed, gets the munchies, and eats, will he gain weight?

this was the answer from this website called "go ask alice" the site seems like it gives out alot of good information to its users so i wouldnt doubt if they are right


Scientific research has yet to document whether or not smoking marijuana (cannabis) has a direct effect on metabolism; however, it appears that the body processes food similarly when high on pot 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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[Nature Boy]

When SWIM gets the munchies he eats very rapidly and is relatively thin. Some dieticians believe that consuming small meals several times a day quickly is beneficial over eating large meals slowly three times a day.

[augentier]

Originally Posted by Nature Boy

When SWIM gets the munchies he eats very rapidly and is relatively thin. Some dieticians believe that consuming small meals several times a day quickly is beneficial over eating large meals slowly three times a day.

Eating food quickly is not good for the body, forcing food in there quickly rather than letting the body take its time absorbing whatever it is you're eating. Eating several SMALL meals helps promote better metabolic rate but eating SLOWLY helps one to fill up faster, and savor the taste


Anyway, when Toonces started smoking weed a lot she gained 30 lbs..yes, 30. So after she got a hold on her bad munchie habit..she lost all 30 lbs without really trying..she always wondered if not only the lower calorie intake was the reason (it is) but also if it had something to do with increased metabolism when high, and then not eating any munchies. I've tried to find research on this but never found anything conclusive.

[gr8dale72]

oreos and chicken salad on toast.
best munchies ever lol

[yamman13]

Thanks for all the replies. One thing swim has noticed, and he realizes that its not a fair study, but all the regular uses he knows are all incredibly thin.

[KBLSD]

Originally Posted by yamman13

Thanks for all the replies. One thing swim has noticed, and he realizes that its not a fair study, but all the regular uses he knows are all incredibly thin.

were they thin before they statred smoking cuz swim knows he can basically eat whatever and smoke lots of weed and not gain hardly any weight, they probably had a good metabolism before they started smmoking

[chemlove]

Yes Swim always thinks about the fact that when he eats several smaller meals each day (something he tries to do) the munchies don't really come and when they do there avoidable, I wanted to know if using a vaporizer which is what he uses would change the effect since its a vapor and not a smoke