Is there anyway to avoid the munchies??

[lod2199]

Hey guys, first time poster. Ive been smoking for about 4 months. I always get the munchies after i smoke and ive kinda been gaining some weight. Is there anything that you can do to stop them?

[40oz]

I havnt heard of anything. Get a box of wheatables. Those things are delicious and healthy. The only downside is you could probably kill a box in one munchies sitting.

[SouthernGuerilla]

Resist the desire to eat.
Eat then smoke?

Avoiding munchies might run you into the taboo "other drug" area.

[XXBlaze of DesiréXX]

just munch on stuff thats healthy that won't make you gain weight:jointsmile:



keep on tokin:stoned:

[SnSstealth]

Drink water. Its an appetite suppressant.
whiskeytango

[cygnustaxt]

just munch on stuff thats healthy that won't make you gain weight:jointsmile:



keep on tokin:stoned:

I agree, just eat stuff like fruit, crackers, peanut butter, trail mix, etc... that stuff tastes amazing when you're high plus its healthy.

[dodohead]

Popsickles!

[TurnyBright]

Get full before you smoke, though that probably won't help you lose weight.

So I'll repeat what everyone else said and tell you to get some healthy snacks.

[flyingimam]

1st things first: welcome :)

u know what u can eat that will be good tasting and filling and very low on calories?

1. Balsamic vinegar + raw and fresh broccoli heads + salt

or any simple salad formula (of course not with a ton of dressing @ 120 calories per spoon!)

2. oh im not sure if u can do this or not, but if u have access to any Iranian/persian, Mediterranean or middle eastern markets, there is some really sour fruit that will be an excellent filler and can be eaten with salt... however im not sure if u can find it all year round or in all states. im sure houston got it and california got it during summer.

it will probably be a lil expensive.

but here are the links to it one from wikipedia persian and the other from english wikipedia but the english version is about the whole family of plants that this fruit comes from one of them.

Ã?¯Ã?Ë?Ã?¬Ã?â?¡ Ã?³Ã?¨Ã?² - Ã?Ë?Ã?Å?Ã?©Ã?Å?ââ?¬Å?Ã?¾Ã?¯Ã?Å?Ã?§ (http://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%DA%AF%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%87_%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%B2)
^^^ the green stuff in the picture are the shit! ^^^
Prunus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus)

if u found the english name let me know as well. this shit will work well if u like sour stuff/ it will make u cry!:D:thumbsup:

I used to eat a ton of these and cucumbers + tomatoes (all with some salt added) as munchies back home during summers, then i came to america and found out wal-mart & whataburger n became americanized even in munchies!

3. another very simple salad that u can make @ home: cucumbers + raw onions + tomatoes + some dried oregano or other herbs + lemon juice and salt n pepper (spices)

cut all into cubes (a tad bigger than dice) and mix well with lemonjuice and salt n pepper n herbs, u can add whatever other spice u want to it.

again for sour-friendly mouths


i donno if water helps much, i have tried using it, maybe it fills u up a bit but if u r like me, then that pain of hunger will be back in no time.

remember that many fruits got sugar and eating them in excess will also result in gaining weight, but still healthier than most factory-made snacks!

or as it was said above, just simply resist the temptation, make yourself busy doin somethin so u wont have to sit around and eat, or do as u wish and eat but go work out as well.

gaining weight cuz of weed is one of the worst excuses, it only means u get high and sit around n eat... i myself went thru it a good while ago and am still payin the price by working my ass out every day, thank god im almost done with sheddin the fat off...

good luck and enjoy

[the image reaper]

chewing gum ? :jointsmile:

[NextLineIsMine]

A year ago, when I was at home, I became a masticating machine. My mom stacked the pantry from string cheese, to animal crackers, to cold steak cuts from the night before. Damn I miss that.

Now im flatting in apartments in New Zealand I only have healthy filling options like oatmeal and cereal. I eat till im full but its so boring I dont want more.

I always feel grotty when im burnt out and bloated full so I dont mind

[blizz]

dude idk wtf to tell you,i eat constantly and i cant gain any weight? im 6'0 ft 155 lbs:wtf:

[SnSstealth]

dude idk wtf to tell you,i eat constantly and i cant gain any weight? im 6'0 ft 155 lbs:wtf:

:asskick:....lol j/k

db

[blizz]

aha

[jimmy8778]

i find if i eat before, not only do i eat less, but then i get less hungry. and when i do get hungry when high after i cant really find anything that would taste good so i just dont eat then. but i found that even if you have nothing to do, head to the downtown of the nearest large town. walk around, go to the headshop, whatever, it gets you off the seat of your pants even if it is nothing, it gives you exercise, i started to do this when i started smoking and that is when i noticed my largest weight loss, 80lbs in 7 months, and i still ate fairly regularly, it removes the food source and the exercise reduces the appetite and uses calories, not that it becomes strenuous, but it is more activity than sitting around doing nothing, or driving doing nothing, both using the bare minimums of energy.

mow the lawn, that is always a more intensive activity, and if you do it for your neighbors, wether free or not, you can feel better, if free, or richer, if for money, and healtier, i did it one summer, made enough to buy a new set of clubs off one lawn. think about 2, and you can be high as shit while you do it, plus the low starting and maintenance costs. just think about that, i am afterall.

[PlainJane]

Sex. No seriously. It's amazing and you can't eat while doing it and you have the added bonus of burning calories. :thumbsup: Of course this is not a universal option.

I tend to eat less lardy and regretful munchies as well as making up for the consequences at the gym or whatever you fancy for exercise. You can enjoy yourself and still enjoy your self.

Don't buy the bad stuff when you're shopping because if it's in the house, you'll eat it. The self-control takes place primarily in the grocery store.

Get fruit, it's lovely stuff when stoned, especially strawberries.

If I am feeling irrational munchies I'll usually drink some water, juice, or eat Jelly (Jell-O) or have a piece of gum. Don't overdo it on the gum though or your arse will regret it, literally.

[daihashi]

self control.. that's the only method I use honestly.

If I'm genuinely hungry I try to eat something healthy. Worst case situation i eat some popcorn and a 20 oz Soda (sierra mist sees to work well due to high carbonation content) and I feel full for about 2 hours or so.

[silkyblue]

eat then tell yourself

'Youve been fed'!

push the plate away, and lay the fork down

what a buzz!

[Euphoric7]

Eating super healthy food would be great, but if you want to totally rid yourself of the munchies, I think fructose (sugars found in fruits) would be a good idea.
Eat some fruit!

[daihashi]

Eating super healthy food would be great, but if you want to totally rid yourself of the munchies, I think fructose (sugars found in fruits) would be a good idea.
Eat some fruit!

When you eat fructose it goes directly to your liver. Your liver has the choice of converting it into glycogen for your muscles, glycogen for itself (the liver), or fat. What it chooses to do will basically depend on how much glycogen is currently stored in your liver. If your liver glycogen stores are low it will first store the fructose in the liver because fructose is four times as efficient at replenishing liver glycogen than glucose is. Once your liver glycogen stores are full, it will then store the remainder fructose calories as fat. Little to none of the fructose calories will go to the muscles.

High intake of fructose or fructose products (sucrose, high fructose, corn syrup, fruit juice) will cause greater fat storage and a greater decrease in fat burning than glucose even though glucose is higher on the GI index.

So basically what I'm saying is.. fructose isn't all it's cracked up to be if your concern is fat loss/weight loss.

:hippy:

If anyone wants references I can pull references from books I have at the house. I didn't get this off the internet (have a bunch of materials at the house on fitness and diet... was studying to be a personal trainer).

Fructose isn't bad for you, but it's not that great either. I stay away from it when I'm trying to lower my body fat.

[highjinx]

Dont kid yourself...there is no escaping the MUNCH!

when your high you "want to" and "will" eat the wierdest shit you have ever ate!

You all know!!

[Euphoric7]

^Bananas, kitkat, and neopolitan ice cream... mixed! :rofl:

[8182KSKUSH]

When you eat fructose it goes directly to your liver. Your liver has the choice of converting it into glycogen for your muscles, glycogen for itself (the liver), or fat. What it chooses to do will basically depend on how much glycogen is currently stored in your liver. If your liver glycogen stores are low it will first store the fructose in the liver because fructose is four times as efficient at replenishing liver glycogen than glucose is. Once your liver glycogen stores are full, it will then store the remainder fructose calories as fat. Little to none of the fructose calories will go to the muscles.

High intake of fructose or fructose products (sucrose, high fructose, corn syrup, fruit juice) will cause greater fat storage and a greater decrease in fat burning than glucose even though glucose is higher on the GI index.

So basically what I'm saying is.. fructose isn't all it's cracked up to be if your concern is fat loss/weight loss.

:hippy:

If anyone wants references I can pull references from books I have at the house. I didn't get this off the internet (have a bunch of materials at the house on fitness and diet... was studying to be a personal trainer).

Fructose isn't bad for you, but it's not that great either. I stay away from it when I'm trying to lower my body fat.

So it's not good to sit down and knock out a whole box of fruit snacks fruit gushers?
Oh.:D

[RobPA]

Personally after I smoke and dont want munchies I will drink a glass of Grapefruit Juice and it seems to curb my appetite.

[flyingimam]

Dont kid yourself...there is no escaping the MUNCH!

when your high you "want to" and "will" eat the wierdest shit you have ever ate!

You all know!!

i have to admit he is right. the actual best way to curb the munch is to enjoy it and GO WORK OUT to make up for it. also do all u can to keep your metabolism working as fast as possible, that way u can burn more calories by just sitting around than you would normally do.

but i still stick with some more lower calorie fillers like salads and veggies... certainly better than a pack of cheetoz or a jar of nutella:D:D

[soobie05]

what always seems to work for me is...make sure you dont go grab something from a fast food joint cause i know you will just go crazy and order about everything on the menu. another option is get an apple munch on the and sip on water fills u up...!

[allrollsin21]

The only thing that works for me is to exercise. A lot. After i exercise and that night i am always extra hungry, whether i have smoked or not. So i will always eat a lot, and if i have the munchies at the same time, sweet.

Another trick is to wait longer to eat than you would normally do. I will sometimes eat dinner an hour later because then i will not snack (as much) after.

Remember Cannabis is medicine, which causes appetite stimulation for some serious illness'. So it is not something easily reversed. POWER OF THE HERB!:stoned:

[flyingimam]

what always seems to work for me is...make sure you dont go grab something from a fast food joint cause i know you will just go crazy and order about everything on the menu. another option is get an apple munch on the and sip on water fills u up...!

:S2: very true

[rebgirl420]

Psh I wish I knew.

Pot could make a super model eat a steak, mashed potatoes, rolls, half a onion blossom and 2 diet dr.peppers.

[painretreat]

Rebgirl: Thanks for the lol!!

My 1st thot was the "s" word, but laughed when I finally saw it!

since I am single, I sip on a sports drink and some are almost calorie free now! It takes care of the thirst, leaves the sweet/sour taste and seems to do the trick. Then go exercise, as above, or go to sleep, like me!

I may eat a bowl of nutritional cereal or the remaining portion of my meal. I intentionally set aside half my dinner for the occasion or half lunch: I stick it aside and finish it for the 'munchies' so I do not eat extra. By getting protein it helps you maintain energy, so I try to just eat meal type of foods in usual portions. And you spend your entire life on a diet! Plus, I just don't keep junk in the house and I won't go buy anything when I've been medicated, well enough for munchies!

A few years ago I decided to choose the highest calorie items in my diet and take them out, one each year! I first started with coke--my biggest weakness (since they mess with the formula, it didn't taste so good anymore anyway), lost 50 pounds that year! Next year candy bars (since that was not a weakness 4 me, it didn't have as much of an impact). I choose one thing a year and am leaning on not so much milk for next year and starting it out now.


Move to the country, like me, no delivery service of any kind!!! Well, maybe bud, but that's it! The fast food places are starting to move into the town, 10 miles away--KFC/Taco Bell; Foster/wienerschntzl: and a few others. I have not been to any of them yet. Went thru Big M's took one bite and it is in a bag for the trash!

Suck on calorie free candy, they have some good stuff on the market. You know you arent' hungry so tackle it beforehand, as per all above suggestions!

Best option: Indulge, plan it and eat less during the day. Pick something that you love more than anything: Like a good fruity sorbet and go for it! Not every night though. Get creative! Good Luck, if you can make a hybrid that cures it--you would be a rich person!! pr:jointsmile:

[flyingimam]

Psh I wish I knew.

Pot could make a super model eat a steak, mashed potatoes, rolls, half a onion blossom and 2 diet dr.peppers.

haha

but DIET dr.peppers are disgusting!!!! if i was a super model i would rather take in another 200 calories and enjoy the taste of a real dr.p:D

[daihashi]

haha

but DIET dr.peppers are disgusting!!!! if i was a super model i would rather take in another 200 calories and enjoy the taste of a real dr.p:D

true, you'd throw it up anyway ;) if you were a super model :hippy:

[flyingimam]

true, you'd throw it up anyway ;) if you were a super model :hippy:

no, i would probably become britney spears- 2 years ago edition- ROFL!

[PlainJane]

My 1st thot was the "s" word, but laughed when I finally saw it!
What is "the "s" word"? ;)

[painretreat]

What is "the "s" word"? ;)

The first word in your post! I so totally enjloyed it and had such a good laugh, as it was my one and only thot and was surprised it too that many posts before yours got to it! I did not want to change the thread by making any more of it.

I would simply follow it with sleep! :jointsmile: pr

[PlainJane]

The first word in your post! I so totally enjloyed it and had such a good laugh, as it was my one and only thot and was surprised it too that many posts before yours got to it! I did not want to change the thread by making any more of it.

I would simply follow it with sleep! :jointsmile: pr
You mean SEX? :p (sorry, can't resist teasing when someone is trying to avoid that "dirty 's' word" :D)

Yeah I hoped it wouldn't make the thread take a sharp turn downward and I'm pleased that it hasn't, yet.

Moving on ... :jointsmile:

[painretreat]

O.K., you did it, I do not think it dirty-just did not want to take the thread that way, but what the heck!

Do you get horny with the munchies? Which would seem the most pressing desire?

Because you can eat and enjoy all the exercise you want, provided you have someone with you!! O.K., it is off my mind now. When I was younger, I never got the munchies, I was too horny!:jointsmile::smokin: :hippy:

[PlainJane]

^ ^ Both, really. I am an overindulgent little thing sometimes. It's just fortunate that those overindulgences balance each other out. :thumbsup:

[painretreat]

My preference is both, since it is hard to get either to go away, unless you do something to satisy the urge!

Right now, I'd like some good ole Hagen dz/ Raspberry Sorbet with a little Vanilla to kill the bitter! Could even go for eating it from a 'body shot' technique! kinky 2 some! lol pr :stoned:

[Rotary13B]

For me, I just ignore them. eventually i just forget about them. Of course, if i have some snacks, i cant stop myself. lol

[daihashi]

For me, I just ignore them. eventually i just forget about them. Of course, if i have some snacks, i cant stop myself. lol

Great Motor! :thumbsup:

[flyingimam]

there ya go

Stop Starving! Follow This Diet Rule to Stay Full and Still Lose Weight - Healthy Eating - Health.com (http://eating.health.com/2008/09/11/stop-starving-stay-full-lose-weight/)

good article

[Chuddy]

I don't get "The Munchies."
That term is so overused and always one of the first things people associate with smoking pot in an almost stereotypical sense.
Weed doesn't make me any more hungry, it just makes the experience of eating something delicious more enjoyable due to the feeling of a heightened sense of taste. It's the same with listening to music, or watching something enthralling on TV.

[highjinx]

i have to admit he is right. the actual best way to curb the munch is to enjoy it and GO WORK OUT to make up for it. also do all u can to keep your metabolism working as fast as possible, that way u can burn more calories by just sitting around than you would normally do.

but i still stick with some more lower calorie fillers like salads and veggies... certainly better than a pack of cheetoz or a jar of nutella:D:D

:thumbsup::jointsmile: Tottaly agree whith the healthy option!

A veggie salad with cheetos covered with nutella sounds pretty fine right now!:rastasmoke:

[highjinx]

lol think i jus replied to the wrong persons quote!
fuck it! sounds pretty nice to me! :)

[DemoChemical]

I found that brushing your teeth or taking an antacid makes the munchies go away for a while. Or chewing a piece of gum works too.

You can't ignore your munchies forever, so eat healthier less fattening food ie: apples, oranges, carrots w/ mustard(YUM), celery, salads w/ oil, vinegar and salt as dressing.

Or just say fuck it, eat what you want and work out afterwards. If you're not motivated enough to go to the gym or whatever, then, well, lots and lots and LOTS of caffeine works too. Get NoDoze and chow those down. Just don't take more than like 4 of those a day as caffeine's LD50 dose for an average person is about 2000 mg's. I mean you could take like 10 of those NoDoz's but I wouldn't recommnd it.

[mjmomma]

God: I hope not!
"munchies" are one of the main reasons why I smoke in the first place! I've battled an eating disorder for most of my life and it's smoking with the consequential munchies that literally saved my life!!!!

but if you're trying to lose or maintain your weight, I'd suggest lowfat yogurt with Wheat Thins crackers. It's filling, yummy, and healthy. Also, if you munch on something like a bag of nuts or trail mix as opposed to potato chips (crisps) then you'll feel as though you've eaten more than you actually have, and it's chock fulla vitamins, too. Fresh fruit is always a good option, too. Any food that takes a while to eat, like shelling pistachio's or chopping an apple, will take away from the need to eat, eat, eat, and still put something in your belly. The trick is to take your time consuming it.

[stinkyattic]

A large Slurpee and a long walk work wonders. Slurpee for the munchies, walk to stay away from the fridge. If you don't have time, the Slurpee is fine by itself. Sour Apple FTW!

[JamaicanCess]

I've been taking Balance The Herb for a few months now and it has totally killed the munchies....no red eyes also..

[Markass]

Hey guys, first time poster. Ive been smoking for about 4 months. I always get the munchies after i smoke and ive kinda been gaining some weight. Is there anything that you can do to stop them?

just don't eat, use your willpower..it's not any harder to not eat after smoking than it is to quit smoking cannabis..

[Dutch Pimp]

Smoke 30% amber couchlock weed...you'll never make it to the kitchen..."guarraneteed"-the cooking cajan

[MadSativa]

Munchi Info (http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=157279645&blogID=264776952)

Might be worth a look, I still know people who dont smoke any other way. As for me I only do it when the herb is not properly cured, and even then I will only do the procedure till the herb cures in a bag or a jar

[painretreat]

Maybe a good edible. I was given a 2 piece's of medical Fudge. The first made me hi as heck and munchie. But, on my butt a bit too much to care! so, I gave in and ate the 2nd piece. By the time it melted in my mouth, I no longer had the munchies. Have no clue what strain, etc. but I loved it and am trying to get a panfull--I hear they freeze just fine!

If I get anymore, I'll try to toke, and eat a piece of fudge and c if it does the same thing! P/R will report back if I get any. :thumbsup:

[overgrowthegovt]

I typically never get the munchies, but every now and then I'll get hit HARD and go eat a whole pie or something.

DutchPimp, my god, those are some mind-blowing tits.

[Chewbonga]

I've never gotten munchies smoking on a full stomach.

For real though, the munchies are great, there's nothing as good as tearing into a large portion of whatever it is you're craving.

[maxsuperdanks]

Only surefire way to not eat a ton when high is....


Dun dun dun...


Willpower.

[SmokiNomad]

Before you smoke, have some cool snacks ready. Oh, man, we have the best oranges grown here in Hawai'i, called Ka'u Gold. They are better than oranges from Cali or Florida. I ate about three or four one time when I was stoned. They are so sweet!

Make a vegetable platter, or smoke right after a big meal.