smoking after working out

[Arch Enemy]

Originally Posted by Jared

I've heard that smoking helps people stay thin. Is this true? I don't understand how it would have that effect.

When people stop smoking, they usually put on weight. Although this is often a cause for concern, the average weight gain is around 2 to 3 kg although this may be temporary. Although the reasons for weight gain are not fully understood, it may be partly explained by the fact that smoking increases the body's metabolic rate – i.e. the rate at which calories are burned up. In addition, nicotine may act as an appetite suppressant so that when smokers quit an increase in appetite leads to an increase in calorie intake. The effect of nicotine on metabolic rate may also explain why smokers tend to weigh less than non-smokers. Experts believe that one way smoking raises metabolic rate is by stimulating the nervous system to produce catecholamines – hormones which cause the heart to beat faster, thus making the body burn more calories. Nicotine also produces more thermogenesis, the process by which the body produces heat. This too, causes the body to use up more calories.

However, a smoking-induced increase in metabolic rate only accounts for about half the difference in weight between the average smoker and average non-smoker. Another likely mechanism is that smoking alters the body-weight set point, i.e. the weight towards which a person tends to return despite attempts to gain or lose weight. Smoking appears to lower a person’s normal weight and the weight gained on stopping reflects a return to the body’s natural weight set point.

http://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact10.html

[TRAZ]

Originally Posted by Arch Enemy

When people stop smoking, they usually put on weight. Although this is often a cause for concern, the average weight gain is around 2 to 3 kg although this may be temporary. Although the reasons for weight gain are not fully understood, it may be partly explained by the fact that smoking increases the body's metabolic rate – i.e. the rate at which calories are burned up. In addition, nicotine may act as an appetite suppressant so that when smokers quit an increase in appetite leads to an increase in calorie intake. The effect of nicotine on metabolic rate may also explain why smokers tend to weigh less than non-smokers. Experts believe that one way smoking raises metabolic rate is by stimulating the nervous system to produce catecholamines – hormones which cause the heart to beat faster, thus making the body burn more calories. Nicotine also produces more thermogenesis, the process by which the body produces heat. This too, causes the body to use up more calories.

However, a smoking-induced increase in metabolic rate only accounts for about half the difference in weight between the average smoker and average non-smoker. Another likely mechanism is that smoking alters the body-weight set point, i.e. the weight towards which a person tends to return despite attempts to gain or lose weight. Smoking appears to lower a person’s normal weight and the weight gained on stopping reflects a return to the body’s natural weight set point.

http://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact10.html

People often replace cigarettes with food to satisfy their need to be putting something in their mouth to keep their minds off of smoking especially right after quitting...Increased caloric intake results in weight gain. Another theory is that the dopamine satisfaction response that a person gets from smoking a cig is also partially induced by food. Basically people try to find a substitute for the satisfaction they get from smoking...And commonly that means eating more.

[Arch Enemy]

Originally Posted by TRAZ

People often replace cigarettes with food to satisfy their need to be putting something in their mouth to keep their minds off of smoking especially right after quitting...Increased caloric intake results in weight gain. Another theory is that the dopamine satisfaction response that a person gets from smoking a cig is also partially induced by food. Basically people try to find a substitute for the satisfaction they get from smoking...And commonly that means eating more.

I've always told my friends that are quitting to masturbate more.

[TRAZ]

You might be on to something there: Smoking Cessation Through Increased Masturbation...

[Arch Enemy]

Originally Posted by TRAZ

You might be on to something there: Smoking Cessation Through Increased Masturbation...

I think you just came up with the theme for my girlfriend's next health paper there, Traz

[$UPERM@N]

smoking effects nothin, what a joke, i've been smoking for five years and can still run a 5k in under 20 mins, maybe it helps that i played soccer competitively for 12 years though, lol

ps: i bike for 30-60 mins a day and do not feel winded

[wnxmaximus]

Originally Posted by $UPERM@N

smoking effects nothin, what a joke, i've been smoking for five years and can still run a 5k in under 20 mins, maybe it helps that i played soccer competitively for 12 years though, lol

ps: i bike for 30-60 mins a day and do not feel winded

Well congradulations on you sustained fitness....but the comment "smoking effect nothin" is just plain wrong. Its cool that you are still ok, and there are always exceptions to all rules, but most of the time, someone who smokes will be in worse shape cardiovascularly than before they started smoking. Also, no matter how much you can still run and stuff, that doesnt negate the fact that you are saturating your lungs with smoke...im just saying, it does effect alot of things.

[Noir]

Originally Posted by $UPERM@N

smoking effects nothin, what a joke, i've been smoking for five years and can still run a 5k in under 20 mins, maybe it helps that i played soccer competitively for 12 years though, lol

ps: i bike for 30-60 mins a day and do not feel winded

When you get older, chances are it'll catch up with you.

[$UPERM@N]

Don't get me wrong im not condoning smoking, but just another point, Arnold always was a puffer of cigars and would routinely smoke them after competitions

[wnxmaximus]

Well there is a difference between cigars and cigarettes, mainly the fact that you dont inhale cigars.

Were you referring to you smoking cigars or cigarettes. Because I smoke a cigar every now and then, maybe once a month, rarely maybe even twice, but if someone asks me if i smoke, i always reply no.

[$UPERM@N]

lots of people inhale cigars buddy, i know a whole whack of em

[Taekwondo Guy]

Originally Posted by $UPERM@N

Don't get me wrong im not condoning smoking, but just another point, Arnold always was a puffer of cigars and would routinely smoke them after competitions

wow, i'll go buy a pack now if the great ahnold did it

Smoking is bad full stop, there are no good things to come from it. I gave up in september and just recently i have been slipping off the wagon a few times but i know full well that there is nothing but bad side effects to it.

if the great ahnold used his dick as a pogo stick would you also do the same? Smoking of any kind greatly increases the chances of cancer... end of

[TRAZ]

Originally Posted by $UPERM@N

smoking effects nothin, what a joke, i've been smoking for five years and can still run a 5k in under 20 mins, maybe it helps that i played soccer competitively for 12 years though, lol

ps: i bike for 30-60 mins a day and do not feel winded

You are fine now, but when you are 35 and can't walk up 10 stairs you will be singing a different tune son...

[Caferacer]

Originally Posted by $UPERM@N

lots of people inhale cigars buddy, i know a whole whack of em

Well they are idiots then. I don't know a single cigar smoker who knows his **** about them and doesn't smoke white owl crap, that inhales. These are guys who have been smoking cigars for 20 plus years too. You don't know how to enjoy a cigar if you inhale it.

[iko172202]

I graduated an "academy", about 7 months ago...in my academy was this 35year old guy who used to sneak cigs into his room. Its crazy I barely ran the 1.5 mile in 11:20, he ran it in 9:00 flat. I know smoking effects you on the inside (I used to smoke a LLLOONNGG time ago), I wonder how long it stays with you?

[sparky_tiffy]

I smoke during leandown cause i find i get insane hunger and cravings, it only helps with that. Why i still smoke i dont know, i just think its because i gave up alcohol, and i still fight the urge to have a drink every now and then, so id rather have a smoke instead and im much happier. I dont smoke that much, just a couple a day, but mainly its to help my cravings

[dannyboy9]

You'd be better off replacing that one cigarette with a nice glass of fine wine.

[Caferacer]

Originally Posted by dannyboy9

You'd be better off replacing that one cigarette with a nice glass of fine wine.

Hmmm..... wine.

[TRAZ]

Wine is nice. Actually, it is alot like cigars in alot of ways. They are both aquired tastes that have various levels of quality and flavors. Distinguished palates are also also a plus with both.

I like a glass of wine here and there, but not for getting drunk. Wine hangovers are the worst and honestly getting "sh!tty" on fine wine is pretty much blasphemy IMO...

[Caferacer]

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