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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.
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as far as i know it doesnt increase your metabolism, the size of a person is determined by genetics, these will determine whether you gain muscle easily or a bit more difficult, i weight train and smoke, and have weight trained and not smoked, i havent noticed any difference (i would
not suggest smoking WHILE weight training - it doesnt feel like its good for you, as COOOL said id use it as a reward for after)