Let’s start this blog off on a very confusing statement: weed does not make you lose weight. Whether you’re smoking the ganja, dabbing some high-flying concentrates, and especially not when you’re mowing down on salty/sugary edibles, you shouldn’t expect your dro to help you shed those unwanted “lbs”. This isn’t to say that cannabis, in all its myriad forms and formulations, can’t support you in your quest to achieve the figure that you envision in your mind - quite the contrary. Cannabis can be of great assistance in soothing aching muscles & joints so that you can pump those irons day-in and day-out. Marijuana has been used by many cultures as a gastrointestinal remedy for many foodborne issues. Weed is also well known for its ability to relax all those overactive thoughts & feelings we have that can lead to binge eating or unhealthy habits. All that being said, it’s not the cannabis itself or the cannabinoids for weight loss that is a major player in the game of weight management. For many people, smoking weed or eating edibles actually hurts their progress because of cannabis’ propensity for the munchies. It’s kind of difficult to stay on target for weight loss when you’re stuffing your face full of chocolates, cakes & candies every weed night. So, to reiterate: expensive or cheap weed can’t make you lose weight, on its own. On the flip side, a healthy regiment of cannabis supplementation can certainly support you in your fitness & health goals. This is what this article is going to focus on, specifically how your can take advantage of some incredibly low-priced, cheap weed strains that help with weight loss in an indirect fashion. No need to tighten your belts or starve yourself with small portions, because when you learn to harness the powers of different cannabinoids for weight loss, that body you’ve always wanted is just a C-B-Dream away.
Can Cheap Weed Make You Lose Weight?!
Instead of just saying “weight loss” a hundred times in this article, we’d like to further diversify the definitions for weight management into two distinct categories: positive weight gain/loss and negative weight gain/loss.
Positive Weight Gain
Yes, there is such a thing as positive weight gain, for all you weight loss fanatics out there. You might be more familiar with the layman's term: building muscle. Muscle is more dense and heavy than fat, so if you’re getting heavier on the scale but it’s because you’re staying active & working on your fitness then you’ve got no reason to fret about the numbers staring back at your on the scale. There is such a thing as too much positive weight gain - such a problem usually only affects a very small minority of body builder types - but this occurrence is beyond the scope of our article on weed strains for weight loss.
Positive Weight Loss
From positive weight gain to positive weight loss we shift perspectives from working out to dieting. Positive weight loss is self-explanatory - shedding those ‘lbs’ from a combination of exercise, eating healthy and a concerted amount of willpower. You might assume that cannabinoids for weight loss like THC only stimulate appetite, therefore counteracting any progress you’re making with losing unwanted weight. It’s not as simple as stating that “cheap weed can’t make you lose weight”, because some weed strains for weight loss are better than others. Strains high in CBD, CBG and THCV have been studied for their positive neurological effects, such as easing anxiety, soothing stomachs, regulating cravings and much more.
Negative Weight Gain
Negative weight gain is the reason we have to write articles about cannabinoids for weight loss. Simply put, when you gain a bunch of weight that you weren’t expecting, or at the very least didn’t want, then you’re likely to feel very poorly about yourself. This “unwanted” aspect is exactly what negative weight gain is about - weight increases that were unexpected or undesired, and which cause a person to negatively perceive themselves as obese or unhealthy.
Negative Weight Loss
Here’s the skinny on negative weight loss: eating disorders, poor diets or overactive cardio or fitness routines can lead to overwhelming loss of weight. Some people who struggle with weight loss might say this is sacrilege, but for many people around the globe losing too much weight is a serious, consistent problem in their lives. For the remainder of this blog, we’ll be talking about positive & negative weight gain, because as we’ve stated cannabis is not a primary agent for weight loss, whether it’s positive or negative. Weed doesn’t make you lose weight, cheap or expensive, but a healthy cannabis routine can support you in your pursuits of adding more muscle (positive weight gain) while at the same time avoiding negative weight gain (increasing fat contents in the body). Here’s just a handful of reasons why weed strains for weight loss like Charlotte’s Web have become favorites for active stoners who like to hit the bong AND the gym: Metabolism regulation Muscle elasticity & development support Reduced anxiety, stress response in the body Decreased inflammation in the muscles & joints Pain, soreness and spasms treatment Enhanced sleep quality & consistency We’ve written a lot about how cannabis can improve your performance at the gym, in sports or just to be healthier & more fit in general over the years. Check out all of these others articles about maintaining that trim figure with the help of the high-quality cannabis you’ll only find at Haute Health: How Marijuana Can Help With Weight Loss Does Weed Have Calories? Gymming While High On Cannabis
Terpenes & Cannabinoids For Weight Loss
If you’re trying to decide which methodology of consuming marijuana works best for increasing positive weight gain (muscle) while reducing negative weight gain (fat), you might run into a wall. Smoking weed strains for weight loss isn’t conducive with a healthy runner’s routine. Eating edible treats doesn’t exactly fit into most diet plans. Getting high on shatter before shattering your personal best at the gym doesn’t sound like a well-thought out regiment. So, how can cannabis support you in your fitness goals? Just like with a healthy diet and balanced fitness routine, it’s all about the details. In this case, the details of cannabis would be their active compounds: cannabinoids like THC, CBD, CBG, CBN and THCV. Cannabis research is still unfortunately slow to catch up to the incredible demands on these phytocompounds. As more information continues to trickle out of the mainstreams of scientific studies, the picture is becoming clearer that cannabinoids and terpenes can affect incredible physiological changes in our brains & bodies.
THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the primary agents for stimulating our appetites and causing those pesky munchies. Strains that are high in THC, such as OG Kush, typically induce appetite increases and aren’t much help if you’re trying to maintain your figure. However, THC is excellent for pain management, reducing inflammation, easing stress and helping you to rest & recover. So, if you manage your dosage of THC to a minimum during times of dieting or working out, you can realize your weight loss goals with the help of this cannabinoid too.
CBD
Cannabidiol is the poster-child for cannabis’ desired effects on weight management. CBD supports positive weight gain by increasing muscle elasticity, easing soreness, regulating appetite and focusing your brain on the tasks-at-hand. CBD has also shown some promise for regulating appetites, and some ongoing studies suggest that Cannabidiol might even be able to help with appetite suppression. What’s more, CBD is non-psychoactive, so you’re not tricking yourself into a high stupor in order to help with weight loss.
Limonene
The tastiest of the terpenes in this humble writer’s opinion is also a great addition to your weight loss regiment. Limonene is closely linked to metabolic regulation, therefore it can be utilized to manage your weight if taken in regular doses.
Humulene
Appetite suppression is a topic some find rather concerning, but there’s no cannabis strain that prevents you from eating - some just have no munchies effects, while others make you voracious. Strains that are high in humulene are well-known for making people feel relaxed and calm of mind - i.e. not drooling over food. Other cannabinoids like CBG and THCV have also shown promise for mind-focusing, metabolism regulation and could prove to be positive weight gain compounds. However, at this point more proof is required before we dip our spoons into their puddings. Now it’s time to put it all together and detail some cheap weed that can make you lose weight, or at least support you in your weight loss goals.
Which Weed Strains Help For Weight Loss?
Girl Scout Cookies
This indica-dominant hybrid has been a favorite for many years, but it turns out its high potencies of THC and CBD combine to make for a great weed strain for weight loss too. It does have some potential for couch-lock which sounds like the opposite of losing weight, and yet GSC is known to regulate your appetite to balanced levels - not too munchy, not too starvy.
AC/DC
When you rock it at the gym after consuming some rockin’ buds like AC/DC, you’re bound to shed some of those unwanted ‘lbs’. This strain is energizing, focusing and at the same time relaxing for your body, helping you to get into the groove on a run or lifting weights.
Lemon Haze
Lemon Haze’s parent, Silver Haze, is also a popular strain for maintaining a healthy physique. With sizable limonene contents, LH is a popular weed strain for weight loss among the gym-junkie stoners. It’s refreshing, energizing, awakening and soothing all at once.
Skywalker OG
Luke Skywalker was in pretty good shape - the Force is strong in his family, after all - so toking on his namesake nugs will certainly help you to achieve that Jedi-like physique. Uplifting you into the clouds of Bespin, motivating your body to push it into Lightspeed, and soothing your aches & pains better than a Bacta Tank, Skywalker OG is one of the best-of-the-best, much like its namesake.
Gorilla Glue
We wouldn’t recommend huffing glue to lose weight, but if instead you were inhaling some high-flying Gorilla Glue cannabis, then you’re well on your way to hitting those ideal numbers. Known for its nausea-crushing powers, GG is great for soothing your stomach & bowels, regulating appetite, easing your nervous mind and making your body feel as good as it looks. Are you a gym- and a ganja-junkie? Do you have any secret recipes for edibles, or certain strains that you use to support you in your fitness goals? Let us know! Haute Health loves to hear from its loyal customers, especially if you don’t mind sharing your fitness secrets with those of us who might struggle with being consistent at the gym. Thanks, as always, for your readership. Until next time: you’re doing great in your weight loss goals! But just in case you’re not, don’t fret - cannabis has got your back, your front, your top, your bottom, and even your middle.
