Although smoking cessation is great for your overall health, some people do report weight gain after quitting smoking and vaping, however, this is generally temporary. This is because nicotine acts as an appetite suppressant which increases your metabolic rate and causes your body to use energy at a quicker rate [8].
Conclusion: Effects of vaping on weight increase is similar to smoking, but after vaping cassation weight gain is lower and comparable with nicotine nonusers.
In short, no, vaping does not help you lose weight. Although E-Liquids contain nicotine that can suppress your appetite, it does not actively take part in helping someone lose weight. But, in the event a smoker looking to quit cigarettes, chooses to swap vaping, they may notice that it helps them maintain their weight.
Most of the weight gain occurs in the year after quitting, particularly in the first three months. People who quit smoking can have very different experiences with weight change, ranging from those who lose weight to a minority of people who gain over ten kilograms.
Most people should expect to experience some of the following vaping withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, mood swings, anxiety or irritability, to start within about 24 hours of the last vape. It's important to be mentally prepared to accept vaping withdrawal symptoms and know they'll pass in a short time.
Smokefree.gov reports four out of every five people who stop smoking gain some weight. However, six months after quitting, most people have lost at least some of the weight that they gained. It is important to know that you can quit smoking and control your weight. It may take some time and effort, but it can be done.
Increased appetite is a common withdrawal symptom after quitting. It tends to last longer than other symptoms. When you quit smoking, your senses of taste and smell improve and return to normal. Food is more enjoyable.
The nicotine and chemicals used in vaping can also cause the breakdown of collagen – a protein that helps to keep our skin firm and plump – which is why smokers and vapers often develop lines around the lips and have puffiness around their eyes."
The short answer is yes, vapes do contain calories, however the amount is considered negligible. The studies available (see our sources 2+3 below) which have examined vaping's impact on weight control vs smoking, suggest that it is actually the nicotine playing the bigger role in any potential change.
Smokers are more likely to develop belly fat and fat around the organs – the 'apple' body shape. This unhealthy fat distribution is linked to stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Quitting smoking can actually reduce this belly and organ fat, decreasing the health risks.
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms set in between 4 and 24 hours after a person last vaped. The symptoms peak around day three of abstinence and then gradually subside over the following three to four weeks.
Breathing in the harmful chemicals from vaping products can cause irreversible (cannot be cured) lung damage, lung disease and, in some cases, death.
E-cigarettes produce a number of dangerous chemicals including acetaldehyde, acrolein, and formaldehyde. These aldehydes can cause lung disease, as well as cardiovascular (heart) disease. E-cigarettes also contain acrolein, a herbicide primarily used to kill weeds.
“The chemicals in e-cigarettes can lead to a decrease in collagen production, which can result in premature ageing such as wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin. Vaping may cause inflammation too, which can lead to skin irritation, redness, and sensitivity.”
Nicotine, the natural appetite suppressant, found in cigarettes and vaping, leads to weight loss but not in a natural way. Instead, nicotine reduces your appetite and speed up your metabolism, so your body burns calories at a faster rate.
There is no good evidence that vaping causes cancer. But e-cigarettes are not risk-free. They can cause side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headache, cough and feeling sick. These side effects tend to reduce over time with continued use.
You're constipated. Having a bowel movement at least every other day is considered normal. Strict diets, skipping meals and restricting fluids can lead to constipation which can add 2 to 6 pounds to the scale. Ease constipation by increasing fiber-rich foods, water and exercise.
The withdrawal timeline is also different for everyone, but according to a 2015 study, symptoms like these set in between 4 and 24 hours after the last use, peak on day 3, and typically subside during the following 3-4 weeks.
The psychological symptoms can include cravings for nicotine, mood swings, trouble concentrating, irritability, and anxiety, he says. Physical symptoms include “headaches, sweating, tremors, insomnia, increased appetite, abdominal cramps, and constipation,” Dr. Djordjevic says.
According to a study, 85% of vapers take around 140 puffs per day whereas the remaining 15% take more than 300 puffs daily. If you are new to vaping, then you should limit your daily intake to 60 to 80 puffs per day.
Around 14 puffs would be equal to one cigarette and a 60 ml bottle of 3 mg e liquid would be equal to 15 cigarettes.