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Re:Cardio fitness is a strong, consistent predictor of morbi... by darth_avocado on Thursday May 02, 2024 @11:24PM (#40243722)
Smoking does reduce appetite and therefore can help in weight loss/getting in shape. (I don’t smoke)
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Re:Cardio fitness is a strong, consistent predictor of morbi... by EasyMark on Friday May 03, 2024 @12:18AM (#40243988)
I have definitely seen more than a few smokers who quit gain weight, no idea if it's picking up a new addiction or if the smoking subdued their hunger pangs, or some combination thereof.
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Re:Cardio fitness is a strong, consistent predictor of morbi... by TylerE on Friday May 03, 2024 @12:22AM (#40244015)
Nicotine is absolutely scientifically known to be an appetite suppressant.
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Re:Cardio fitness is a strong, consistent predictor of morbi... by thefz on Friday May 03, 2024 @04:28PM (#40252014)
Getting rid of all the tar and chemicals takes a significant daily toll on the body, which has a definite caloric cost.
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