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13 Dec 2004
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does smoking make u pick up weight?
can smoking make you pick up weight? I am 26 & have just recently started smoking. I have started to pick up weight and was wondering if it could be the smoking and if I stop smoking what is going to happen to my weight aswell? Will I loose or pick up?
CyberDoc
K, smoking usually makes you lose weight. If your weight gain is due to smoking, stopping it will cause a decrease in weight. It’s worth a try. Good luck.
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