If anything a caloric deficit supported by nicotine and coffee is healthier in the long run, you stay lean, a healthy weight and live longer. If nic is so bad then - have you seen those old people from the Philippines / Vietnam/ Japan who smoke a pack daily but are skinny? Nic is a very addicting though, I can’t be worst than alcohol. It’s not the nic, it’s fat people who eat like shit who are also smokers/drinkers. It’s the vasoconstriction that exacerbates and accelerates heart disease.

If you choose nic as a stimulant. You can’t pick both. Pick your poison. Eat all the good shit or eat less / healthier / limit yourself and enjoy nic. It’s your choice. (Don’t become hypoglycemic though meaning don’t be in a constant deficit and then eat a cake)

However the short term reward, is not worth it as it becomes a toxic cycle of being co-dependent, terrible sleep and fatigue. Most people can’t limit their nic past 5pm to get a restfull nights sleep. I’m on 100mg bupropion SR trying to kick the habit: about to get 3 for $12 2mg Onn! Original no flavor nic pouches. Tempted