Cannabis and Training, what are your thoughts?

5 more states passed legal marijuana measures, but should fit folks partake? Well, the research is all over the place:
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Testosterone: Some people think weed lowers T, which isn’t good for lifters/athletes. But the science is inconclusive. Yes, you can find studies that show pot lowers T, at least temporarily, among heavy daily users. BUT you can also find studies that show it doesn’t. You can even find a couple of studies that conclude pot actually increases T (again, at least temporarily). Confusing, huh? The pro-pot and anti-pot folks will just cherry-pick whatever studies support their views. So, it’s a wash. We just don’t know yet.
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Body Fat: Weed stimulates the appetite, lower inhibitions, and makes food taste better. So, it leads to fat gain, right? Well, not really. Marijuana has also been shown to boost metabolic rate and improve carbohydrate metabolism. Statistically, regular users have the lowest rates of obesity, even if they happen to be visited by the Munchie Monster. And honesty, the “munchies” thing is a bit overblown. Drunk-eating is far worse and far more common.
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Performance: Anecdotally, many top athletes and bodybuilders use cannabis, but that doesn’t prove much. We can say that maybe they’d be even better without weed… or we could say the anxiety-reducing effects help them with recovery and sleep, which may trump any negative effects like impaired psychomotor abilities. As long as you don’t compete stoned, that’s not an issue anyway. Also, many lifters say their best workouts are buzzed. But others lose motivation and can’t imagine training in that dopey state. That could be an indica vs. sativa thing too. Strains matter.
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So if you enjoy marijuana, your T levels are good, your body comp is fine, and you’re building muscle, there may not be a problem with occasional use. Just be aware of the possible negatives. Finally, marijuana can be a stress-buster. And stress and inflammation are at the root of most things that can kill us. So if some of the negatives associated with cannabis turn out to be true, then you have to weigh them against its benefits, like stress reduction. Then, decide for yourself.