I snore! I snored when I was thin, I snored more while overweight, and I still snore now!
When my girlfriend brought this to my attention, it seriously embarrassed me.
I thought, "EWW! I SNORE? Like a TRUCK? Like my
DAD?" but THEN I realized that my girlfriend snores, too, and blames it on breathing problems! So, I've also come to the conclusion that being overweight is definitely NOT the only reason why people snore.
When your nose plugs up - or when your nostrils squeeze themselves shut - your mouth opens. Because your throat isn't used to the change in position, you snore.
Does anyone have Vicks VapoRub? If you do, take some and rub it in your nostrils/up your nose. It apparently reduces your chances of snoring since it helps clear your nasal passages.