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Eating when not hungry
Heya,
I have a problem - I keep eating even when I'm not hungry. The thing is, I'm rarely hungry (like practically never) so I just eat anyway, cos otherwise I'd never eat. The thing is, I don't know when to stop eating, cos no matter how much I eat I never feel particularly full, and even if I do I just eat anyway, because I'm never hungry I don't know when to stop, or when I've had enough.
This sounds really pathetic, but it's getting ridiculous, and I'm eating way to much a day, even though I'm not hungry! I know I'm eating to much, but I don't seem to be able to stop, because I worry that if I do stop eating because I'm eating too much, I just won't start again.
So I guess I just need ideas what to do
And please don't just say ''get more self control'', because that's not very helpful and not really relevant - I just need ideas about how to tell if I'm full and where to draw the line with eating/not eating, seeing as I seem to have really messed up hunger signals. Thanks.
I have a problem - I keep eating even when I'm not hungry. The thing is, I'm rarely hungry (like practically never) so I just eat anyway, cos otherwise I'd never eat. The thing is, I don't know when to stop eating, cos no matter how much I eat I never feel particularly full, and even if I do I just eat anyway, because I'm never hungry I don't know when to stop, or when I've had enough.
This sounds really pathetic, but it's getting ridiculous, and I'm eating way to much a day, even though I'm not hungry! I know I'm eating to much, but I don't seem to be able to stop, because I worry that if I do stop eating because I'm eating too much, I just won't start again.
So I guess I just need ideas what to do
And please don't just say ''get more self control'', because that's not very helpful and not really relevant - I just need ideas about how to tell if I'm full and where to draw the line with eating/not eating, seeing as I seem to have really messed up hunger signals. Thanks.Reply 1
i replace the food with alcohol. works a treat.
the sad thing is that im not even kidding.
the sad thing is that im not even kidding.
Reply 3
There are a few simple things you can do to make yourself feel full up. Firstly always have a drink with a meal and if you hungry, before you eat have a drink of water as people are often dehydrated and what feels like hunger is your body asking for water.
Secondly try and eat your food slowly so that you enjoy it and your stomach 'realises' it has food and so can tell when your full quicker.
Not sure if this made sense but hopes it helps.
Secondly try and eat your food slowly so that you enjoy it and your stomach 'realises' it has food and so can tell when your full quicker.
Not sure if this made sense but hopes it helps.
Reply 4
When I'm bored I eat. You should try keeping yourself busy. If not then buy loads of fruit and when you feel like eating get an apple, grapes, pears, or bananas! They'll still fill you up and its healthy 
I eat loads of fruit, it keeps your energy levels up
I eat loads of fruit, it keeps your energy levels up
Anonymous
Heya,
I have a problem - I keep eating even when I'm not hungry. The thing is, I'm rarely hungry (like practically never) so I just eat anyway, cos otherwise I'd never eat. The thing is, I don't know when to stop eating, cos no matter how much I eat I never feel particularly full, and even if I do I just eat anyway, because I'm never hungry I don't know when to stop, or when I've had enough.
This sounds really pathetic, but it's getting ridiculous, and I'm eating way to much a day, even though I'm not hungry! I know I'm eating to much, but I don't seem to be able to stop, because I worry that if I do stop eating because I'm eating too much, I just won't start again.
So I guess I just need ideas what to do And please don't just say ''get more self control'', because that's not very helpful and not really relevant - I just need ideas about how to tell if I'm full and where to draw the line with eating/not eating, seeing as I seem to have really messed up hunger signals. Thanks.
I have a problem - I keep eating even when I'm not hungry. The thing is, I'm rarely hungry (like practically never) so I just eat anyway, cos otherwise I'd never eat. The thing is, I don't know when to stop eating, cos no matter how much I eat I never feel particularly full, and even if I do I just eat anyway, because I'm never hungry I don't know when to stop, or when I've had enough.
This sounds really pathetic, but it's getting ridiculous, and I'm eating way to much a day, even though I'm not hungry! I know I'm eating to much, but I don't seem to be able to stop, because I worry that if I do stop eating because I'm eating too much, I just won't start again.
So I guess I just need ideas what to do
And please don't just say ''get more self control'', because that's not very helpful and not really relevant - I just need ideas about how to tell if I'm full and where to draw the line with eating/not eating, seeing as I seem to have really messed up hunger signals. Thanks.i sympathise with u as i have the same problem lol i eat wen i get bored or i have nothing else to do, just because the stuff is there! and i guess once u get used to it its hard to stop. especially after the easter hols with lots of free time and lots of choc around! not much i can suggest apart from gradually cut down each day, replace food with healthy snacks and also just have 3 big meals a day from brek lunch and dinner with minimal snacking.
Reply 9
Thanks for the replies everyone
Yes, I suppose a large part of the problem is boredom. With it being the last few weeks up to exams now, there seems very little else that's nice in the day other than food, having spent all day revising, so food is all there is to look forward to. I've written myself a 'contract' saying that I will only eat what food my mum gives me (i.e. breakfast and dinner) for the next week, and see how that goes. I read somewhere that writing yourself a contract works, so I figured it's worth a try.
Will definitely try drinking more before meals and eating more slowly too.
Yes, I suppose a large part of the problem is boredom. With it being the last few weeks up to exams now, there seems very little else that's nice in the day other than food, having spent all day revising, so food is all there is to look forward to. I've written myself a 'contract' saying that I will only eat what food my mum gives me (i.e. breakfast and dinner) for the next week, and see how that goes. I read somewhere that writing yourself a contract works, so I figured it's worth a try.
Will definitely try drinking more before meals and eating more slowly too.
Reply 10
drink a glass of water before eating. i you feel like eating...drink water . it would make you feel full...
or try to see a doctor. i have a friend who's depressed and resolved into eating a LOT..maybe you're just bored..or depressed
. it would make you feel full...or try to see a doctor. i have a friend who's depressed and resolved into eating a LOT..maybe you're just bored..or depressed
Reply 11
I am the same, it took so much will power tonight to stop me from cooking burgers. The only problem is I ate an easter egg instead without realising 
Reply 12
im hungry now, thats not a good thing cos i wasnt before i read this. i guess im just bored.
try and not eat for a day then you will know what it feels like to be hungry and youll know when you need to eat.
try and not eat for a day then you will know what it feels like to be hungry and youll know when you need to eat.
Reply 13
Anonymous
Thanks for the replies everyone
Yes, I suppose a large part of the problem is boredom. With it being the last few weeks up to exams now, there seems very little else that's nice in the day other than food, having spent all day revising, so food is all there is to look forward to. I've written myself a 'contract' saying that I will only eat what food my mum gives me (i.e. breakfast and dinner) for the next week, and see how that goes. I read somewhere that writing yourself a contract works, so I figured it's worth a try.
Will definitely try drinking more before meals and eating more slowly too.
Yes, I suppose a large part of the problem is boredom. With it being the last few weeks up to exams now, there seems very little else that's nice in the day other than food, having spent all day revising, so food is all there is to look forward to. I've written myself a 'contract' saying that I will only eat what food my mum gives me (i.e. breakfast and dinner) for the next week, and see how that goes. I read somewhere that writing yourself a contract works, so I figured it's worth a try.
Will definitely try drinking more before meals and eating more slowly too.
I really know how that feels! I find it especially difficult to not eat crap because I love food, my willpower is rubbish and my dad buys so much junk food it's unbelievable. He also likes cooking loads of red meat and fried food which is also bad because I feel obliged to eat it.
I also understand what you mean about food being something to look forward to. At the moment we have "Fabulous Bakin' Boys" chocolate cupcakes in the house so I look forward to having one of them as soon as I get home from college...lol god I'm pathetic. Christmas and Easter are waaay too close together, it's a difficult time for us junk food junkies! Somehow I'm not obese which is quite remarkable.
Reply 14
high priestess fnord
i replace the food with alcohol. works a treat.
the sad thing is that im not even kidding.
the sad thing is that im not even kidding.
Yeah... about that... in one of my chemistry textbooks it says that approx 16% of calories consumed in britain are consumed through alcoholic beverages, booze is bursting with them. If you wanna fill yourself up (which anon claims isn't happening anyway) then water is much more sensible.
Really all you can do is watch what your eating carefully, make sure you don't overeat. I know that sounds like "self-control" but what I really mean is to know how much you're gonna have before you eat it and stop there.
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