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Is it a myth?

tschaff04
Posts: 296 Member
That your stomach shrinks when you start eating smaller portions? Like if I eat mostly healthy, but have a big dinner and possibly big lunch, will my stomach be bigger(need more to satisfy hunger) than if I ate smaller meals, even possibly more frequently?
I heard this is true and it struck me as a hmmm...moment. I don't know. Is this true?
I heard this is true and it struck me as a hmmm...moment. I don't know. Is this true?
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I adjusted to a lower calorie intake by consistently eating that way for several weeks. The cravings diminished.
However, I doubt this is because my stomach is smaller. I can still eat waaaay too much, but chose not to.0 -
No, your stomach does not change size to accommodate the amount of food you put into it. Just as your lungs do not shrink if you take shorter breaths.0
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I don't think it will shrink beyond a certain point, but if it's been stretched from a habit of excessive overeating, it will probably shrink mostly back to its more natural state. It won't happen with just one big meal or one little meal, though.0
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No, your stomach does not change size to accommodate the amount of food you put into it. Just as your lungs do not shrink if you take shorter breaths.0
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I don't know if it actually physically shrinks, but you definitely do get used to eating smaller portions and feel fuller with less over time.0
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