Just Not Hungry

FreshKrisKreash

Question Time!

So, normally I force myself to at least eat 1200 calories or above, even when I'm not hungry, and usually it's not a problem. But after a mini binge fest a few days ago, I have just not been hungry. I forced myself to eat yesterday, even though I didn't feel like it, but today I have no appetite at all. Prelogged my diary for today, and it will only come to about 900 some calories, which I know is too few. But my question is: Is it okay to go under a few days when you aren't up to force feeding yourself?

What do you think?

janjunie

FreshKrisKreash wrote: »

What do you think?

I think going under 1200 cal for a few days will lead to another "mini binge fest" later on.

RoxieDawn

Is there a possibility that there in an ED within the confines of these questions? Sounds like someone having to force food eat and binge is a classic sign of something that you should:

1) analyze these habits you have (such as is this a one time thing or does this happen a lot and why (what is going on in your life make you not want to eat or even binge).

2) get a doctors help if you are continually going under the 1200 calories or binge then going to a VLCD..

FreshKrisKreash

janjunie wrote: »

FreshKrisKreash wrote: »

What do you think?

I think going under 1200 cal for a few days will lead to another "mini binge fest" later on.

Possibly, yes, but eating when I'm not hungry sometimes brings it out too.

gia07 wrote: »

Is there a possibility that there in an ED within the confines of these questions? Sounds like someone having to force food eat and binge is a classic sign of something that you should:

1) analyze these habits you have (such as is this a one time thing or does this happen a lot and why (what is going on in your life make you not want to eat or even binge).

2) get a doctors help if you are continually going under the 1200 calories or binge then going to a VLCD..

I definitely don't have the healthiest relationship with food, but I do normally eat good, no problem. It wouldn't be considered bad to eat lighter for a few days, though, would it? So long as I return to normal?

kshama2001

You're in a better position to judge if this is a healthy response to over eating or if you normally cycle through binge/restrict cycles and should seek professional help.

Also, is it hormonal? My appetite goes up premenstrually and then drops. I eat normal foods at maintenance levels for a few days, and when my appetite tanks, go with that.

FreshKrisKreash

kshama2001 wrote: »

You're in a better position to judge if this is a healthy response to over eating or if you normally cycle through binge/restrict cycles and should seek professional help.

Also, is it hormonal? My appetite goes up premenstrually and then drops. I eat normal foods at maintenance levels for a few days, and when my appetite tanks, go with that.

This is actually new to me. I've never lost my appetite before.

Whitezombiegirl

My appetite goes up and down depending on my cycle - loads of women are the same on here. I just go with it as it averages out over the course if the month. I dont have an issue with binging so i cant help there. Im hungrier during ovulation and pms and have no appetite during my period. i never go hungry and i never force feed myself. It may be worth tracking your cycle for a few months. I use an app- there are loads available.

FreshKrisKreash

Ahh, so it's normal then? Nothing to worry about? Whew!