Not wanting to eat

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sniegparslina
sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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Terrible title, i know. But that's a problem actually. I just don't want to eat - and today, when I entered the foods I had today - well. These numbers were too damn low. But I really don't want to stuff just food in. Already now many times I eat just because I need to, not want. I'd love to do more sports to get the hungry feeling - but I just have no time yet. Also, there are already problems with iron - a friend of mine told me to see how much should I get and well..Not even 20 %. Logically, because my meat intakes are really low, but it's impossible to eat spinach every day.
Oh my, this sounds just like whining, terrible whining. But really - it really is a problem for me. What could I do to try it? Could anybody help? Yeah, I know also - nuts and peanut butter and stuff like. I already bought a packed of almonds today, but still it won't be enough to deal with no hunger. Thanks.

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  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
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    Terrible title, i know. But that's a problem actually. I just don't want to eat - and today, when I entered the foods I had today - well. These numbers were too damn low. But I really don't want to stuff just food in. Already now many times I eat just because I need to, not want. I'd love to do more sports to get the hungry feeling - but I just have no time yet. Also, there are already problems with iron - a friend of mine told me to see how much should I get and well..Not even 20 %. Logically, because my meat intakes are really low, but it's impossible to eat spinach every day.
    Oh my, this sounds just like whining, terrible whining. But really - it really is a problem for me. What could I do to try it? Could anybody help? Yeah, I know also - nuts and peanut butter and stuff like. I already bought a packed of almonds today, but still it won't be enough to deal with no hunger. Thanks.

    Sounds like the hunger may be more emotional/mental than physical.

    Have you thought about seeing a counselor/therapist?
  • sniegparslina
    sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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    Thanks a lot for that kind of idea! Not yet. Could it really be that worse?
  • vanillarama
    vanillarama Posts: 101 Member
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    You definitely need to talk to your GP and tell him/her about these issues. If this is an ongoing problem, your doctor should really be making the call on this, not any of us.

    I hope this helps, and doesn't sound too harsh! Good luck :)
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
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    Thanks a lot for that kind of idea! Not yet. Could it really be that worse?

    Do you have no appetite-or you just do not want to eat?

    If you literally are not feeling hungry you should see a doctor...maybe a GI specialist?
  • sniegparslina
    sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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    Both, I guess. I have no hunger and also no want to eat. For example, I can easily sit between my friends, who eat, and I also SHOULD want and should have temptation (not the correct word, but still) to the food, but - nope. And seems like I'll really have to go to the doctor. Not good. And till then still push myself to eat normally.
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,738 Member
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    What are you eating?
  • sniegparslina
    sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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    Almost no meat, that's the thing I really dislike. Fruits, vegetables, eggs and milk products, and grain products (not much enough probably from those ones. Well, that doesn't tell much, I know, but that would be a resume. Oh, and coffee and green tea (at least coffee I love!)
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
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    I would recommend that most people eat on a schedule for the first month or two. Most of us are here because we don't eat normally and we're really out of touch with sensations of actual hunger and satiety. And far too many of us come into this with an all or nothing mentality, thinking that if overeating was bad, starving ourselves must be better.

    Eating on a schedule can help a lot of folks begin to normalize their relationship with food.

    Can you try it for at least a week or two and see if this problem sorts itself?
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
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    Depression and stress can cause a lack of hunger. I unfortunately go the other way... However some counseling may be a good way to find out the cause!
    When you do eat, be sure to eat more calorie dense foods. Try things like full fat yogurts and cheeses, chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, butter, etc. I see you already know the nuts and nut butters. Don't force yourself to eat more, just make different choices until you figure out the cause.
  • sniegparslina
    sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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    Thanks a lot! That seems pretty great, really. I guess, I'm gonna get (or - try to make...) a schedule. And to try it for a time - could a week be enough?
  • sniegparslina
    sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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    I guess I should not be having one of those...yet. Although I know, that after a month I'm gonna have a really terrible amount of work, so stress will become my everyday friend. Well. Seems like I should start eating meat...umm...chicken a bit more, as You said (not to change the part of meat..but to eat it). Thanks!
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
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    If you truly don't like meat, find other high-protein foods you do like! Quinoa has a lot of protein, cook it in a little broth and add some butter for the calories. I use it in place of rice. Soy, if you can have it, is another great source of protein. Load up on the dairy, if you like it. I like the schedule idea. It helps in achieving consistency. It really sounds like you need to look at your relationship with food. Try a little meditation or yoga at home. It may help you rev up your appetite with as little as a 15 minute daily time requirement.
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,738 Member
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    Almost no meat, that's the thing I really dislike. Fruits, vegetables, eggs and milk products, and grain products (not much enough probably from those ones. Well, that doesn't tell much, I know, but that would be a resume. Oh, and coffee and green tea (at least coffee I love!)

    The reason I asked is because although fruits and veggies are good for you, if you are filling up on them you might not feel hungry, but will still need nutrients and calories that they just cannot provide.

    Set your meal plan in advance. Make it balanced. As Lizard said, add calorie dense foods if you need to. Eat peanut butter on your apples/carrots/celery, eat cheese, milk, yogurt, etc. And eat what you planned. Often when we start to eat, we find that we really were hungry, we had just missed the signals because we learned to ignore them while dieting.

    Give that a few weeks. If you are finding that you cannot eat, you should see a doctor. If you are finding that mentally you don't want to eat, you should see a psychologist.

    However, I would first attempt to discover whether it's your food choices and lack of eating that are the problem.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
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    You don't have to eat meat to get sufficient protein. You can some yogurt, tofu, beans, and protein supplements instead.

    Is your lack of hunger a new development? Are you experiencing any other symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue or nausea? Are you actually feeling hungry, but are just repulsed by the idea of eating certain foods or any foods? Is there anything else that you think may be unrelated to the lack of appetite but is also bothering you, such as insomnia or joint pain?

    If you said yes to any of these questions, you need to see a doctor. Otherwise, if the only thing that is bothering you is not being able to eat enough food for MFP totals, perhaps you should work on the schedule/ spacing of meals. Also consider taking a protein drink a couple of times a day. It could just be stress. I know I lost 20 pounds in one month when I was going through my divorce. Stress does horrible things to a body!
  • sniegparslina
    sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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    If you truly don't like meat, find other high-protein foods you do like! Quinoa has a lot of protein, cook it in a little broth and add some butter for the calories. I use it in place of rice. Soy, if you can have it, is another great source of protein. Load up on the dairy, if you like it. I like the schedule idea. It helps in achieving consistency. It really sounds like you need to look at your relationship with food. Try a little meditation or yoga at home. It may help you rev up your appetite with as little as a 15 minute daily time requirement.

    no quinoa there. soy, however, seems really good, I guess I'm gonna buy it already tomorrow! Actually I have never eaten it and maybe the miracle will happen and I'll love it and not be able to live without it :) And beatiful, so there's gonna be a schedule with times and foods!
    (i'm really happy now, I really want to set my eating in order! Thanks a lot!)
  • sniegparslina
    sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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    You don't have to eat meat to get sufficient protein. You can some yogurt, tofu, beans, and protein supplements instead.

    Is your lack of hunger a new development? Are you experiencing any other symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue or nausea? Are you actually feeling hungry, but are just repulsed by the idea of eating certain foods or any foods? Is there anything else that you think may be unrelated to the lack of appetite but is also bothering you, such as insomnia or joint pain?

    If you said yes to any of these questions, you need to see a doctor. Otherwise, if the only thing that is bothering you is not being able to eat enough food for MFP totals, perhaps you should work on the schedule/ spacing of meals. Also consider taking a protein drink a couple of times a day. It could just be stress. I know I lost 20 pounds in one month when I was going through my divorce. Stress does horrible things to a body!

    Beans sound really muh better than meat!

    Insomnia. But I would not like to call that in this word. Just...I can sleep only after a lot of time of trying - but at least I can. But I guess I can really fight with it and for the last weeks I'm able to sleep 6 - 7 hours a day. Last year it was good to have 3. So, that one I've beated :) And no headaches. I'm really a happy person in that kind - only having headaches once in 3 years.
    About the weight - no downs, actually sometimes even up's. Seems like my metabolism and everything is...really terribly damaged.
  • sniegparslina
    sniegparslina Posts: 40 Member
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    Almost no meat, that's the thing I really dislike. Fruits, vegetables, eggs and milk products, and grain products (not much enough probably from those ones. Well, that doesn't tell much, I know, but that would be a resume. Oh, and coffee and green tea (at least coffee I love!)

    The reason I asked is because although fruits and veggies are good for you, if you are filling up on them you might not feel hungry, but will still need nutrients and calories that they just cannot provide.

    Set your meal plan in advance. Make it balanced. As Lizard said, add calorie dense foods if you need to. Eat peanut butter on your apples/carrots/celery, eat cheese, milk, yogurt, etc. And eat what you planned. Often when we start to eat, we find that we really were hungry, we had just missed the signals because we learned to ignore them while dieting.

    Give that a few weeks. If you are finding that you cannot eat, you should see a doctor. If you are finding that mentally you don't want to eat, you should see a psychologist.

    However, I would first attempt to discover whether it's your food choices and lack of eating that are the problem.

    About discovering hunger - that sounded great! Sometimes I give up trying to eat, but maybe, if I'll be pushed by the schedule, my hunger will be forced to show up while eating. So the september will be the discovery and schedule month. I'm really hope it's no mental problem - but the other version also doesn't seem good. Thanks a lot!!

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