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Not Feeling the Benefit of Food

anachronicles
anachronicles Posts: 109 Member
edited February 23 in Food and Nutrition
I don't really know how to explain this, but I'll try.
I often feel very low energy and even if I eat a meal (and feel full) I don't get any perk from the food. Like I feel the food in my stomach (and I can't eat anymore), but I feel lightheaded as if I haven't eaten for a while, and I don't get any energy boost. I eat very cleanly and include lots of protein in my diet, but even when I feel physically full I feel as if I've been starving myself.

Can anyone explain this, or tell me how to fix it?

Replies

  • arl1286
    arl1286 Posts: 276 Member
    What are you eating? A hot pocket won't give you as much energy as a quiche.
  • cwoyto123
    cwoyto123 Posts: 308
    What are you eating?

    looool
  • apparations
    apparations Posts: 264 Member
    I think you should take a trip to the doctor. I had a similar issue when I was younger and it turned out that I had iron anemia. It's also possible your body is not absorbing vitamins properly.
  • DellaWiedel
    DellaWiedel Posts: 125 Member
    I second going to the doctor. If you're feeling lightheaded it could be a number of things. Anemia, blood sugar problems, idk. Better to be safe than sorry.
  • marycatherine000
    marycatherine000 Posts: 28
    Same here, and I eat relatively well also. I'd definitely get checked for anemia.
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