NOT HUNGRY!! NEED SOME ADVICE PLEASE

new_me032 · May 2011

I havent Ate all day!! Im not hungry wat so ever.. -__- Ive been drinking water but not eating and i dont wanna force myself to eat! Sometimes i can go for days witout eating full meal maybe snack on some fruit every now and then but thats about it..

Can some please Give me advice on what to do

Thanks So Much

codexavellum · May 2011

Simple Advice: EAT

codexavellum · May 2011

Edit: Double Posted

jhoffman27 · May 2011

You're body is in starvation mode and you're body is getting used to not eating try upping your calories a little.

4lafz · May 2011

It is key to eat in the morning to get your metabolism going. I used to have to force myself to eat in the morning - wait an hour or two if you have to - but EAT breakfast. When it is stalled - you won't feel like eating. I held onto lots of weight by doing this. Good luck!

new_me032 · May 2011

Thanks

skinnyjeans13 · May 2011

Eating is the only thing that will make you want to eat more. You've gotta jump start your metabolism in the morning or you won't get hungry. I had to train myself and basically force the food into my mouth every morning, but it worked.

new_me032 · May 2011

Ill try that Thanks

menchi · May 2011

For me when I have days I don't really want to eat, but my brain knows I should, I try to sit down with a small plate of food and nibble. Usually that gets my appetite going and I'll eat a real meal. Another idea might be to cook, try a new recipe you found and be mentally engaged in cooking while your senses are smelling the delicious food. I taste as I cook and when I'm done cooking, I'm either ready to eat what I made or I've snacked along the process. The important thing for me is to have healthy food within easy reach and to start eating so my body might change its mind and want to eat.

iAMaPhoenix · May 2011

I am very curious to see what responses are for this because I have the same problem. I am never hungry(I guess it was debauchery that got me this overweight), and even with planning my meals, cannot seem to take in enough calories. I am mostly in the deficit as I can eat salads and grilled chicken 24/7/345(eat other stuff the rest of the year). I hardly eat breakfast, sometimes skip lunch due to work(I work in a doctor office), and get full eating salads, grilled chicken, leafy veggies(cabbage and collard greens) for dinner. Please help me also.

EDesq · May 2011

Now REALLY, let's be honest...If you were not truly eating, why would you need to lose weight. Somewhere you are packing on the pounds. Success starts with being honest and accountable TO YOU FIRST. Just get a Plan and stick to it. Depending on your size, Start with at least 1200 calories per day for 6 weeks and Eat that NO MATTER What and a Moderate Exercise Routine!NOTHING EXTREME in Eating or Exercise. Don't do "Cheat Days" or any of that crap, that will "Fool" you. Just stick to the Plan and after 6 weeks see what happens.

Babytoy22002 · May 2011

maybe you can try protein/meal replacement shakes. you need to get in nutrients since you're not eating

ladyhawk00 · May 2011

Chronic lack of appetite can be a signal of severely decreased metabolism. A couple of threads that may help:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/175241-a-personal-view-on-exercise-cals-and-underfeeding

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/231636-the-eating-when-you-re-not-hungry-dilemma

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/186814-some-mfp-basics

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/230930-starvation-mode-how-it-works

As for how to increase cals:

Planning is key. Focus on balanced macros (protein/fat/carbs) in each meal/snack. Start with making sure to eat at least 3 meals a day. Breakfast is important when you're trying to overcome a habit of irregular eating or underfeeding. Once you've adjusted to that, add in snacks. Then, gradually increase the amount of cals in each meal/snack. Just 50 cals more for each meal/snack adds up. If you know you'll be working out, increase cals throughout the day.

If you're not feeling hungry, a good way to increase cals without much volume is healthy fats from natural oils (olive/canola), nuts and nut butters (almonds, pistachios, walnuts), and avocados. Also, I would stay away from "low cal" or "low fat" options. Partly because you want to increase cals, and partly because those foods are usually processed and not nutrient dense, and the cals or fat they take out is replaced by sugar (real or substitute) and sodium - not a good trade off. A fruit smoothie, protein shake or chocolate milk are good cal boosters, because drinking cals can be easier than eating when you aren't feeling hungry.

Typically, it may be hard for a few days or a week, but your body will adjust to the increased intake and you'll find it isn't an issue for long. Eating more will truly help your metabolism, and your appetite will increase with it.

new_me032 · May 2011

That sounds like a good idea i never tired shakes before!! thanks

EDesq · May 2011

Read this article and the Thread, it should give you some insight.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/222382-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

Article: 700 Calories a day and NOT losing Weight.

new_me032 · May 2011

IM NEW TO THIS IVE ONLY BEEN DOING THIS FOR ONE WEEK THIS IS MY 2ND WEEK THANKS -__-

EDesq · May 2011

DO NOT do That! Read the Articles!

HeyLisa · May 2011

Actually your diet reminds me very much of Atkins. When you are eating so low carb, your body goes into ketosis and your hunger does disappear. It's one of the perks of the diet (if you are always hungry). But also is something to fight. I know it sounds weird, but healthy carbs might be good to add some balance.

EDesq · May 2011

That's Beat-Up...trying to help and I get Yelled at. Truth often Bites!

MissMoxy08 · May 2011

How much water are you drinking? If you're drinking alot it could be keeping you from feeling hungry. I don't agree with forcing full meals and such onto yourself bc that can encourage bad eating habits. You should try to eat some kind of light snacks and see if that triggers your appetite. If you go hungry for a long time, eventually your body will stop sending the signals for you to eat. Snacking on the fruit is good but try to find snacks that have other things your body needs like carbs and such.

Have you lost any weight since you lost your appetite? If you've gone awhile with out feeling hungry and haven't lost weight, go see your doctor. You could have some imbalance that may need medical treatment. If your appetite doesn't come back after you try snacking more, still go see your doctor just to make sure everything is ok.

new_me032 · May 2011

Thanks for the post i read it and i know that i need intake 1200-1500 calories a day which wud be hard since im not a big eater
and i wasnt yelling sorry if you felt that way but im intaking your help and im greatful for it!!

iAMaPhoenix · May 2011

Thanks a Bunch Lisa...My wife and I started off doing Atkins, but since I get in so much exercise a day, I try to get in more carbs. It is just that I do not have a taste for it. One of the things I love the most are almonds, and Lord knows I can eat a canful in a sitting. I realize that I need to get in more calories, but the dilemna is simply...Should I forcefeed myself, and if so, will there be repercussions on the backend?

MissMoxy08 · May 2011

::Retracted::

EDesq · May 2011

No problem :-) Now here's My problem in understanding what you are writing...You say you are not a "Big" eater...what does that mean if you are overweight? Are you saying you eat junk food that carry a lot of empty calories or high carb, which means that you EAT a LOT of calories BUT NOT much food. Example: If you eat an Angus Burger or Double Quarter Pounder from McD and large fries; or Fried chicken and large fries...then you have not eaten much for the day but probably OVER your calories and sodium requirements for the day. OR if you eat like a "munchkin" for 5 days and THEN Eat pizza and buffalo wings, or some other fast type food just ONE day a week...you will gain weight and FOOLED into believing you have NO Appetite, when in reality your Appetite is for something else-other than healthy food. That's why reading the Articles are so important. I SPEAK from EXPERIENCE.

Choose a Healthy Eating Plan and EAT...don't skip and don't have "Cheat Days" because you missed meals. Your appetite will come back and hopefully eating habits will change. Making yourself eat Healthy Food is a GOOD Habit. Be Well

Louiselesley · May 2011

I used to be in the same boat as you. In fact I barely ever get hunger pangs and then before I know it I'm shaking.

My saving grace is breakfast. I literally force fed myself something every morning until I got into the routine of eating a full breakfast.

I don't care if you feel sick or you are not hungry. FORCE IT DOWN YOUR THROAT.

Seriously, you won't be sick and you will start to feel amazing real quick.

Even if it is piece of fruit or a glass of milk. Start small and work up to a proper breakfast, but just do it!

Louiselesley · May 2011

Oh my - this was me pre-MFP. It would be offensive to other users to say I was over-weight because I'm really not but I definitely had a whacked up way of eating. I would barely eat some days and then others I'd stuff my face. So bad.

HeyLisa · May 2011

Well I did it for years and was healthy, worked out and felt good. That style of eating didn't ultimately work for me (ie, i'm back here now) but, if you are eating at least 25 NET CARBS and healthy fiber daily and feel good. Who am I to get on you.

Also, important note.. the diet does expect you to keep increasing your daily NET CARBS incrementally after each week finding that healthy place to keep losing at a slow pace. Induction carb ratios are just for the first two weeks for most people to curb hunger and to switch your body to start burning fat.

FYI - When I started Atkins I did a lot of reading about it. I thought it was really bad for you and tried to prove it. I found nothing (that was on an actual .org or .edu website) that proved it bad for you unless you had kidney issues OR if you didn't actually follow the diet by ignoring the bodies need for natural fiber (daily cups of greens required).

Now... if you don't feel good, strong (after the first week of induction) then you need to fine tune for you!

Naomi_84 · May 2011

By not eating you are slowing your metabolism down and you will hinder any weight loss attempt in the long run. Starving yourself is not a long term solution to success. Start with breakfast every morning and eat very small portions if you're not wanting a big meal but you must just make yourself eat, you body, brain, skin and hair need it even if you don't fancy it.

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