Loss of appetite what to do ??

bellastochmal981
bellastochmal981 Posts: 8 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm really struggling to finish my food for the day and get my macros in. Just wondering what you guys do when you find yourselves in this situation ?

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  • nomorepuke
    nomorepuke Posts: 320 Member
    It's been little over a month since I started my weight loss journey so I'm no expert. I have experienced loss of appetite for the first 2 weeks. Gradually it came back with getting creative with my food recipes. Pinterest is a good one to look at some creative recipe ideas that fit your diet style.
  • lemonychild
    lemonychild Posts: 654 Member
    Don't force the food down, let your body n hormones readjust. Eat to your fill.
  • CoachBrafford
    CoachBrafford Posts: 27 Member
    Dont over eat just to eat. Remember your 1st month or so will be rough on your body. Alot of times as we make ourselves more effective at burning our body fat as fuel we slow down on eating.
    Want to eat? Hit weights hard for 4 days... by day 5 you will be dreaming of eating a whole cow :smile:
    Listening to your body is key. We are all different. But if you start to not eat because you dont want to gain weight that can lead to eating disorders... so dont do that.
    Understand weight loss is counter intuitive, meaning we have to eat more (of the right things... e.g. not McDonald's) to lose the weight and keep our bodies happy.
    If you not hungry dont force it... your body will tell you when its chow time.
    Hope that helps.... good luck
  • courtneyfabulous
    courtneyfabulous Posts: 1,863 Member
    Enjoy the larger deficit! More weight loss!

    Or if it becomes a problem you could try eating more carbs - especially for breakfast. Whenever I have a sweet or carb rich breakfast my appetite kicks up for the rest of the day. Carbs tend to increase hunger hormones. Also you could try doing some cardio- that should increase hunger too.

    Personally I've never had loss of appetite unless I am sick so can't really relate personally to this. If I had trouble eating enough I wouldn't be needing to lose weight!
  • Lxftcoastenvy
    Lxftcoastenvy Posts: 11 Member
    I had to get used to eating a small breakfast otherwise I don't leave myself enough time to get in calories. And I added in a protein powder Helped alot. If you choose to do that watch the sugar sodium and carbs. Ifound one at Walmart that works just fine to supplement
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Lack of hunger when dieting sounds like a good thing to me.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    If it is an occasional thing where you are slightly below your goals don't worry about it.
    If it is an ongoing loss of appetite then eat more calorie dense foods and consider seeing your doctor.
  • DavidRocketts
    DavidRocketts Posts: 80 Member
    Look at food with high calorific value, maybe? A few nuts or small helping of peanut butter can add up - assuming no nut allergies :p
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