How can I be overweight?

eichhorst
eichhorst Posts: 35 Member
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
Ok so every day I look at my friends diaries (the ones that are public) and everyone has 3 full meals, snacks, beverages, very detailed diaries. My diary is also public & yesterday I had someone comment "is that really all you ate?"
On most days I only eat once a day (dinner) and I don't eat much at all - yesterday I had 2 cups of soup for dinner. No, I am not trying to starve myself .. 1. I'm just really not hungry 2. If I try to eat before then, especially if it's a hot day or I'm really active I get sick and throw up 3. I'm an extremely picky eater. So my question is- how am I so overweight?
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  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
    its not all about what you eat or dont eat ......... tons of factors build our weights
  • farmerswife87
    farmerswife87 Posts: 72
    Your body is probably in starvation mode. Because you eat so little calories, your body doesn't know when it's next meal is coming, so it hangs onto fat, uaually around the midsection.

    You need to up your calories, and up your exercise to get your metabolism going again.

    Good luck and feel better!
  • elmobabie84
    elmobabie84 Posts: 112
    it could be that your body is in starvation mode.
  • HannahPendrigh
    HannahPendrigh Posts: 147 Member
    eating less is actually worse because your body goes into starvation mode and it will just store everything as fat!
  • Chairless
    Chairless Posts: 583 Member
    Hard to say when your diary is closed.

    But if you are undereating your body is probably very reluctant to shed the fat and turns every little scrap of food it isnt using into fat straight away.
  • ejmcam
    ejmcam Posts: 533 Member
    Have you been to a doctor? Because that sounds like it might be a deeper problem. You should not get sick and throw up from eating a normal healthy diet on a regular basis. I would make an appointment asap!
  • jamiefire7
    jamiefire7 Posts: 50
    It sounds like you are malnourished. You should try talking to a dietician. That is not enough food for your body to stay healthy. I can't imagine you have much energy?
  • srhdwll
    srhdwll Posts: 65
    Your body holds on to every calorie you give it is my guess.

    Also you may not be eating a lot calories, but you might be drinking them.
  • witheredorchid
    witheredorchid Posts: 164 Member
    Could you possibly be pregnant? If not your not loosing any weight because you basically are staving yourself. Your metabolisim is shutting down and holding onto every bit of fat it can. You need to find foods that won't make you sick and eat plenty of them.
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    Your body is probably in starvation mode. Because you eat so little calories, your body doesn't know when it's next meal is coming, so it hangs onto fat, uaually around the midsection.

    You need to up your calories, and up your exercise to get your metabolism going again.

    Good luck and feel better!

    ^ this
  • hstallings13
    hstallings13 Posts: 306
    the body needs fuel to run just like a car. If you dont' eat enough on a regular basis it will start to hold onto the fat stores thinking it might need them for survival. There are tons of threads about it, but basically, the body runs more efficently when it has the proper fuel in it. I have a hard time eating in the summer due to the heat, so smoothies and shakes are usually a great way to get some calories and not overload yourself in the heat
  • johnnythebaptist
    johnnythebaptist Posts: 103
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/230930-starvation-mode-how-it-works

    This is good reading and I THINK IT WILL HELP!!!!
  • ceschwartz
    ceschwartz Posts: 240 Member
    Your body has responded to not getting enough food by slowing down your metabolism.
  • LemonSocks
    LemonSocks Posts: 238 Member
    Because your body is clinging to your dinner for dear life and will not let it go until it sees you feeding it more.

    You need to eat more. You will struggle with weight loss if your body is starving (which it is). Try increasing your diet slowly if you aren't hungry with homemade smoothies and such until you can reach a normal, healthy diet.
  • Kristin111365
    Kristin111365 Posts: 77
    Your starving yourself and shuting down your metabolism. eat a small breakfast. I like greek yogurt. have a protien shake for lunch and then have your dinner. it dosent have to be alot. Just something to help your body out of starvation mode.
  • vettle
    vettle Posts: 621 Member
    That is really concerning. Your body is starving, and if you eat before you're hungry you throw up? I hate to say this, but you need to see a doctor. Try drinking ensure for some calories and protein (I do this for lunches). This will probably stay in your stomach it's pretty benign. If you don't eat all day, your blood sugar drops and it not burning fat but putting a lot of strain on your organs.
  • fine4now
    fine4now Posts: 84
    You body will go into starvation mode if you do not take in enough calories. It will store the fat and eat at the muscle. Every calorie you eat will be stored as fat. You need atleast 1200 cal a day. If you really active then even more. Breakfast is a big issue, with out it your metabolism doesnt kick in. Try eating lite for a few days for breakfast, lunch, and supper, then slowly increase the amount til you reach your target calories. Hopefully this will decrease the sickness.
  • amhl
    amhl Posts: 6
    I don't want to appear like I am butting in, but have you checked with a Doctor to see if there might be other digestive issues at work?
    There are also *saver* metabolisms; when they don't get a lot of food, they *save* every calorie. It is inherited from generations ago when food was scarce.
    If things don't improve, do consider a check up.
    And regular exercise is important in the equation, not just low calories.
    Good luck and take care!
  • jackieb79
    jackieb79 Posts: 58
    you need to eat several small meals a day to keep your metabolism going, otherwise your body goes into starvation mode. Eating only once per day is not a good strategy for losing weight.
  • TheNewLK
    TheNewLK Posts: 933 Member
    **facepalm**


    that is all.....
  • SeaChele77
    SeaChele77 Posts: 1,103 Member
    It could be a few things. 1) your body is in starvation mode and hanging on to the last meal ate. Most people who are "starving" hold their weight in their midsection (not all over). 2) when you do eat you are eating junk. If you are eating processed foods, lots of sodium (such as soup), sugar, high fat foods....you'll hold onto the weight even more. 3) you're not telling the whole truth and may not realize it. I know many men/women who say they don't eat much during the day and only have one big meal. Come to find out they are snackers. They pick - they will have a handful of chips, candy, nuts, etc that happen to be lying around. So technically they did not *sit* down to a meal - but they are eating throughout the day and on non-healthy foods. So if you are a snacker (and unconscience snacker at that) then again ....you're going to gain weight.

    you really need to stop and anaylze your lifestyle and eating habits. Eating one time a day is very unhealthy. Snacking is better for you *if* you're snacking on healthy foods (fruits, veggies)
  • Eleisabelle
    Eleisabelle Posts: 365
    Your body is probably in starvation mode. Because you eat so little calories, your body doesn't know when it's next meal is coming, so it hangs onto fat, uaually around the midsection.

    You need to up your calories, and up your exercise to get your metabolism going again.

    Good luck and feel better!

    ^ this

    I second the ^ this.

    Everyone here is right. If you're not eating at least 1200 calories per day, your body goes into shock, shuts down your metabolism, and stores fat. Then it consumes itself. You probably get sick because you've been doing it long enough that your system doesn't know how to restart again. I would suggest seeing a doctor to find out how to reintroduce calories (probably slowly building up so your body doesn't freak out) until you get up to 1200, at least.

    Anorexia is no way to lose weight. And this is dangerously close to anorexia, from the sound of it. Don't do that to yourself. You deserve much better than that!
  • wlddove
    wlddove Posts: 85 Member
    Well, for 1, Based on your profile picture, you are not *so* overweight. For 2, you are not eating enough. You definitely are not eating enough. Your body is going to hold onto every morsel you do it because it is not getting enough calories to function. In my own opinion, and with no medical backing to this, it appears from your pic that a majority of your "weight" is being held in your stomach......... sort of like those pictures of starving children you see on TV. The lack of food causes their stomachs to be distended. Also, in my own opinion, and as gently as I can say this, it seems like you have an unhealthy relationship with food as well as a lack of education about healthy "dieting". It also appears that you have an unhealthy relationship with your body. I would strongly suggest talking to a professional counselor and/or nutritionist so that you can be the healthiest you possible.

    Best of luck!!
  • christina3323
    christina3323 Posts: 25
    is this a joke?? Am I being punked...wheres Ashton!?!
  • randomartisrgirl
    randomartisrgirl Posts: 133
    It might be because you're not eating enough.
  • cheeksv
    cheeksv Posts: 521 Member
    If you cant eat then drink. Try a protein shake or something to get more calories earlier in the day Have one for breakfast one for lunch add some fruit or something to it and see if that helps. However I would see a doctor for the long run puking after eating can be an indicator of many things some even psychological. I used to get really sick after eating and it was because of stress, not saying that is what it is just saying it really could be anything but no matter what it is, it does not sound normal.

    You did say after you eat and are active you get sick...maybe you are pushing yourself too hard during a workout or eating too soon before.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Normally I don't go into "blah, blah, blah, starvation mode" but in your case, I'm going straight there for all of the reasons already given. This is your sustained lifestyle, and that is the only reason I'm going there. eating less + exercising more =/= weight loss. eating less + exercising more = slower metabolism and an inefficient use of food energy. eating more will actually bump your metabolism into gear helping you shed the pounds, and I honestly believe that is why you are overweight. You may not be hungry, but you are starving.
  • KierstyPants
    KierstyPants Posts: 468 Member
    is this a joke?? Am I being punked...wheres Ashton!?!
    LOL. YEA THAT.
  • eichhorst
    eichhorst Posts: 35 Member
    Thank you everyone for your thoughts & loads of helpful information/ ideas. Reading thru all the comments I think I now think I should have added a little more information. 1. I have seen a doctor for this, in fact I am scheduled for regular visits every 4 months. He ran every test on me imaginable & the only thing he could tell me is that my stomach is smaller then a normal adults- it's more like the size of a child's which is why he believes I get full on very little & sick if I eat more then that. He also prescribed me prilosec (something about overproduction of acid could also be making me sick) I was on that for 6 months but it did not help at all so he took me off of it last month. 2. I was then referred to a nutritionist who I was seeing once a week for 6mos, that was just a waste of time because I actually ended up gaining 22lbs following her recommended diet 3. After the nutritionist was of no help my Dr. referred me to a gastrologist (sorry if that's spelled wrong) he again ran a ton of tests & found nothing wrong. 4. to the person who wrote that I may be lying- No. I do not buy any snacks, it is very rare that I eat any type of junk food although I will admit I do have a problem with drinking soda but I have been working on eliminating that from my diet ( I usually drink about 2 cans per day now). 5. I am very active- no I don't visit a gym or do a normal workout routine every day but I am active ALL day- cleaning, yardwork, taking walks (I try to walk 1hr every day), up & down the steps, outside playing kickball or whatever with the kids. and finally 6. I did not mean to make it sound as though I am severely overweight but according to my doctor & the nutritionist I need to loose 35lbs to be at a healthy weight for my age, height, & body type. And my waist & thighs are my problem areas (more so the thighs)
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Professional eaters (the people who you see in the coney island hotdog competition and such) swallow handfuls of whole grapes (like they are pills, kwim) to stretch out their stomach. I didn't think you were obese, unless that picture is not of you, but you did ask why you are overwieght and my assessment hasn't changed. If you have the money I would suggest getting one of the hrm's that you wear all day (bodybugg, polar makes one) to see exactly what your daily expenditure looks like.
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