Does eating healthy make you feel happier?

[dreamlife]

Does it really make you feel better or is it just a placebo effect? Whenever I'm on a health kick I feel so much better about myself and my life (after the initial hunger goes away lol)

[DANNYBASSMAN93]

Yes

Its not a Placebo!!!

you'll feel more alert, awake and on the long run of the day you'll feel the best youve had.

The hunger goes away as long as you replace the cravings with healthier choices of food. For example instead of cabdybars eat a luna bar or a fruit.

[Consultant]

YES, so much better. Eating shit/ "comfort" eating might make you feel good for a few seconds, but it's so fleeting. My plan is: Eat healthy and workout so whenever you look in the mirror you feel good, rather than having to comfort eat.

Good luck!

[dreamlife]

thanks! i tend to lose interest after a few months of dieting though. it's like i go through a cycle of phases

[Consultant]

Do you have 1 or 2 weekly cheat meals? I have 1 or 2 weekly cheat meals (something small tho i don't go Crazy), that is absolutely critical for me to be consistent over the long-term.

[dreamlife]

i don't have cheat meals, i have cheat days haha. if i didn't i'd go mad and just end up giving in

[Consultant]

I know it, I have to for longevity of eating healthy. Well you look fantastic so you are doing it right!!

[dreamlife]

thank you:) i've only been at it like a few weeks though

[Consultant]

A few weeks? haha wow, what do you do to stay active? dance, sports, yoga, etc?

[dreamlife]

i just run and swim like i run in the morning, gives me energy to stay awake throughout the day

[peachblossomluck]

There's an improvement with mood and energy for me:) If I eat a doughnut, I feel tired and a little melancholy. If I have a salad, I'm chatty and have a bright outlook. It's not placebo, I have noticed this since childhood!

[ArmeniaQ]

Well starving doesn't make you happy either lol I don't know I'm just a fatty when it comes to food

[dreamlife]

that's what i mean, after the hunger goes away lol. for me, i eat healthy when i get motivated, but then after a while i just lose interest and go back to earting 'junk'

[Metlahead]

Yes it does, it might be partially a placebo affect, but more likely, your body is simply functioning better when good things are happening to it, and in turn your feel better. That should be some what common sense. Your brain produces thousands of proteins and it needs a proper intake to do t efficiently, the better your intake is the more stable your brain can produce what it needs to to be happy and healthy. That is why they say "you are what you eat"

[muspelhem_5]

Yeah, I mean, it makes great sense that eating what your body functions best on will improve your overall happiness.

I don't think radical diets etc. make you happy - at least that is my experience. But healthy, sensible eating (especially cutting out sugar and junk food) definitely makes a difference, especially long-term.

[ninja-in-black]

If it is placebo effect, it's damn good. I feel like superwoman when I'm on a health kick, like I can do anything during my workouts and I push myself harder too. I like having more energy and when I eat healthier I always do.

[KDA20]

You do feel better the initial hunger and the urgh feeling are the detox once you get beyond that you feel great.

[Klaatu51]

hahhahahaha i eat burger n fries a lot

not only i'm happy... but i'm skinny as well ;)

[akadatank44]

Yes it does. If I eat like a rich piece of cake or something I feel like shit.

[Anonymous]

For a while, then you just want a big fuck off slice of cake!

[Iron_Man]

It makes me feel a lot better then eating Taco Bell thats for sure

[Dark_Lord]

Hi cutie u r so fit baby why are you losing weit ell

[Metlahead]

Excuse me good sir, but I am the Dark Lord, please no posers.

Also, if you read a little closer, nowhere in this post does it talk or mention weight* loss in any way shape or form.

[Dark_Lord]

@Metlahead - leeelll are you Muslim hawtie too

[Metlahead]

I am everything

[dreamlife]

lol metlehead

[Dark_Lord]

@metlahead - cum 2 ma baby I make chu day

[SummerAccount2015]

It's a placebo effect.

[Krushhbrownies]

I'm usually happier eating unhealthy food.

[Mustachekitteh]

Sometimes it does

[emerald77]

It does for me! :D