What’s wrong with my body?

[Anonymous]

I just can’t stop eating and I don’t know why. Sometimes I wonder if I’m just bored, stressed, or if I’m simply not eating enough of the right kinds of foods, but I’m always hungry. Today I ate 5 slices of pepperoni pizza, brownies, a pb&j sandwich, a large bowl of frozen grapes, strawberries, and I’m still wanting to eat. Why am I never full?
It makes me upset because I’m severely obese, but whenever I try to eat less calories I have one good day and then the next day I’m just ravenous. Is there a way of eating that keeps you fuller longer?

[MrOracle]

Decrease your sugars and starches and increase your fiber (salads, vegetables, bran, etc.) Those things fill you up but don't have a ton of calories or sugars. And drink lots of water.

Try to eat smaller meals more often, so that you become used to being "full" with a smaller amount of food - don't eat one or two big meals.

Finally, you need to get out and move. You don't need to join a gym, just go walk. Walk at a steady, determined (but not frantic) pace for at least a half a mile to start with, and try to work that up to a couple of miles, and do this every day. You should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes, eventually.

Try to make as many of your meals at home yourself as you can (avoid fast food), and if you cook, get some containers and make 2-3 meals at a time and reheat them over the next few days - this reduces how often you have to cook. The point is to eat more healthy, yet still eat enough that you don't feel starving. If you try to starve yourself, you will just put your body in panic mode where it won't burn fat, and you'll be ravenously hungry and tend to eat a ton the next chance you get - it's exactly the opposite of what works. To lose weight for real, you have to be as consistent as possible. Limit fruit intake to just 2 or 3 servings per day, because fruits have lots of sugar - even if it's natural and better than artificial stuff, it's still sugar, which your body stores as fat - and increase veggies and fiber. Vary your diet as much as you can - don't eat too much of any one thing, as almost anything is bad for you in high amounts.

Allow yourself a cheat day - one day a week, you can have ice cream or cake or a donut or whatever - but try not to do that the rest of the week. Do the best you can, and if you blow it, don't give up, just accept that it takes time to adjust, and try to do better next week.

If you are eating 5 small meals a day, you won't be hungry, but you may still have cravings for a while. Try to satisfy them with small portions of reasonably healthy food.

It's not complicated, and you don't need to do anything radical or expensive, it's really more about having some discipline and consistency.

[Oliverlogan263]

I wouldn't say there's anything wrong with your body, we all struggle sometimes! It sounds like you might be dealing with emotional eating vs being truly hungry. A few things that might help:

- Make sure you're eating enough protein at meals - protein takes longer to digest and fills you up more. Chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt are good options.

- Drink water - we confuse thirst signals for hunger sometimes. Carry a water bottle and sip throughout the day.

- Up your fiber - aim for 25-30g daily from fruits, veggies, whole grains. Fiber keeps you full longer.

- Watch portions of high calorie, low volume foods like pizza, brownies. Swap in lower cal options when possible.

- Are you stressed/bored eating? Try keeping a journal of emotions before/during eating. Find healthier ways to cope like walks or talking to friends.

- Be patient with yourself as it takes time to rewire habits. Focus on adding healthier foods first before restricting calories drastically.

You've got this girl! Your body is perfectly fine, it's just a matter of finding what truly nourishes both physically and mentally. Let me know if any tips help you feel less ravenous.

[Anonymous]

Hormones maybe. But what @MrOracle gave is good advice. Please Tey to talk to your doctor. They maybe a health issue

[Sonorous]

It's simple. Consume fiber & drink water 10-30 minutes before every meal. Consume less low volume, high calorie, easily palatable foods with a high glycemic load & consume more high volume, low calorie, not so easily palatable foods with a low glycemic load. Eat a more fiber, protein, complex carbs & fats in the morning. Takes longer for the body to digest. Don't buy unhealthy foods you know you can't resist easily. Resist urges for sugar by switching it for artificial sweetener. Drink more water throughout the day. Try to aim for 8-24oz at a time. No more no less than that range. Try consuming things like taking ceylon cinnamon or apple cider vinegar to even out blood sugar levels.

[Sonorous]

Still eat like you do now. But everyday or every other day. Simply try to increase the amount of healthy foods & decrease the amount of unhealthy foods. The body likes gradual changes. Make them so small & consistent that your body won't even notice the change. But it has to be consistent.

For losing weight, find out what your caloric maintenance is for your weight now & simply eat 200-400 calories less than it everyday.

[DrPepper12]

Wegovy has been a miracle drug for me and many others. It KILLS your appetite and makes you feel full SO MUCH faster. You should join a gym or start doing cardio daily. Best advice I ever got was don't eat in front of a screen and keep a food diary for 30 days to assess problem.

[jahaims]

You have high cortisol levels or an endocrine issues probably

[FunkyMonkee]

Maybe you used to be a rabbit, they eat almost constantly.

[Rieper893]

Go to the doctor, u probably diabetic like me