Do I have tapeworm or something?

[thesude241]

So I get hungry super quick. I do lift like 5 days a week and I spread out my different muscle groups. Like chest days, back days, etc. I just feel like I get hungry too quickly. Like last night, I made some rice and then added stir fry with a whole chicken breast with a little bit of broccoli, onions, bok choy, mushrooms and then I felt hungry like an hour-ish after I ate that. Even my friend says that's not normal and he also lifts like 5 days a week. I'm not sure if it's because I have tapeworm or if it's because I have a fast metabolism or even because I'm used to eating so frequently throughout the day. Like even when I have 3 scrambled eggs with a cup of milk and a banana, that's not really enough for me. I'm like 5'10 and 165lbs and my friend is like "I've never seen someone eat so much and not even be that big." And he's like " I don't get why you would eat so much cuz you're not really doing anything that would use a lot of calories (besides the lifting)". I would appreciate it if someone who has some medical knowledge answer this question.

[SuperPickle]

I don't have a medical degree, so this is just an opinion based on your information. Sounds to me like your exercise is kicking your metabolism into high gear. I used to ride bikes a lot and I would have to eat for about 3 hours straight due to my high metabolism. I actually felt myself get hungry while I was in the process of eating. Unless you feel otherwise ill, I would say it's probably the metabolism.

[madhatters4]

I don't think you have a tapeworm. a tapeworm would have symptoms beyond just being hungry. like being tired, feeling weak, probably very active bowel system (to be adult about it), etc.

I think the working out has just stimulated your metabolism. are you getting enough calories per day? carbs? etc?

[douride2]

For some one that is working out your not eating very much. IE. your breakfast 3 eggs a cup of milk & a banana. I eat more then that just going to work in the morn. If I was still working out I would be starving & losing weight.