What do you eat when you have no appetite?
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I go through this quite a lot, many times it's due to depression ( which I have ), other times I don't want to eat if I've been to visit my grandparents who, even though I'm 36 yrs old; still feel the need to belittle me especially about my weight. Talk about generation gap with them, my grandmother and grandfather both don't actually realize that what they say isn't helpful but hurtful to the point of me withdrawing. It takes a great amount of will power to make myself eat after one of THOSE visits. Normally what I do is eat a handful of crackers or a bowl of rice or buttered toast. I also will grab a glass of milk. Milk serves two purposes, one it's good for you and two it will actually make you feel satisfied. It's not something I would recommend doing all the time unless you did supplemental health shakes. One supplemental health shake is equal to one meal. There are many types that are not for diet purpose out on the market. They are designed for just this sort of thing. Boost, Breeze(by Boost), Ensure, Ensure Plus, Resource and many many more that are for the times you don't have an appetite . They can be purchased at any store and aren't horribly expensive. Many even offer Pudding's or snack bars.\n On the more important side you really should go see your Dr and discuss these bouts of lack of appetite. It could be something as simple as depression or something more complex; only your Dr can tell you for sure.\n Like I said know how that feels and normally if I get like that it takes my husband fixing me something light and sitting there making SURE I eat if not all at least a good bit of the food..\n  On another crazy thought, depending on your age (if your not an adult that is ) it could simply be a growth spurt causing you to eat like that then not eat for several day's. My daughter is 9 and she has times she will eat and eat and eat till I think she will burst, then she "Crashes" IE:falls asleep, after that it's pretty obvious she's had a spurt because her clothing doesn't fit like it did the day before *laugh*. Drives me NUTS!!!   \n\nI hope things get better for you and soon. *HUGS*
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try taking some vitamins. or better yet a lot of water. coz when you dont eat ur body will find any nutrients thats in ur body and absorb it, for example if you dont take enough calcium everyday ur body will get calcium in ur bones (which is the bank of calcium) resulting on brittle bones someday. ur body needs protein to build ur structure and regulate the chemical reaction happening inside ur body. proteins are the keys on building antibodies when ur sick and some enzymes like insulin etc.  there are 20 kinds of protein 11 of them ur body makes 9 of them you must get from eating! your body needs carbs to which produce glucose (ur brain cells only accept glucose to feed them)  beside carbs gives u energy, you must also  take iron ( this is wut oxygen needs to travel in ur bloodstreams) thats the few example that i can give you when you dont eat ur missing those things. im too lazy to type soo pls eat ok peace. try thinking of happy things or take anti depressant pills or better yet talk to a friend let go of ur frustrations and negative stuff ok?
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Empty stomach. Helps with absorption. You can mix it with your protein shakes though.
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Eat anyway as much as you can. Eat at regular times eventually you will develope an appetite.
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Look! You have to be strong for your self forget the friends! Do you want this? First of all this is not a quick process loosing takes time and focus with dedication. Instead of eating junk think of things that will take away your appetite like pickles. eat watermelon it fills you up and it is a water source. eat on a saucer rather than a bowel or normal size plate. Watch your calories and carbs when you think your hungry drink water or fruit. If you need sweets buy low fat sweets and try to wing your self away from them. do crunches at night 2 hours before bed and when you wake up in the morning, the more you tighten your stomache muscles the less you will want to it. Our stomache's are not big we stretch them by over eating. Focus and keep in mind that you can do it You are on control Not the weight! good luck!
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What worked for me was drinking more water. Sometimes it seemed like I was hungry, but my body wanted water, not food. Instead of just plain water I'd make some Crystal light or sugarless Kool aid also. (just water gets "boring" after a while!)
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Drink tons of water so that you always feel full. If you feel full, you won't think about food so much. \n\nEat meals that are flavorful, but low fat. High flavor foods help you to feel satisfied after you have eaten.
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Eat high fiber meals. They stay in the stomach longer and make you feel full.\n\nThey are also low in calories.\n\nDrink plenty of water.
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Eat breakfast.  Not right away, but wake up early, exercise for a bit, then eat an hour after you have woken up.  That way, you give your metabolism a jump start.  Go to work.  HAve a midmorning snack.   Then have lunch.  Then have a afternoon snack.  Then have dinner.  Then have a small but healthy desert.  Make sure your snacks are something healthy and not full of fat(peanutbutter and crackers, cheese, fruit, yogurt, lowfat cottage cheese, veggies...those are some of my favorites).  The idea is to eat more frequently, but healthier and less at each meal.  Don't pic out.  You shouldn't eat because you are bored and you shouldn't eat until you are full.  You should only eat until you are satisfied.  Drink lots of water.  Most people eat because they think they are hungry, but they really have such a weak thirst reflex that their body doesn't know how to interpret thirst so they eat.  If you follow this plan and you are still hungy, try drinking a big glass of water.  You should lose weight.  Good luck!
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Don't eat to suppress your hunger, or you will feel awful and guilty when you feel like you need to eat and do.  Everyone has to eat, its perfectly alright to eat if you're hungry.  Instead of suppressing your hunger, switch all the foods you snack on with healthier choices.  Things like fruits and veggies with a little peanut butter on them.  Raisins, apples and cheese, stuff like that.  And start off slow with the exercise;  find a great place to walk and walk there with good music or something.  And if you feel like eating your favorite snack food, do it!  Don't feel guilty about it, just make a goal to only indulge once a week.  Hope this helps.
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Eat lots of fresh fruits and starches -- stay away from salt (less than 500 mg total per day), and drink lots of water.  This combo will naturally make you feel full, will cleanse your body of toxins, and will give you a crapton of energy.  \n\nNot only will you not feel hungry, you can expect to lose up to 8 pounds a week.  It's the Rice Diet from Duke University -- and it's been around since 1939 -- because IT WORKS!\n\nBeware of artificial ways to suppress your appetite.  Many pills cause permanent heart damage, and deaths have resulted from some.  There are so many controversial products out there.  What works for one person may not for another, and they can be dangerous!  Please be careful -- and don't fall for any hype.\n\ngood luck!
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When you feel well enough, begin eating mild, low-fat foods, such as bananas, rice, applesauce, or dry toast or crackers. This is called the BRAT diet. Avoid spicy foods, other fruits, alcohol, and coffee for 2 days and dairy products for 3 days after all symptoms have disappeared.
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Eggs are very good for you, high in protein and 75 calories. Also, oatmeal is pretty good, 150 calories for 1/2 cup uncooked. It's hard to digest, so you feel full longer, thus making you eat less. Drinking water can give you the temporary feeling of being full. The best thing to do is snack thruout the day, and keep exercising. The biggest meals should be breakfast & lunch, and very small portion for dinner. Dinner should have the fewest calories because you have less time to burn it off before bed.
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Healthy Diet and Nutrition\n\nAlong with exercise, eating healthy will speed up your recovery and healing. If your appetite is poor, try to eat smaller but more frequent meals.\n\nDepending on your condition, your doctor or dietician may put you on a special diet. For example, patients with heart failure must follow a 2,000 mg low-sodium diet. Diabetic patients must follow a low-sugar, low-fat diet.\n\nTips to healthy eating:\n\nEat a variety of healthy foods. \nChoose foods low in fat and cholesterol. \nEat less salt or sodium. \nCut back on sugar and sweets. \nEat more carbohydrates (potatoes, rice, pasta, vegetables) and fiber ("roughage"). \nLimit portion sizes. \nPoor Appetite and Nausea\n\nMany patients lose weight in the postoperative period. They complain of lack of appetite and mild nausea. Certain medications such as pain pills may cause nausea. Try eating small frequent amounts of food, and take medications on a full stomach unless otherwise directed. If you continue to experience nausea or lack of appetite, call your primary physician.\n\nConstipation\n\nConstipation is due to inactivity, limited fluid intake and lack of dietary fiber. It is aggravated by medications such as pain pills and iron. Eating plenty of fiber and fresh fruits, drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily and using your prescribed stool softener (Colace) as instructed can usually relieve constipation. If this does not work, Milk of Magnesia or Dulcolax may be helpful. Avoid Milk of Magnesia if you have kidney problems.\n\nCaloric Restriction\n\nYour total calories may be changed to increase, decrease, or maintain your weight as necessary. Being overweight increases the work of the heart. Your drug therapy may cause you to be hungry, you may eat more, and you may then gain weight. It is, therefore, very important that you pay attention to the total amount of food you take in. In addition to adding to the work of your heart, being overweight is associated with high levels of Triglycerides (fats) in the blood stream. Having a lot of fats in your blood increases the possibility of having the blood vessels of your heart become thickened. This will be described in more detail in the section on cholesterol and fats that follows. \n\nCholesterol and Saturated Fat Restriction\n\nCholesterol is a necessary fatty substance found in the body and many animal foods. Fats are concentrated sources of energy which occur in three forms: polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated. People who have large amounts of cholesterol and saturated fats in their blood are at increased risk of having thickening of their blood vessels throughout their bodies. This is because saturated fats and cholesterol in your blood will gather along the walls of your blood vessels causing them to narrow. If this narrowing becomes severe in the blood vessels of your heart, the blood supply to your heart will not get enough oxygen, and the cells of your heart will die. This is called "Coronary Artery Disease."\n\nIn addition to your diet, your medications may also increase the level of fats in your blood. Thus, in order to prevent coronary artery disease, your overall fat intake must be restricted after surgery. Generally, your overall fat intake should not be more than 30% of your total calories each day. Increasing the proportion of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat in your diet and decreasing your total saturated fat intake to less than 10% of your total fat intake will actually help to lower cholesterol and saturated fat levels in your blood. The aim of this diet is to keep the levels of fats in your blood within normal limits.\n\nFoods high in cholesterol & saturated fats\n\nAnimal products\nLiver and organ meats, luncheon meats like liverwurst & salami, other meats, egg yolks, whole milk, butter, cream, and whole milk cheeses.\n\nVegetables high in saturated fats \nCoconut, palm, and cocoa.\n\nOther \nFried foods.\n\nNote \nInstead of frying your foods, try
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something light and well balaced for dinner like chicken, veggies, some starch and fruit. get a good night's sleep. take a banana with your normal breakfast.\n\ngood luck!
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Exercise! Exercise! Exercise! And drink a lot of water.\nEvery time you get hungry, drink a BIG glass of water and then wait 15 minutes.  Be honest with yourself.  If you are still hungry, then eat just a little of what you were going to eat.  Still hungry?  Drink another glass of water and wait another 15 minutes.\nALWAYS leave something on your plate - never finish it all, and , before EVERY meal, drink a BIG glass of water.  You may be using the bathroom more, but the water will help keep your appetite under control and aid your metabolism.
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don't have dinner - \nit works for me \nIf I want to lose weight I never eat anything after 7pm  \nit really works -  have a good breakfast and a big lunch\nthen if you are hungrey at night eat an apple \nif you really want to do it - YOU CAN\n\ngood luck