Me and my boyfriend have been in a debate over whether his eating habits are normal or not. On most days, he'll have a small salad and a bowl of cereal. Later in the evenings, he'll want to eat something along the lines of 2 cheese quesdillas...Some of the time I can get him to have a chicken cutlet along w/ it. He says he eats when he's hungry, however, it seems like the amount he eats just isn't much...Especially if he doesn't eat much of a dinner [he tends to wanna skip dinner once a week]. He doesn't get terribly hungry very often, and he claims his appetite is fine. I know it isn't bad if he has many small meals during the day, but it seems like the amount he eats all together barely makes an entire meal. He claims that he's had an appetite like this for a long time. Is this all ok?
Sidenote: He has Epstein-Barr [chronic tiredness]. If he's not eating corretly right now, could he be making things worse for himself?
2006-09-19 15:07:16 · 5 answers · asked by Cherry 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
He WAS anorexic, he says he's over it now....I think he is too, I just think he's not used to eating still....Even though its been years.
Man, why are ppl calling me names on here? I'm just asking a question cause I don't know............Yikes, chill people.
2006-09-19 15:20:25 · update #1
If he had problems before with anorexia, it can take some time to get back into eating normally. Don't push him too fast to eat too much. Typically, a person should eat 5-6 small meals a day (around 300-500 calories per meal). Don't argue with him over it, but be supportive and try to help him gradually eat more. Good luck!
2006-09-19 15:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand why you're worried about your boyfriend, but the body only needs to take in as many calories per day as it burns. If your boyfriend is always tired from Epstein-Barre, he probably isn't very active, which means his body doesn't need a whole lot of calories. When he is hungry and eats, his body, like everyone else's, lets him know when he's had enough. From what you describe, he's getting plenty of calories, including vegetables and grains. A little more protein would be a good idea, though. Maybe try putting some almonds, walnuts, chicken and/or turkey on his salad. Skim milk or soy milk would also be helpful, if he'll drink it. Also try to get him to eat some fruit. Even if it's only half an orange, something is better than nothing. Good luck to both of you.
2006-09-19 15:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several small meals is better for you than 3 large ones. The amount of food he needs is in large part dependent on his activity level. Can you total the number of calories he eats in one day. It should be around 1800 adjusted for his activity level. You can find calorie charts on the web easily enough.
Bottom line is if he isn't losing weight he must be eating enough. It sounds like he is eating healthy enough.
2006-09-19 15:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by wires 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is suffering from anorexia. Have him see a therapist if you can.
Was he fat as a kid? Teased allot? Something triggered this eating behavior.
2006-09-19 15:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him eat what ever he wants why would you nitpick, on this one area....
2006-09-19 15:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by evilmonkeyboy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋