Eating disorder?

Question

Would it be considered an eating disorder if I feel hungery but don't eat? I do eat dinner because I'm so hungery by then. Sometimes I will pick at food during the day and sometimes nothing until dinner. The thing is I'm happy with my body, I really have no idea how I developed this habit. Whats up with me?

Answer 1

I don't think so. I get busy and don't take time to eat much during the day. Keep some fruit around or cheese and crackers when you don't have time for a meal. Slimfast works for me too when I'm on the run.

Answer 2

I wouldn't call it an eating disorder along the lines of, say, Anorexia or something (not yet, anyway), but I do wonder why you won't eat if your body is asking for food. Maybe you don't have good stuff around that you want to eat? Take a look at the options you have available and see if you can improve on them so you will want to eat. Seriously, you should eat more than dinner, though, or your health will start to suffer.

Answer 3

I dont think you have a disorder. I just dont think you are eating enough. The more times you eat in a day the hungrier you will get. Sometimes if you dont eat enough your body will go into ketosis which is what happens when you are on the atkins diets. Ketosis makes it so you don't feel hungry. So it can get into a viscious cycle. Try eating a bunch of small meals (5-6) in one day and see if that helps.

Answer 4

I do that a lot too. I think I kind of like the empty feeling. I also sort of like the discipline I guess.

Answer 5

i would consider it a good habit, at least you are not over eating, and you can be hungry without starving. its not an eating disorder.