i think i eat too much?

Question

im a 21 year old female, im 5foot 11inches and weigh between 10stone and 10stone 6 depending on what i eat. i think i have a bad relationship with food - today (no joke) ive eaten a handful of grapes, a packet of ham, a punnet of mushrooms, 3 tins of weighwatchers tuna, 2 rolls with butter, 2 tangerines, primula (i squeezed it onto my mushrooms) a fudge bar, an all day breakfast tortilla wrap and 2 slices of malt loaf with butter!!!some days all i think about is food but then on other days i can go without eating much at all other than fruit. id say i have about two days like this pigging out a week and im worried about getting fat. the wierdest thing is im obseesed with how much i weigh and dont want to get fat. does anyone have any comments or advice for me???

Answer 1

wow, you just described my experiences back to me. Difficult isnt? Try to avoid thinking about food and have small regular meals. Breaky, mid morning snack, lunch, mid afternoon snack, tea, and supper if reqired. Snacks should be fruit or dried fruit. Meals should be balanced. I know, I know its difficult, but its the only way really

Answer 2

The trick is to eat only 3 square meals a day. and that's all, and above all always eat a large nutritious breakfast. If you eat big first thing in the morning your body gets the impression it will have plenty of food for the day and you feel less hungry. This also kick starts your metabolism much earlier and you'll burn fat easier throughout the day. if you don't eat breakfast or enough food in the morning your body goes into starvation mode. Meaning you will eat all day and crave sugar almost constantly. Also hunger pangs can be a sign of dehydration so drink if you feel hungry before you eat.

Answer 3

Hi, I'm blowing the trumpet for the 'I can make you Thin' by Paul McKenna approach to eating. IT IS NOT A DIET, its not about the food, it is about your relationship with food and tuning in to your bodies natural needs. Its simple but effective. It will get back your control of eating. It has no food restrictions and despite the title its not just for those who want to be thin, its for those who want control.
I have set up a support yahoogroup: successfullyslim, check it out if you would like to find out more, or ask me more about it,( it includes motivation and personal coaching tips too.)
My website is www.ashspringcoaching.co.uk ,
you can get a direct link to the group that way if its easier.
Wishing you every Success!

Answer 4

If you are maintaining you weight I wouldn't worry about getting fat. You're BMI is below 20 (which is underweight)
As long as you try to avoid high cholesterol foods such as butter, and eat enough vitamins then you have a heathly enough diet.
Count yourself lucky, if I looked at that amount of food I would put on a pound

Answer 5

I`m 30 and today i`ve had a handful of brazil nuts and two slices of toast and only ever dream of being 10 stone 6 lol

Answer 6

up your exercise routine if you are worried. 10 stone 6 is not fat for someone who is5ft11.try to eat regular balanced meals plenty fruit and veg.I found taking up a hobby helped me to take my mind off food.Go dancing at the weekend its a good way of exercising that doesnt seem like a chore.hope this helps

Answer 7

suprised you dont weigh more i weigh 11 stone. do u excercise a lot???
so far today ive had.... 2 handfuls of bran flakes.
4 hobnobs
an apple
toasted bacon cheese n mayo sambo
pork chops patatoes and veg
and its only 20 to 5!!!

Answer 8

uve got a high metabolism, digest food alot faster, do u do any excercises to burn off the food?

Answer 9

no i dont think u eat to much...mainly u eat food thats good for u