I'm always hungry, but why? (And it's not tapeworms) - General

[QUOTE=Juggernog;23988208]and possibly underweight.[/QUOTE] Underweight if you eat normal meals? I don't think so. [editline]05:44PM[/editline] [QUOTE=bravehat;23988462]OP I have the same thing, fast metabolism that's all.[/QUOTE] Thing is a fast metabolism won't last forever and is easy to lose. OP doesn't want to get into the habit of eating cause then it'll be harder to lose that habit when he actually needs to.

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chronic eater

Eat more fat. When you eat vegetables you get full because your stomach is full. However, after a short time the vegetables will be digested and you'll start feeling hungry again. If you eat fat however, you'll get full because the body has gotten all the energy it needs, you won't even need to fill your stomach. So, eat more fat meat with fat sauces, and you'll end up eating less while staying full longer.

You might have aids. Or not drink enough water

Fast metabolism is awesome, if that's what I have. Now I'm going to eat, eat, eat and eat some more.

Post your diet for a week.

[QUOTE=Juggernog;23988697]Fast metabolism is awesome, if that's what I have. Now I'm going to eat, eat, eat and eat some more.[/QUOTE] It most likely is, just do exercise to keep your body in need of the energy so it doesn't just start hoarding energy as fat.

Have fun with that explosive overweight of yours when you get out of your teenage years.

If you've been getting more exersize or have been working out your diet is bound to increase. Although, at the rate you're eating I guess that's out of the question?

[QUOTE=Juggernog;23987969]Why would eating slower help my hungry self?[/QUOTE] Beyond the fact that eating slower would increase the time it takes you to finish a meal, chewing your food thoroughly increases the amount of nutrients that are absorbed by the body, as it increases the surface area of the food by breaking it down into tiny bits. Chewing for a long time also gives you a chance to taste the food thoroughly, which will reduce your want to eat more food - tasting and thoroughly enjoying a good meal will decrease your craving for the next. Finally, chewing properly stops you from half-choking after throwing back a handful of chips, it reduces the chance of heartburn or digestion, and it's also good if you're about to exercise as the stomach has to spend less energy "Chewing" the food, reducing the risk of getting a stitch (A natual occurance which results from the body having to spend energy both on movement of muscles in your arms, legs and feet, and on the digestive system to break down your food). I'd also suggest avoiding fast, greasy foods like McDonalds or Burger king as these consist of a much larger percentage of salt and fat than actual beneficial minerals. Try to eat a variation of foods rather than just pasta, rice and pizza - Eating is not just about fuelling your body, you need to taste good food often - It's why fancy restaurants serve smaller portions. Not just because it's economical, but because it tastes much better and is of much better quality, you can eat much less if tasted properly. The same goes with posh wine; you thoroughly taste it and enjoy it to get the most benefit. Vegetables and Fruit are a must-have; they contain huge amounts of vitamins, and fibre which is a huge aid in digestion and should help control your hunger. FINALLY (phew), restrict your snacking, try to stick to three main meals. Breakfast is essential. Have a few snacks in between if you really need them, but only snack if you REALLY need to - Not only are most snacks usually bad for you, but even if you eat a fruit bar, it will stimulate your stomach to begin the digestive process, which means that you'll actually feel even HUNGRIER, as the stomach prepares extra gastric juices for what it expects to be a big fat juicy meal that follows that starter. It thinks that more food is coming, starts working, and uses up more energy. Oh, and snacking will spoil your appetite, causing you to eat less at your next meal. Did that help?

[QUOTE=Darth_GW7;23989010]Beyond the fact that eating slower would increase the time it takes you to finish a meal, chewing your food thoroughly increases the amount of nutrients that are absorbed by the body, as it increases the surface area of the food by breaking it down into tiny bits. Chewing for a long time also gives you a chance to taste the food thoroughly, which will reduce your want to eat more food - tasting and thoroughly enjoying a good meal will decrease your craving for the next. Finally, chewing properly stops you from half-choking after throwing back a handful of chips, it reduces the chance of heartburn or digestion, and it's also good if you're about to exercise as the stomach has to spend less energy "Chewing" the food, reducing the risk of getting a stitch (A natual occurance which results from the body having to spend energy both on movement of muscles in your arms, legs and feet, and on the digestive system to break down your food). I'd also suggest avoiding fast, greasy foods like McDonalds or Burger king as these consist of a much larger percentage of salt and fat than actual beneficial minerals. Try to eat a variation of foods rather than just pasta, rice and pizza - Eating is not just about fuelling your body, you need to taste good food often - It's why fancy restaurants serve smaller portions. Not just because it's economical, but because it tastes much better and is of much better quality, you can eat much less if tasted properly. The same goes with posh wine; you thoroughly taste it and enjoy it to get the most benefit. Vegetables and Fruit are a must-have; they contain huge amounts of vitamins, and fibre which is a huge aid in digestion and should help control your hunger. FINALLY (phew), restrict your snacking, try to stick to three main meals. Breakfast is essential. Have a few snacks in between if you really need them, but only snack if you REALLY need to - Not only are most snacks usually bad for you, but even if you eat a fruit bar, it will stimulate your stomach to begin the digestive process, which means that you'll actually feel even HUNGRIER, as the stomach prepares extra gastric juices for what it expects to be a big fat juicy meal that follows that starter. It thinks that more food is coming, starts working, and uses up more energy. Oh, and snacking will spoil your appetite, causing you to eat less at your next meal. Did that help?[/QUOTE] Long answer was long and unexpected. But also helpful. Well done and well written.

you're 14 so a large majority of it is probably puberty, trust me I was the same way (and still kind of am but it's getting a little better). my metabolism is incredibly fast and when i hit puberty i cleared out my fridge in about a week and ordered pizza every couple days.

I went through a stage like this aswell thru puberty. It'll pass, just eat. Sometimes, just try to eat a little more than usual, like when you eat lunch, eat more.

I am the same way, I swear I eat a full course meal and 15 minutes later I am dying of starvation again.

[QUOTE=CourageDog;23988012]Bread is good for getting full. Trust. [B]MAKES YOU SHIT TOO[/B][/QUOTE] So does anything you eat :rolleye: You're probably just going trough a growth spurt or something.

drink a cup or 2 of water after you've eaten something

Teens and young adults have bottomless pits for stomachs. Enjoy it while you can before you have to start worrying about getting fat.

[QUOTE=Juggernog;23987941]Hello! I eat when I'm tired I like my food fired I'll eat when retired But I wouldn't eat pliers. Now for sensible thread content... I'm really hungry, all of the time. I can't stop being hungry. If I eat to a point of being full, give me five minutes and I'll be hungry again. At the age of 14, when my body is growing still, I see this as understandable, but I don't use the energy that I would have absorbed from the food. I use the computer and occasionally go outside to play football or an equivilent sport or perhaps go for a jog or something. But I'll come back in, or finish using my computer and damn will I be hungry. I want to know why this is, but as of yet I have no clue. I have heard stories of eating forever and to me this just rings true. I don't like being hungry all day but I want to find out why from you. Too much rhyming stuff this time, sorry...[/QUOTE] I believe you have tapeworms. Kill me.

[QUOTE=Juggernog;23987969]Why would eating slower help my hungry self?[/QUOTE] when you eat slower your brain has time to react to something or other and you get full quicker yah bad explanation

You probably just have a high metabolism. It's just some people.

Dude its normal i have the same thing i need food all the time >:L

I have the exact opposite. I'm never hungry.

Drink lots of water. Curbs hunger.

If you stop smoking so much pot, you will probably stop having the munchies.

[QUOTE=Itachi_Crow;23988178]Is this you [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2H6L4MmPUo&feature=youtube_gdata[/media][/QUOTE] What in the ever loving Christ did I just watch?

You probably aren't actually 'hungry.' Try drinking more water or something.

Smoke less chronic.

could be a fast metabolism