Anorexia/Eating Disorders/not feeling hungry

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Expert: Reverend Abbott - 4/20/2006


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I normally eat a lot, three times a day with snacks in between, I consume a lot and variety of fruits also. However, since last week, I kind of not feeling hungry, and so, I only have my dinner (3/4 of normal portion) even though i don't feel hungry at all. As a result, I loss weight 1 - 2 kg to 55 kg. I normally have stable weight 56 - 57 kg, no matter how much or how less i eat.

Actually, I myself also don't know whether there is any problem with me.. I'm not sick, everything is just normal except that i dont feel hungry. I don't have any problem psychologically also.

Do you think there is any problem with me? and how to deal wt this? Thanks

Answer
The weight you mention is within normal for someone 5'4 to 5'6" (162-167 cm). Sometimes an underlying emotional issue is the cause, even if you don't realize it's there. Examine little things that may have changed in your life recently. Stress at school or work? Something different in a relationship? Money problems of any kind?

As long as you continue to eat healthy, even if you're not really hungry, you'll have the strength physically to ride out this period. However, if it lasts much longer it's strongly suggested that you have a physical check up to rule out any other source of illness.

It sounds like you eat well, with fruits regularly included - how about whole grains? Protein?

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Let me know how this turns out for you ok?  

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I have lived it and survived it. I know every excuse, reason, thought, feeling and rationalization - and I'm going to be very honest in my advice.

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I've lost (& gained)HUNDREDS of lbs over a lifetime, more than 30 years of "professional dieting". Presently a counselor for sufferers of eating disorders, a nutritional advisor and spiritual counselor (Reverend,doctor); I've been on every diet there is and used the most bizarre weight loss products you can imagine. I am FORMERLY obese, anorexic (several times), bulimic MOST of the time - and maintaining size 4, with no gimmicks, devices, programs, pills or supplements.

I currently investigate the diet industry on behalf of consumers who do not need to be ripped off while struggling to be healthy. I WILL expose them all and I WON'T be intimidated, bullied or bought. My advice is for cost-free options. I have nothing whatsoever to gain from my recommendation(s). I make no money from my website and I sell, promote, endorse NO diet/health products, programs or devices. You'll also never see me on the receiving end of a hidden camera report...but you can be assured, I won't quit until I've exposed those who are out to take advantage of you.

It's a matter of choices. We need to stop complicating things.


Degrees & Certifications:
I'm an ordained minister (Reverend, doctor) spiritual/living/behavior counselor.

I have a medical education and management background (with college). Through early 90's (until retirement) Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".



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While active (through the 1980's), included in Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".



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Ordained Minister; phlebotomist; medical information researcher for court cases

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Doctorate of Divinity

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