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Q: eating when not hungry?
asked by: WinterDreams on September 7th, 2008
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is it normal to eat even if your not hungry?
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VictoriaGB
replied on September 10th, 2008
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I think it depends on how big a scale the problem is. If it's happening every day then you may want to get help, especially if you're over weight.

But most people will eat when they're not hungry from time to time, if it's a treat they find particularly yummy. I think that's normal.
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J3nnyuk
replied on September 10th, 2008
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hey, i agree with victoria a lot of ppl do it mainly when there bored, but thats when it can become out of control just be careful to not over indulge but every now and again is fine Smile hope this helps Jenny
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Nancy89
replied on September 14th, 2008
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hey
i have the same problem but i can consume 10,000 calories. eating when not hungery can be down to emotions such as eating to feel better. It epends on how much you eat and how frequent to know if you have a problem.
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2icchi
replied on September 19th, 2008
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Hi
Hi
we should eat something every three hours gap, you i didn't mention what type of food eat.
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Arlen
replied on September 19th, 2008
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You should eat in small time slots
Hi Victoria,
Sometimes it happens, people eat even they are not feeling hungry. It may be cause of mouth watering, finding food temting or craving for something.

but in some cases it is just like because you should eat. Yes as per balancing you should eat little food not in too much quantity in every 4-5 hours. In that you can have fruits, salad, juice, light snacks. but never skip lunch and dinner because of that.

So depends on appetite people eat.
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hope2121
replied on September 28th, 2008
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Hey
Hey i eat when i am not hungry usually means i am anxious or depressed
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redherb
replied on October 10th, 2008
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In some cases people like my friend do eat even if he's not hungry to let go of his anger towards something. Or sometimes like people have said, eating if there is something appetizing for them
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healthpad
replied on October 15th, 2008
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I will eat only when i am hungry protest
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