I want to eat all the time! No matter what I do I have the urge to eat. I'm not overweight or anything, but I'm afraid I might be if this continues. What's wrong and what can I do?

-Mickey

Hey Mickey,

There is nothing wrong with you. There could be a number of reasons why you feel the way you do, like if you are going through a growth spurt, which requires more calories. If you play sports or are extremely active, this could be another reason for the increase in your food intake.

Make sure you aren't denying yourself the important nutrients that your body needs. I am quite sure that a large intake of fruits, veggies and protein won't have a negative affect on your body. However, if you are chowing down on chips and ice cream that can cause you to gain weight, and worse be unhealthy.

It could also be that you're bored. I eat when I am bored (which happens a lot at work). The next time you find yourself munching on something, take a second to think about why you are doing it in the first place. Is your stomach really saying its hungry?

Also make sure to drink lots of water throughout the day. If you are still concerned, check with your doctor to make sure there isn't any other more serious problems going on.
 
xo,
Jana

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