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Why can't I eat as much as I used to?

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The cause varies: probably you were younger, healthier and your system demanded more food; or you are now wiser and decides to control your eating habit or you are ill and do not have regular taste for food like before - stomach discomfort, serious tooth ache et cetera. Other things that may cause you lack of appetite are; depressive tendencies, worries, relationships, employment or business interests - investment (business) failure and financial set back. Environment Changes, reduction in income, poor salary, lack of good food, loneliness, insufficient fund. Some people are unable eat as much as they used to when traveling and while the travel lasts. Lastly, one may eat less than usual due to faith, spiritual or religios obligation. I believe an item in this list may be the cause!
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Anonymous on Aug 16, 2019
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it can depend on lots of things. if you're used to underrating, like due to certain kinds of eating disorders, then your stomach isn't used to processing a higher volume of foods. if you're anxious, that can sometimes cause a decreased appetite and make you not want to eat. if you're depressed, sad, or grieving, that can also cause a decreased appetite. if you're losing a lot of weight because you can't eat as much as you're used to, some things that can help are drinking your calories, like through smoothies or juices, as well as gently encouraging yourself to eat more (pushing yourself a bit, but not to the point where you're super uncomfortable). good luck!
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Anonymous on Jun 10, 2018
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There are many reasons for this. It would require knowing your personal situation; however, I will give some possible answers and hopefully one will help. If you are suffering from depression or another mental illness, one symptoms is loss of appetite. If you are not hungry, you may not eat as much. Being anxious can also make it difficult to eat. If you stopped eating/were restricting, your body may not be able to handle large amounts of food right away. Start slowly but still eat healthily.
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Anonymous on Jun 28, 2018
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Eating habits change over time for a variety of reasons. Someone that used to eat barely anything could suddenly be hungry all the time.
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Anonymous on Jun 1, 2019
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I completely understand how you feel and I understand this can be really frustrating. Maybe you can't eat as much as you used to because there is something bothering you at the moment. Some people when they feel sad, they try to avoid people and stay to their bedroom doing nothing, which means that they do not eat properly. Then, they get used to it and they don't want to eat as much as they used to in the past. A good idea is every day to increase the amount of food you are eating. Moreover, make sure to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lunch.
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enchantingTree95 on Sep 21, 2018
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Well, as you get older, your metabolism slows down, therefore you don't require as much calories as you did as a teenager! This happens due to the fact the you stop growing and around the age of 35 you start losing muscle. .
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Anonymous on Dec 16, 2017
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Stress and depression as well as other hardships in life can cause you to lose your appetite. Other factors such as environmental or health conditions as well as other factors such as dieting, again, and sicknesses can also contribute to a change in eating habits
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KGibbs99 on Mar 7, 2018
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Sometimes as we start developing our bodies change and you won't eat. Just remember to try eat even if not hungry get 3 meals a day.
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Anonymous on Sep 22, 2019
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This doesn't has to be a Eating Disorder, it can be the change of the weather or something else. At summers most people experience less hunger when it warm outside. The other thing is, that your body doesn't always need the same amount of food, sometimes it's more, sometimes it is less. Third, you might feel a little bit unwell, sometimes the body decides that it doesn't need food when it's starting to feel unwell. Atleast it can, but doesnt has to be!!!, an ED. But out of nothing eating less, isn't logical with and ED.
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Anonymous on Oct 17, 2019
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As we get older, our bodies need fewer calories to be able to do their jobs, and so we often don't need to eat as much of the same kinds of foods as we did when we were younger. Sometimes this can feel frustrating, because food is delicious! No need to worry that something is wrong with you, because it sounds like you are going through something that every person goes through. Your doctor or a dietician/nutritionist can help you figure out what kinds of food and how much food your body needs to be able to go about your daily activities well!
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