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

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Anonymous on May 23, 2021
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Hunger is your body's signal that it needs fuel. Your brain and gut work together to give you that feeling. So if you don't feel like eating, a number of things could cause that dip in appetite, including certain medications, emotions, and health issues. A lower metabolic rate and less physical activity mean seniors need fewer calories. Changes to sense of smell and taste can make food less tasty. We lose taste buds as we get older. Dental problems or gastrointestinal changes, such as lactose intolerance, can accompany aging and make eating uncomfortable. Early satiety may be the result of a benign or serious condition. A person should see their doctor if they are frequently unable to eat a full meal, or if they feel full after only a few bites. Prolonged cases of early satiety can cause problems such as malnutrition and starvation.
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Anonymous on Aug 4, 2021
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It can be hard to know why you might not be able to eat as much as you used to. It is understandable why you might be curious or even concerned about that. Wondering about that might cause certain feelings, like anxiety, nervousness, or uncertainty. 7 Cups is a great place to discuss those feelings, but listeners are not doctors (and those who are, cannot act in that capacity while listening here). That's why this question is best asked of a doctor or other licensed/certified medical professional. As in-tune with your feelings as we may sometimes seem, listeners cannot know what is going on inside your body. We care so much, and want you to get every form of care you need, by the people who are best able to give it, and that's why the best answer would be one given by someone who can know the cause of that new physical development. Be well, and best of luck!
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Anonymous on Oct 28, 2021
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The body's metabolism slows to match our current activity levels.. this is why actors in hollywood, like the marvel men have such strict diets and such rigorous fitness routines. Losing the last 10 or 15 pounds takes hard work and searing hunger if done quickly, or slowly, one pound at a time just like it was put on. I had the same question, why can't I eat as much now, and I find the answer lies somewhere between How much we move versus how much we eat, day in, and day out, week after week, month after month, and year after disciplined year.
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