Y do i want to eat like ALL the time?

Question

so i'm 13, and dont want to eat a lot because i'm scarred to gain weight, but i'm like always wanting food.

i'm not the skinnist person but i would like smaller theighs and lower stomach.

I run and workout a lot and eat 3 big main meals a day.

i just dont understand y i suddenly am craving food... help?

Answer 1

because you are bored

Answer 2

growth spirt

Answer 3

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Answer 4

ohh. trust me, the same thing happens to me. i eat ALL THE TIME. but i'm still really skinny. its ok. its just a phase. you will grow out of it. if it helps, when you are craving food only eat like healthy food, like salads or veggie pizza. also, if you aren't vegetarian, eat lots of chicken and turkey.

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Answer 5

Quite simple accually. Just eat healthy foods. :-) Next time somebody goes grociery shopping, tag along and say, "Look, I don't care if you want your frozen pizzas and hotdogs, we're getting healthy food, and you won't stop me." That'll get them to buy healthy foods. lol.

Answer 6

It's your hormones. I advise waking up, eating a small breakfast (such as a granola bar), give it a couple of hours and eat a bigger breakfast (such as cereal), eat lunch, mid-day snack, and supper. Don't eat within an hour before going to bed and exercise.

Answer 7

it could be because youre growing, it probably is if youve noticed that youve been really sleepy lately too.

Answer 8

Hormones, girl!  All of us women know that PMS comes with an awful urge for food!  Lots of it!  If you haven't already started your period, you will soon!  Welcome to womanhood...isn't it delightful?!  **sigh**

Answer 9

You shouldnt eat three big meals you should eat 5 small meals. And it could possibly be because you are growing.

Answer 10

You want to eat all of the time because you are hungry all of the time...

Answer 11

You won't gin weight if you eat a few balanced meals a day, or graze (snack) throughout the day. If you stay active all day, you should try to replace the calories you've burned. Just stick to eating healthy foods a few times a day, and don't forget to indulge with some cake or pizza once or twice a week, your stomach will thank you.

Answer 12

i always want to eat when  im board...plan a hike, a camping trip,spend a couple hours at a library,plan your outfits for a week,plan a picknic with a friend,plan a slumber party.theres lots or things to do! do a report on a type of cat like a scottish fold.

Answer 13

Because in your 3 main meals, it fills you up and makes you hungry not short after.

Rather than eating 3 big meals, try eating 5-6 small meals. That would make you feel full for most of the day and you wouldn't overeat. At the same time, your metabolism rate is raised higher and you will burn more calories doing nothing.

Answer 14

idk

Answer 15

sometimes when you just want food, try drinking water. your body often confuses thirst for hunger. if anything, what i do is chew gum (: then you can't eat anything

Answer 16

Could be what you are eating (high glycemic foods).  Choosing low GI carbs - the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels, will help you from feeling "starved" or hungry all the time.

For a list of low glycemic foods, go to http://www.formerfatguy.com/glycemic-ind...

Notice that the high glycemic index foods have lower amounts of fiber than the lower glycemic index foods.

Add agar-agar (kanten) powder to your soups, ice cream, or hot tea.  It is derived from kelp, has minerals, fiber, is tasteless and has zero calories.http://smt.blogs.com/mari_diary/2005/07/...

Try eating 4-6 smaller meals a day.  Make sure you get plenty of fiber in your diet.

Answer 17

Well since this is posted in the Vegetarian section im guessing your not eating meat.

That could be your problem?

Answer 18

You are growing now faster than ever before!  You need to eat to do this.  If you are a little over weight start by cutting back the late night eating.

Answer 19

Did you get your period yet? it might be a stage..!

Answer 20

jus when u r hungry go and drink water (i wa sotld that like ten time and when I did it worked) then go walk on a treadmill or outside.

Answer 21

Well, you are craving food because you are (likely) going through puberty. This increased intake of food will result in an increase of weight, AS WELL AS height. So don't worry about gaining weight, this is all normal! Just as long as you eat right and exercise properly, it's all good.

You said that you eat "3 big main meals a day". Try to make breakfast "the main meal" as it is the most important meal of the day.

Answer 22

Hey, you're only 13 so you're still growing. So long as your don't eat really unhealthy I don't think it's a problem. Additionally, if you find something to really hold your interest and occupy your time, you probably won't be thinking about eating as much.

Answer 23

Most people like crave when they are on thier period or like bored so they eat so time will pass by quicker.

Answer 24

Instead of eating 3 big main meals a day, eat 4 to 6 small meals a day.  This will prevent you from being hungry between meals.  Also make sure you are eating plenty of protein throughout the day and drink plenty of water.