what can i do to increase my appetite?

im stressing and when i stress, i cant stomach the thought of food...which in turn slows down my metabolism and i gain weight

today i had 2 cups of coffee and a lot of water...thats it

im going to go home and force myself to eat dinner but is there a vitamin i can take to make me hungry...

i know,,imweird..but the lack of eating seriously makes me gain, not lose and not to mention its so unhealthy.

Re: what can i do to increase my appetite?

cut out the coffee.....caffiene suppresses the appetite.

Try some exercise.

Re: what can i do to increase my appetite?

I get like that too (but the opposite effect. I lose and then the world is introduced to neck bones like no other)

since I know this and know it's unhealthy, I know there are a few things in life that I love...that confort me, and that sooth my knotty stomach.

toasted bagels with 2 slices muenster cheese and mustard is my gold standard. even if it takes me all day to eat it (and there are some days when it does) it is still something.

another thing is to sit down with others (unless they are making you sick) while they are eating. it's harder to avoid eating the food in front of you when people are eating and watching, watching and eating..

good luck and I hope you feel better.

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This may take longer, but how about getting rid of the cause of stress? You shouldn't live your life like that.

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Posted by babybug631

This may take longer, but how about getting rid of the cause of stress? You shouldn't live your life like that.

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Posted by Ophelia

I get like that too (but the opposite effect. I lose and then the world is introduced to neck bones like no other)

since I know this and know it's unhealthy, I know there are a few things in life that I love...that confort me, and that sooth my knotty stomach.

toasted bagels with 2 slices muenster cheese and mustard is my gold standard. even if it takes me all day to eat it (and there are some days when it does) it is still something.

another thing is to sit down with others (unless they are making you sick) while they are eating. it's harder to avoid eating the food in front of you when people are eating and watching, watching and eating..

good luck and I hope you feel better.

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Posted by Jessica

Posted by Ophelia

I get like that too (but the opposite effect. I lose and then the world is introduced to neck bones like no other)

since I know this and know it's unhealthy, I know there are a few things in life that I love...that confort me, and that sooth my knotty stomach.

toasted bagels with 2 slices muenster cheese and mustard is my gold standard. even if it takes me all day to eat it (and there are some days when it does) it is still something.

another thing is to sit down with others (unless they are making you sick) while they are eating. it's harder to avoid eating the food in front of you when people are eating and watching, watching and eating..

good luck and I hope you feel better.

thanks Jess
toasted bagel sounds good and easy

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Posted by Jessica

Posted by babybug631

This may take longer, but how about getting rid of the cause of stress? You shouldn't live your life like that.

i will
once my dad isnt ill anymore

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Re: what can i do to increase my appetite?

I get like that too, only I lose a ton of weight. Last time this happened, I started to drink milk shakes and protein shakes. Or try a Boost or Ensure, that would give you nutrients you need.

I'm sorry you are feeling this way.

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I would really try working out.
It's great for your head as well as your body, you'll definitely build an appetite.

Hoping you feel better soon.

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I was like this too in the months leading up to my wedding. I think I lost 5 lbs the week before my wedding. my seamstress yelled at me and told me I better eat b/c she's not taking in the dress anymore

I have no advice for you unfortunately. I also have zero appetite when I have anxiety or stress.

keep taking vitamins and make sure that when you do eat, it's protein!

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Re: what can i do to increase my appetite?

when i'm stressed, i usually go the other way: nervous eating.

the only time this happened to me was on my wedding day... the only thing i was able to eat (and it did take a very long time to actually finish it) was one of the mcdonald's apple and yogurt "salads"

it's a little carb and a little protein.

hth

a speedy recovery to your father

Re: what can i do to increase my appetite?

i just snack all day on small things like grapes or crackers. instead of 3 large meals nowadays i prefer 6 snack like meals.

Re: what can i do to increase my appetite?

there is a prescription you can ask for to stimulate your appetite if you think you need to take that step. I know they usually give it to kids/the elderly when they are taking OTHER prescriptions that take away their appetite.

All of these other suggestions are great also.

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Stop the caffeine and maybe eat something you really love . . . that might get you going . . .

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Well, since you want to focus on losing weight and have no appetite anyway, have some cut up veggies. Its not like they fill you up, and it is still something to eat...