what makes you eat uncontrollably?

Philippines
September 7, 2008 4:49am CST
quite a few people especially females crave for foods most of the time. The question is,what really makes us behave in this manner when it comes to food? Do we attach something to the food we eat or simply just the taste? Many would probably say that they consume high amount of the food they are eating because it's apparently delicious. On the other hand, one who doesn't actually love to eat would find him/herself on a day bingeing. Some say it's because of stress-related factors.As for me,I do binge when I have problems. I don't know exactly the reason why this always happens.
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15 responses
@sumiirajj (1983)
• India
7 Sep 08
Hi friend,Apart from hunger ,females mostly affected by depression and loneliness tend to eat more without any control.Normaly not only females but also males when have problems and depression eat a lot.Thats human nature.Thanks for sharing.happy mylotting.
• China
7 Sep 08
I think you'opinion is rather reasonable. this is human nature.
• Philippines
8 Sep 08
yea,i do agree. It's human nature. Thanks thanks!
• China
8 Sep 08
When I feel sad or gloomy, I often eat uncontrollably. I think food can make I forget many unhappyness. Nevertheless I know it is a bad habit. A temporary forgetting can't solve any problem.
• Philippines
9 Sep 08
I do agree. Thanks for sharing
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Sep 08
ruby I find myself eating comfort foods on days when I am too stressed out. and my weight is such that I really should not be overeating at all. scientists have proved when we are stressed we eat the foods that are carb high to relieve the stress, and they are usually comfort foods, ones we always turned' to when we were upset.They may be delicious but also they 'were there for comfort at other times as a kid. Nowthey make us fat if we are not careful
• Philippines
8 Sep 08
Hi Hatley!thanks for sharing. That info helpd. Some people claim they can't eat when they are stressed. For those who find food as comforting like us,do you think some fixations during our growth and development period when we were younger can be considered factors affecting our eating bahaviour?
@Ganesh44 (5547)
• India
8 Sep 08
ha ha ha ha lol.......hey reason is quiete simple ...more mental and physical work more we feel hungry .....and so more we eat .... Good discussion.... Take Care Ganesh
• Philippines
9 Sep 08
that's reasonable Ganesh44. However, I do believe that wouldn't apply to all cases. For some, though they don't exert mental and physical work they tend to eat more than what is required. Thanks for sharing!;)
@MOMMASAM (1004)
• United States
8 Sep 08
without knowing you personally of course, one of the best articles i read was that sadness and our inability to deal with sadness creates a black hole inside of us. we spend time and energy trying to fill up this black hole (rather than dealing with the problem OR because we can't correct the problem) with many addictions. too much food, too many men, too many purchases, too much drinking, etc. and, of course, if the food tastes good, that is an extra bonus. still, it doesn't correct the problem.
• Philippines
8 Sep 08
Thanks for sharing Mommasam. Well, i find it true. I really have troubles dealing with my problems. As a result, I turn to eating too much food. I don't gain weight though.
@Alexx08 (93)
• Germany
7 Sep 08
I would say that I mostly eat because it's just incredibly delicious. But I do sometimes eat because I think I should. On some days I'll look at my watch and go 'It's almost noon and I haven't eaten anything yet. It's about time...' Stress is definitely a factor for a lot of women, though. For me it's different. I can't eat when I am stressed or sad. I can eat a lot when I'm angry...
• Philippines
8 Sep 08
Gee,i also eat a lot when i'm angry.Thanks for sharing.;)
@mari123 (1861)
• China
8 Sep 08
When I was a student I ate a lot to fuel my brain and my body. But now that I'm bumming around, I binge when I'm unhappy. Food makes me happy. As long as I eat something delicious it seems like my problems go away. Emotional eating is something that I use as an escape for my problems. Other times I try to stay away from chocolates and sweets and frappucinos that after a while I have a sudden craving for it and I just need to get a lot into my system. SO it's really not healthy to deprive yourself of food that you love. Moderation is always key. I almost eat more than that I need every meal. It is bad to my health anyway. Since I am kind of tired during the day, I am always very hungry when I have dinner. I eat more and more and my stomache become bigger and bigger. But I still lose my weight. For some reason, I have to go down and up stairs so many times. This makes me hungry, eating uncontrollably, losing weight.
@hal8711 (102)
• China
8 Sep 08
when it comes to me, gaining weights is the most important reason. eating snacks not only makes you happy, but also tasting good. how can you not be attracted by them?
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
7 Sep 08
I almost eat more than that I need every meal. It is bad to my health anyway. Since I am kind of tired during the day, I am always very hungry when I have dinner. I eat more and more and my stomache become bigger and bigger. But I still lose my weight. For some reason, I have to go down and up stairs so many times. This makes me hungry, eating uncontrollably, losing weight.
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
When I was a student I ate a lot to fuel my brain and my body. But now that I'm bumming around, I binge when I'm unhappy. Food makes me happy. As long as I eat something delicious it seems like my problems go away. Emotional eating is something that I use as an escape for my problems. Other times I try to stay away from chocolates and sweets and frappucinos that after a while I have a sudden craving for it and I just need to get a lot into my system. SO it's really not healthy to deprive yourself of food that you love. Moderation is always key.
@mssaranya (193)
• India
8 Sep 08
Hii ruby!!!!! I dont eat not only when am hungry.I eat whenever i wanna consume something even i eat for timepass eventhough am not hungry hee hee.This makes me to grow bigger..i know this is not advisable but am not able to control that.Sometimes i eat like this but sometimes i dont feel to eat anything.drink just water or take fruits...If i think any day that i dont eat ice cream and correctly if ma dad buy and come on that day how will i be able to control.Itz not possible na ...
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
8 Sep 08
when i feel sad or depressed, i tend to eat a lot... i don't know why... =)
• China
8 Sep 08
my wife often eat more foods like dumplings?beef?chicken?duck pork etc. when over her period.i don't know why?
• India
8 Sep 08
Maybe a person has a large appatite Fr example i go 2 play football which requires a lot of energy so it is necessary 2 consume food 2 get our balanced energy
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
When I have my period, I tend to eat a lot. I eat lots of junk foods with soda. It crave for it.