Can't find a happy medium with food.

[babylover111]

Recently I've realised I cant find a happy medium with food. I always go up and down, I always eat healthily nowdays but somedays I stuff my face with food and cant stop eating then others I have to force myself to eat at least two meals a day.

It was only brough to my attention at breakfast this morning, I went out for breakfast and only wanted a fruit salad. The person I was with asked if i wanted any yoghurt and if only fruit salad was ok so I was forced to say yes to the yoghurt even though I didnt really want it. Once it arrived I struggled to get through the bowl when yesterday I was eating full meals and snacks as well.

Anyway my question is could this be something to do with hormones one day Im completely hungry and want to eat a lot then the next not? Or does it sound like im developing some kind of eating disorder? Personally I dont think its an eating disorder because I know that I should be eating and I have to force myself to do it, its not like im intentionally starving myself. Any advice would be appreciaced

[oleander]

Maybe you could try and eat a balanced diet each day. I find if I dont eat much one day then the next day Im starving. I try and eat bits and pieces during the day to keep my energy levels up.

[babylover111]

Thats what ive been trying to do, ive planned all my meals and somedays I eat that and more snacks but others im basically forcing down a sandwich.

[poodysmum]

I think everyones appetites can vary from one day to the next. I had anorexia for nearly 12years (another story-but not fun ), and I have always found it hard to eat a balanced diet. I go through days now where I'll eat well, then another where I'll eat naughty foods (and feel guilty as hell for it ), or others when I will just nibble. I think at the end of the day it really is all about moderation,and you have to learn to not beat yourself up if you have a 'splurge' day.
If you OBSESS about everything that you eat, then you might have some issues that you need to talk to someone about. But believe me, there are SOOOOOO many more exciting things in life than worrying about food . Sorry if Ive rambled on a bit, but I hope Ive helped a little

Alli

[babylover111]

Ok problem sorted! I got my period two days and I had no idea it was due, I always lose my appetite at the beginning and a couple of days before

[poodysmum]

There you go! No need to stress

Alli