Why do some overweight people claim that they e “starving to death” all the time?
Saying that you’re “starving to death” when you’re overweight broadcasts your anxiety about going without food for only a short time, and tells me that you may have gained weight by using food as an emotional crutch. Remember, it is normal to feel hungry before you eat! Q: What if you never feel hungry? A: Chances are that you have extra food stored on your body as fat. After you lose some of your excess weight by eating smaller portions and increasing your energy expenditure through exercise, your hunger pangs will probably become more noticeable. Q: Won’t you want to eat junk food all the time if you’re allowed to eat it occasionally? A: The opposite is true. Once you know that you’re allowed treats, those foods lose their magical grip on you and you actually begin to crave healthier food more frequently. Q: Can you eat normal serving sizes of any food and lose weight? A: It depends on what you mean by a “normal” serving size. Sometimes what the world calls a “normal” portion is too
