I am a fairly thick 22 year old woman.. Not big but not little but built in the right places… I have a problem though trying to keep this figure… It seems that my stomach always feels empty, ever since I was about 10 I’ve had this problem. I could go to an all you can eat buffet and two hours later I’m hungry again.. some refer to me as the bottomless pit b/c I don’t gain or lose. I’m wondering if this may also be relevant due to the fact that I am very energetic. I’m really perky all the time and use a lot of energy and I was wondering if this may be why I am always hungry… burning calories and having to replace them… What do you think?
Empty Stomach
Dear Empty Stomach,
First and Foremost, I am not a Doctor nor do I plan for my reply to replace medical knowledge in any way.
Having a high metabolism could be a possibility for the lack of weight gain and the feeling of hunger. If you have a high metabolism, then chances are you are more active.
Some persons with a high metabolism will constantly be in motion from tapping a pencil on the table, or rocking their foot when in a resting position. It seems as if they are unable to sit or stand completely motionless for any period of time.
You could also have hunger pangs shortly after you eat if you did not have a balanced meal. For instance, if you eat a lot of carbohydrates, you may feel hungry again sooner than you would if you would have ate more proteins with your meal.
If you find that this is causing an issue with you being able to maintain your figure, or you are afraid of weight gain possibly catching up with you, then you may wish to cut your meals in half. You could eat 6 smaller meals a day instead of 3 regular sized ones. Make sure that your meals are well balanced following the food group pyramids. This should help by cutting out your urges for snacks throughout the day to curb your hunger.
If you have had this issue since you were 10 years old, then I would surely try to seek professional medical advice before all other advice or opinions given.
Always,
Marsha
