eating too much?

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I eat like a guy. I'm a 16 y/o girl who eats like a guy - you know, the ones with the bottomless stomachs.

I'm worried if I keep doing this I'm gonna get fat. I know it's a bit general for me to think this way, but it comes down to this simple fact.

How do i stay healthy? any ideas? food just CALLS me!

I recommend the WrongPlanet.net diet. Post so much, you won't have time to eat.

I agree with the Weight Watchers. It really works.

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Try not to go back for seconds (unless you're hungry) or pile up your plate. Don't eat more than three snacks a day.
Examples of healthy meals:
A Boca Chik'n Patty and an apple
A chicken/turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, and honey mustard (it's ok to put on cheese or mayonnaise, but not both)
PB&J (unless the jelly has tons of added sugar) and baked cheetos (not the original kind, which are fried)
1 or 2 slices of non-greasy pizza (like California Pizza Kitchen pizza) with no red meat on top (not deep dish)
Cereal with less than 10 grams of sugar
Play Wii fit for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week. It'll be easier to motivate yourself if u think of it as a game, not a workout (even though it is a workout.)

Depends on the motivation for the food.

If you feel hungry all the time I would suggest visiting a doctor to see if you might have a digestive or hormone problem.
If it's from a psychological reason (medicating) I would suggest talking to a psychologist or counselor about your relationship with food and what emotion or feeling you are avoiding.
If it's from a pure culinary reason, I would suggest adopting vigorous exercise regime. That way you can still enjoy all your food and remain epicurious, but learn to obey your body and research proper portion control.

before you do any of that, start weighing yourself on a regular basis. I've had several female friends in the past who could eat literally three times as much as me and not gain anything; you might just have a high metabolism. If you aren't gaining weight, don't worry about it.

If u love to pig out, pig out on carrots and celery .

Might as well add in my $.02:

Don't forget to balance your meals in terms of fats, carbs, and protein. People say to not snack, but the opposite is actually better. Eat small meals with snacks in between. In fact, the closer in size they are, the better. Your total caloric intake shouldn't exceed a certain amount (given weight, exercise, and metabolic rate), but more meals with smaller portions is a lot healthier than fewer meals with large portions.

One last thing: If you find yourself craving certain things a lot, it may be because of a nutrient deficiency. Follow your cravings. Seriously. Your body knows what it needs. If you find yourself craving particular foods, figure out why your body wants them.

And, again, it could be a very high metabolic rate. There are people out there that actually have trouble getting all the food they need simply because of their high metabolic rate. You say that you eat a lot and are worried about gaining weight in the future. Does that mean you're not gaining weight now? Your body doesn't just start gaining weight after X days of overeating. Weight gain is slow, but it's immediate. If you're not gaining weight now, you won't unless your metabolism slows down.

...Of course, you're 21 now. That was quite an interesting case of thread necromancy... twice. This thread is still relevant for those that think they're overeating, though.

Eat what you like and do lots of exercise. It will be fine..