Sometimes our attitude towards food can alter in response to change or challenge. Influences on our eating are both physical and emotional ranging from your alcohol intake to a hormone imbalance. It is not uncommon for young people in a new environment to experience troubles with eating, but it is important to address this before it seriously impacts health and wellbeing. You can speak to us for advice and support.
If you find yourself occupying your mind with food, or adopting strict restriction regimes take some time to read the practical advice available on Beat eating disorders.
If overeating regularly or binging has become a problem for you, enlist practical advice towards a healthier relationship with food from Over-Eaters Anonymous.
Relying on supplementation can be very expensive and if not used correctly, detrimental to your health. Always follow instructions, and try to get as much of the nutrients you need from your food at ordinary meal times.
Sometimes we just don’t feel like eating. If you have lost your appetite it can become easy to get in the habit of eating very little, as you eat less your metabolism slows and decreases hunger signals more. It’s important to combat this cycle to prevent your body becoming run down.
Start by eating something when you wake up to kick start your metabolism for the day. If you miss a meal, grab a snack such as fruit smoothies and cereal bars containing oats and nuts, to ensure you gain essential energy and nutrients. Always have a trusty backup of your favourite food in the kitchen. There’s bound to be times when you’ll need it to perk you up.
If this is a prolonged experience, you can’t change it, or you start to feel unwell, there may be a medical cause. Speak to your GP.