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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Original poster

I havent eaten since friday

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EmilyandLola · 02/07/2007 17:28

and Im not hungry, is this normal?

In the last month I have gone from 12 stone to 10 st 10 lb. Should I be concerned?

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lissie · 02/07/2007 17:30

this is not healthy or normal. you should see a doctor asap

lulumama · 02/07/2007 17:31

that is a big weight loss

and not eating is not normal

are you taking in fluids?

you can make yourself very very ill doing this

nogoes · 02/07/2007 17:33

If you crash diet it will be impossible to maintain the weight loss. You are potentially risking serious health problems.

lissie · 02/07/2007 17:37

if you do not eat for long periods your body gets used to not feeling hungry and you get a temporary rush of adrenaline. after a while your body literally starts eating itself, your breath smells, your hair falls out your skin becomes thin and dry. it is not a good luck and definately not worth being a few lbs lighter for.

indiasmum · 02/07/2007 17:40

are you trying to lose weight or are you poorly (or potentially both?)

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EmilyandLola · 02/07/2007 18:34

im not trying to lose weight actively, ive just cut out eating all the crap i used to, no biscuits chocolate etc, im still drinking lots of juice, water and tea, just no appetite, its completely tailed off the last few weeks, i dont even fancy cooking for my family any more as i dont enjoy eating

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PrincessButtercup · 02/07/2007 18:49

Think you should see a gp if your appetite has fallen off so drastically. Not eating is NOT good.

I can understand that rich/creamy/stodgy foods will be unappetising after cutting down on this type of food for a while - this isn't a bad thing - but how about some lean meat or fish and fresh veg, balanced out with some wholegrain in some form? Try and keep your fridge fully stocked with healthy, snacky food so you can eat little and often without having to make a big effort...

Hope you're ok.

daisyandbabybootoo · 02/07/2007 18:53

this could indicate an underlyng medical condition that needs attention. Please see your GP as a matter of urgency.

I hope you are OK

AbRoller · 02/07/2007 18:56

You need to see a gp. Sounds like you have ketosis(sp?) and that is why you are loosing your appetite. This is very dangerous and most certainly not worth loosing weight for. You will put weight back on and if you do this for long you may leave yourself with permanent organ or other system damage.

Go to the doctor.

AbRoller · 02/07/2007 18:58

Sorry, last post sounded like a scolding.

Really, it's not right and I'd be concerned for anyone in your situation.

Do get medical help and best of luck.

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EmilyandLola · 02/07/2007 20:02

Just sat with DP and LO as they ate, and I just didnt want to, I picked at some quiche, just didnt fancy it. bugger, i used to love my food x

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dinny · 02/07/2007 20:15

so what happened - you started a diet and now you can't eat?

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EmilyandLola · 02/07/2007 20:51

yeah pretty much

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dinny · 02/07/2007 21:23

have you suffered from eating disorders before?

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EmilyandLola · 02/07/2007 21:41

no, crash diets some times, but i have always loved food and cooking etc. I put on 5 stone when PG with my DD who is now 9 months. Went from 9 st 4 at 12 weeks PG to 14st ...

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Wisp · 02/07/2007 21:50

I have found when I go into ketosis, I cant stomach anything for days. This is due to a medical condition though.

Try eating something, and see if that helps. I would definitely get it checked out though.

sparklesandwine · 02/07/2007 21:53

i really think you should make an appointment with your gp first thing this really isn't normal your lack of appetite could be caused by a number of things so best to get yourself checked out - i'm sure your dp must be worried about you too!

not eating for that amount of time really isn't healthy and if you have been on sensible diets before then you know this already

i know its been said before but regular healthy meals are what you should be eating to loose weight the right way - sorry just need to ask this but do you bf or bottle feed?

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EmilyandLola · 02/07/2007 21:57

I bottle feed my DD now, and DP hasnt mentioned any thing so i dont think he minds.

Look, im seriously not trying to lose weight im very happy with the way i am, ive got the curves that ive never had before and i like my body, i was just trying to find out if its normal to go off food for a bit.

I did try eating at dinner, just not bothered about it, i dont fancy any thing so i looked through a cookery book for some inspiration to make me cook tomorrow and it made me feel really sick.

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EmilyandLola · 02/07/2007 22:17

im going to make myself eat a bowl of bran flakes, otherwise il be no good for DD tomorrow. night all

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sparklesandwine · 02/07/2007 22:26

good luck and do make sure you see your gp, take care

Chelseamum · 02/07/2007 22:29

be careful as you can be depleting your body from essentials like IRON... i suffered badly when " i wasn#t hungry for a while"...

gess · 02/07/2007 22:38

If you haven't eaten since friday you may well be in ketosis which can make you nauseous. DS1 starts throwing up if he doesn't eat. I find that starting with water plus sugar for a while before giving toast and other foods helps him keep it down.

Whoooosh · 02/07/2007 22:42

I didn't eat for two whole weeks back in Jan due to an emotional trauma-my nails are still suffering now!

Small benefit was the weightloss but I really do feel I may have doen some more serious damage to my body.

If nothing else-drink smoothies,buy protein powder fron health food shop and mix with juice or pref milk.

This is not doing you any good.

Lazycow · 04/07/2007 16:22

Yuu have probably gone into starvation mode. If you eat very little for long enough your body stops feeling hungry as it is a waste of energy and concentrates on conserving reserves. Once all your fat reserves are gone you will start to feel hungry again. However you need to be very thin for that to happen and you will start to become very malnourished. You need to start eating again even if you aren't hungry.

dinny · 05/07/2007 17:45

Emilyandlola - how are you doing now? appetite back?

How much had you cut down before you lost your appetite?