12 Reasons Why People Overeat

What is it that causes us to go beyond our basic hunger and overeat (until we become overweight or diabetic)? In this video, I explain the 12 Reasons Why People Overeat.

02:30 - Conscious Overeating
04:20 - Pleasure
06:27 - Reward
07:07 - Habit
07:58 - Food addiction
09:21 - Dehydration
10:14 - Emotional Eating
10:53 - Stress
11:23 - Sleep Deprivation
11:43 - Cultural Overeating
13:03 - Obesity
14:04 - Dietary Guidelines

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The content in this video is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a primary physician. Please regularly consult with your physician in matters relating to your health, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or immediate medical attention.

Due to the variance of individuals’ lifestyles and bodies, the methods elaborated on in this video are not guaranteed to produce your desired result; therefore, the author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the following health strategies.

[rumblin_cynth_rampo]

Hungry (usually) I think come from a generation where parents insisted that everything on a plate was eaten even if you said "Mum dad I am full I cant eat anymore". Now I have trouble not leaving an empty plate even if I feel stuffed

[KenDBerryMD]

Great video doc! Keep spreading the knowledge...

[Swordfiw]

Not hungry.

In fact, I get a bit angry with some family members when they try to force me to eat while I can't even look at the food.

[lindasmarch]

I like my coffee in the morning! Nothing to eat, just coffee!

[carmeladelarosa]

When I was losing weight, I did calorie count for almost 2 years and it was really hard. The good thing about it is it established my discipline with food. And of course, being consistent. When I was at the gym, I met a friend and he introduced me to keto diet. I've been doing this for 3 weeks and I've seen a lot of changes already. Now, I only eat once a day and not feel really hungry throughout the day. I'm also starting to appreciate black coffee. It's what I drink for breakfast (or green/black tea). So happy I found this channel. I'm learning a lot! Thanks doc! 👌

[louisasabrinasusienehalver]

I started overeating after my husband and daughter died... Which caused me to suffer a couple of heart attacks from the stress and shock....and then I even suffered a couple of more heart attacks a year later! Causing me to be forced to live a sedentary lifestyle all while also suffering from extreme depression, loneliness, and boredom! To be perfectly honest I couldn't actually find a good reason not to until my weight affected my health in a way that became actually painful enough that it even registered to me enough to even be noticed through all of the emotional pain! It's really hard to feel motivated to improve one's health while also feeling suicidal at the same time! However I do hate all forms of pain ...both physical and mental...and overeating didn't actually cure my emotional pain...but did cause worsening physical pain!

[mortonkelsey]

I am so impressed how well you explain everything. Great job !!!

[katelynd]

Hungry about 3 hours after waking.

And I crave coffee when I wake up.

[donnarose]

I naturally don't want to eat until lunch time, and never knew I was 'fasting' until I came across your channel. I am one week into the keto diet and still fast from about 8pm until 12pm the next day. Great channel, I love all the information!

[larrysmoot]

Always believed I was a compulsive over eater until I began ketogenic eating plan, the overwhelming desire to eat has disappeared!

[beckylawler]

I also am not hungry in the morning. I am doing three things. Low carb, 18/6 intermittent fasting, and "apple cider vinegar with the mother" morning and night. I have noticed that if I'm hungry before I drink the ACV, shortly after drinking it I am not. And when I wake up I am not. I eat two small meals and drink an Adkins shake as a snack during the six hour window from 10am to 4pm and then the fast begins.

[pegken]

I really want to eat when I am alone - which is often due to the nature of my job and my home life. It's a real battle.

[gtc]

Clear, concise, to the point. Black coffee & a smile are enough in the morning.

[Hannah-higd]

I'm definitely guilty of rewarding food.
I once did go to the gym everyday for 4 months and ate whatever I wanted because "I was doing so much sport" ....I gained about 8 Kilo of fat 🤦‍♀️

[thorpe]

Thanks for all your videos, I started a low carb diet in May, and not loose weight, but due to you I started intermittent fasting. I started to loose, I am nearly 78 and still work two days a week, I was extremely dizzy and lightheaded one mid morning, so I had a little to eat, so have decided to have my old breakfast of bacon and eggs the two I work, and yes I do feel better. My fasts are approximately 18 hours, this from the woman who could never fast for Yom Kippur!!!

[josephinedominguez]

I remember that I was thin as a child and of course, like most parents did back then would say, "eat all your food, their are starving children in Africa". So I would answer with "can you send my food to them". My Mom would get so upset with me, but so did my stomach.😊

[fellowsfiona]

I Think family culture is one to consider if you are a miner or rely on another person to supply your food/drinks, you may not have many options on your daily food/drink intake. There is a culture in many families to eat large meals around the table, largely made of fried, high carb, processed foods and sugary drinks, even if one is not hungry you are expected to eat, as you do not want to upset the cook. Educational limits on healthy food prep, limited access to healthy food and budget restrains. Thanks for another informative well delivered Video looking forward to the next as well as revisiting the old to refresh the grey matter.

[kiwitoffee]

Hi Dan. You say 'Christmas is seen as a gluttonous time' and this may be true for some people. It's also true that during Ramadan, the season of fasting, is also commonly accompanied by over-eating before, during and after it.

[dianatower]

Man...I feel like so many of those points apply to me.

I am making small changes though...meditation is becoming my “go to coping mechanism” for stress. Rather than eating. :)

Great video as always Dan.

[GregPreece]

This video really makes you think introspectively. Great video Dan!