Weight loss

[crazy chick]

Since the beginning of the summer I have noticed that I can no longer eat like I used to be able to, I was 9 and 1/2 stone and now I am only 8 and 1/2. I'm 17 and am very worried about why this is happening. My friends and parents have noticed that I am looking very thin and but I just can't make myself eat very much. I am able to eat junk food such as crisps but when confronted with proper food I normally cannot finish it. I also have very dry lips and was wondering if this could be linked to the fact that I'm not able to eat like I should. I have made an appointment to see my doctor but I just want to ask fellow answerbank members what is wrong with me?

[Scarlett]

If you have dry lips then you are dehydrated. By not eating you are obviously not taking in enough liquid. You are probably not getting thirsty either, but your body does need water!! Are you under any stress at the moment- such as going back to work/school? Stress can cause loss of appetite, if you are unconsciously worrying about something. Also appetite can wane for hormonal reasons- sometimes you can eat for England (especially chocolate) and other times not be bothered at all. It could also be to do with the weather! If it is hot and sunny, it stops us filling up the way we do in Winter, for hibernation etc! Best go to the Docs anyway. You might find your appetite comes back as the weather changes and you adjust to the new (academic?) year.x

[hinge1967]

Any chance you are are love? Its the only time I ever lose weight!!!!

[crazy chick]

Well actually I am in love but I've been going out with my boy friend for nearly a year now you'd think that the initial infatuation would have dwindled a bit in terms of not being able to eat haha...but maybe you're right, I do find myself worrying about him and I love him to pieces.