Why do I feel more fat when I don't eat? The truth behind empty stomach bloat
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According to research from the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, prolonged caloric deficits lead to an intense preoccupation with food and distorted body image perceptions. The frustrating sensation of feeling bigger despite not eating is a common experience, but it’s rarely caused by actual fat gain. Instead, this phenomenon is a complex interplay of physiological and psychological responses that protect the body during periods of perceived scarcity.
