No, your stomach will not explode.
Read on to find out what happens in your body after an oversized meal.
it’s possible for you to probably guess what happens if you eat too much over time.
But what about when you overeat at meals?
Beyond feeling a little bit stuffed, there are some things happening in your body.
They also shared tips for what to do when you feel stuffed.
A stretched, or full, stomach sends signals to the brain that you are full.
Eating too much can cause the stomach to stretch past its normal capacity, leading to feeling overly full.
This can lead to pressure and discomfort as the contents of the stomach pass into the small intestine.
Extra glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.
When the liver and muscles can’t store any more, the leftover glucose is stored as fat.
Eating too much over time can also lead to leptin resistance, according to a 2019Nutrientsarticle.
Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that tells the brain you are full.
The more body fat someone has, the more leptin they will have.
However, in leptin resistance, the brain doesn’t receive the signal from leptin to stop eating.
Overeating can alsoraise triglyceride levels, especially if you consume too many high-sugar foods or drink too much alcohol.
This will require you to eat more food to become satisfied on a daily basis.
What you do most of the time matters more than what you do every once in a while.
Taking a walk can help offer some relief too.
Staying upright and avoiding lying down can also be a good step to reduce the risk of experiencing heartburn.
Don’t drink carbonated beverages and instead stick with flat water," she says.
For example, are you physically hungry or eating because you are stressed?
Show up to meals hungry but not starving.
Slow down while eating and make a run at take 20 minutes to finish a meal.
“Being mindful of portions can help prevent this behavior from continuing.
