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. Therefore, appetite remains high leading to a vicious cycle of continuing to overeat, which can lead to more fat gain.
Overeating can also raise triglyceride levels, especially if you consume too many high sugar foods or drink too much alcohol. In regards to your stomach, "One big meal like Thanksgiving won't cause your stomach to 'stretch' [permanently] because it is meant to expand and contract to accommodate your daily food consumption," Harris-Pincus says, but, "consistently eating beyond when you are satisfied can cause your stomach to expand to handle the chronic extra food. This will require you to eat more food to become satisfied on a daily basis.
The best way to avoid this is to listen to your body and its hunger and fullness signals to avoid overeating. First things first, don't beat yourself up about it, says Manaker. 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? Also: This is probably not going to happen to you.
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