Do rainy days make you eat more than usual?

@wayz12 (2059)
United States
May 20, 2008 11:20am CST
It has been raining since morning, and it looks dark and gloomy outside. I'm at work, and my co-worker and I have decided that we want to eat some warm pizza for lunch due to the weather. Normally, I eat a healthier lunch than pizza but because of the atmosphere, I feel like I can indulge in some "comfort food." Do you tend to eat a little differently when it is rainy? What kind of food do you like to eat when it's dark and gloomy?
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@moondancer (7431)
• United States
21 May 08
Hi Wayz, I don't tend to eat when it rains. But I sure want to sleep. It makes me so sleepy. I feel so lazy, it makes me feel guilty that I am so sleepy I take a nap. When I know I have things to do.
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@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
22 May 08
Next to eating, I have to say, during cold days, is I would want to sleep or cuddle with someone we love. Thanks for sharing!
• United States
22 May 08
Oh yes wayz, on cold days it's hard to get out of bed. Once I get going I'm fine.
• United States
23 May 08
yes. Because I tend to sit around more, and its depressing. Sitting around is a big trigger for making you want to eat more, because you eat out of boredom. So I would have to say yes I do eat more on rainy days.
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@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
23 May 08
Boredom is a killer. It makes you do crazy things...LOL.. Thanks for sharing!
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• India
21 May 08
Hmm...yeah sure on rainy days, i have hot cocoa, and too a lot. And well pizza is my first choice, but then again, anything hot would do.
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@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
22 May 08
I agree..cold, rainy days make me want to eat or drink something hot. Thanks for sharing!
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
22 May 08
I like hot soups or stews when its dark and rainy outside. you feel a need for comfort food I think. Its raining here right now so am planning on hot pasta with meatballs and veggies for my supper'tonight.
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@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
23 May 08
I like the idea of hot soups, too during rainy days. Thanks for sharing!
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@chrissieatu (1033)
• China
23 May 08
Actually the weather doesn't affect my eating that much. Maybe it's partly because we live on campus and the dining room does not offer us that many choices. I am fed up with that food already. Thus from time to time, we go out to try something different.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
23 May 08
Something different is always a treat when it comes to food. Thanks for sharing!
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• Philippines
22 May 08
Ok. Here's the thing...We tend to eat more and we tend to eat fatty foods when it is rainings because our body is just telling us to do so because it is cold and our body needs heat. Food is converted to heat and when it is converted to heat it maintains the normal body temperature during rainy season. I have also asked this question to my professor in college of nursing and that's what he told me. I hope this answers your question. :0)
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
23 May 08
Finally, a scientific explanation...LOL! Thanks for sharing!
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
21 May 08
well it did really..you tend to eat more and crave anything that fancy you especially if your watching tvs...and got to see some commercials on food..
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
22 May 08
It's a good thing I don't have a TV, or I will be craving everything I see on it. Thanks for sharing!
@subha12 (18441)
• India
24 Jun 08
i eat less. i feel less hungry during tghis season. i also feel lazy.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
31 Jul 08
I feel lazy, true, but unlike you, I feel hungry, too. Really bad combination. Thanks for sharing!
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
Yeah, I experience that I eat more than usual when it's raining. It's like that you mouth want to eat and eat.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
26 Aug 08
Yep, it has been raining non-stop for almost a week now, and I think I gained several pounds..LOL.. thanks for sharing!
@Cocoa33 (921)
• United States
13 Jun 08
the rainy days make me lazy. i eat less. i things that are easy to heat in the microwave.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
31 Jul 08
Good for you. I guess, when its raining, I need my comfort food. Thanks for sharing!
@luvstochat (6907)
• United States
20 May 08
Yes I think we do eat more and things that are not as good for us when it rains outside. I think when it is dark and gloomy outside it affects are mood and thats makes us eat differently. I think pizza is a great rainy day food! I love casseroles on rainy days too or something like goulash.
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@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
20 May 08
Hmm....a freshly made tuna casserole, with plenty of melted cheese, sounds heavenly. Thanks for sharing!
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• United States
20 May 08
Comfort food is the answer. I start thinking stew, home made soups, meatloaf. I just want to have my home smell welcoming to anyone who comes home in out of the rain. I think the rain makes us think Hot food.
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@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
20 May 08
Yes, hot food sounds delicious on a cold, rainy day. Thanks for sharing!
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@naseeha (1382)
• India
12 Jun 08
I love to eat hot and spicy food when it is raining and also cups of hot beverages like tea or coffee.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
13 Jun 08
A nice hot cup of cocoa is also good. Thanks for sharing!
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
13 Jun 08
I suppose I wanna eat more when it rains . because on those days i am feeling a little blue. The sun makes me happy hehe. When it rains there isnt much to do , but watch tv , and then i will munch some .
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
31 Jul 08
Agree! The gloom cast by the rain makes me feel sad, triggering my desire to be comforted by food... Thanks for sharing!
• Canada
12 Jun 08
I can't say that I eat more than usual on rainy days. I spend the day at the cofee shop where I do drink a few cups of cofee, but where I keep myself busy at my computer, so I don't get the chance to think much aout food.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
13 Jun 08
I wish I can be like you. Even in front of a computer, I have to nibble on something. Thanks for sharing!
@lucy02 (5015)
• United States
22 May 08
I do tend to eat more in rainy or cold weather. I guess its because I'm in the house more. I can snack all day long.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
22 May 08
I'm a snacker, too, so I know what you mean. Thanks for sharing!
@AmbiePam (93890)
• United States
22 May 08
I think I might eat more when it is a rainy day. I agree comfort foods appeal on dreary days. I'd probably lean towards chips and something else unhealthy. But if it was a Saturday and it was rainy I'd probably eat less. Rainy weather often makes me sleepy, so on a Saturday I'd likely spend more time asleep, thereby cutting down the time available to eat.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
22 May 08
Yes..when you wake up, and it's rainy and dark outside, all I want to do is curl up in bed and not get out. Thanks for sharing!
@jrsmith (292)
• United States
22 May 08
I want to sleep during rainy times.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
22 May 08
Me, too. Thanks for sharing!
• United States
22 May 08
Yes I think we tend to eat and sleep more on rainy gloomy days. I never figured out why this is it just does happen and I find my self doing it. I tend to want more things that I know I shouldn't have on days like this and I will eat it for it makes me feel better.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
22 May 08
I don't know either. I just blame it on the weather. Thanks for sharing!
@curious888 (1212)
• Malaysia
12 Jun 08
Yes, I eat more than usual when it is raining and cold. Probably our body need more energy to warm up, that is why we need more foods.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
13 Jun 08
I think somebody gave the scientific explanation about it. Thanks for sharing!