What happens when you eat too much

For one, eating too much can cause a spike in your blood sugar levels because your body begins to overcompensate and produce more insulin than usual to keep blood sugar levels at a healthy range. As a result, you might experience headaches, increased thirst, fatigue, or lethargy, Derocha said.

And you ate too much – more than your body could handle at one time. Your eyes were definitely bigger than your stomach. An average stomach holds about one or two cups of food. You start feeling discomfort when the stomach stretches to accommodate up to twice that amount.

Consuming more calories than you burn may cause you to become overweight or obese. This increases your risk for cancer and other chronic health problems. Overeating — especially unhealthy foods — can take its toll on your digestive system.

Many people overeat occasionally, but following these tips and returning to healthful habits may help them get back on track quickly. If a recent binge eating episode causes anxiety or stress, remember that one day of overeating is no more likely to cause weight gain than a single day of dieting will cause weight loss.

Pathologists’ reports seem to suggest the stomach is able to do OK handling up to about three liters, but most cases of rupture seem to occur when a person has attempted to stuff their stomach with about five liters of food or fluid.