The context of the following conversation is The food was almost all gone except for a few old sandwiches, but since he had not eaten since yesterday, Skylar wanted anything.:
Skylar says I was so starving that I ate a few old sandwiches..
The friend responds Why were you so starving?.
Skylar responds I was so busy working and not eating..
The friend responds There were no other food around?.
Skylar responds Everyone has eaten everything else up..
The friend responds I hope you don't get sick..