ANYTHING other then food to use as fuel??
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This whole topic makes me sad. I love food. I agree, though. Diesel is a very off putting smell. My dad is a diesel mechanic and while it never affected the old man's appetite, I never wanted to eat dinner if he didn't change out of his work clothes and take a shower before coming to the table.
But if you really just don't want to think about it anymore do a soylent or something. Just make sure they are ok for diabetics first.0 -
Soylent is a thing. Never tried it, so I can't vouch for taste and I don't know how an all liquid diet would go. You'd have to look into it extensively, but it's a possibility.
I had a bunch of stuff written out, but reading down more, it seems like you don't have the luxury to eat within a calorie limit, but not cleanly. So instead, my advice is to try everything. Try all the things. Never heard of this food before? Try it. Look for foods you've never tried before. Look for recipes you've never tried before. No, look for foods and recipes you never would even have thought to try, before. I, myself, am a very picky eater, but even I've found healthy options that I like. I feel like there must be some option out there that you'd like. Maybe you just haven't found it yet. I hope you do.0 -
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There's lots of junk food. Some (like pizza and burgers and tacos) actually can be reasonably healthy or modified to be so and would provide the protein you need, as well as a balance of other macros. Others (like candy and beer) really aren't going to give you what you need (although fine in moderation).
So just saying you only like junk food isn't enough. Presumably you didn't drink lots of beer as a kid (I hope), and didn't just eat candy.0 -
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Tiptoetherat wrote: ».
Did a psychiatrist prescribe antidepressants? If not, you need an appointment with a psychiatrist and a diagnosis. If yes, what happened when you saw no results and what was your diagnosis?[/quote]
Actually it was my primary doctor, which I thought was weird. After no results we switched to another..and I'm due to see him again and change it up again.
How am I staying fat even though I hate food?? I have no idea, my only guess is that my metabolism is messed up, I often skip meals these days and will sometimes go multiple days without eating anything.
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Talk to a psychiatrist. You might be surprised, who knows? It does not sound like something where the average GP can help.
Also, are you logging on MFP? Could you open your diary?0 -
I'd consult a psychiatrist and give them ALL the details of your issue. Nutritionists and personal trainers aren't qualified enough to help you. Something is definitely going on, but whatever it is I'm sure it's fixable. No sense continuing to be miserable.
And if you go multiple days without eating anything then you must be over eating at other times or else you would lose weight.0 -
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Dude! You're 6'3" and weight 205 pounds . . . and you want to lose weight? Why?
As for calories, I'm 5'10" and weigh the same as you. I'm currently dieting down at about 2300-2500 calories a day (if I drop to 2,000ish I lose too fast), and I work a sedentary job. Do you lift weights?0 -
Tiptoetherat wrote: »So OP, since this has been going on for a while, what HAVE you tried? What specialists have you seen, what did your dr say when you mentioned your concerns? If you are saying you have been struggling for ever with weight issues, and texture/smell aversions, and yet have never discussed this with a professional (or multiple ones), then this makes very little sense to me. Unless there is something else going on. To be honest, I would start with a psychiatrist (no, they are not just for "crazy" people).
I have tried many things actually, as far as diets I have tried vegan, liquid, low carb, South beach and a few others.
I have talked to my doctor about this, he has put me on a few different anti anxiety medications, no real results though. I'm also going to stop taking Metformin because bad taste is a side effect that a poster here just pointed out, thanks to that person even though I can't remember the name at the moment! (sorry!!)
I have seen three different nutritionalists and they have put me on various diets, the liquid diet was because of the 2nd one I saw.
I have also sen 3 different personal trainers who have given me diets to try as well. Most of them just tell me to "man up!! Stop being a whiner!!" when I tell them I can't eat what I'm supposed to eat.
I guess that's why I'm in this state, after all this stuff and all these years I just don't see food ever really working for me. I KNOW that sounds crazy, but again I have no idea what else to even think at this point.
Stop dieting. Eat food you like within your calorie goal.
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Tiptoetherat wrote: »sunnybeaches105 wrote: »Dude! You're 6'3" and weight 205 pounds . . . and you want to lose weight? Why?
As for calories, I'm 5'10" and weigh the same as you. I'm currently dieting down at about 2300-2500 calories a day (if I drop to 2,000ish I lose too fast), and I work a sedentary job. Do you lift weights?
2 reasons... First off is to get my A1C down to the point were I can stop worrying (so much) about my blood sugar.
2nd (and I'm sure you will all hate me for this!) I'm trying to look good. Yes I'm down to 205 but its still mostly goo, not a lot of meat.
weightlifting (or strength training if you don't want to lift weights) = more meat and less goo
ETA in response to your additional post: Add at least another day of lifting (so minimum of 3) and try as many as 4-5. Also, make sure you're on a program and that you follow the program. Then give it time. How much protein are you actually getting?0 -
Now this is interesting. Read OP post and am curious how others will answer.
Have to leave but will read responses when I get back.0 -
I eat somewhere around 1700-2000 cals per day. I eat eggs and bacon for breakfast. Usually something like beef tips/rice or noodles and a veggie for lunch. Spaghetti for dinner and Ice cream for a night snack. That's not every night, but that is typical. I tend to agree with others who are saying that your problem seems more psychological than physical. Get some help brother.0
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This post is making be crazy, lol. There have to be some foods you enjoy. Right? Some?
Can you name 10 foods for us that you truly enjoy?0 -
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Tiptoetherat wrote: »This post is making be crazy, lol. There have to be some foods you enjoy. Right? Some?
Can you name 10 foods for us that you truly enjoy?
Not counting junk food??
No I really can't. I sat here trying to come up with ten and this is all I got.
Peanut butter
Nuts (cashews, Almonds, etc..)
Coffee
Ground beef
Thats it! I mean I dunno, I just hate everything else so much these days. I dunno.
Add a good deal of veggies in some form, maybe some rice or potatoes, and it's not bad.0 -
Tiptoetherat wrote: »This post is making be crazy, lol. There have to be some foods you enjoy. Right? Some?
Can you name 10 foods for us that you truly enjoy?
Not counting junk food??
No I really can't. I sat here trying to come up with ten and this is all I got.
Peanut butter
Nuts (cashews, Almonds, etc..)
Coffee
Ground beef
Thats it! I mean I dunno, I just hate everything else so much these days. I dunno.
Well that's a place to start. Just be sure to take a multi if you absolutely can't eat veg and fruit.0 -
Tiptoetherat wrote: »This post is making be crazy, lol. There have to be some foods you enjoy. Right? Some?
Can you name 10 foods for us that you truly enjoy?
Not counting junk food??
No I really can't. I sat here trying to come up with ten and this is all I got.
Peanut butter
Nuts (cashews, Almonds, etc..)
Coffee
Ground beef
Thats it! I mean I dunno, I just hate everything else so much these days. I dunno.
What are your top favorite junk foods?0 -
Wasn't there a guy who lost weight on the twinkie diet? Then there was that other guy who lost weight eating nothing but mcdonalds. It's possible to lose weight while eating "unhealthy" foods. No one cares. It's about calorie deficits.
Also someone mentioned going to the doctor. Going to the doctor couldn't hurt.0 -
Tiptoetherat wrote: »This post is making be crazy, lol. There have to be some foods you enjoy. Right? Some?
Can you name 10 foods for us that you truly enjoy?
Not counting junk food??
No I really can't. I sat here trying to come up with ten and this is all I got.
Peanut butter
Nuts (cashews, Almonds, etc..)
Coffee
Ground beef
Thats it! I mean I dunno, I just hate everything else so much these days. I dunno.
Well, that's a good place to start.
Breakfast: a peanut butter sandwich + a multi vitamin
Lunch: lean ground beef formed into patties and baked with some grated vegetable hidden inside
Dinner: your choice of junk meal
Snacks: nuts1 -
Can you list ten junk foods that you enjoy? You only told us beer and candy so far.
Edited to add: I'm asking because you keep saying "other than junk food" and I suspect you must mean more than just beer and candy as I doubt that in the past you had been overweight just by drinking beer and eating candy on an otherwise empty stomach.
Have you ever been to a restaurant and eaten something you enjoyed? What was it?
Have you ever eaten a sandwich you enjoyed that wasn't just bread and cheese?
Have you ever been to a family/friend's house for a home-cooked dinner and eaten something you enjoyed? What was it?
Please give us some more information.0 -
What I don't understand is how you got overweight if you hate eating so much.
I have a friend who says she also does not get pleasure from eating, she only eats to fuel her body. Sometimes I wish I had that problem.
Maybe eating is just going to be one of those things you have to do like paying bills and going to work. Seems like not enjoying the process should make it a lot easier to just plan what is a balanced meal with the proper amount of calories and just eat it.
I think Boost or Ensure are possibilities for you. They are meant for people who have to be on a liquid diet in hospitals. Talk to your Dr about it first though.
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I want to echo what other posters said about Sensory Processing Disorder or perhaps something on the Autism Spectrum. This might be something you want to look into. My son is autistic and lives on peanut butter, yogurt, and fruit/veg squeeze pouches.
As for recommendations, perhaps fruit/veg squeeze pouches? You can suck them down real fast and get some vitamins.0 -
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Tiptoetherat wrote: »This post is making be crazy, lol. There have to be some foods you enjoy. Right? Some?
Can you name 10 foods for us that you truly enjoy?
Not counting junk food??
No I really can't. I sat here trying to come up with ten and this is all I got.
Peanut butter
Nuts (cashews, Almonds, etc..)
Coffee
Ground beef
Thats it! I mean I dunno, I just hate everything else so much these days. I dunno.
Go ahead and list every food you like.
Different people have different ideas about what is junk food. I personally can find some value in most foods except rice cakes.
Eat foods you do like. If you like ground beef then base meals on that instead of chicken.0 -
Tiptoetherat wrote: »This post is making be crazy, lol. There have to be some foods you enjoy. Right? Some?
Can you name 10 foods for us that you truly enjoy?
Not counting junk food??
No I really can't. I sat here trying to come up with ten and this is all I got.
Peanut butter
Nuts (cashews, Almonds, etc..)
Coffee
Ground beef
Thats it! I mean I dunno, I just hate everything else so much these days. I dunno.
Go ahead and list every food you like.
Different people have different ideas about what is junk food. I personally can find some value in most foods except rice cakes.
Eat foods you do like. If you like ground beef then base meals on that instead of chicken.
Exactly, which is why several people have asked. I am sure that with the things you have already mentioned along with some of the "junk" you haven't mentioned, you could find a balance that might be doable. I do agree with the others about getting some medical/psychological help.0
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