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dimond1994

My diet mostly consists of carbs because it makes me feel full (I was ill when I was younger now I don’t feel hungry) But I can be a bit picky with food. I found a good recipe site but I’m not confident to try things. What ideas could you suggest?

kommodevaran

I suggest aiming for confidence, and the most effective strategy is to try new things.

dimond1994

I do like to cook and me and my partner try things together sometimes however we are currently live with his mum and she cooks and mostly it’s dinners with spice or things that make me feel physically sick when I try to cook no one else will eat it so it’s just me with loads of food that goes to waste cause I can’t freeze it

kommodevaran

Then you have to buy smaller amounts more often and plan better. Eating well - healthy and tasty - can be both cheap and easy.

dimond1994

Thank you I will discuss with my partner see if we will do this together or just myself do you have any advice for best exercises to?

AliceDark

Have you talked with the two of them? You could offer to make dinner for everyone a few nights a week. If that doesn't work, could you offer to contribute a side or salad when his mom is cooking?

Need2Exerc1se

Maybe these will help with some ideas for cooking for one

https://vitals.lifehacker.com/how-to-shop-cook-and-eat-healthy-when-eating-for-one-1749385732
http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/recipes-for-one#chicken-breast-with-rice-salad-for-one
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22139/cooking-methods-styles/cooking-for-one/slideshow/healthy-recipes-for-one-serving/
http://skinnychef.com/blog/cooking-for-one

jgnatca

I agree that you can volunteer to cook one night a week.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/emofly/foods-everyone-should-learn-to-cook?utm_term=.wn4x5nYKB#.hljxZErQJ

Get yourself a binder and start loading it with recipes to try. Make notes of what works and what doesn't. You can expand your repertoire one recipe at a time.

4legsRbetterthan2

dimond1994 wrote: »

I can be a bit picky with food.

You are going to have to expand on this to get much help

also, check out the recipes board, there are all sorts of threads based on ingredients, dietary style, or cooking methods.

misskitty2018

start small........pick easy, inexpensive recipes and keep the ones you like then toss the rest. Write down foods you like so you can remember them next time your shopping. Carbs are a wicked thing that grabs a hold of you...just try to limit them the best that you can

mikeb4bjj

dimond1994 wrote: »

My diet mostly consists of carbs because it makes me feel full (I was ill when I was younger now I don’t feel hungry) But I can be a bit picky with food. I found a good recipe site but I’m not confident to try things. What ideas could you suggest?

Eat fewer carbs and be less picky. You know what the right thing is. You just have to make yourself do it and, to that, there isn't a trick. Own your life and your habits.

janejellyroll

misskitty2018 wrote: »

start small........pick easy, inexpensive recipes and keep the ones you like then toss the rest. Write down foods you like so you can remember them next time your shopping. Carbs are a wicked thing that grabs a hold of you...just try to limit them the best that you can

Carbohydrates are just a macronutrient, one that's found in an astonishing array of foods. Donuts have them, but so does wheat germ, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli, and cashews.

Assuming OP is meeting her needs for protein and fat, there is no need for her to limit carbohydrates, especially if they make her feel full. Limiting the macronutrient that drives personal satisfaction is a perfect recipe for a frustrating and unsustainable weight loss effort. Many people who enjoy carbohydrates are able to lose weight while still including moderate or even high amounts of them in their diet (like me!).

While I think it's fine for people to limit carbohydrates if they find it's the easiest way for them to reach a deficit, there's no reason for anyone to feel as if they have to do it. And desiring carbohydrates doesn't mean that they're "wicked" or that they've grabbed you any more than someone craving a juicy steak, a glass of whole milk, a fried egg, or a glass of bulletproof coffee is a sign that protein or fat are "evil" and have grabbed someone.

callsitlikeiseeit

janejellyroll wrote: »

misskitty2018 wrote: »

start small........pick easy, inexpensive recipes and keep the ones you like then toss the rest. Write down foods you like so you can remember them next time your shopping. Carbs are a wicked thing that grabs a hold of you...just try to limit them the best that you can

Carbohydrates are just a macronutrient, one that's found in an astonishing array of foods. Donuts have them, but so does wheat germ, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli, and cashews.

Assuming OP is meeting her needs for protein and fat, there is no need for her to limit carbohydrates, especially if they make her feel full. Limiting the macronutrient that drives personal satisfaction is a perfect recipe for a frustrating and unsustainable weight loss effort. Many people who enjoy carbohydrates are able to lose weight while still including moderate or even high amounts of them in their diet (like me!).

While I think it's fine for people to limit carbohydrates if they find it's the easiest way for them to reach a deficit, there's no reason for anyone to feel as if they have to do it. And desiring carbohydrates doesn't mean that they're "wicked" or that they've grabbed you any more than someone craving a juicy steak, a glass of whole milk, a fried egg, or a glass of bulletproof coffee is a sign that protein or fat are "evil" and have grabbed someone.

carbs are my friend.

quiksylver296

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

misskitty2018 wrote: »

start small........pick easy, inexpensive recipes and keep the ones you like then toss the rest. Write down foods you like so you can remember them next time your shopping. Carbs are a wicked thing that grabs a hold of you...just try to limit them the best that you can

Carbohydrates are just a macronutrient, one that's found in an astonishing array of foods. Donuts have them, but so does wheat germ, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli, and cashews.

Assuming OP is meeting her needs for protein and fat, there is no need for her to limit carbohydrates, especially if they make her feel full. Limiting the macronutrient that drives personal satisfaction is a perfect recipe for a frustrating and unsustainable weight loss effort. Many people who enjoy carbohydrates are able to lose weight while still including moderate or even high amounts of them in their diet (like me!).

While I think it's fine for people to limit carbohydrates if they find it's the easiest way for them to reach a deficit, there's no reason for anyone to feel as if they have to do it. And desiring carbohydrates doesn't mean that they're "wicked" or that they've grabbed you any more than someone craving a juicy steak, a glass of whole milk, a fried egg, or a glass of bulletproof coffee is a sign that protein or fat are "evil" and have grabbed someone.

carbs are my friend.

Mine, too. A delicous, delicious friend that gives me energy for my workouts.

janejellyroll

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

misskitty2018 wrote: »

start small........pick easy, inexpensive recipes and keep the ones you like then toss the rest. Write down foods you like so you can remember them next time your shopping. Carbs are a wicked thing that grabs a hold of you...just try to limit them the best that you can

Carbohydrates are just a macronutrient, one that's found in an astonishing array of foods. Donuts have them, but so does wheat germ, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli, and cashews.

Assuming OP is meeting her needs for protein and fat, there is no need for her to limit carbohydrates, especially if they make her feel full. Limiting the macronutrient that drives personal satisfaction is a perfect recipe for a frustrating and unsustainable weight loss effort. Many people who enjoy carbohydrates are able to lose weight while still including moderate or even high amounts of them in their diet (like me!).

While I think it's fine for people to limit carbohydrates if they find it's the easiest way for them to reach a deficit, there's no reason for anyone to feel as if they have to do it. And desiring carbohydrates doesn't mean that they're "wicked" or that they've grabbed you any more than someone craving a juicy steak, a glass of whole milk, a fried egg, or a glass of bulletproof coffee is a sign that protein or fat are "evil" and have grabbed someone.

carbs are my friend.

Yep, delicious, filling (for many), affordable, full of fiber, nutrient-rich, easily used energy . . . what's not to love?

Poisonedpawn78

Every meal doesnt have to be your favourite food ever. Pick a day and risk that one meal a week to be something you havent tried before. You will be surprised what you end up liking

kommodevaran

janejellyroll wrote: »

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

misskitty2018 wrote: »

start small........pick easy, inexpensive recipes and keep the ones you like then toss the rest. Write down foods you like so you can remember them next time your shopping. Carbs are a wicked thing that grabs a hold of you...just try to limit them the best that you can

Carbohydrates are just a macronutrient, one that's found in an astonishing array of foods. Donuts have them, but so does wheat germ, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli, and cashews.

Assuming OP is meeting her needs for protein and fat, there is no need for her to limit carbohydrates, especially if they make her feel full. Limiting the macronutrient that drives personal satisfaction is a perfect recipe for a frustrating and unsustainable weight loss effort. Many people who enjoy carbohydrates are able to lose weight while still including moderate or even high amounts of them in their diet (like me!).

While I think it's fine for people to limit carbohydrates if they find it's the easiest way for them to reach a deficit, there's no reason for anyone to feel as if they have to do it. And desiring carbohydrates doesn't mean that they're "wicked" or that they've grabbed you any more than someone craving a juicy steak, a glass of whole milk, a fried egg, or a glass of bulletproof coffee is a sign that protein or fat are "evil" and have grabbed someone.

carbs are my friend.

Yep, delicious, filling (for many), affordable, full of fiber, nutrient-rich, easily used energy . . . what's not to love?

They're also fluffy and cuddly and you can put a leash on them and go for a walk!

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