Any picky eater meals?

RylynnClodfelter

I work 6p-6a so meal planning is difficult for me because I'm sleeping pretty much all day. Salads are what people normally suggest but I'm such a picky eater I hate lettuce tomato's and carrots all because of the texture. I don't want to just have peanut butter and some hard boiled eggs on the side every day to hit my goal because that's all I can think of and find

AnnPT77

I think it's key for each person to find a way of eating that they like, that delivers appropriate calories and ideally reasonable nutrition. Perfection isn't essential, and it's not necessary to eat all so-called "superfoods" or "diet foods". Most foods have some nutrition, and we can mix and match in a way that suits us.

If there are any veggies or fruits you do like, eat those. Maybe experiment with some new ones, or new cooking methods for old ones, with an open mind . . . see if you can find some more you like. Usually it's good to repeat a thing a few times to give it a fair chance, but if you still dislike it, drop it. Also, there are recipes for hiding veggies in things like soups, mac'n'cheese, etc., to make them more palatable for picky eaters. (Usually these recipes are aimed at parents whose kids are picky eaters, but they can work for adults, too.) Often, those recipes blender-ize the foods so texture becomes a non-issue.

If you need protein ideas, this thread might help:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

Again, look for things you enjoy, or at least tolerate. It's not essential to eat official breakfast foods at breakfast, or that sort of thing. Just go for a tolerable mix of things that adds up to reasonable calories and nutrition.

For fats, your peanut butter and eggs are helpful, but you don't need to eat only those. Consider other options, even using reasonable amounts of something like avocado or olive oil on foods, or for cooking them. If you tolerate nuts or seeds, that's also something to consider.

It can be useful to have an open mind and experimental attitude, maybe strive to grow the list of foods you can enjoy if possible. But even if that's not in the cards, I'd say that if your prime goal is about bodyweight, focus on hitting close to your calorie goal eating foods you enjoy filling as the first phase. You can move on from there to fine-tune nutrition as it seems possible for you, if necessary.

Best wishes