Nothing sounds appetizing

AbstractAsterism

I have lost nearly 20 pounds so far, but I have run into a dilemma: No food sounds good. Some days it feels like I'm forcing myself to eat 'something' because nothing at all sounds remotely appetizing. Sometimes food I normally love sounds absolutely disgusting. I just don't *want* to eat. I don't get it. Anyone else run into this?

AbstractAsterism

Bump?

jessicawrites

Disclaimer: It's a little hard to offer advice when your diary is closed and you don't provide any information about your typical eating habits, any food allergies, how much you aim to eat in a day, or how long the lack of appetite is going on.

Generic tips:
- Snacking can be okay if you are thoughtful about it. Some whole-grain bread, a bit of cheese, grapes or crunchy raw veggies, and a handful of shrimp sauteed in garlic can be a perfectly fine dinner.
- Take a quiet moment to ask yourself what you might like. Cold food or hot? Soup or something heartier? Any protein sound appealing? Use process of elimination if you need to, but taking a calm moment to genuinely ask yourself what your body needs might help you identify something.
- If you're "in the mood" for unhealthy stuff, see if there's a particular element you can bring to a healthy dish. For example, I love mozzarella sticks, but I know a bunch of fried cheese does not a good choice make. You know what's manageable, though? chicken breast with half an ounce of brie melted over it at the last minute. Still melty goodness, minimal fat out of my daily allotment.

If none of this helps, you might need to be more specific about your problem.

Confuzzled4ever

Don't be afraid to spice it up

Meaning add spices to your food.. liberally.. or try stuff you've never eaten before. There's a ton of foods out there i bet you've never even heard of much less tried. Make it fun and if it doesn't work.. you can always grill some chicken. lol