Not a fan of eating
the_seraphim
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On all im really not that keen on eating food. Of course I still get hungry I just end up eating rubbish because I don't actually like the thought of eating.
What kind of things should I eat.
If I don't have to look for things and just grab what I've been told to eat then I can do that.
After years of working in the kitchen my brain just turns off when it comes to feeding myself.
After looking around the kitchen and walkin fridge at work looking at all the things I could eat. .. I tend to simply grab a pre baled Danish from the breakfast trolley after a good half hour or in the evening just procrastinate so long I end up ordering pizza with the staff.
What kind of things should I eat.
If I don't have to look for things and just grab what I've been told to eat then I can do that.
After years of working in the kitchen my brain just turns off when it comes to feeding myself.
After looking around the kitchen and walkin fridge at work looking at all the things I could eat. .. I tend to simply grab a pre baled Danish from the breakfast trolley after a good half hour or in the evening just procrastinate so long I end up ordering pizza with the staff.
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you are 25?0
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On all im really not that keen on eating food. Of course I still get hungry I just end up eating rubbish because I don't actually like the thought of eating.
What kind of things should I eat.
If I don't have to look for things and just grab what I've been told to eat then I can do that.
After years of working in the kitchen my brain just turns off when it comes to feeding myself.
After looking around the kitchen and walkin fridge at work looking at all the things I could eat. .. I tend to simply grab a pre baled Danish from the breakfast trolley after a good half hour or in the evening just procrastinate so long I end up ordering pizza with the staff.
Seek professional help0 -
I don't enjoy brushing, flossing, or taking out the recycling, but sometimes you gotta man up and do what needs to be done.0
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On all im really not that keen on eating food. Of course I still get hungry I just end up eating rubbish because I don't actually like the thought of eating.
What kind of things should I eat.
If I don't have to look for things and just grab what I've been told to eat then I can do that.
After years of working in the kitchen my brain just turns off when it comes to feeding myself.
After looking around the kitchen and walkin fridge at work looking at all the things I could eat. .. I tend to simply grab a pre baled Danish from the breakfast trolley after a good half hour or in the evening just procrastinate so long I end up ordering pizza with the staff.
Seek professional help
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Try Nutrisystem?0
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wow, I can really feel the love
SMH... Well, why don't you just get something healthy (like a turkey sandwich or something) ready the day before to take with. You can always grab a good meal bar (slightly better than danish, depending on which one you get). Fruit was designed as prepackaged food, so when in doubt grab an apple or something. I go through fazes where I don't feel too hungry and that's usually when I end up having more protein shakes and meal bar type things just cuz they're quick to eat and easy to make, or take with. I have a hard time with candy and chips and stuff like that because it's easy and ready to eat, but I feel like crap and don't have any energy when that's all I eat so make the effort, it's worth it. 0 -
Do some reading about nutrition....better yet, take a class. Learn how to feed yourself healthy food, you deserve to feel strong, energetic, and happy. None of those things happen if you are starving yourself or feeding yourself junk food.0
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The boards are also full of stupid. just saying. (not directed at you OP)0
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I ACTUALLY do understand what you mean. I woke up with that exact sentiment this morning. Of course I'm going to need food, kinda the part of being human, but for some reason I just hated food today and didn't want to actually think about trying to eat well. so I didn't. I ate pretty horribly, but sometimes you need those days. just make them less often. I agree with something like Nutrisystem for you if you want a prescribed system for eating, or just write/prep everything in advance for yourself so save the stress of thinking later. also log it all out on here as well for a few days or even a week. see if that helps.0
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You can look at the USDA's recommendations at choosemyplate.gov. They have nutrition info and have weekly menu examples, so you can have an idea of how much of what food groups and nutrients you need. They also have their own version of myfitnesspal called supertracker. Supertracker is cool because you can set five specific nutrition/fitness goals, and it keeps track of how balanced your diet is and tells you if you are not meeting certain nutritional requirements.
Also,I recommend setting up a meal planner (ziplist, howdoesshedoit.com, eatingwellmenuplanner...there's a ton). Plan out your meals so that way you know what you are eating and you don't have to think about it. Usually these meal planning websites allow you to plan out your week's (or month's!) meals and then creates a shopping list for you. I just tried using one and it has worked out great! It makes it easy to shop for food, less food goes to waste, and I eat healthy everyday. There is some time and energy investment to begin with, but after that it is super easy and fast. if you are in a relationship, it also solves the obnoxious "what are we going to eat today? "I dunno" conversation
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I never really liked eating much before; it was always sort of a lame bodily function that just distracted me from projects and fun stuff.
Once I decided to get healthy and learn about food, I learned about all good things.
"Lean protein" like chicken, fish, turkey, etc, give you tons of vital protein that help build your muscles and keep you feeling full.
Fats provide fuel for your body to run over a longer period and you'll find them in dairy and other products. They give you energy and are important to the lubrication of your joints, slows the digestion of your food, and helps your body absorb and process fat-soluble vitamins. Even lean protein has some fat and other meats have more. Lots of fat to be found as well in oils like olive oil.
Then there are carbohydrates, the quick, go-to energy. Fat is a denser source of fuel but carbohydrates as well are important to proper function.
Eat vegetables - trace minerals and vitamins that you get from vegetables make you operate properly. You are designed to ingest them, they are important for you.
You can eat danishes all day but you'll be a sluggish, unhappy person.0 -
Wow. It has been a long time since I have logged on to this program.What happened to the uplifting encouraging people?
The post "not a fan of eating" wish that was my problem. I love to eat and tend to overeat and the foods that are not healthy.
I find if I plan what I am eating I tend to not order the pizza with co-workers and this program works much better for it. I really want
to live a healthy life and feel better about myself as well. Back on the program. I really need to do this. Hang in there.0 -
By the way, thanks to those who posted encouraging words of advice. Much appreciated.0
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It's not assholery to recommend taking responsibility for your own food choices. We have to learn that sometime. Candy-coating this truth generally isn't productive.
OP - plan your meals. Decide a whole week if you want. Plan your meals so you know what you are going to eat before you are hungry. Then the food is there, you don't have to make a last-minute distracted decision around food.0 -
Definitely this.On all im really not that keen on eating food. Of course I still get hungry I just end up eating rubbish because I don't actually like the thought of eating.
What kind of things should I eat.
If I don't have to look for things and just grab what I've been told to eat then I can do that.
After years of working in the kitchen my brain just turns off when it comes to feeding myself.
After looking around the kitchen and walkin fridge at work looking at all the things I could eat. .. I tend to simply grab a pre baled Danish from the breakfast trolley after a good half hour or in the evening just procrastinate so long I end up ordering pizza with the staff.
Seek professional help
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Do this......I never really liked eating much before; it was always sort of a lame bodily function that just distracted me from projects and fun stuff.
Once I decided to get healthy and learn about food, I learned about all good things.
"Lean protein" like chicken, fish, turkey, etc, give you tons of vital protein that help build your muscles and keep you feeling full.
Fats provide fuel for your body to run over a longer period and you'll find them in dairy and other products. They give you energy and are important to the lubrication of your joints, slows the digestion of your food, and helps your body absorb and process fat-soluble vitamins. Even lean protein has some fat and other meats have more. Lots of fat to be found as well in oils like olive oil.
Then there are carbohydrates, the quick, go-to energy. Fat is a denser source of fuel but carbohydrates as well are important to proper function.
Eat vegetables - trace minerals and vitamins that you get from vegetables make you operate properly. You are designed to ingest them, they are important for you.
You can eat danishes all day but you'll be a sluggish, unhappy person.0 -
Yep.
Definitely this.On all im really not that keen on eating food. Of course I still get hungry I just end up eating rubbish because I don't actually like the thought of eating.
What kind of things should I eat.
If I don't have to look for things and just grab what I've been told to eat then I can do that.
After years of working in the kitchen my brain just turns off when it comes to feeding myself.
After looking around the kitchen and walkin fridge at work looking at all the things I could eat. .. I tend to simply grab a pre baled Danish from the breakfast trolley after a good half hour or in the evening just procrastinate so long I end up ordering pizza with the staff.
Seek professional help
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Wow fellas feeling the love here tonight. ..
See this is why I left the site last time. ..
I asked a simple enough question, I have a thousand things to do at work at the moment and work 60 hours a week. .. so yeah a few suggestions on healthy simple snacks would have been nice; I'll look into the nutrisystem
The rest of you. .. Well. .. I hope you never come looking for help one day. .. May You reap what you sow.0 -
I love to eat, but I generally have no appetite, so I have a hard time doing it. I force myself anyway, though I eat in pretty small portions. Does that mean I should seek professional help, too?0
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i get like this when im really upset about stuff....... . yep i was thinking some professional help for yourself it may be more of a underlining issue.0
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But you didn't ask for healthy snack ideas.
Actually, you didn't ask for anything, because you didn't use a single question mark...but I digress. You earned the asshattery, OP, with your "ohhhhhh, I'm a special snowflake who doesn't know how to eat..." If you wanted ideas, you shoud have asked.
Baby carrots and hummus is a good and healthy snack, btw.:flowerforyou:0 -
Well I'm glad I put that much effort into a thoughtful reply. All the snarky people were the smart ones, I feel like a dumb*** now for trying to help.0
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Wow fellas feeling the love here tonight. ..
See this is why I left the site last time. ..
I asked a simple enough question, I have a thousand things to do at work at the moment and work 60 hours a week. .. so yeah a few suggestions on healthy simple snacks would have been nice; I'll look into the nutrisystem
The rest of you. .. Well. .. I hope you never come looking for help one day. .. May You reap what you sow.
These people are trying to HELP you. You need to seek help if you don't like/want to eat. That is not a healthy relationship with food.
Just because people are telling you something you don't want to hear, doesn't mean they are being mean. These people are actually being nice because they care enough to give you the truth.
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Most of the things I eat take very little effort and preparation. Go to the grocery store and look for joseph's bakery breads. One lavash is 100 calories and it's high protein and fiber but low carb and fat. It's a bread wrap thing and I just put lettuce, cucumber, and alfalfa sprouts in them and roll it up, but you ca put whatever you want in them. Whatever you would normally put in a sandwich. I made one with chocolate PB2 and sugar free strawberry preserves for a healthier version of a PB&J. For a good chip replacement, look for seasnax. It's seaweed cooked in olive oil and sea salt and there's a few different flavors. I like onion, but they have a plain one, chipotle, wasabi, maybe others, bit that's what I've seen. Apples, grapefruit, and berries are some good filling fruits. Cucumbers, green beans, and baby carrots are quick and tasty vegetables. Oatmeal is always an easy health food. Just buy it plain and dump some sweetener in it and add whatever you like. PB2 goes really well in oatmeal, especially if you add vanilla almond milk. These are just a few off the top of my head. Hope this helps.0
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I know what you mean. I cooked for years and food most of the time is just not that appealing. I often times have a hard time eating enough calories. I have the added issue now of a stomach disorder, so I have to eat 5 or 6 mini meals a day. I have added smoothies to my diet or Naked juices when I don't feel like eating. Maybe that will help.0
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I never really liked eating much before; it was always sort of a lame bodily function that just distracted me from projects and fun stuff.
Once I decided to get healthy and learn about food, I learned about all good things.
"Lean protein" like chicken, fish, turkey, etc, give you tons of vital protein that help build your muscles and keep you feeling full.
Fats provide fuel for your body to run over a longer period and you'll find them in dairy and other products. They give you energy and are important to the lubrication of your joints, slows the digestion of your food, and helps your body absorb and process fat-soluble vitamins. Even lean protein has some fat and other meats have more. Lots of fat to be found as well in oils like olive oil.
Then there are carbohydrates, the quick, go-to energy. Fat is a denser source of fuel but carbohydrates as well are important to proper function.
Eat vegetables - trace minerals and vitamins that you get from vegetables make you operate properly. You are designed to ingest them, they are important for you.
You can eat danishes all day but you'll be a sluggish, unhappy person.
Is anyone else wondering what a Danish person calls a danish?0 -
I love eating.. In fact I loved it so much I gained up to 344 lbs before coming to my senses and taking control of this vital area... That being said, I think perhaps I can somewhat relate to you (I think maybe)>>> Now that I have taken control of eating I am more aware of what I do eat. Now, I don't crave the normal sweets I used to; I do eat sweets and love granolas and such... but to sit down and eat a candy bar or a cake... it is like eating a mouthful of nothing... Empty calories going in without any nutritional return. My body is no longer used to that most of the time.0
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ok maybe i should explain myself more.
firstly, yes i am 25... that means 7 years in kitchens, which anyone who has worked in kitchens will tell you is long enough.
secondly, i have IBS, caffeine intolerance, and am insulin resistant (genetic before you blame my diet)
this lot together means that preparing food reminds me of the chore, also if i am to make something, i tend to over do it, then not want it as im too hot/bothered.
secondly, the IBS means that eating can sometimes be incredibly painful and sometimes embarrasing for me as it doesnt seem to matter what i eat, everything seems to trigger the cramps and gas.
so you can understand why it is not exactly easy for me to think about eating, as it puts me off.
ill move onto my question.
what would you lot recommend, that i can make in batches, keep to hand, be easy to eat on the go and be nutritionally good for you?
i have gone out this morning and bought a load of meal replacement shakes to get me started but i want to move away from those and onto real food throughout the day, ive bought enough shakes to do 18 days (2 per day plus one healthy meal) ive cancelled pizza friday at work (well, no im not that mean, ive just changed to mornings on friday so i dont eat any) and i plan to bite the bullet and get my grossly overweight body into a swimming pool.
might have to watch out for japanese tourists though... i hear a harpoon can be quite difficult to remove.0 -
Man, sorry to hear about the IBS - I can only imagine how difficult that is to live with and I believe you when you say it influences your eating habits. There have been a couple times in my life where I ended up getting so stressed that it wreaked havok on my stomach and digestion and there were some days where I would be too afraid to eat anything in public.
(not as bad as IBS, but I understand)
Anyway, do you like nuts and dried fruit? Those are packed with nutrients and calories and you can get a lot of nutrition without having to fill yourself up.
Vegetables and fruits like bananas, apples, carrots, and broccoli can all be easy - the latter of which if you just take a few minutes to divide them into portions/containers. Someone suggested hummus to dip your veggies in - very good idea! Hummus is tasty and you can find a wide variety of flavors in many super markets.
I would also suggest hard boiled eggs - but I am not sure if those would upset your stomach0 -
nuts and hard boiiled eggs...
ha, so simple even i cant screw that up! i should be ok having those, plus some MRs and a salad or something later on0
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