Dieting when I like nothing healthy!!!
Danielle_Duke
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Here lies my BIGGEST issues when dieting... I am a very picky eater!!! I like almost nothing!!! NO JOKE!!! I do not like anything green except cucumbers and pickles. I do not like hardly any vegetables except the ones that aren't that great for me. I do not like fish. Since there isn't a lot I do like and there's even less that is healthy that I do like I quickly get burnt out on healthy things I do like... Do you have any pointers or advice that might help me lose the belly fat? Thanks
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A calorie deficit is all that is needed to lose weight. There is no way to spot reduce and the body chooses where the fat will come off first and last. Since you are a very picky eater, eat at a deficit, research for various recipes and maybe try to incorporate new items slowly. Sure, you can eat whatever you want as long as you are in a deficit to lose weight. However, you would be missing out on nutrition.0
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Eat what you like just keep it under your daily macro requirement
Check out the IIFYM groups. There are no "bad" foods. 0 -
A calorie deficit is all that is needed to lose weight. There is no way to spot reduce and the body chooses where the fat will come off first and last. Since you are a very picky eater, eat at a deficit, research for various recipes and maybe try to incorporate new items slowly. Sure, you can eat whatever you want as long as you are in a deficit to lose weight. However, you would be missing out on nutrition.
Agree 100% with what you said about calorie deficit/sport reducing.
If you find that being a picky eater is having a negative impact on your life, such as having a hard (emotional) time choosing groceries or ordering at restaurants, then you might want to consider working on trying new things. Buy one raw vegetable, like a carrot, and cut it into very tiny pieces. Make something you like to eat, and alternate a bit of what you like with a small piece of the vegetable. Only try two or three pieces of the vegetable at a time, like twice a week or so. This may help you get used to some new foods and associate it with foods you like.0 -
I've never been a big veggie person, but recently I've been really working my way up the ladder. Start with eating what your do like, so long as you can fit it in your calorie goal. Then, try literally everything that you"don't like". Cook it 7 different ways before discounting it all together. It may just be a case of not flavored to your tastes. It's okay if you take a bite and decide not to like it, but don't decide until you've REALLY tried it. This is what has worked for me, and now I eat way more veggies than I used to.0
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I am just like you, I suffer from Selective Eating Disorder. I literally only eat less than 25 things. I'm extremely picky, no seafood, no mexican, no asian food, no spaghetti or pasta, no turkey, i'm literally probably the most pickiest eater ever.
Calorie deficit is how you do it. I literally just watch what i eat, maintain calories for my daily goal, fat, sodium, sugar etc.
It can be done. You could literally eat mcdonalds every day, all you have to do is stay within you MFP boundaries.0 -
Pasta sauce can be your best friend when it comes to veggies. I can't stand 95% of the vegetables out there, but if I blend them thoroughly into sauce, I don't even know it's there. Make your own pasta sauce, blend veggies, and voila! Nutrition without the *gag* factor0
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I am just like you, I suffer from Selective Eating Disorder. I literally only eat less than 25 things. I'm extremely picky, no seafood, no mexican, no asian food, no spaghetti or pasta, no turkey, i'm literally probably the most pickiest eater ever.
Calorie deficit is how you do it. I literally just watch what i eat, maintain calories for my daily goal, fat, sodium, sugar etc.
It can be done. You could literally eat mcdonalds every day, all you have to do is stay within you MFP boundaries.
You saying "no mexican" makes me want to cry, then go get a massive enchilada with refried beans and spanish rice. I blame you
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Eat what YOU LIKE
A calorie deficit is all you need0 -
My daughter (13) is a picky eater. I've been on a mission to find vegetables she will eat, and am cooking them different ways. I don't like brussel sprouts, but I want to. They taste different depending on how they are cooked. I still have hope that someday I'll find a recipe that I like.
My daughter's range is getting bigger for what she'll eat now. I don't like fish either. I wish I did. Doesn't mean I still won't try it on occasion. I kinda like it if it's fried, so goodbye healthy benefits with that one.
But I'd suggest you just try things that you usually ban, if you see it cooked in a different way.
I load up the stir fry with all kinds of vegetables nobody in my family would normally eat. Once it's all cooked, with a little sauce and some noodles thrown in, nobody can separate the flavors.0 -
that is me... i am about the pickiest eater there is... and i love mexican... it is still a huge staple in my diet... i have just learned to make thing healthier... i eat the veggies i do like... which is only cucumbers and tomatoes but that is my lunch with a cup of greek yogurt (which i hate plain) with some fiesta ranch seasoning in it.. bam under 200 calories and a lunch that feels me up. I have lost 80 lbs it is possible you just have to be creative.0
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Unfortunately, you have to eat your vegetables. Rather than decide that you don't like something and write it off, recognize that you can choose to eat healthily OR you can remain at a weight you aren't comfortable with. I am not a big fan of vegetables but I am quickly getting used to a life of salads and fish filets. You have to CHOOSE to have a healthy life.
Check out this article looking at the Top 10 Ways to Improve your Palate --> http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/top-5-improve-palate.htm0 -
Figure out how to fit what you do like to eat into your calorie and macro goals. There is no secret.
I would also suggest learning how to cook. Most people who categorically dismiss entire groups of food (e.g. green vegetables, fish) are not really "picky eaters;" they simply don't know how to cook.
BTW, what do you mean by vegetables that "aren't that great" for you?0 -
Firstly: nothing bar lipo will help you spot reduce (ie belly fat in isolation)
I've found for me the last place it goes on is the first place it comes off. Not a hard and fast rule but anecdotal research (me and a bunch of people I hang around with) bears this out.
Secondly: True, a calorie deficit is all you need. That's going to be a lot harder if your approach is to stay in your comfort zone as there will be very little you can eat and by the way you describe it, there will only be tiny portions of it. In practice this means you are less likely to stick with it... when you realise what 1500 or so calories of hamburgers and french fries looks like you may have to make the choice between being a little more open minded with your diet or being quite hungry a lot of the time.
The only variable you have to play with is exercise... be realistic with how much you can exercise off every day, stick to your plan and you will see your weight go down. I should say, once you see how much it takes to burn off a KitKat/ buffalo wing/ twinkie you may reconsider your position on low-calorie foods.
Whether you're trying to lose weight or get healthy, one of your parameters will have to have some wiggle room for this to be achievable.0 -
I understand you completely! While I have always enjoyed eating vegetables, I also LOVE pastries and bread, cheeses, eggs-- you name it. So, as others suggested, if you really can't help eat these high-fat/sugar/cholesterol foods, just keep an eye on HOW MUCH of them you consume. Also, it may seem to be a "no-brainer", but if you drink several cups of water 5-10 minutes before you eat, you will feel less hungry, so you end up wanting to eat less.
The truth is, though, part of the reason you don't enjoy eating vegetables is probably because you never ate them, so it takes a bit of time to acquire a taste for them. Try eating veggies fried/sauteed or breaded at first, with lots of seasoning, and then slowly modify your recipes--less oil/margarine/butter; less salt (also, fresh herbs are a great way to spice up foods without adding calories!!) In about a month, you will start to appreciate --and perhaps crave-- the flavor of vegetables. Trust me, there are so many kinds of vegetables out there, not to mention the countless ways you can prepare them, I'm sure you will find your niche in the produce isles soon!
One more thing-- you can also just add a few more minutes of exercise to your daily workout schedule. That way, you won't feel starved for eating so little at a time. For example, yesterday I had a croissant, a glass of wine and some chocolate mousse. To make up for it, I biked for 60 minutes at 15 mph and then ran 30 minutes with two 2-lb weights. It was hard, but that's what I have to do in order to "guiltlessly" savor those delicious treats!
Good luck!0 -
how about get over it and eat some proper food...god damn...
I didn't realize food was proper and improper. I'll take improper because those foods sound more enjoyable and less snobby and uptight.0 -
Biggest issue is eating too much. But sorry, you just eat too much. It's the way you are.
Seem like a bad approach?
So is giving up on food with nutrients because you're "picky". You don't have to be.0 -
I don't like tomatoes so pasta sauce is kinda a no go...0
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how about get over it and eat some proper food...god damn...
Wow that helped! Thanks SOOOO much for your valuable opinion!!! It was much needed!0 -
Start slow by cutting out as much refined and processed high salt and sugar items out of your diets. I always thought I was a picky eater, didn't eat fruits and veggies unless they were in a dessert or deep fried! But I think my taste buds were over-sensitized to to all the processed crap I ate. I started making little changes and just cutting out sodas, fried foods, etc and after a while things that I thought I didn't like tasted great! Hope that helps, just don't be afraid to try things from time to time.0
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how about get over it and eat some proper food...god damn...
Finally! some one said it!
Yes suck it up! Maybe you will learn to enjoy them!!
Try different ways of preparing them, try vegetarian recipes...Try foods from different cultures...0 -
Biggest issue is eating too much. But sorry, you just eat too much. It's the way you are.
Seem like a bad approach?
So is giving up on food with nutrients because you're "picky". You don't have to be.
Trust me I don't want to be!!! I hate that I don't like more than I do. I try stuff over and over. I try it cooked different ways/raw etc. I get frustrated with myself a lot because its harder for me to eat healthy. I wish I liked more...0 -
It's easy.....count calories....burn calories and it will make an impact on the scales. Spot reduction...good luck with that one.0
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I don't like tomatoes so pasta sauce is kinda a no go...
What about alfredo sauce? you can "hide veggies" in that.0 -
It's all about the way you prepare things. Try seasoning things differently or cooking them differently. For getting more vegetables in your diet, you can always add them to soups or casseroles. Even if you're eating a cream based or cheese based soup you can get your nutrients from hiding those veggies in there. Do you like smoothies? Try making one with yogurt or even some frozen yogurt and adding in some fruit or carrots. Trust me, you won't even taste them! Another option, if the other ones aren't for you, is stopping by your local GNC or nutrition/whole foods store and asking about supplement or shake options, so you're able to get your daily nutrients.0
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I notice the picky eaters always post what they don't like, but never post what they like or what they currently eat now.............it kind of makes it hard to help0
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If you're concerned about the fact that you don't like healthy foods and would like to, the best suggestion is to keep trying different things in different ways. There is also a difference to 'don't like' and 'can't eat because it tastes completely disgusting'.
I've never liked cucumber or celery, but I acknowledged that they weren't 'foul' and put them in salads where they were mixed in with other stuff, and my dressing. I won't say that I now love cucumber or celery, but they are no longer in my 'don't like' category, and are in the 'indifferent' category.
I also really disliked broccoli but my husband loves it so we often have it with meals. Out of sheer awkwardness he starting putting a single small piece of the stuff on my plate, and out of stubbornness, I'd eat it. Then one day what I got was just a piece of broccoli stalk and lo, and behold, I like the stalk, but not the flowers.
Spinach I hate cooked, and consider adult leaves benign, but I love baby spinach raw.
My point is if you want to eat a broader range of things don't write something off just because you've tried it once. Give it a few shots, or have it in combination with something else, and you never known what you might find out.
If you don't care what you're eating, then just go with the calorie deficit, which you will lose under.0 -
Have you tried roasting veggies after shaking them around in olive oil and some spices? Roasting makes ANYTHING wonderful. I used to hate brussel sprouts and now LOVE when they're up for roasting. Same for zucchini. Or squash. Get a big bag of frozen broccoli and cauliflower and start there. Big ziplock bag, dump the veggies, dump the olive oil (be generous), dump some random spices, close the bag and shake it all up. Spread on baking sheet, 375 for 60 minutes, shuffling them around partway. Presto. Roasting is the way to go.0
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As others have said (and you have not responded to)...it makes no difference what you eat if your goal is to lose weight. Just eat under your total daily requirement and you will lose. Setup your Macros correctly and you will lose the belly fat.
Health is another issues. Eating crap will not give you the nutrients you need, but will NOT effect your weight (just long term health).0 -
I agree with all of these people who say eat what you like, however, here is my tip:
Make it a personal goal of yours to try something either new or that you havent tried in a while at least once a week. You'd be surprised how much your tastebuds change. For example, zuccihini is similar to cucumbers, and looks similar too.
The other things that some people have mentioned is getting nutrients by disguising food. Meatloafs are a great way to get veggies in without ever tasting them. Likewise, soup and casseroles do a great job too. If you don't like something but can tolerate it, try finding a different way to prepare it.0 -
Healthy food doesn't always taste good. If your serious about losing weight you will suck it up.0
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