Fussy eater

I used to hate any vegetable that wasn't a potato myself, but then I tried cooking things differently to see if I could get them to not taste like crap and what do y'know, it works! Don't force yourself to eat anything that's gonna make you straight up nauseous, but definitely take different approaches into how you cook things and what other flavors on the plate will complement them. I used to not care for most green vegetables until I started roasting them with a bit of olive oil and different seasonings, and now I absolutely love when I get the chance to make 'em.

I'm a fussy eater, but you know what? I'm an adult and I need to be healthy.

THIS!

Also, what example are you setting your child? Not eating fruit, veg, no exercise, don't cook, just sit around every night. Really poor role model.

Yes this might be harsh, but let's face it, it's true.

Grow up. Food is fuel. Eat what your body needs. Picky eaters annoy me.

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Oh wait! I read the tittle wrong, carry on!

hahaha wow!

I agree with everyone else. You just need to try new things. There is no way you hate EVERY fruit and vegetable.

I HATE vegetables. I'm also not a huge fan of fruit. I LOVE meat and any kind of bread, cheese or pasta. What I'm started doing is using a NutriBullet to make smoothies/shakes. You can sneak in some veggies without even tasting them.

For example, I am doing a smoothie now with protein powder, milk, 2 bananas, chia seeds, yogurt and spinach/kale. It ends up being extremely filling and I'm getting a bunch of different nutrients.

Someday maybe I'll work up to eating salads, but that day isn't today. However I've lost 21lbs in less than 2 months by eating below my MFP calorie goals each day and doing a ton of walking.

I don't think it was that harsh. Let's get serious here, you have to work hard and sometimes do things you dont' like to do if you want things to change in regards to weight or exercise. I mean, seriously, I have never enjoyed lifting weights or running but I do them religiously to maintain my weight and try to stay in shape. It's all about sacrifice and being strict with yourself. In terms of vegetables, hard not to eat them if you want to be healthy really----they can't all be that bad can they?

Hi Leeds230 welcome to the forum and well done for making this massive step.

As others have said just make some small changes at first and you'll work your way up, I know it's absolutely freezing at the mo but definitely try doing a 20min walk around the block first thing before work to get your steps up or is there any chance you could walk or cycle to work, if you're only a mile or 2 thats a do-able walk 2-5miles is cycle-able for a beginner.

As for food STAY AWAY FROM ASDA COUNTER PIZZA those things are lethal lol I would guess the pizzas to be between 1200 - 2000 cals for the big ones, I go for the pizza express ones which are usually on offer and not too bad for the cals if you have half.

Also get rid of any junk snacks in your house, biscuits, chocolate, crisps as it's so easy to go grab a bag or a biscuit if you're just infront of the box not thinking about it. I know you have kids who may complain but it'll be good for them too

As for trying food, maybe see if there's any local council run healthy eating cooking classes, they might be free or reduced if you're on any in work benefits too (I used to enroll people onto college courses in York many moons ago)

My fave new vegetable is butternut squash (it tastes half way between a carrot and a potato to me and is half the cals of potato)

My fave recipe is butternut squash chips

peel a butternut squash then cut into chips/wedges spray with some one cal spray and sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika then shove in the oven at 200 degrees C for 20-30 mins or until soft in the middle. They are an awesome alternative to chips, count as one of your 5 a day and are super healthy and low cal

Good luck hun x

Thank you very much. My other major problem in life is that I have been in a crap job for 4/5 years now, I hate it and am trying to find a way out at the moment. My self confidence has been very low for a long time, possibly for longer than me being in this job. I think the way I feel in my head is a big issue for my comfort eating etc. My weight is something I do want to change but is in amongst a lot of other things as well, which I think is why I find things hard.

I don't really care for vegetables - I have tried some but just don't like the ones I've tried. I'm not fussed on peas but will eat them, I don't like swede or broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower (that's all I can think of at the moment). Fruits - I don't like oranges, not keen on apples, I don't mind peaches, again can't think of anything else at the moment.

Yes to pizza though we have recently acquired a brand new asda with a pizza counter and I find every time I go to asda I want a pizza. I don't always have veg on top tho - I will have mushrooms and don't mind pineapple but not too keen on the latter.

I think I will have to force myself to have more fruit and veg as that could be the only way to help myself.

I live in Worcester, UK but have never heard of the store you mentioned. I have got a couple of games for my husband's Xbox - Zumba and dance but don't often use them as I find I'm just not very motivated.

It stinks to be in a job you hate. You're going to find that as you take control of your health, you start to take control of your life. Health breeds confidence! Take little steps, vow to try new things, get out and walk... It's SO free. And it's fun. Being here on MFP is awesome. STAY here and learn and thrive!

Oh I do zumba on my xbox kinnect it's a really good workout! I know it's hard to find motivation at first but it'll get to be a habit after a couple of weeks, just look at some of the girls from the success stories page if you really want some reasons to get motivated.