I wish I liked...

So Ameslee, instead of telling us what you don't like, Tell us what you do like?

make a list and show us

Totally agree

I used to be a very picky eater as a kid and unfortunately I don't have good advice or at least the advice you probably want to hear. What worked for me, besides working closely with chefs and being obligated to trying different foods, was repeatedly eating healthier foods and developing acquired tastes for them. Like salad, I used to have to cover it with ranch.. now I can eat it with oil and vinegar or a very light vinaigrette dressing. Just keep trying different healthy foods and I think you'll find something you like. I still don't like celery.

i wish i liked celery...covered up in stuff or plain...i can't do it. same with raw carrots...it'd make my life easier lol
also fish...wasn't raised on it...dunno how to cook it and so far have tried salmon and it is...ok.
also wish i liked tomatoes...

okay i looooove what mellowga just said because that's exactly what i would say! i also used to be such a junk food junkie....but one day i was driving past mcdonalds and i looked at the golden arches and somehow it popped into my head that they look EXACTLY like the tubes that suck the fat out of peoples stomach because the fat is yellow. Yes I like to watch those surgeries..
I also love pizza but now I buy ‘tofurkey’ pizza its not as good as pizza and it’s vegan (im not a full vegan but I eat a lot of vegan products) but I promise it makes the cravings go away. I also use veganaise instead of mayo…even if I go pick up a sandwich I ask for no mayo and add for own veganaise when I get home.
Instead of ice cream (which is my all-time favorite) I eat “rice cream” its ice cream using rice milk instead of cow milk…rice bream is a great brand and I love the ‘rice dream bites’ nom nom nom
Eating vegan options have helped me with my cravings and it has taken me a while to get used to but the results are so worth it! By having less fast food in my diet I feel more energized, skin has improved, as well as my attitude. And of course losing weight has been a great plus!
I of course still make myself eat fruits and vegies because they fill me up and after a while you will start to crave them TRUST ME your mind and body adapt much more easily than you think.

What's wrong with rice and pasta?

Are you against eating the same things regularly? I mean if someone suggested you eat white chicken 1-3x per day every day, is that overload to you?

I have the same problem, I LOVE food that is bad for me, but I'm starting with baby steps. I still indulge sometimes, but I plan it into my day. And while I'm still not as healthy an eater as I hope to be down the road, I"m starting with stuff I do like and putting more of it into my diet. Changing everything over night will make it harder on you. Gradually work the stuff you do like into your diet and then once that has become commonplace for you then start branching out to newer healthy stuff.

Bingo. Eating chocolate and ice cream is fine so long as they aren't dietary staples and they fit into your calories/macronutrients. If you have the self control, then fill 70% of your calories with healthy, micronutrient-rich foods, and the other 30% with treats.

Is this an option?

Chocolate ---OK only eat a small amount, say like 1-2 Hershey kisses for a "treat" or something
candy ---Dump, say goodbye
steak ---good in moderation
chicken (white meat only) ---learn to like darm meat aas well, find multiple recipes for Chicken
ice cream --you can eat a small amount say 1-3 scoops Per week...no toppings, just a bowl of Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry...natural
rice - brown rice
pasta- tri color or wheat , or a small bowl, not often

pretty much the bad carbs.....

The fruits and veggies I DO like

green apples - apples are good, use red as well
green grapes - eat red as well, but good
watermelon - This is a better desert then chocolate or ice cream
oranges - oranges are good

peas -good
green beans -good
onions -good
carrots -good
iceburg lettuce - Switch to mix greens, romaine lettuce, Iceberg has little nutrients


corn on the cob -- switch to can corn, no butter or salt

Try new Veggies and mix them into a salad, try it with Oil and balsamic vin...stay away from pre-made salad dressings.

Foods to add...

Eggs
Oatmeal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whole wheat bread
Beans
different foods

be creative with a new diet...drop the junk

steak - good!
chicken (white meat only) - perfect!
rice - brown rice. you will like it
pasta - good. they even make whole wheat pastas and pastas fortified with protein!

All of the fruits and veggies you mention are great! Canned veggies have a ton of sodium though. Look for frozen alternatives to what you buy canned.

with the above, you'll have a good base to build from

How about any of these:
pork chops
broccolli
spinach
sweet potatoes or potatoes
whey protein mix

Edit: MellowGa was faster!

It seems like you are making changes in your life and small changes make BIG differences you just might not see the results you want right away. Currently I live my life 80% healthy and 20% unhealthy so that I don’t feel deprived of my good yummy bad foods, but I also feel proud when I eat healthy and by having that ratio I still lose weight and I don’t feel like I’m on a diet. You have some yummy fruit and vegies on your list so try to find way to include those earlier in the day and that way you’ll be less likely to eat too much of an unhealthy item later on.
Ideas:
Green apples with peanut butter=yumyum but easy on the pb its high in fat
Green grapes….toss some in the freezer they will become your new candy! Sooo good!
Rice and pasta…go with wheat! So much better for your body! Take good care of what you love! And after a while you won’t be able to tell the difference.
And you can make a great salad from the vegies you like to eat fresh. You don’t have to eat something just because other people say they have lost weight from it. If you don’t like it then don’t eat it! But try your best to find something just as healthy that you DO like. My list of fruits and vegies is no longer than yours but I eat them EVERY day! Canned fruits and vegies are better than none! Just check out what they are canned with. You don’t want weird chemicals or too much syrup.
It takes time to like healthy foods. You won’t wake up one day loving anything, but you can make a difference in the way you eat if you want to.
NEVER underestimate your power to change yourself.