Fussy eater

GAlexanderL
GAlexanderL Posts: 3 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Afternoon everyone,

I'm new to the forum but think it's maybe the best place for my question. I'm in my late 20's and recently married and moved in with my partner. Now the problem is I'm not a big eater, and what I mean by this is I'm the fussiest eater ever it seems.

My normal day goes toast and milk in the morning, cheese sandwich for lunch and either chicken/steak with chips for tea with chocolate and crisps thrown in between most meals, I drink diet coke and water, and a glass of milk every other day and I'd say that's about it.

I've tried new foods over the years, maybe half a dozen to a dozen new foods but when I do it takes some time and maybe just a nibble, I know, it sounds horrendous and it is at times, but my mind thinks it's ok the diet I'm on just now...but I know it's not. When I try new foods sometimes I like them, but then won't eat or try them again.

I'd like to just eat whatever I want whenever I want, if i go out for a meal with friends not go to a restaurant that has only steak or chicken, I feel like a freak at times!

Anyone experienced anything like this before? Any tips?

Sorry for the rant, look forward to hearing others views.

Thanks!

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  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
    I was a very picky eater growing up. Rarely ate veggies, and was not willing to try new things. As an adult and trying to live healthier, I had to change that. Sometimes you do things because you know its the right thing to do. Now I actually enjoy a wider range of food than before.

  • Nanogg55
    Nanogg55 Posts: 275 Member
    Is it the new foods or the preparation involved with cooking that you dislike? If you don't have much experience with cooking you might consider taking a course; it can be a fun experience and may help you broaden your taste in food. Or you and your partner could experiment at home; browse through cooking magazines; pick one or two simple recipes a week and try them. Cooking can be a lot of fun and a great bonding experience. Plus it may be easier for you to enjoy new foods that you have made for yourself.
  • melonaulait
    melonaulait Posts: 769 Member
    You don't really need to eat a wide range of foods for weight loss/fitness/health or whatever, but it could be beneficial for you. Right now you may be missing out on some key nutrients that come from a wide array of different color vegetables.

    Have you ever considered reading a book about picky eating and people who have a lot of trouble trying different foods? I believe there's many books out there, maybe even self help books. You may have to subject yourself to trying more different flavors and textures.
  • dopeysmelly
    dopeysmelly Posts: 1,390 Member
    Are you picky (gagging reflex or smell issues), or just can't be bothered learning how to prepare anything new? Both are legitimate BTW, but it might help you to figure what the issue really is.
  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    I am an extremely picky eater, and I often find ideas in blogs or cookbooks geared toward cooking for children. After a few times eating "hidden" veggies, I find I get accustomed enough to eat them on their own. In the last few years I've probably doubled the number of veggies and proteins I can eat without being miserable and mildly nauseous.

    I still can't do mushy veggies like zucchini or eggplant, but now I eat peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, green beans and about a dozen other veggies.

    I find it much easier to eat veggies raw or slightly undercooked. You might try that and see if it helps.
  • GAlexanderL
    GAlexanderL Posts: 3 Member
    Wow, firstly thanks for the responses, didn't think there be as many and so soon, so thank you.

    @StaciMarie1974 Well it's very good to know that people can overcome this, I've recently started going to the gym again and I think that may push me to eating more! I don't find the gym the hard part (Even though it's knackering everytime) I feel the eating is harder!

    @Nanogg55 I think the major thing is, I just have a 'slight' fear of trying foods, before I try them my mind is made up it seems, I'm like, 'Nope, won't like that, look how it is/smells/feels'. We've tried to cook together, make something and I nibble bits and then not like it, or I've tried salmon recently and eggs and they were both nice, but since I've tried them, just continued with my eating habits and not incorporating them into my diet.

    @melonaulait I think you may be on to something, as that's exactly what my brother said, he eats anything! So I might look into this further, any you have in mind?

    @dopeysmelly It may be lazyiness I think, or just don't want to 'snap' out my routine, I'm used to what I do for breakfast/lunch/dinner most days with slight change, I feel I couldn't not eat toast for breakfast or couldn't not eat chips with dinner...silly i know!

    @MakePeasNotWar Good to know theres more picky eaters out there! When you say 'Hidden' veggies, what is it you mean? May be a silly question I know!

    Thanks again all!

  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    GAlexanderL wrote: »
    Wow, firstly thanks for the responses, didn't think there be as many and so soon, so thank you.

    @MakePeasNotWar Good to know theres more picky eaters out there! When you say 'Hidden' veggies, what is it you mean? May be a silly question I know!

    Thanks again all!

    http://www.amazon.com/Deceptively-Delicious-Simple-Secrets-Eating/dp/006176793X

    http://www.amazon.com/The-Sneaky-Chef-Strategies-Favorite/dp/0762430753/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=005EGTZG17B6EVDD2AHF

    This is taking mild tasting veggies and mashing or grinding them. Then you can hide them in a sauce.

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