As I read the food diaries of MFP members..

I have my low cal easy to pack go to foods, then I have my favorites I like to eat often, and then lately I've been trying new recipes almost daily and freeze and eat whever but usually quite quickly since they have been so tasty. So while it may seem that I eat the same foods all of the time, I really don't, I think I have great variety in my diet.

for me, it's generally cost, knowing that i like it/will eat it, and the time it takes to prepare.

I'm single. I cook in batches. I know what I like the taste of and fits in my nutrition goals. I do mix it up but usually week by week really.

I am also a picky eater, but getting a lot better since i am not a vegetarian anymore, so i am trying new things. I usually eat basically the same thing everyday except for dinner and one day a week that is sort of a free day. I eat low carb (less than 75g) and above 75g protein and stay right around 1200 calories.

Sorry Missy, I will never, ever stop drinking my Vi Shakes!!!!!!! But it is a meal, not supplement! Feel free to look

My breakfasts are lunch are usually always pretty similar. I love cereal, and adore tuna sandwiches! My dinners are always varied though (homecooked 99% of the time) and packed full of varied foods so I guess it balances it out.

Lack of imagination? Ha ha, the thing that cracks me up about some people with open diaries is that a lot of people are drinking a lot of supplement shakes, and eating a lot of sugar, and not much else.

That's gonna work long term.......

Pray tell what is wrong with supplement shakes? You will find plenty of them in my diary as I believe that they are a necessity for muscle growth and recovery after a gym workout.

I would say that my diary is beautiful and dont judge me on it! Its my own diary and my own foods and if you dont like it go elsewhere :P

I was talking to my friend about this topic last night.... Food is really a symbol of class, and it always as been.... Many people can not afford the luxury of a well rounded permanent diet due to finances.

The Aristocrats of London have made it a tradition to drink eggnog at holiday meals, but in the years prior to the 18th century, the average person from London couldn't even get a glass of milk. In India, "poor" people eat a dish called "Dhal" and rice... people can tell your status by what you eat. Food, like clothes are indicative of a person's status in the world. Historically the wealthier you are, the richer food you consume. Ben Franklin developing gout is a prime example of this.

Money mainly, i'm the only one in my household on a diet so while we all eat healthy they also have snacks. So i also have mommy food like quorn or low fat yog. What annoys me th most is the media and governments big stance on eating right but the high prices on fruit and veg. Sometimes it feels like we're punished money wise for trying to eat properly.

For me, it's something I've always done. I'll get a particular food in my head and I'll eat it consistently for whatever meal until I'm tired of it. Let's face it, I had tuna fish with lettuce and onion on multigrain bread every Friday for close to 12 years.

I don't see this habit changing any time soon.

I go with what's easy and convenient. If It takes too long to fix I don't want it.

Variety and Easy. I get bored with the same foods (except for breakfast for some reason). I try to mix things to create new things. Like I took the bagel thins and made minii pizzas with them using turkey pepperoni and reduced fat cheese and pizza sauce - 109 calories each. I make a lot of casseroles to feed my family, using lean chicken and turkey and making sauces with low fat soups and 2% milk and lots of seasonings. Served over rice. The casseroles are between 30-45 calories an ounce. Sometimes I spend a long time in the grocery store because I keep reading labels ot see if there is something new I can add to the menu. That's how I found the turkey pepperoni.

Keeping it fresh keeps me interested!

Yvonne :flowerforyou:

It's pretty simple, If I buy a pack of low carb wraps, and a lb of turkey.....that's lunch for a week! Food perishes. Over weekends, I will switch things up a bit. Variey often means, ALOT of planning. Planning is one of the most important keys to success. So, I would rather not be caught unprepared and eat the same thing than to take a chance at eating something that isn't acceptable for weight loss.

Most of my foods center around my childrens likes and dislikes. Hate cooking 2 different meals, so I keep with familiar foods that they eat and then add or subtract what is good for me. I like to think that if they see me eating healthier they will think that this is the way you are suppost to eat and bring on better choices.