Do you force yourself to eat healthy stuff you don't like just to hit your macros?
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Why would anyone have to force themselves to eat healthy stuff. There is so much healthy stuff that tasted great. If you don't like something, eat something else. If you don't know how to prepare good tasting healthy food, take a couple of cooking classes.1
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Last night I had some calories still left to eat, and when checking my macros, I saw that I was low on protein for the day. I thought briefly about eating a small bowl of chicken breast with black beans...but in the end I opted for a few bites of dark chocolate
So, low on protein for the day, but I ate what I wanted at the time. I'll try to do better on protein today. 2 -
No way would I eat anything I didn't like. If you don't like something find an alternative.1
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crossfit_dottir wrote: »I find eggs so disgusting I actually gag if I'm eating a one. My friends and family love to watch me eat eggs because of it. Usually makes them howl with laughter.
I eat around 2-3 eggs daily and I drink about 3-4 glasses of water just to get them down
Then there are banans.... Oh yeah the bloody bananas. I eat 1 everyday before my morning workouts... I just make sure it's when I'm really hungry.. that's the only way I'll eat a banana.. if I'm hungry enough.
If you don't like eggs or banana's why eat them? they're not a necessity to any diet... find foods you DO like
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cwolfman13 wrote: »I eat a lot of healthy stuff...it's stuff that I like and want...I don't eat stuff I don't like...I also eat stuff that isn't as nutritionally beneficial.
I just balance everything out...but there's a ton of healthful food that I like.
Usually when I see these comments, there tends to be a very narrow view of what constitutes healthy. Healthy doesn't have to be bland and boring and endless salads.
I'm grilling some steaks tonight and roasting some potatoes and sauteed brussel sprouts...it's very good and pretty healthy I'd say.
This. There are so much healthy and delicious things to eat that I could never imagine forcing myself to eat something I hated.1 -
LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »No way would I eat anything I didn't like. If you don't like something find an alternative.
What if the alternative is nothing?0 -
I eat thing I'm not crazy about to be healthier, but not things that I actively dislike.
For example... I don't like mushrooms, I never have, and I wouldn't force myself to eat them.
Would I prefer to eat junk food and KFC for dinner most days? Probably yeah. I'm not crazy about fresh green salads and steamed broccoli, I'd prefer a burger and fries, but I don't hate salads. So I eat them to get the nutrients.1 -
LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »No way would I eat anything I didn't like. If you don't like something find an alternative.
What if the alternative is nothing?
There has be lots of alternatives- personally I'm not fussed on fruit so I don't eat much of it, but I LOVE veg.
I don't love avocado, no biggie, its not a necessity in my diet.0 -
Absolutely not. I view eating things I dislike, whether it's healthy or not, to be a waste of time, money, and calories that I could use instead on something I like. I'm not a terribly picky eater, and there are so many other healthy foods I enjoy, that there is no reason to eat any type of food that I don't.0
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LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »No way would I eat anything I didn't like. If you don't like something find an alternative.
What if the alternative is nothing?
There has be lots of alternatives- personally I'm not fussed on fruit so I don't eat much of it, but I LOVE veg.
I don't love avocado, no biggie, its not a necessity in my diet.
I understand, but what if I am not hungry and I'd rather eat nothing than anything? Just offering a different perspective, because it does happen!0 -
LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »No way would I eat anything I didn't like. If you don't like something find an alternative.
What if the alternative is nothing?
There has be lots of alternatives- personally I'm not fussed on fruit so I don't eat much of it, but I LOVE veg.
I don't love avocado, no biggie, its not a necessity in my diet.
I understand, but what if I am not hungry and I'd rather eat nothing than anything? Just offering a different perspective, because it does happen!
If you're not hungry and its a one off its ok not to eat. But if you consistently feel not hungry and NEED the calories then you need to find calorie dense foods that require only a little amount of them to really nudge up the calorie intake - for me that would be a few spoonfuls of peanut butter or a few handfuls of nuts - a few hundred cals just like that.0 -
crossfit_dottir wrote: »I find eggs so disgusting I actually gag if I'm eating a one. My friends and family love to watch me eat eggs because of it. Usually makes them howl with laughter.
I eat around 2-3 eggs daily and I drink about 3-4 glasses of water just to get them down
Then there are banans.... Oh yeah the bloody bananas. I eat 1 everyday before my morning workouts... I just make sure it's when I'm really hungry.. that's the only way I'll eat a banana.. if I'm hungry enough.
You could make a smoothie with pasteurized egg whites and bananas, but it would taste a lot like bananas unless you add enough peanut butter (or powder depending on your calorie allowance) haha0 -
LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »No way would I eat anything I didn't like. If you don't like something find an alternative.
What if the alternative is nothing?
There has be lots of alternatives- personally I'm not fussed on fruit so I don't eat much of it, but I LOVE veg.
I don't love avocado, no biggie, its not a necessity in my diet.
I understand, but what if I am not hungry and I'd rather eat nothing than anything? Just offering a different perspective, because it does happen!
If you're not hungry and its a one off its ok not to eat. But if you consistently feel not hungry and NEED the calories then you need to find calorie dense foods that require only a little amount of them to really nudge up the calorie intake - for me that would be a few spoonfuls of peanut butter - a few hundred cals just like that.
Yea but I have to do that all day long, everyday. I'm not trying to be whiny about it, but it can get hard. There comes a point where the calorie dense stuff feels calorie dense. Even fats, juices, even cupcakes, donuts. Forcing a smoothie down sometimes is really the easiest way, although it has to be before bed so I don't feel like a brick hit me all day.0 -
LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »No way would I eat anything I didn't like. If you don't like something find an alternative.
What if the alternative is nothing?
There has be lots of alternatives- personally I'm not fussed on fruit so I don't eat much of it, but I LOVE veg.
I don't love avocado, no biggie, its not a necessity in my diet.
I understand, but what if I am not hungry and I'd rather eat nothing than anything? Just offering a different perspective, because it does happen!
If you're not hungry and its a one off its ok not to eat. But if you consistently feel not hungry and NEED the calories then you need to find calorie dense foods that require only a little amount of them to really nudge up the calorie intake - for me that would be a few spoonfuls of peanut butter - a few hundred cals just like that.
Yea but I have to do that all day long, everyday. I'm not trying to be whiny about it, but it can get hard. There comes a point where the calorie dense stuff feels calorie dense. Even fats, juices, even cupcakes, donuts. Forcing a smoothie down sometimes is really the easiest way, although it has to be before bed so I don't feel like a brick hit me all day.
So you really don't have natural hunger cues? you don't feel hunger? wow! I would like to feel that just a little bit now and again. Had you an ED at some point? I'm just trying to understand how its possible to not feel hunger. And I can imagine not eating if you didn't want would be hard so I empathize. I trying to think of when I'm full when the thought of eating more would make me feel awful, is that how you feel?0 -
LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »No way would I eat anything I didn't like. If you don't like something find an alternative.
What if the alternative is nothing?
There has be lots of alternatives- personally I'm not fussed on fruit so I don't eat much of it, but I LOVE veg.
I don't love avocado, no biggie, its not a necessity in my diet.
I understand, but what if I am not hungry and I'd rather eat nothing than anything? Just offering a different perspective, because it does happen!
If you're not hungry and its a one off its ok not to eat. But if you consistently feel not hungry and NEED the calories then you need to find calorie dense foods that require only a little amount of them to really nudge up the calorie intake - for me that would be a few spoonfuls of peanut butter - a few hundred cals just like that.
Yea but I have to do that all day long, everyday. I'm not trying to be whiny about it, but it can get hard. There comes a point where the calorie dense stuff feels calorie dense. Even fats, juices, even cupcakes, donuts. Forcing a smoothie down sometimes is really the easiest way, although it has to be before bed so I don't feel like a brick hit me all day.
So you really don't have natural hunger cues? you don't feel hunger? wow! I would like to feel that just a little bit now and again. Had you an ED at some point? I'm just trying to understand how its possible to not feel hunger. And I can imagine not eating if you didn't want would be hard so I empathize. I trying to think of when I'm full when the thought of eating more would make me feel awful, is that how you feel?
No I do feel hunger, but only enough hunger to meet my needs. I am bulking... on a ridiculous amount of calories, it is ok for a few weeks but I've gained over 10lbs so my calorie needs keep increasing, and my body is fighting to do it.. all it wants to do is maintain or lose. Again I don't want to complain and be whiny because I have chosen to do this...but just offering a different perspective on how some people may have to force certain foods, especially if they have high calorie needs or certain macros to hit. But yea picture being very full and having to eat more, even drink more. I do it... but it gets uncomfortable (physically and mentally)1 -
@sardelsa thanks for explaining, that does help. If you are bulking then I guess its hard to get used to eating much more. Have you thought about starting your own thead in the 'gaining weight and body building' section? there are people there who are likely to be able to relate and offer advice.1
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LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »@sardelsa thanks for explaining, that does help. If you are bulking then I guess its hard to get used to eating much more. Have you thought about starting your own thead in the 'gaining weight and body building' section? there are people there who are likely to be able to relate and offer advice.
Haha, yea I am actually one of the frequent ones that help in there. I need to take more of the advice I give, just in a funk lately (I had the flu a few weeks ago so I think it is still affecting my appetite!)
Thanks for listening and understanding, I know it is a weird concept to grasp.1 -
LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »@sardelsa thanks for explaining, that does help. If you are bulking then I guess its hard to get used to eating much more. Have you thought about starting your own thead in the 'gaining weight and body building' section? there are people there who are likely to be able to relate and offer advice.
Haha, yea I am actually one of the frequent ones that help in there. I need to take more of the advice I give, just in a funk lately (I had the flu a few weeks ago so I think it is still affecting my appetite!)
Thanks for listening and understanding, I know it is a weird concept to grasp.
No worries I betcha that flu is still affecting your appetite so cut yourself some slack. And you're right, if you give good advice to others, use that advice on yourself.
All the best.
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No, I won't make myself eat anything I don't like. There's plenty of nice stuff out there that fits in with calories and macros.0
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I try really hard not to waste calories on food I like. It took a while to get there, but if it's gross, I don't eat it. Calories are precious!2
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Yes! Chicken breasts. If it's not drowning in something, I can barely eat it without gagging. But, my oldest seems to only want chicken lately, so I compromise and make it a few times a week. Plus it's just such a fast and easy way to get protein - can you please pass the Grey Poupon? 0
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Yes! Chicken breasts. If it's not drowning in something, I can barely eat it without gagging. But, my oldest seems to only want chicken lately, so I compromise and make it a few times a week. Plus it's just such a fast and easy way to get protein - can you please pass the Grey Poupon?
Nothing wrong with prettying up the chicken and adding sauces curry/sweet and sour/ chilli/ honey and mustard...whatever it takes to make it taste good. Chicken can be bland in general. 1 -
yes and no. I stick a lot of vegetables in my lunch and dinner meals and if it truly didn't matter, I would probably only eat like 1 serving of veggies per day. I don't DISLIKE any of it though.
I do notice I feel better eating plenty of veggies and drinking plenty of water. If I felt the same either way and calories were truly all that mattered, I'd probably eat like a bean burrito, caramel candy, and some chocolate milk each day and that's it!0 -
I go for the 80/20 rule. 80% whole, nutrient-dense foods, 20% whatever I want as long as it's in macros/calories. Luckily for me, I enjoy the majority of "healthy" foods, and the ones I'm not keen on I won't put in my meal plan. Focus on whole foods that YOU enjoy first and foremost, and then see if you're getting enough micronutrients in addition to the macros. There are easy ways to get in the micros if need-be. Do what you need to to get going, and adjust as you go along! There's no cookie-cutter right or wrong 1
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Yes, I do eat those things. I need to incorporate them into my meals more often. I apparently have a lack of imagination when it comes to food, which causes me to fall into a menu rut.concordancia wrote: »Well, I will sometimes eat something that didn't turn out as hoped just to not waste food. But I wouldn't make it again!
Do you eat fish? Nuts? Eggs?
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Yes, I do eat those things. I need to incorporate them into my meals more often. I apparently have a lack of imagination when it comes to food, which causes me to fall into a menu rut.concordancia wrote: »Well, I will sometimes eat something that didn't turn out as hoped just to not waste food. But I wouldn't make it again!
Do you eat fish? Nuts? Eggs?
This is part of the reason why I eat the same things over and over again. I'm not that creative in the kitchen, other than experimenting with different spices on chicken when I make it. I tend to structure my dinners around potatoes because I love them and they keep me full.
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I'm omnivorous. Reaching for macros is not a problem.1
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I used to eat some lousy stuff to hit my macros before I figured out how to cook, so yeah. Concoctions of tuna fish and beans and BBQ sauce! Thankfully, that was a long time ago.
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I literally guzzled down 600 calories in my 30 minute post-workout window and didn't enjoy a single sip. It was all I could do not to throw up.
I actually said, "eating has become a chore."
I look forward to my tasteless, chalky casein this evening.2 -
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-get-protein-vegetarian-diet-3376935
Random, but did you know that spinach has 9 grams protein/70 calories? Check your green leafy vegetables!
That's a lot of spinach (about 350 grams).
OT: I don't eat foods I don't like.
True. But maybe you go for the spinach in your salad instead of romaine next time : )
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