from fat foods to healthy foods.. is it possible?

vashtione
vashtione Posts: 22
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
I am wondering- I love all the foods I shouldnt, double bacon burgers, chocolate, tacos, chocolate, pizza, chocolate etc, chocolate :laugh: I think you understand what im saying. Anyhoo- I dont like veggies, most fruits, fish, yogurt ok so pretty much anything I should be eating.:grumble: so here's my question: Should I just suck it up and eat things I hate until ....forever??
I try to eat these things but then I find myself not wanting to eat at all and then eating too little- uugh!!:explode: What to do? what to do??

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  • significance
    significance Posts: 436 Member
    Yes, suck it up and eat healthy foods until... you find you do like them after all. Once your body gets used to less salt, sugar and fat (which might take months of consistent healthy eating), you probably will find that you actually prefer healthy food. One tip is to mix it up and makes sure your diet is varied... that not only ensures you get a good variety of nutrients, but also makes it more likely that you will discover new healthy food you love and less likely that you will go back to junk food out of boredom.
  • carmencar11
    carmencar11 Posts: 19
    I read Green for Life about 2 months ago and it has changed my life. I was like you. Couldn't pass a burger joint without stopping in. Love everything greasy fast food and probably ate fruits and veggies about 2x a month. You post sounds exactly like me. I try but I dont like it so it never stuck. Now I make green smoothies 3x a day. My arthritis is gone, Im up and away at 7:30am. Ive lost 18pds (without exercising) and my overall outlook is so much clearer. the first few weeks were hard but now that I have passed them, I can't believe the difference in just 2 months. I can't imagine what Ill feel like in 6 months. For real, give it a read and see what you think. I eat about a head of greens a day now. If you want more info I can help you out. Im just learning too but it has been a life changer for me. I still have my cheat days but often I dont even use them. My cravings are pretty much gone.
  • sisierra
    sisierra Posts: 659 Member
    you are not alone!!! I also like the unhealthilly delicious stuff, but i tell you what, I used to love them. Now sometimes the thought of greasy food makes me naseous, and fruit or salad just sounds RIGHT to me. So I'd say look up some healthy alternative recipes. Make your own tacos with turkey meat instead of hamburger, spinach instead of lettuce; sprinkle a little bit of sugar on a strawberry. try vegatarian pizza, try one with no cheese. There is a big ol world of food out there just waiting for you to sample!

    and if you need it, have a set cheat day. eat you a lindor truffle, have a (Small) milkshake, or some chocolate chip cookie dough. explore your options. it doesnt have to be about totally cutting yourself off from the foods you love
  • twinmom01
    twinmom01 Posts: 854 Member
    You have to shock your system and get rid of all that bad stuff - it won't be easy...and you may feel like crap for a few days...but the other side is a lot better...

    I eat a clean lifestyle - very little processed or fast food (note I said little NOT NO) - I stay away from ice cream and candy (most of the time) - eat lots of veggies and fruits and lean protien....

    I will say it took me awhile to go to this point...I took it as a series of steps...first step was to cut out soda...I haven't had soda (save for an occassional sip or two here and there - and when I do it tastes nasty to me) in almost 2 years...then I worked on eating healthier forms of foods...i.e. instead of having pizza with all the grease and toppings and what not - I would have a Lean Cusine Pizza or frozen yogurt instead of ice cream-(not the best but better...) I slowly cut out things like pasta and most breads and worked to find substitutions....now I absoultely adore spagetti squash topped with a homemade veggie marania sauce - a pizza using a large portabello for a crust - yummmm

    I took it a step further recently and did a whole food cleanse to break my sugar and gluten/grain and ever since then I have felt great - I fill my body with loads of good foods full of good nutrients, fiber and fats.

    For the best results it is better to go in baby steps...cutting out/replacing foods over time rather than going "cold Turkey" will benefit you in the end....

    A lot of the things you listed there are ways to make them healthier and still enjoy a lot of your favorite foods...it will take some research on your part but it is doable

    Bacon burgers...make your own using ground turkey (throw a bunch of spices in it) - and use bacon - just don't put it on a big old bun...

    Tacos - there are a ton of lower carb/higher fiber soft tacos/tortillas on the market...use ground turkey or grilled chicken or grilled fish and a low sodium taco seasoning...pile on fresh salsa and gucamole - go light on the cheese and sour cream (replace with plain greek yogurt for a better protien punch)

    Pizza - I have made pizza's using the lower carb higher fiber tortillas above - a little pizza sauce, a little bit of cheese and lots of veggies - I have also used large portobello mushrooms as a base.

    Chocolate - I am not a big chocolate person - but chocolate is not inherantly bad...good quality dark chocolate is actually very good for you. Things like chocolate should be viewed as an occasional treat and not a part of your every day diet. With the holiday season I allow myself a treat a day...knowing this I don't go overboard
  • Mmmary212
    Mmmary212 Posts: 410 Member
    If you love fatty foods, there's no reason not to eat them (one should eat them)...just dont eat them in the foods that contain the sugar...and make sure it's the right kind of fat.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Fit a moderate amount of foods you enjoy into your diet.
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    It depends on what you are trying to achieve.

    If you want to be as healthy as possible, then yes.

    If, however, you just want to lose some fat, and get healthier, then no. Make that calorie deficit, hit your macros, and enjoy your food. You don't HAVE to cut out everything nice and eat stuff you hate just to be healthier. Don't make it harder than it has to be. Much more important to make changes you would be happy to stick with forever if need be than to make drastic changes and end up falling off a couple of months down the line.
  • vashtione
    vashtione Posts: 22
    thanks everyone for your input!!! I truly appreciate it!!!:flowerforyou:
  • chloizzle
    chloizzle Posts: 26
    You can still eat foods you love, but the key is portion control, healthier options and moderation. Set a goal of trying one new food a week, be it a vegetable or a fruit or whatever. I guarantee you will find healthy foods you enjoy if you try everything out there! And sometimes you might like something cooked one way but not cooked another way (for example roasted vegetables versus steamed vegetables). Eat wholegrains - wholegrain bread, pasta and rice. Oatmeal. You might not like regular yoghurt but maybe Greek? Or maybe different brands or flavours? I like white fish like snapper, either pan fried or baked but not oily fish like salmon. Basically what I'm saying is to open your mind to new foods. Try to replace unhealthy foods with healthier choices. Replace a whole pizza with a few slices of pizza plus a salad, or some vegetables or whatever. Replace a whole bar of milk/white chocolate with a few squares of dark. Try different cooking techniques and broaden your horizons. And you don't have to cut out all that unhealthy food, but eat it only occasionally, or smaller portions, or try to make healthier alternatives! It can be done. :)
  • traceracer
    traceracer Posts: 303 Member
    I say, if you are a good cook, you can make anything taste good! Cooking lessons perhaps??
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    I like fast food, candy, chips and cookies like everyone else...until I stepped on the scale and saw what I didn't want to see. I've come to really love healthy foods, and knowing how to cook makes it even better. I still have ice cream, cookies and chips here and there but I eat no more then the serving or half the serving just to get past the craving. It takes a bit of getting use to but you can do it!
  • susanswan
    susanswan Posts: 1,194 Member
    As an example, my food changes have taken place over 4 years. There is no hard fast rule that says you have to draw a line and step over it one day never to look back again. Make gradual changes. You can a) follow a diet that allows you to eat everything under the sun and still lose weight through portion control or you can b) follow a more plant based diet that will allow you to lose weight AND become more healthy, too. The information is out there. It is your choice. Start with one thing and build on it. Stop a bad habit or start a new good habit. Over time you can change your body and your health. Keep your eyes, ears, and mind open as you search for how to accomplish your goals. You can google anything.
  • vashtione
    vashtione Posts: 22
    I love all the ideas- thank you! And no, I am not a good cook :grumble: yes i need lessons :laugh:
    I will try these things- thank you thankyou thank you everyone!!!
  • tanniew78
    tanniew78 Posts: 602 Member
    Wow, really? Suck it up and eat the things you hate? Thats NOT going to work. Thats the road to failure because people dont like things they dont like for a reason. However, if you were to find acceptable substitutes... make the double cheeseburgers single and cook it at home. Cant cook a burger? Use a George Foreman grill. That will do all the cooking for you. Substitute the leanest beef you can get and the lightest cheese you can stand (I hear Laughing Cow is good, but I personally HATE fat free cheese. Its like rubber and doesnt melt)....

    Only you can figure out what will work for you. There has to be enjoyment in what you eat. There are millions of variations on everything you listed... Find them and try them. :happy:
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    i found that by eating less of the "crappy" foods that i liked (sweets, fries, etc) that i don't crave them nearly as much. now, i can eat half of a small fry from McDonalds and be satisfied. i had a pastry this morning and it made me feel ill. as i eat more fresh fruits and veggies, that's what i find my body wanting.
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