RainbowKitty37 Member

I'll join

Feel free to add me I have 100+ to lose also. :)

Feel free to add me. I have over 100 to lose as well.

This made me lol because it is so true. Although, he has always loved most produce (mainly fruit/some veggies) he absolutely loves bread. I'm not too worried about him liking everything because we all have our preferences. I just want him to have a wider variety to choose from and I don't want him to get stuck not trying…

My son will go for that sometimes too if you tell him it is like x food, but just a different shape/etc.. He will some processed meats like you suggested, but I am trying to get away from that if possible just because it isn't great to have all the time. Ground chicken is a great idea to try and use for those. I will try…

That is really great that your kid is doing so well now. We are trying our best to get him all the help he needs. He is in Speech therapy, occupational therapy and on an iep at school, plus we do a lot at home to help him be more regulated. We are lucky to have so many people helping him. That is a good idea to go over…

Wow! Thanks for all the suggestions, there are a lot. I can't respond to everyone, but there are a ton of good ideas here that I will try out. He has SPD (sensory processing disorder/sensory integration disorder) and because he is soo active (constantly moving) he burns through his food quickly and I have noticed on days…

That is exactly what he has. He is in OT (occupational therapy) right now and they are working on some of his issues, but we haven't gotten to the food related ones yet. His OT suggested mainly letting him help cook and play with the food so that he is more apt to try it. He does love to cook with me, both of the kids do.…

Thanks! That is a great idea to make home made chicken nuggets. I will try to find a recipe I can use. I lost my food processor when we moved because it got left behind. I am waiting to get a new one when we can.

I had totally forgot about the flavored almonds and he loves pancakes so I will try using the yogurt.

He loves smoothies and fruit in general and is even okay with me putting spinach and other things in there. I haven't had any luck with beans so far. Thanks for your suggestions. And yes, peanut butter sandwiches are his go to meal when he won't eat what everyone else is having for dinner. He is a pb addict.

Protein, fiber and water are what I find helpful for keeping myself in check.

I have days like that and it is normally when I am carb'ing out (meaning that is the majority of my calories). I will have to go back and make sure I get enough protein or I will be extra hungry. Fiber also helps, but if you aren't used to it then make sure you increase your water intake along with it.