I need help with my eating (NMR)

[daisyn]

I'm so sick of all healthy food.  I can't even stand to think about a vegetable unless it's a potato.  I have no interest in meal planning or thinking about food.  All I've been doing lately is grabbing whatever I feel like having at the deli, or a sub or sushi at whole foods.  And I wonder why I can't lose weight.

How can I make eating healthy somewhat fun again or motivate myself.  I have about 40 lbs to lose here, and I'm putting in the effort on the exercise side but this food thing is standing in my way.  Help me

[So_Fetch]

I am no help but I'm in the same boat.

[imojoebunny]

We have really liked meal delivery, like Hello Fresh and Blue Apron. It prevents me from going to the grocery as often, so I don't buy a lot of snacks or whatever looks good and easy. I can control what I put in the meals, so if the portions have too many calories, I can skip some of the rice or whatever. It does take some time, but the meals have been pretty good. I get something simple for breakfast, like refrigerator oatmeal, and have a frozen whatever for lunch (amy's and Ceder lane are my favorite, and TJ's) and then 3-4 times a week, one of the meal from the service. The other meals we do at home are simple and basic, like pasta, quesadillas, or chili, so we are not tempted with take out, and we are happy having had good meals a few night. I lost 30 pounds from January to July. Not having to think about cooking and shopping so much makes it a lot easier for me not to bring things in the house, and having a good meal to look forward to, puts off my snacking. We have also tried some local meal services, that have pre-prepared healthy food you just have to heat, but they were not as good.

Exercise alone never has worked for me.

PM me, if you want to try hello fresh for a week for free. I have a code for 3 meals for 2 people for free.

[jinkies]

I have found Fresh 20 meal plans to be healthy and it cuts out all the thinking/planning, which is my least favorite part.

You do still have to do the prep and cooking on your own though. (Its just a pdf of recipes and a shopping list for the week, no food is included)

I also like skinnytaste.com for healthy recipes.

I hate buckling down and counting calories, but its the only way I lose weight.

[Deleted]

I enjoy cooking. I can't really help you on the not wanting vegetables except to say I used to make hidden vegetable meals for my XH. I got flammed on TN about asking how to hide vegetables to get my XH to eat some.
Now that I'm single, I meal prepped everything and used lots of seasonings to make it taste good. I also watched my portion sizes. Like for this week, all my lunches and snacks are prepped. I already bought groceries for dinners to make and I have roughly 1300 cals "planned out" to eat for all snacks,meals, and treats with another 300 for flexible eating. So I know what I am going to eat and I even have set times to eat. This way, I'm mentally prepared to just eat what's on the menu and full all the time so I don't make hangry, unhealthy decisions.

A poster once gave me some recipes that hide veggies, like grated cauliflower and spinach in mac and cheese. There are plenty of ideas on Pinterest. Once I start eating better, it's easier to continue eating better. And I don't track calories on the weekends to give myself a break.

[dancelnow]

Learning how to prepare veggies so they taste good is the only way I've started eating them. Even then I fall off and don't eat them much for awhile. But learning to roast, season and not overcook them was life changing. Learn some quick to make sauces that aren't creamy cheese based. Like a balsamic glaze. Things that make it feels like "this really complements the meal" instead of "dammit I need to figure out a veggie because I have to"

[SallyJ]

I've learned that making sure I'm getting enough healthy fat in my diet makes a world of difference. Also learning to use proper seasoning and make interesting sauces makes my food delicious and holds my interest.

[winnied]

Oct 11, 2016 12:56:22 GMT -5 SallyJ said:

I've learned that making sure I'm getting enough healthy fat in my diet makes a world of difference. Also learning to use proper seasoning and make interesting sauces makes my food delicious and holds my interest.

YES! Some people can do low-fat diets, some do best on low-carb, etc. I can cut out a number of starches but I need good fats in my diet. 

I don't try to get fancy with my veggies. I eat the same view quite regularly, or have them incorporated in a meal like chili, where there is meat, but also onions and a bunch of peppers, tomatoes, etc. I make a big batch of that or other soups and it reduces the number of meals to plan. Soups are a great way to incorporate veggies, but stick to broth v. cream based soups.

Otherwise, there are many nights when we roast meat or fish and steam or roast a vegetable like green beans, sugar snap peas, brussel sprouts, carrots, etc. 

I also have a fruit smoothie with a ton of spinach every morning. 

[iheartbanjos]

What are you eating instead of veggies?

I am mostly paleo, but have added in some dairy and pretty much eat meat and veggies exclusively. I eat an apple a day most days as well.

I season my veggies with ghee or even add bacon to them, always salt and pepper, etc. My diet is pretty high fat as well. Lots of eggs, avocado, and bacon.

I never feel like I am deprived because I eat so many yummy, savory foods.

[Deleted]

Tasty condiments. Hot sauce on everything.

[insominac]

Ditto cooking veggies better.

When it doubt, try sticking them in the oven. The oven makes vegetables taste amazing!! Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, root veggies - really good!

I eat at my work salad bar everyday, but I add a whole avocado to whatever I pull together make it more satisfying.

Veggie soups are good too - a hearty minestrone... Yum!

[Deleted]

Cook tastier food.

I'm not vegan or paleo, but vegan and paleo bloggers sure know how to make vegetables a lot less boring.

ohsheglows.com
paleomg.com
nomnompaleo.com
etc.

Also, Pinterest.

Steamed vegetables are the worst. The only time I steam veggies is when they're getting mixed with something else.

[andwhat]

Doing low carb high fat has been life changing. Food tastes so good when you can use butter. But really getting enough good fat keeps you full longer and you eat less. Seasoning things and cooking them properly is key.

[halfpint]

Trader Joe's is a lifesaver when it comes to veggies for me.

They have frozen and fresh "riced" cauliflower, so I can turn that into cauliflower hashbrowns, cauliflower fried rice (add an egg, some soy sauce and seasonings, and a bag of their stir fry veggies - SO GOOD!!!), cauliflower pizza crust, jambalaya.

They have a harvest hodgepodge or something like that that is amazing thrown in with a cream/chicken stock base for soup.

Jicama sticks or rutabaga - toss them with olive oil, parm cheese and other favorite seasonings, roast and they make delicious "fries".

Kielbasa with their bag of fire roasted peppers is a go-to meal.

Have you tried using spiralized veggies as noodle bases? Zucchini, summer squash, bean sprouts, thinly sliced peppers, spaghetti squash, can all work really well topped with your favorite protein, cheese and sauce.

Stir fries are great options.

I definitely find the more I eat refined carbs and sugar, the more I want. It's a vicious cycle. I tend to do one higher carb meal on the weekend to break things up, like pizza or gnocchi, but otherwise try to avoid.

And ohsheglows ^ is a great option, I love what that woman can do with an avocado

[yasirashraf100]

YOu need to use normal eat

[Deleted]

Hi daisyn - my reply is late to the party, but have you ever tried a food tracker app or system?

I havr been a member of my food diary.com for years and it helps me keep an eye on the nutritional balance of my food (am I getting enough vitamins?, am I eating too much salt?). I like the ability to dashboard progress and meter myself. Some folks find tracking food tedious but I have found it to be really useful.

Love all the other advice from folks about cooking veggies inventively and using meal planning, my nutrition gets out of whack when I don't have a plan so that resonated with me.