#veggies protein and fiber? I can make that work

[dragonanon]

Finally cracked and ordered one of those little portable blenders with the intent of making smoothies for myself because I never eat any fruits or veggies, so my dumbass also doesn’t get much fiber if at all because I eat like a picky 5 year old. 🙃

[honeytonedhottie]

taking control of ur wellness (tips and tricks to be ur healthiest most vibrant you)⋆.ೃ࿔*:･✍🏽🌸

you must treat ur body like the temple that it is. love every inch of urself and out of love for urself, take good care of it. in this post we'll explore how to take control of ur wellness and overall take better care of urself from the inside out…💬🎀

THE MAINTENANCE ;

maintaining ur health by taking supplements is something that i do and its made a big difference in my health. because im taking my vitamins and supplements i feel a lot better and i dont get sick often at all.

♡ invest in a cute vitamin box to inspire u to take ur vitamins

i take a daily multivitamin in the morning and at night i take magnesium + D3 because its helped me fix my sleep schedule and just have better quality of sleep. plus its a better alternative to melatonin ᡣ𐭩 •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅✍🏽

DISCLAIMER : its crucial for u to do ur own research when it comes to ur health so make sure that u do that before applying anything that u learn on the internet for ur own safety!…💬🎀

♡ chia seed water every morning

make sure that ur not consuming more than 1-2 tbsp of chia seeds a day but i put 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in my water every morning cuz its an amazing source of fiber, and they're rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other vitamins and minerals.

♡ if im experiencing inflammation i'll take some warm water, turmeric and some lemon

♡ chlorophyll water (bonus points if u add a lemon wedge)

chlorophyll is an internal deodorizer! it helps to detoxify the body by binding to and eliminating toxins, heavy metals, and harmful substances. it also helps with skin concerns like acne 💕

♡ dry brushing

dry brushing is something else that i do that has an impact on my health. dry brushing unclogs pores in the exfoliation process. it also helps detoxify your skin by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymph flow/drainage. so not only am i exfoliating for softer more princessy skin, im also promoting my lymph flow and increasing my blood circulation.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION ;

i know everyone always talks about how important it is to drink water and its lowkey overdone but its TRUE. water is so SO important. if u have difficulty drinking enough water invest in a cute water bottle with a straw. i say with a straw cuz i feel like personally, im more inclined to drink water if its out of a straw.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT ;

when ur eating, try focusing on how the food ur eating is making you feel. everyones body responds differently to different foods so by noticing how u feel after eating something, you can have a better idea of what u should continue eating and what u should steer clear of. with that being said, lets get into this section. 🗒️

something else that i wanted to yap about in this section is that there is a difference between restricting urself and self control. eating shouldn't be bringing u anxiety and ur allowed to let urself live. so eat to feel satiated and happy, dont eat to the point where you feel sick and like u can barely move.

something that has helped me be more conscious of what im choosing to fuel my body with is the 80-20 rule. choose the healthier option 80% of the time and the 20% of the time eat yummy pastries and cakes 💕

if ur someone who has difficulty eating vegetables, try cooking them in a different way and seasoning them adequately to make them yummy, masking them in different dishes. OR if that doesnt work for u get ur veggies in smoothies. cuz u gotta get in some fruits and vegetables.

im someone who loves to have a fun drink in the mornings and during the day so i've been super obsessed with making my own smoothies. my smoothie formula is super simple and it has never failed me.

(1-2 fruits + collagen powder/protein powder + almond milk + a bit of honey/maple syrup + ice)…💬🎀

some more wellness drinks and juicing recipes →

♡ apple + lemon + kale + honey + water

♡ grapefruit + lemon + kale + water

ALL ABOUT PROBIOTICS ;

probiotics are the good bacteria that live in your gut, working hard to keep your digestive system balanced and healthy. SO if you’re dealing with bloating, fatigue, or even skin issues, it might be time to show your gut some love.

♡ kimchi

♡ greek yogurt

♡ kefir

♡ pickles

♡ kombucha

MOVING YOUR BODY ;

moving ur body is also super duper important, not only for ur physical well being but also for ur mental wellbeing so make sure that ur getting physical activity every single day.

whether thats going to the gym, stretching, playing a sport, going on walks, dancing etc. there are literally SO many ways that u can move ur body and enjoy urself ᡣ𐭩 •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ some things that i like to do to stay active are →

♡ dancing ♡ stretching ♡ jump-roping (my favorite) ♡ walking

the trick to this is using the stair master machine OR if u dont have one in ur gym, u can just go on the treadmill at an incline for like 30 minutes or however long u can, and putting ur hands up to ur head and keeping ur posture straight. aim for at least a 5-10% incline, but you can go higher depending on your fitness level…💬🎀

or ofc u can go on walks with ur pet or ✨hot girl walks✨ and walk while listening to a podcast, literally whatever u prefer.

♡ pilates/workouts that i can follow along with on youtube

a fun way to keep track of the workouts that u consistently do is to make a workout book like i did. that way i can have everything at my fingertips right when i need it 💕🗒️

[prettieinpink]

do you have a diet guideline and exercise routine? i'm having trouble figuring out what exactly i should be eating aside from people's vague "fiber and vegetables or whatever". And finding an exercise routine that works and i can actually make myself stick with and keep myself motivated with. Any tips/advice? thanks!

CREATING DIET & EXERCISE GUIDELINES

CREATING YOUR DIET

Determine how many calories you need daily. Your daily caloric intake depends on your age, sex, weight, height, and activity level. Some online calculators can help you with like this. However, if you’re calculating it, make sure to consider your activity levels.

Then, determine how much of what nutrients you need. If you’re lacking in one, you may want to increase the intake of that nutrient. Or, if you think you eat too much of it, you may decrease this. 

The best way to find out what nutrients you need is by a calculator. However, the best form of action is to ask your GP what they advise you. Here are the formulas;

Calculate your protein intake 10-30% of total calories (for adults)

Amount of fats - 20-35% of total calories (for adults)

Consumption of carbohydrates 45-65% of total calories

Recommended water intake 1 kcal = 1 mL

Number of grams of fibre Fiber = (kcal/1000) × 14

Limit processed foods, sodium, sugars and saturated fats as much as you can. While it is okay to eat them in moderation, they shouldn’t be a part of your daily diet.

To create healthy meals that are suited to you, consider your daily lifestyle and what times you feel hungry the most. While I cannot speak for your needs, this is typically what your meals should look like.

BREAKFAST - Breakfast should not be anything processed or fatty. It is the meal you break your 8-hour fast with, and it is the energy you use for the rest of the day. 

The most ideal breakfast is one that is protein-rich, as it can help you be more productive throughout the day. 

LUNCH - A lean, light but colourful meal is best suited for lunch. This shouldn’t be too filling, but enough so it can sustain your hunger until dinner. 

Lunch should be a meal that has lots of veggies or fruits that can energise you as well. 

DINNER - I don’t want to sound forceful, but dinner should be your healthiest meal. This is the energy that your body uses to recover and heal from the day you’ve just had. 

It should be balanced with complex carbs, vegetables and proteins. However, for dinner, it is advised that you either eat early or eat small. 

SNACKS - Light snacks that are filling. Avoid snacks in which you mindlessly eat them, those are the type of snacks which are most likely not good for you and you’ll end up overeating. Fruits are the best choice here. 

This is a diagram I use often to measure how much food I need to eat without weighing them or counting calories. To be precise;

Vegetables or/and fruit should be ½ of your plate

Proteins should be ¼ of your plate

Grains/Carbs should be ¼ of your plate. 

Adjust this to your liking, but I thought it would help you. 

CREATING YOUR EXERCISE GUIDELINES

This is a process that does not happen overnight, even if you want to start running kilometres a day if you’re living a sedentary life currently, that is not possible. 

Start by finding small intervals in your day to exercise, experimenting around and documenting how each one makes you feel. For now, just try to figure out what you like and form the consistency, 

Then, once you get the hang of exercising regularly, you get to make your own rules. For example, your rest days, how many minutes or hours, what you do that day etc. 

Exercise is just another way to fuel your body, and you only know your body and what feels good for it. So I cannot provide any further advice than this. Make sure to start slowly though. 

[kry3talline]

🎄 ✨ Safe/Fear Foods ✨ 🎄

Happy New Year to all you beautiful people ❤️ 💕!

I was feeling a lil bored, so I decided to make a little list of my personal safe/fear foods and ratings of them. I welcome any new recommendations of safe foods,because ’m getting BORED😭.

As always, trigger warning;please stay safe 💕 ❤️

🎊🎁Safe Foods 🎊🎁

Spices (10/10)- Oregano, Chives,sage, rosemary,parsley,dill weed, paprika,pepper, chillli powder;you name it. Most spices have little to no calories, and embellish the taste of certain low calorie foods that are otherwise bland or intolerable! Additionally, certain spices act as an appetite suppressant, and that served as a helpful benefit throughout my wl.

Kimchi (9.6/10)-Fermented, so gut health benefits, anyone? Plus, it’s delicious all on its own, and adds volumes to meals, which helps me feel satiated faster. It’s 10 calories per serving, and in the jars I buy there are 16 servings, so if I were to hypothetically (GOD FORBID I GET TO THIS POINT 💀) binge and scarf down the entire jar, that would be only like 160ish calories.

Pomegranate arils (9.9/10)-Yall, these are so underrated;I feel like they should be talked about more- so many benefits, a crunchy texture, refreshing taste! Furthermore, the ones I buy come in gigantic cup containers, and IF you were to eat the entire thing, it would be 200 calories.

Pineapple-(9/10)-Satiating,refreshing, juicy, and low calorie. Plus, it gives me energy. Good on its own or as a side to other dishes (y’all, some of the combos I do with pineapple would apparently get me cancelled,according to my friend 🙄 . This was coming from a girl who eats honey with ramen and avocado with cheesecake, so she shouldn’t be talking 😒)

Berries (any kind)(9.5/10)-An amazing fiber packed sweet treat which keeps me full for hours. I recommend the Driscoll brand/ absolutely decadent! ✨

Kiwi,Tangerines,Grapes (as y’all can tell, I’m getting lazy 😅)(8.9/10)-Kiwi is good for the skin and promotes sleep;tangerine has energizing quality, whilst grapes are relatively low cal and pretty fillinggg!

Veggies (Bell peppers,cucumbers,celery,carrots,tomatoes, lettuce,cabbage,zucchini, etc.) (9/10)- Low cal, filling, and super versatile;they can be cooked almost any way!

Balsamic /Apple cider Vinegar (8/10- The only substances I’m comfortable dressing my salads with at this point. Balsamic vinegar is only 15 calories per tablespoon;I feel like it’s criminally underrated.

Ice 💀 (5/10)-Works surprisingly well to curb hunger when fasting;furthermore, I absolutely adore the crunch. However, it’s a bit, well, cold (duh 🤡) for my liking. Plus, the ice we have at my house is sticky and gross at first 😭? It goes away once you eat it, but still sus as hell. Zero calls thoughhh.

Chobani lactose free Greek yogurt (7/10)-Low-cal (ish); 60 calories per container, which is quite low for how satisfying it is. I love making little copycat desserts by adding cinnamon, honey (minimal), lychee, nuts, granola, fruit,frozen fruit, etc (careful with toppings in order not to accumulate cals). VERY filling.

Seafood (boiled,baked, or grilled;does not include fried)(6/10)- Delicious and a source of lean protein;eat in moderation/adhere to serving sizes at MOST.

Buckwheat (5.9/10)- Delicious and somewhat low cal;rather satiating. If I ever have to add carbs, this is my go to, since it’s not even a grain,but rather a seed. Honestly, hella underrated;however, sometimes it’s a binge food-

Black coffee (5/10)- Suprisingly not as revolting as most people I know make it out to be;curbs appetite really well. I don’t like drinking caffeine often though.

Herbal teas/Matcha-(10/10)-Super low cal,energizing,and filling! Wide variety of benefits too. Chamomile is a personal favorite of mine 🥰.

Lean meat (turkey breast, chicken breast, etc) (6/10)- Same as seafood.

Boiled eggs (6/10)- I prefer to eat the whites (17 cal), but when I include the yolk, it’s still somewhat low cal-seventy calories. Really delicious as an addition to most soups. Staple breakfast food.

Soups/Broths (6/10)- Satiating, filling, and light;I opt for the homemade soups in my family (it’s a staple food;it’s required at least once a day-)(my favorites are seafood soup,mushroom soup, and borscht)

I’ll post a fear foods list later because I’m lazy and this post was already rather late (I intended for it to go up Christmas Eve 🤡)

[lethalrexie]

so a lil bout me if anyone wants to be moots: (i also have a backup in case i lose this acct, it’s the same username but the “e” in lethal is 3)

you 1,000% do not need to read all of this, however i truly think it is super helpful considering i was raised by a dietitian.

im pro-recovery JUST BY CHOICE NOT FORCE. so PLS JUST BLOCK DONT REPORT. we all have backups and backups for our backups. so it’s pointless. you’re breaking up a community where we get support. so fvck u if u report.

my “rexie tips n tricks” losing weight healthily yada yada yada is below the cut if you’re interested!

cw: 180lxs 81kg (i know it got out of hand 🥲)

gw: 130lxs 58kg (doing everything i can to get here by christmas)

ugw: not sure, just wanna see my b0nes. maybe 111lxs (50kg)? (gimme that angel number baybeee)

lw: 145lxs 65kg

so basically, if you do these things i can guarantee you 100% will lose weight. if you’ve plateaued, if you’re just starting out, if you’re trying to take it slow after relapsing, even if you’re petite and need a metab boost to start loosing lxs again, i’m not saying it’s good to be apart of this community but im along this ride w ya so. here u go.

1. keep your e@ting window as small as possible aka eat to live don’t live to eat (the r3xie motto 🤪). i’m f@sting minimum 16:8 and i try to extend that. but major thing is don’t beat yourself up if you can’t make it 16hrs and be happy the days you can make it longer!! esp if your just starting out.

2. stay low c@l. i’m trying my best to stay under 500 c@l/day. and consume that how it works for you. if five 100 c@l snacks over 8 hrs work best some days that’s ok. if OMAD works best, great! my mom is a dietitian and i promise, eating a little of each food group (dairy, carb ik scary, protein, veg & fruit) will help your metab which in the long run will help you l0se more weight. sometimes just having one protein bar mid day works 4 me. others i need a full meal. fuel your body or you will burn muscle which leads to organ damage.

3. don’t do LONG term fasts. i’d say up to a week with heavy liquids is okay. and not just water, incorporate broths, mio, even sugar free jello is good (if it’s clear typically it’s ok) but long term fasts can lower your metabolism, deplete electrolytes, and sodium, which long term is going to bloat you, keep weight on (or make you gain it back quickly), and overall make you feel like shit (which could lead to hospitalization)

4. don’t eat refined sugar or refined foods. do literally AS MUCH AS YOU CAN to eat sugar free and whole foods. i have a major sweet tooth so i turn to sugar free jello/pudding, sf caramels, halo top ice cream if i REALLY need it. otherwise i do sweet fruits and veggie based substitutions for carbs. i use cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or there’s these great hearts of palm noodles.

5. eat tons of fiber!! laxatives will help momentarily, consistent fiber will keep your 💩 regular thus keeping your body from holding onto it aka extra lxs. i add unflavored benefiber to a lot of my drinks (the flavored ones have added sugar). i honestly could promise you that fiber will help with shedding !bs.

6. drink as much water as you possibly can. yes you can become over-hydrated so add electrolytes or legit just a lil salt to your water here n there. but your body is going to retain water (!bs), and bloat if you are dehydrated. #1 thing to remember is you are depleting your body of what it wants. finding a way to basically trick it makes it easier and quicker to lose fat.

7. stay distracted! discipline and hunger may hurt now, regret and guilt are going to hurt 50x worse later. a grumbly tummy is not worth it. get some motivational phrases, tactics, distractions, that work for you and RELY ON THEM. water, i use mio in mine when i’m desperate, gum, diet soda, bubbly water, reading, tv, ANYTHING. i have other reblogs with some good motivational tactics. i also look at th!nspø as well as pics of my own body multiple times per day to keep me on track. YOU ARE NOT ALWAYS GOING TO BE MOTIVATED SO YOU MUST BE DISCIPLINED. i repeat that to myself 100000 times a day.

8. incorporate foods/drinks that speed up your metab. coffee, green tea, spicy foods (pepper, cayenne pepper), cinnamon, B12 there’s sooo many. and this goes hand in hand with making sure you’re getting your vitamins. picking up a general multivitamin will help make it so your body doesn’t want to cling onto every last cal it’s fed.

9. exercise if you are mentally & physically able to. i have some other limiting factors which make me unable to go to the gym or get as many steps in as id like. an avg day is 2k-5k steps for me rotting on the couch. i PROMISE like 100% money back guarantee (srry bad joke i swear im not a damn ana coach 🙄) your diet is 1,000,000x more important than any exercise you’re going to get in. exercise will help with toning so i try to get some laying ones done on the couch but dude you burn calories just existing. so if you eat lower than that which is 1k-2k (you can look it up it’s your TDEE) you will lose weight. it may be slightly slower than if you walked 20k steps/day or worked out 5 hrs every day but give it time.

literal str8 up proof of this^^^ is my father. he’s a gym junkie like going every morning at 4am (insanity but not my kind), but was eating a lot, and garbage. high carb and sugar intake. and even though he was working out A TON with a lot of steps/day he was gaining fat. he came to me and i told him str8 up to eat less and stop treating his body like a dumpster. eat healthier. homie is shedding lxs.

so besides all that, if you wanna be moots ill probs just vent and post th!nspø

SORRY IM A CERTIFIED YAPPER

[hillbillyoracle]

Microwave Cooking Ideas

So I don't know who needs to hear this (it's me) but anytime you have some semi-significant life change, you have to relearn how to cook. That's just how it is.

So I've been relying on my microwave more and it's been some amount of trial and error to find meals I actually like in it with all my food sensitivities + nutrition needs. So I thought I'd share some I learned along the way that kind of surprised me.

Chickpeas (Optional: Tacos)

You can make crispy chickpea in the microwave. Did you know this? I have no idea. Just drain a can, rinse it, towel them off a little, add a little oil + spices, mix it up, and put it in the microwave for 8-10 minutes.

You can just snack on them as is.

Or you can get soft taco shells (gluten free for me), add a little cheese (dairy free for me) and then the chickpeas and you've got fantastic tacos with very little active time. I like to wrap the soft tacos in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute just to make them a little easier to work with but you don't have to. They're so tasty.

High fiber, decent protein, very tasty.

Tortilla Pizzas

There are so many options for these. You use a tortilla base (gluten free for me), add your sauce (I like bbq sauce), add your cheese and any toppings you like, and voila - "pizza" .

I like that this one is scalable. So the other night I was really hungry so I quickly fried up a can of chicken and some onions with some spices. I put that on my pizza base with pineapple - pro tip get the fruit cups, great for a single portion - and it was super filling. Today I was less hungry so I just had tortilla, sauce, cheese, and pineapple.

Bonus: you can make this a dessert pizza. Nutella, bananas, cinnamon - microwave for a minute - delicious.

Peas + Carrots

Want a vegetable ever but don't want to have to heat up a whole steamer bag of veggies just to have some? Peas and carrots are great. They reheat pretty easily in the microwave without a ton of extra time. Add them to a microwave meal to bulk it out some. I've been adding it as a side when I make chicken nuggets (gluten free).

Honorable Mentions

Eggs don't sit the best with me right now but they're super easy to make in the microwave. Add in some frozen peas and carrots and cheese and you've got a kind of omelet. Or put in a soft taco shell or tortilla with cheese.

Potatoes and sweet potatoes do well too. Poke holes in them with a fork and look up the microwave instructions for your particular kind. Then add your favorite toppings. Canned chili is also an easy one to add. Don't feel like keeping potatoes on hand? Check out potato flakes.

If you've also got a toaster, you can toast bread, butter it, add a slice of cheese between two slices and microwave it for a pseudo grilled cheese. Microwave a soup and you're golden.

I can't have stuff like ramen or microwave rice but they're a great option if you can. Add in some veggies or an egg and it'll make it more satisfying. You can also add some peanut butter to ramen to give it a depth of flavor and add some protein and fat.

Next adventure will be trying out my microwave steamer to make some chicken or fish + veggies.

Anyways I hope this sparks some ideas for someone cause I got tired of microwave meals real fast.

[serendipitysays]

safe foods and some ways to make them better!

rice cakes!! an ana staple of course :-) i love to add either light cream cheese or PB2 to them. it helps when you’re feeling cravings and soooo low cal

most fruits & veggies! PB2 with apples is super good, or if you’re in the mood for citrus, grapefruit with stevia is so delish

hard boiled eggs!! i love these with soy sauce. keeping the egg white in adds calories but the protein will keep you full for longer so it really depends on your hunger level

warm water w/soy sauce- kinda weird but warm water tricks your mind into thinking you ate a big meal. the soy sauce just makes it less gross. be careful tho bc salt water can work as a laxative and uh yk- 😬

pickles are my #1 safe food. they’re so delish and like 5 calories for 4- needless to say they’re the best

dried seaweed 🫶

0 sugar werther’s caramels. i’ve been guilty of eating like the full bag 😭✋ i don’t recommend its really bad for your stomach

gum and iced water 😍 (i feel like this list is getting more and more disordered)

quest bars are actually foul but they keep you full so likeeee????? a wins a win!

i go rabid for fiber one bars. 10/10 will recommend. but they might cause you to binge because they’re genuinely so yum so i don’t recommend breaking your fast with them (been there, done that.)

mmmm halo top

put SUPER hot hot sauce on everything it will make your stomach hurt and make you not wanna eat it

apple sauce and cinnamon :))

there’s so many more but bye for now!

[sassypotatoe1]

Survival guide for the adhd/depressed/autistic newly established office worker:

Brought to you by a depressed adhd autistic who took 10 months to adjust to office life after starting to work their first full time job.

Food:

We all have trouble with food, no denying it, so how do you manage it? Well there's a couple of ways depending on your individual needs.

If you're like me and you will end up just not eating if you don't have food immediately accessible, keep a snack drawer. Empty an entire drawer in your desk, buy a combination of healthy and less nutritious snack food that's shelf stable in bulk. I typically get a bunch of packets of like two types of potato chips/crisps, a bunch of single serving packets of salted peanuts, single serving packets of dried fruit flakes because the solid dried fruit are a sensory nightmare, and a bag of lollipops. By 10ish when I need my first snack I pop a lollipop, and if I didn't pack lunch I have access to fiber, protein, fat and carbs.

I also sniffed around for a couple of months to find the best deal on safe food takeout, ie a meal that's filling, relatively balanced, cheap and fits my texture and taste sensitivities. When it gets too expensive I find another one. Once a week I allow myself to get that if I didn't pack lunch so I don't end up spending all my money on takeout but still get to eat well enough.

If you're concerned about overeating or eating less nutritious food, get nutritious safe food options. They're typically a bit more expensive and a bit less shelf stable, I keep instant soup with freeze dried veggies in my drawer in the winter, and I have a tub of ensure to make shakes if I feel I'm missing out on some nutrients. Focus more on dried fruits, pretzels, nuts, instant food with veggies and nutrient loaded fruit juice. Get ensure if you can afford it. In a limited way it can act as a nutritious meal replacement, but I mean limited as in once or twice a week. Do not replace all your meals with a nutrition shake.

When you buy fresh produce, process it immediately before it goes into the fridge/freezer. Don't let that head of lettuce wilt and rot. Pull it apart, wash it off, put what you're not using immediately in a ziploc in the freezer if it freezes, and put the rest open in the produce section of your fridge. Not only will it already be ready to use when you use it, if it's not in a bag or container where the moisture is trapped it remains fresh for longer. That or if you can afford it buy pre-processed produce, divide it into serving portions, freeze what can be frozen.

Buy. Ready. Made. Meals. I know microwave dinners are the butt of the depression joke but they're literally life-saving, because when I was really struggling with my depression and ARFID microwave dinners were my only source of nutrition for a while and it literally kept me from actually dying. Do not be ashamed to meet your needs.

Stimming:

Keep some of your fidget toys or stimming items at your desk. I keep my tangle and fidget cube there so I don't pick my eyebrows to hell and back. It doesn't always work but it's better than nothing. Keep chewing gum in your car. Chewing tricks your brain into thinking you're eating, which tells your sympathetic nervous system that you're safe. It helps you focus better on driving and keeps you a bit calmer making your reaction times faster and less impulsive.

Reminders:

Keep a pad of sticky notes on your desk, preferably a neon color, and all the pens you own that you don't care about losing. Set a reminder on your phone calendar, your computer calendar, your email calendar, on a sticky note on your wall, and in your physical diary. No chance of forgetting something if you do that, because you can't miss all of them.

Take some time to figure out your grocery list. What do you typically need in a month? Make a printout of that grocery list and keep it on your fridge and your phone, along with a monthly or weekly calendar reminder to go grocery shopping. Before you head out check what you still have plenty of and preemptively check it off on your phone list so you don't accidentally buy too much of something.

Keep a "what's in my fridge" log on your fridge. It makes you more aware of what's in there, how long it's been in there, and whether you should throw it out or eat it or leave it. Keep a chart of how long foods hold in the fridge beside that log. The log lists what is in the fridge, when it went into the fridge, when the product seal was broken, and the expiry date of the product. No more moldy fridge food.

Miscellaneous:

Assign care tasks to another task that's already a regular habit. Keep your morning meds by the kettle, and make taking out a dose part of the process of making your morning coffee. Pick a task you do daily at work, usually in the morning, and assign wearing your glasses to that task. I need my glasses to proofread the print dummies because the font isn't very friendly, so I accidentally got into the habit of making putting on my glasses part of the proofreading process. Brushing teeth is part of makeup. Showering is part of getting dressed. It's easier to complete these tasks if I don't view them as seperate tasks, but rather as steps in a different task that comes more naturally to me.

I keep sticky notes and pens in my car, as well as in my purse when I use it, so I can make notes of things when I need to. Car care notes go on stickies when I notice the need, then I'm reminded of it every time I'm in the car. I typically don't even have to read the note, I see that there is one and usually remember what it was about. This helps me remember what I need to do to maintain my car, because I have gotten in an accident and forgotten about it and drove around with a warped front fender for a month. I currently have a sticky note to get my tire pressure checked when I go home from work tonight on my dash.

That's all I have but TL:DR allow yourself to meet your needs without shame, no matter how strange or childish they seem, and find loopholes to your behavior for the best outcome for your health, safety and productivity. Like I said in the intro it took me 10 months to figure out these, so don't be afraid to take the time to figure out what works for you. It'll be absolutely worth it.

[lolly-dolli]

Here's what you're gonna do.

You're gonna go down to your local Aldi's, buy a 24oz bag of frozen mango chunks, a bag of rice, and two cans of black beans.

If you don't already have them; salt, lime or lemon juice and cumin; maybe some meal prep tupperware. Pouch tuna if you like that stuff.

Once home, put that bag of mango chunks in a bowl full of warm water so they defrost. Don't pen it. The bag needs to stay closed. This'll make sense later.

Prepare enough water in a pot to cook two cups of that rice. Make sure the pot's big. Big enough to hold way more rice than you expect there to be. Add a teaspoon of cumin, two tablespoons lime or lemon juice, salt according to preference. Pat of butter.

Boil. Make sure the butler's melted. Stir to combine.

Add your rice. Cook according to rice bag.

If you have a protein, you can cook that now. 20-30 minutes at your disposal. If not, that's why we got the second can of beans for.

I recommend Aldi's tuna steaks - quick to defrost, 5 bucks for 2-3. Lean protein. Real nice. Creme de la crumb's tuna marinade also works real nice if you have the energy.

A pouch of tuna's just as good functionally.

Less mercury that way.

You can mix it in that if you want, too.

Strain your beans. Conserve a little bean water for the rice if you want.

Your rice is done.

Add your beans. Twice as many if you're feeling like it'll be a bad week. Two or three pouch tunas too if you want a little extra.

If you have the lemon pepper kind you can probably nix the citrus juice.

Now we go back to your mango. If all's worked correctly, the warm water should've thawed them somewhat, the heat warming the air in the bag.

Dump 'em in, turn the burner to low heat. Stir until well combined.

Portion out into Tupperware.

You've got a good couple meals right there. Even more as side dishes if you have the energy to cook chicken nuggets or fish or veggies or whatever.

Lunch. Breakfast. Dinner.

Carbs to keep you awake and moving.

Protein to fuel your muscles.

Bit of fiber to push it all through your guts easier.

Citric acid to avoid the scurvy.

Can be eaten hot or cold, and the shit's good, too.

You're gonna have something tasty to eat whether you can operate a microwave or not this week.

That's what you're gonna do.

[el1sesstuff]

Ultimate glow up guide to glow up before school!

(I'll try to put these in sections + I'll also be using these tips my self as well)

To glow up you must have to take care of yourself in these areas physically, emotionally, and mentally so I'll try to help you conquer these things!

What is wonyoungism?

A: it's a term created by Ives fans thats centered on the princess pilates aesthetic. Wonyoungism is all about living a healthy lifestyle, positive mindset, keeping fit, eating healthy, and most importantly self love and loving your self!

1. How to enter your wonyoungism era?

Workout could go to the gym or work out home (I recommend pilates and cardio)

Try to stretch every morning and night

Sleep well at least 8 hours a day

Try to build a skincare routine I recommend finding your skin type and finding products that work for it

Ice your face (makes you look more put together and gives you a refreshed look)

Eat healthy or in small portions

Find a make up routine (if you need it)

Be nice to people around you!! If someone is mean you be nice to them

Drink enough water ik everyone says this but its actually really benifical to glow up cuz it flushes out all the nasty toxins in your body. It makes your skin look brighter and hydrated

2. Glow up mentally

Learn to love your self beacuse if you can't love yourself then who love you?

Try I have an idgaf mindset this is so helpful because if someone disrespects you, you don't care

Walk around w/ confidence

Tell your self affirmations

Try to limit your screen time an the amount of negative things you consume (negative things leads to bad mentality)

Try to put your self first

Have a "I don't chase, I attract mindset" this is by song jia

Find motivational quotes to help you feel good

Spend some time alone! Do the things you love

Journal it gets all your bottled emotions out

Write goals you want to achieve

Work on healing your self

Surround your self w/ positive ppl

Start doing meditation and yoga!

Get LOTS OF SLEEP at least 8hrs per night

Try to connect w/ your religion more

Create a summer playlist!

3. Self care

Pamper your self more

Skincare tips:

Use cold water to help your skin

Wash ur face 1-2 times a day w/ a good cleanser

Rubbing ice on your face

Moisture daily (day and night)

Find your skin type

Gently dry ur face after washing it

Shower tips:

User rice water for shiny an silky hair (not too often)

Cold showers

Use conditioner on tips

Shampoo on roots (bubble it up first)

Let hair naturally dry most of the time blow dry it rarely

Wash your pillows frequently

Smooth skin:

Use lotion Immediately after showering or bathing (surprisingly ppl don't do this ?!!)

Body butter after showering to keep skin extra hydrated

Wear silky types of clothing while sleeping

Shave (don't have to if you dont want to)

Use body scrubs once a week so you don't overly strip your skin of it's natural oils

Use body oils when your skin needs it or every other day

Few other tips:

Take warm baths when you need them especially on long mentally draining days to restore your energy

Don't shower with hot water bc it can really damage your skin

Brush your teeth with toothpaste then w/ water (makes them look whiter

Wash your hands regularly to keep them smooth and clean (moisture them after to keep them soft not hard!

Ware gloves while cleaning and washing dishes because the harsh chemicals can make your hands dry and rough!!

Diet:

Drink at least 6-8 cups of water per day

Include fruits and veggies in every meal (try to)

Eat healthy fats like; avacadoes, nuts, seeds, fatty fish. These types of foods contain omega-3 which gives your skin a healthy appearance

Whole grains like; quinoa, brown rice, oats, and whole wheat bread. They provide you fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are good for your skins health

Lean proteins like; fish, tofu, beans, and Greek yogurt they can give your hair and skin a healthy look to it

Physically glow up:

Invest into a good skincare routine

Try a new hairstyle this can change up your whole look

Get your nails done

Everything shower (exfoliate, shave, hair mask, ect)

Find new clothes

Get a SIGNATURE SCENT!

get a tan (optional)

Dye your hair (optional)

Use a gusha and face roller (it changes up your face shape sm)

Summer bucketlist ideas:

Have picnics w/ ur self or friends

See sunrises and sunsets

Paint or draw

Read new books (I love reading webtoon sm)

Go on a road trip

Thrifring

Have a girls night

Go on walks

Make bracelets

Have a photoshoot

Fashion tips:

Always wear accessories they make you look more put together and they can spice up a boring outfit

Always smell good

Don't pair a baige or black colored cargo pants w/ a bright colored top. Pair it w/ black

Some colors beige goes well with ; brown, black, silver

Always do a nice hairstyle that matches your outfit

To make a skirt look better add leg warmers

Pair the right shoe color with the right outfit or else you'll look less put together

[rainyfestivalsweets]

10/20/23 Things I did to help myself.... what did I have to change? Seems like everything some days.

Healthy Tips

Realistically evaluated my eating habits. It was either not enough or too much, no in-between. That was part of my problem.

Most restaurant meals are too much, even if you think you are ordering the 'healthy option'

It is not normal to gorge yourself on appetizers, drinks, & a giant entree. Choose a moderation mindset: Pick one or 2. Share an app. One drink. Pack half your entree 'to go'.

Our society is driven by consumerism. I had to take steps to stop that. Meet people to do activities, not to consume things.

Water- I shoot for 200 oz of water a day.

I take low cal beverages with me... nearly everywhere. Tea, coffee, sparkling water.

Try all kinds of different tea.

Meals focus on protein and produce. If you are still hungry- eat another portion of meat and produce.

Try to eat as unprocessed as possible. They add stuff to our food to make our brains light the F up. It isn't natural and devastating to people like me who are especially susceptible. Often when I have issues (yesterday!) It is because I had a processed item.

Sometimes I add a fiber supplement to my drink. Adds calories yes but I don't worry about it.

Try to only have 1 sweet thing a day. The later in the day, the better. I will actually be shooting for every 3 days or so.

Some of my craving issues were blood sugar related because I was pre-diabetic and had PCOS- which has an insulin problem.

If you haven't eaten, plan and eat a healthy meal that has a substantial amount of protein.

If you have eaten already, try to distract yourself with a task. If you are still truly hungry 20 minutes later- have another bit of protein & veggies.

Walk daily. But don't count it as your cardio.

If you work at a desk, get a standing desk and try to work up to standing daily.

Cardio 3x a week. Whatever you enjoy. Yes, you have to enjoy it. If you don't, you haven't found your activity yet.

Weight training 3x a week. Lift all the weights you can, as often as you can manage. You are now in training. For life!

Supplements- figure out what works for you. I am currently on: Sam-E, NAC, Nomorbidity, Alkemi, allergy stuff, and some other stuff I rotate in.

Read books that help your mindset. Atomic habits, mindset books. 10 mins a day, make it a habit to improve yourself.

Watch YouTube videos that build your motivation and determination.

Things can get better. I also utilize therapy! There is no shame in needing help!

I am becoming a healthier person and every choice reflects that.

[h0neyfreak]

I’m gonna share another very useful approach to life as an adult with ADHD: cooking and nutrition edition.

The American idea that dinner is “meat/protein with a veggie and a side” and that this is somehow an easy thing to prepare is a lie. That’s so much work. Sometimes I like making a meal that requires a lot of effort but that’s not sustainable for my average weeknight dinner.

I would like to instead introduce you to my world of Sauce Based Cooking. It is predicated on the idea that the “one pan meal” is not a category of recipe but rather a decision made by the chef. There are some deviations (some meals require a pasta pot and/or sheet pan) but that’s still way less than a lot of recipes call for. If it requires a blender, simply close the link and step away.

Rules for Sauce Based Cooking Freedom:

Have more spices/flavorful pastes than you know what to do with. Better than Bouillon and miso paste and curry paste and spice mixes etc etc. You are not running an authentic Tex-Mex restaurant from your kitchen just get the taco seasoning packets.

If you eat meat, you should be buying bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. Not chicken breasts. You can braise a chicken thigh for two hours and it will only get tastier and better. Cooking a chicken breast is stressful and requires a level of precision im not prepared to give to a chicken.

Focus on learning to make tasty BASES. You have learned if you make it and it tastes good to you. Nail down a good cream sauce, perfect your 20 minute marinara, learn a coconut curry, figure out the basic components of a marinade. Add some ground ginger to your chicken soup and thank me later. Then cooking is just beating protein and veggies into submission under your sauces and above your grains.

Don’t try and make ~dishes~. I call this “Zelda cooking.” You need something that you enjoy eating and gives you the nutrients you need to function. Prep vegetables and proteins you like and dump them into a sauce you also like. Add some polenta or bread or rice or couscous or any other grain to soak up the sauce and make it filling and satisfying. 9 times out of 10 it’s gonna work. The only decision you need to make is the flavor profile of the sauce.

Buy the precut vegetables. I know. It feels wasteful. So much plastic. But I promise you it’s way more wasteful to throw out half your groceries and order Uber eats 5 days in a row because you never managed to chop an onion. It’s okay. Precut/frozen vegetables and canned ingredients and prepared food items are going to be your lifeline. I can turn a rotisserie chicken and plastic tub of mirepoix (pre chopped onions, celery and carrots) into a delectable soup with just things in my pantry at this very moment.

Same as above but line the pan with foil. Save yourself a dish.

Add at least one vegetable to everything you cook. This might be controversial but you need fiber. And all sorts of other vitamins and minerals that things like kale and carrots and sweet potatoes have. My go to is canned chickpeas. A jar of marinara plus some canned chickpeas and kale is suddenly a hearty and filling topping for pasta that’s gonna satisfy me way more than just the pasta and sauce. And all I had to do was dump a can and a bag into the pot. That’s not a dish that really exists or has a recipe but it’s Sauce Based and I eat it a lot.

Keep some fortified cereal (most cereal is fortified by default) and trail mix on hand. Sometimes I get in a funk and order a lot of takeout or just eat a lot of carbs and not much else and then get woozy because I’m a little dumb and don’t eat a lot of animal products so all my Nutrients are low and that makes cooking harder. Fortified cereal and trail mix together will have most of the stuff you need to get rid of the lightheaded wooziness (iron and b12 and fats and sugar) in a dense little package that’s easy to munch on while cooking.

Finally, I know online recipes and Pinterest are great and wonderful but get proper cookbooks whenever you can. The first reason is that even with AdBlocker online recipes are a minefield and can be distracting and frustrating and overwhelming which are all things you don’t want when knives and hot pans are around. The second is that you will learn so much about cooking from a proper cookbook and the better you are at cooking the easier and faster it goes. ThriftBooks has plenty as will your local library or even older relatives. Ones like “Cook What You Have” by Christopher Kimball and “The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes” book and the classic “The Art of Simple Food” by Alice Waters are great.

[brotherlysuggestion]

Hey, for any of my little sibs trying to learn to eat salads/vegetables but running into a lot of unhappiness/failure/sensory issues, I recently started learning to eat veggies after a lifetime of struggling due to autism and sensory issues, and I have some tips that I’ve collected along the way!

Forget all about the “healthiest varieties” or “most nutritional salads” elitism.

A lot of that talk is based on bogus science or half-truths to begin with, but even for anything that’s true, you’re trying to eat in a way that is sustainable for you. You don’t need to be like anybody else. If you like iceberg lettuce, screw the people who say “well that doesn’t have any nutritional value”. It’s fiber and roughage if nothing else! You like a lot of dressing or add ins and people tell you that isn’t a real salad/isn’t a healthy salad? It’s more vegetables than no vegetables! It gets the greens in your body! Do your thing, you don’t deserve guilt (external or internal) for figuring out your own path.

This is about habit forming and breaking bad associations to form better ones.

Think of this as practice! I eat salads nearly daily when available because I genuinely look forward to them now, but I used to want to retch at just the thought of salad. When I used to think of salads, I always thought of being a kid and trying not to gag while forcing sensory hell so that adults wouldn’t get mad at me. It was punishing for me, and it took a lot of gentle work to change that association! So if you hate salads, really try to identify why. Are they bland and tasteless to you? Conversely, are the bitter flavors too strong? Is it a textural thing? Do you have some highly negative experiences with them in the past?

Don’t force yourself to keep trying something you know you hate.

I personally can’t stand a lot of “ultra healthy” salads that have a lot of different textures/flavors mixed in, and years of trying to suffer through salads like that never made me like them more. Back to the first point again, forget about what you’re “supposed” to be eating and eat what you find the least repulsive tbh.

The greens you choose can make a massive difference, so try a lot of different things!

This is especially important if texture or flavor is an issue for you. Personally I find iceberg lettuce the “easiest” because it has a very mild taste. I started out my adventures in learning to eat salad eating EXCLUSIVELY iceberg lettuce. Butter lettuce or romaine (especially romaine hearts) are others that are popular for being pretty palatable, and I’ve come to love them! And you don’t even HAVE to have lettuce! You can have cabbage, beets, carrots, whatever! Pick a vegetable you like and search for salad recipes using it!

Find a dressing you really like and drench that bad boy if you need to!

Some people really like ranch, or poppyseed dressing, or vinaigrettes, or even sweet dressings with honey and fruit! You can use mustard or honey in dressings! Look up different types of salad dressings and try them all out if you want. Personally, I really like zingy dressings like Italian vinaigrettes or blue cheese, but everyone’s different. You can make a lot of dressings at home, too, and if you have the stuff already it can be a cheap way to find what you like. I know dressing freaks some people out, but referencing my very first point again; some salad is way better than no salad. You may even eventually find yourself able to use less and less once you’re more accustomed to eating salad! So use as much as you need, whether it’s just for now or forever.

Toppings! Salads are allowed to be goodies with obstacles!

Use a protein like chicken or fish (I like tuna a lot) or crumbled bacon, use croutons, hummus, little cubes of cheese or shredded cheese, sliced hard boiled eggs, whatever! If there’s vegetables that you know you like, put those in! I love some sliced cucumber or shredded carrots in my salads. Some people do nuts like almonds or cashews in their salads, some people use chickpeas and corn from a can, and if you’re feeling super adventurous you can try some fruit to sweeten things up! If you like variety then mix warm foods and cold foods, creamy textures and crunchy textures! Make it totally your own. Personally, I’ll sometimes eat around my croutons so that once I’ve eaten all of my greens I have a big, crunchy reward. There’s no rules for how you have to eat something!

Conversely, be as simple as you need to be.

If you need to get used to salads by eating just iceberg lettuce and ranch for a while, you don’t need to be embarrassed! You don’t have to throw the kitchen sink at your salad, even if that’s what helps some others! This is about what works for you.

Don’t be afraid to have salad ingredients… not as a salad!

You can make a green smoothie by blending ingredients if texture is your big issue! Or make a fruit smoothie with some spinach or lettuce thrown in to help you ease into it. Or try dicing up some lettuce, cabbage, and a preferred vegetable or two (avocado, bell pepper, tomato, or cucumber would all work!). Drizzle that with a generous amount of dressing or sauce, and you can use it as a chip dip! Tortilla chips work especially well for this. Or maybe make a vegetable wrap in an actual tortilla? Or throw some chopped up vegetables in your next soup. Even if it’s as simple as putting some lettuce, carrots, or tomatoes into a sandwich, that’s awesome too!

Even outside of salads, experiment with texture for vegetables!

You can roast most vegetables on a sheet pan in the oven (or in an air fryer) for a crispy and crunchy experience! Or you can boil or steam them on a stovetop (or in the microwave) to different levels of softness; you can get most vegetables pretty mushy with enough time, if crunchy textures are hard for you! Looking up vegetarian versions of your favorite meat-including dishes can sometimes also offer great ideas for getting different textures out of vegetables! Try everything that you think you might like: grilling, griddling, roasting, steaming, boiling, sautéing, braising, stir frying, and blanching (which also helps reduce bitterness!) are all different methods to look into, and different methods have different results with different vegetables!

Big takeaway��

Be patient and kind with yourself. Working through food aversions is hard. The goal is gently pushing/testing your boundaries and expanding your comfort zone, NOT forcing yourself. Forcing yourself into extreme discomfort, distress, or pain typically only makes aversions worse! So it’s in your best interest to be patient and go as slowly as you need to. Be proud of yourself for trying, and don’t let anyone (including yourself) make you feel shame for doing what you can.

And obligatory disclaimer:

Please don’t get discouraged if none of these tips work for you! This isn’t an exhaustive list, and I’m not any kind of professional. This is just a mix of tips I’ve seen online, and what worked for myself and my own sensory issues, and I’m still learning more about myself all the time! If you’re struggling, there’s still more out there! You can achieve your goals, I believe in you. 💖

[wistsandmagic]

Hi i just ope it’s ok to ask about this, and feel free to ignore if you’re not comfortable discussing it, but I saw you mentioned baby food pouches on a post about disautomnia. I have (stupid anxiety disorders) issues with trying new foods but I think it would help me with some of my issues. would you mind kind of describing the taste and texture of the ones you like? And if you have anything you recommend re: brand, flavor, etc? Again if this isn’t something you’re comfortable talking about with a stranger I totally understand, and I hope you have a good day either way

Oh my goodness, yes, I would be perfectly fine with that. Just a disclaimer: I have autism and a lot of food allergies on top of everything else, so even my baby food options are a bit more limited than what you may want, but I will happily tell you what I can.

I do not eat any of the meat ones, just fyi. Pureed meat hits all of my squick buttons, on top of making me violently ill. BUT, the fruit and veggie ones are GOOD if you know what to get. I will say that the texture of almost all baby food pouches are some variation of apple sauce. Some are a bit 'grittier' than others, some have a more pudding-like texture, but none of the ones I eat are slimy or anything like that. It's just mostly applesauce-y. The pudding-textured ones tend to be more breakfast food-types, along with actual oatmilk pudding ones, and I use those more as a treat than anything else.

For taste...the brands I get are pretty much exactly what they say on the tin with a bit of lemon juice added to most of them for the preservation properties. (I am allergic to most commercial preservatives! 8D) I cannot recommend ANY baby food that has peas in it, because the pea-taste will overwhelm EVERYTHING else. I do not like peas, so this makes it a no-go for me, but hey, if you like peas yourself, maybe try it? Of the brands I get, I tend to get the ones that are a blend of fruit and veggies so that the slight sweetness of the fruit can help cover up some of the veggies that I don't like, it just unfortunately does NOT work with peas.

I'm VERY partial to the Happy Baby/Happy Tot brand of baby food (I think the overarching brand is called Happy Family???), the Gerber ORGANICS (not the regular, they have weird texture issues), the Holle brand, White Leaf Provisions, and Plum Organics. Holle and White Leaf Provisions are a bit more expensive, but they're nice to have as a treat. Also, if you have a Kroger, their in-house brand, called Comforts, is surprisingly good. The banana/blackberry and the pear/green bean ones are REALLY good. This is literally the only way I will eat green beans because I HATE THEM. The apple cinnamon oatmeal one of the Comforts brand is a good one for breakfast, if you're not super allergic to apples.

I don't know how you feel about spinach, but if you need some brain-fog help, the Happy Baby brain blends with banana, spinach, passion fruit, and oats is VERY good. The banana lends a smoother texture and the passion fruit takes up most of the taste. I have found that they actually DO help my brain fog for a bit, since I can no longer find the Brainiacs brand. (If you can find those, I HIGHLY recommend the fruit and veggie blend applesauce pouches of those, they're so good and such a good way to get your vegetables AND help keep you clear-headed.)

Otherwise, things like the Happy Family "Love My Veggies" with squash and banana and pumpkin is good, ANY of the "Super Morning" ones are good, the "Fiber & Protein ones with squash and cinnamon are good, as well as my favourite, the Fiber & Protein Pear, Raspberry, Butternut Squash, and Carrot one, and ALL of the "Super Bellies" types are good, though my favourite is the Banana, Carrot, and Strawberry one. Oh, also, just the plain Happy Baby Pear, Squash, and Blackberry one is amazing. And for a treat, if you want something that tastes exactly like Christmas, see if you can find the Banana, Plum, and Granola one. I can't explain why it tastes exactly like Christmas, but it does. I use that one when I am having a day where nothing tastes right or even remotely close to good and getting myself to eat at all is a chore. Because at least then I will have a bit of something in my stomach and it is a comfort-taste. Gerber Organics makes some good ones too. Their "For Toddler" line is usually the ones I go for, in the "Plant-Tastic varieties. The "Banana Berry Veggie Smash" one is quite good, as is the "Summer Fruit and Veggie Smash". I can't quite recommend the Fiesta Blend one universally, because it has a bit of an aquired taste, but if you want to try it, I recommend getting just one and making sure you eat it cold, it tastes much better that way.

I have no specific recommendations for the Holle and White Leaf Provisions ones, because I like all of them. I do recommend going in cautiously with the White Leaf Provisions one that has beets in it, as I know beets are a bit of an aquired taste. I had to aquire the taste with the help of my roommate actually managing to make beet food in a way that did not set off my texture and taste aversions, so maybe steer clear of that particular one until you're feeling more adventurous?

As for the Plum Organics, the "Mighty 4" line and the "Fruit and Veggie Blends" line are ALL good. Also the Protein and Fiber one that has white beans and strawberries in it, because the texture is amazing on top of the taste. Don't be afraid of the ones that have kale or spinach in them either, the taste is not strong. It just tastes fresh, not slimy-cooked, and this goes for all the baby foods I recommend.

Oh! And Peter Rabbit Organics (another sadly expensive one) has some good ones too! The Banana, Mango, Broccoli and Kale one is very good cold, and if you just want a bit of a sweet snack, the Banana, Raspberry, and Blueberry one is a good one to treat yourself with after trying something new.

Also, just as a little treat to expand your horizons a bit: try the Gerber Strawberry Rhubarb pudding cup...things. They're not the jars, they're the little plastic square things that come in two packs. If you've never tried rhubarb before, this is a good way to start and it tastes good warm or cold, so you can even pour one of these over vanilla ice cream for a topper and it's quite good.

I'm sorry for giving you a text wall like this, but if I can help at all, I would love to be able to. Good luck with your food journey, and hey, maybe let me know if you try any of these and like them? I'd love to know if it helps you with some food aversions!

[ed-recovery-affirmations]

i wish i could do intuitive eating but I'm autistic and don't get hunger cues

I answered an ask recently with similar content. Perhaps you're the same anon? At any rate, I'll give similar advice. You may not get the cue that tells your brain your stomach is hungry, but you might notice specific other things that accompany hunger and fullness. For example, if you are beginning to develop hunger, you may notice things like: feeling slightly unfocused, slightly irritable, slightly weaker than you are at full energy. When you are severely hungry, you may notice things like: headache, irritability/poor focus, slight dizziness or lightheadedness, sigificant sense of weakness, stomach pain, audible stomach growling, and increased salivation as your body anticipates digestion. Then, when you eat enough following a period of hunger, you may notice: oncoming feelings of satisfaction, slow sense of rejuvenation (as though your "body battery" is getting a recharge,) lessened irritability.

Do you get fullness cues? Can you identify when your stomach feels like it has been filled enough? This may be easier than hunger to use as a barometer for how much you consume per meal.

The above cues can be used to plan out an eating schedule that works well for you. If you have a tendency to forget because you do not experience hunger, you can potentially use your phone to set timers. If you find yourself experiencing symptoms of hunger between mealtimes, you could experiment with optimal portions for snacks, too. If you need light snacks, you might try a handful of nuts, a little bit of fruit, or veggies with dip. However, if you require snacks with more sustenance, you could try pairing one of the above suggestions with another snack food. Just experiment with what makes you feel best throughout your day. This may be the way for you to access something close to intuitive eating.

Additionally, make note of the specific kinds of nutrients you get. If your food doesn't seem to keep you satiated long enough, for example, you could try adding proteins. If you're generally satiated but having digestive problems, fiber might help. A nutritionist could probably help you personalize a meal plan if you need customized support in this area.

I hope this helps!

[kitteninsanelml]

Ok, so from now on I will take a few measures in order to boost my metabolism and get out of the 66kg.

-I will raise my intake to 1.200 cals, my previous intake was around 800 to 900 cals but I realised that its currently not working (most days I eat just twice a day and its usually poor quality food, almost no fruits, barely any fiber, etc.)

-I will prioritize breakfast and lunch, here's where i want my main source of fiber and protein to be from. so it doesnt matter if these meals are a little higher in calories than i would like.i'll try and add more foods like meat, eggs, veggies, etc.

-Pilates at least 4 times a week and go out on walks (i currently dont exercise since Im never in the mood).

well this is all I can think of for now, im making this just to keep track and not forget lmfao. I really pray that this works since my metabolism has got slow as hell and i just wont lose weight. its driving me mad!!! T.T so i hope this works.