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Eating poorly

Talking Paradox

I've been planning to ask this question for a while but for some reason I avoid doing so. My problem is that when I'm out during the day or on my way home I'll often pick up something unhealthy to eat on the way home. Historically it's always been big bars of chocolate but in the last few months I've really got into cheesecake. I don't know if this is an 'Autistic thing' or if it's just me. Does anyone have any thoughts/similar experiences/suggestions?

Thanks

  • No, but then I love cooking, I also have loads of allergies and intollerances so eating healthily isn't an issue for me, I'm vegetarian, almost vegan and I don't like milk chocolate, as I can't have dairy cheesecakes are out for me.

  • I think its pretty common. I have a real soft spot for crisps and always have done, doesn't take much for me to go and seek them out. Saying that I do like a nice cheesecake Slight smile

  • It think that it might certainly be linked to neurodivergence. Monotone eating habits and little sensory tolerance when it comes to food do lead to unhealthy habits. I myself tend to eat the same things for long periods of time but I also struggle with body image issues so I can’t eat very unhealthy things on a regular basis. My cheesecake-substitute is eating nothing. So when I’m running short on time, I rather just eat an apple or something like that, but sometimes (especially when travelling) I go long periods without eating and that’s also not really healthy. My strategy is usually to try and make sure that I stock up on things I need for meals I know I’ll like. I’m currently eating Skyr or Yoghurt everyday. I just have to open a cup and toss it in a bowl with some fruit. And I also make sure that I have rice or corn crackers as well as vegetables, strained tomatoes and whole grain pasta or rice. I usually have the same shopping list for weeks or even months.

    If you have the time and energy you could even try meal prepping. Not for me since I don’t want to feel obliged to eat a particular thing in a particular quantity, but you might wanna give it a try.

  • I think maybe that eating the same thing every day for months on end then suddenly switching to eating something else is a neurodivergent thing. I know that I do it. I've been eating mac and cheese mugshots for my dinner for a few weeks now but despite having a cupboard full of them, I think I've got to the end of the road with them and need something new. Cheesecake sounds like a good option for me

  • Have you noticed how those big bars of chocolate aren't as big as they once were?  Even though the packaging seems to be roughly the same size and telling you its a family pack, or whatever?   

    I know its besides the point, but I had to mention it.  We are being duped.  And don't get me started on crisp prices.  

    I don't know if you're suggesting that it might be an Autistic trait to binge on junk / unhealthy food ?  I think everyone does it, ND or NT.   I know many who live a healthy lifestyle and still crave the junk.  It seems to have no mental health or mental condition boundaries.  

    Addiction to fat & sugar is truly non-discriminatory Laughing