Published on 12, July, 2020
Okay, so I am plus size and need to lose weight for both my mental and physical health.
The problem is, I have executive control issues which means I often can only have takeout, and when I do make food, it's using a toaster or microwave only as I have issues with the oven.
My diet is incredibly narrow, ravioli, chicken nuggets, chips, Weetabix, plain burgers, margarita pizza, gravy, and only a specific mince pie. I'm trying to lose weight but it's hard when all I can eat is incredibly unhealthy and non-filling.
People always say, if you only have good stuff in, eventually you'll eat it when you are hungry enough but I don't. I just pass out and sleep all day if I'm put in that situation.
I'm hoping someone has some experience with this and can help. But I am aware it's a tricky dilemma.
I've had eating issues my whole life, including long periods of binge eating crap. The last 2 years I've transformed that and feel much better (lost a tonne of weight, which makes it all worthwhile).
But if you switch to a healthy diet and stick to it for 2 weeks, once all the chemicals, sugar, and preservatives leave your system you shouldn't crave the unhealthy foods anymore.
From your list, Weetabix is actually quite good for you. Everything else is awful (sorry)!
Switch to fresh veg, lean meats, rye bread, houmous, popcorn (minus any chocolate etc.), lots of herbal tea, kombucha, and light soups. Eggs, chicken, fish, and turkey are healthy meats.
My breakfast for example is all organic: porridge, pumpkin seeds, raisins, turmeric, and yoghurt.