have been there 100% and have learned its much easier and more humane to yourself to trust your hunger cues rather than ignore them. literally doesn't have to be a huge production either, it can be a few spoonfuls of peanut butter or a piece of cheese or fruit. also it helps to have your choice of little beverage through the day which will keep you hydrated and increase satiety
Jul 18, 2024
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sometimes i don't want to feel hungry but food makes me feel gross. if you can drink your calories instead of eating them you can fill up quicker. and you don't have to think as much about the taste. or even chew.
i usually chuck everything into a blender. sometimes i make kits with all the ingredients before i get hungry. i know some folks would call this a smoothie. but you can think of it however you like. maybe it's a soup. maybe it's a stew. maybe it's a salad. who says you can't have a salad in liquid form?
the best part is you can pick and choose ingredients. try to figure out what your body needs. sugar? try fresh or frozen fruit! fat? use up some of that coconut oil you thought would be a good moisturizer! protein? throw in some nuts or dairy. or maybe you like protein powder. i don't. but it doesn't matter.
there are two hacks if you feel extra spicy depressed and need even more help. the first is to plug your nose. don't taste it! it's only going to be in your mouth for a few seconds. and the second? don't look at it! use a water bottle that you can't see the inside of. or just close your eyes. i used to stress about finding the right color. it would come out looking like mud and i would lose my appetite even more. don't do what i did. it doesn't need blueberries or pomegranate seeds or food coloring. if you don't like the way it tastes don't taste it. if you don't like the way it looks don't look at it.
Dec 4, 2024
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I'm specifically thinking about times when I can't muster the energy to assemble a full meal, and I say to myself "something is better than nothing" and make myself a pbj on toasted sourdough and vow to eat a green vegetable and hearty protein next time. A small way to be kind to myself when the negative self talk gets a little too loud.
Sep 18, 2024
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But not in an unhealthy ED way, more like a ‘delaying pleasure & satisfaction‘ way.
Mar 14, 2025
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watching this 17 minute vine compilation once per year WILL refresh your mind and spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzpAYv0AP68
Jan 27, 2024
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chopping up a ton of stuff while drinking red wine and listening to your upsetting podcast of choice and making a big pasta that you live on for days after. also letting yourself take the time to chill out and cook something when everything else feels super overwhelming ... just a small clemency
Feb 5, 2024
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something cool about Pittsburgh is that pierogis are a staple food. my deli keeps them in the reach in at eye level and so I always end up buying a pack of them frozen. today i was tired and didn't want to cook but also the idea of Uber Eats-ing something was really depressing so i softened some scallions and green garlic in my wok and then let the pierogis brown on either side for like 6 minutes in the hot oil. then i made a dipping sauce with a scoop of creme fraiche and kewpie and a ton of chopped up herbs. when the rogis were done i sauteed several handfuls of spinach in the wok. don't feel bad about calories or carbs because you are also eating spinach ok. make a lazy pierogi dinner today
Jan 25, 2024