I can no longer eat food that tastes good

[Oct517 527]

I find that whenever I eat food that tastes good, I eat way too fast and get sick/uncomfortable. This has led to me avoiding foods that I really like and sticking with foods that I can tolerate the tastes of of but that are not my favorite. Anyone else have similar experiences?

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[JessLess 1,163]

I only put a small serving on my plate, 3 oz or less. Then I take a small bite, sit on my hands and chew 20x. This seems to help me. (Thanks, Dr. V.)

[Healthy_life 1,437]

9 hours ago, Oct517 said:

I find that whenever I eat food that tastes good, I eat way too fast and get sick/uncomfortable. This has led to me avoiding foods that I really like and sticking with foods that I can tolerate the tastes of of but that are not my favorite. Anyone else have similar experiences?

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You know yourself and what foods trigger you into eating fast. Some things that may help with behavior change.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mindful-eating-guide#section1

Mindful eating. Slowing down and savor every texture and flavor.

• Eat more slowly and don't rush your meals.
• Chew thoroughly.
• Eliminate distractions by turning off the TV and putting down your phone.
• Eat in silence.
• Focus on how the food makes you feel.
• Stop eating when you're full.
• Ask yourself why you're eating. Are you actually hungry? Is it healthy?

[Jazzy1125 1,010]

i have started to eat and put the fork down between a bite or two and wait 5 min before attempting another bite. I was getting full and uncomfortable after 1 ounce and it was taking forever to eat the recommended Protein per day.

[Oct517 527]

I only put a small serving on my plate, 3 oz or less. Then I take a small bite, sit on my hands and chew 20x. This seems to help me. (Thanks, Dr. V.)

Lol. I'm picturing my coworkers watching me sit on my hands while I eat my lunch

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[Oct517 527]

You know yourself and what foods trigger you into eating fast. Some things that may help with behavior change.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mindful-eating-guide#section1
Mindful eating. Slowing down and savor every texture and flavor.
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• Eat more slowly and don't rush your meals.
• Chew thoroughly.
• Eliminate distractions by turning off the TV and putting down your phone.
• Eat in silence.
• Focus on how the food makes you feel.
• Stop eating when you're full.
• Ask yourself why you're eating. Are you actually hungry? Is it healthy

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Thank you for the links! I'm terrible at being mindful while eating.
Sadly I feel like I cannot enjoy food unless I'm shoving it down my throat at ridiculous speed...

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[JessLess 1,163]

1 hour ago, Oct517 said:

Lol. I'm picturing my coworkers watching me sit on my hands while I eat my lunch

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You'd be surprised what people don't notice. LOL

[nenes78 528]

18 hours ago, Oct517 said:

I find that whenever I eat food that tastes good, I eat way too fast and get sick/uncomfortable. This has led to me avoiding foods that I really like and sticking with foods that I can tolerate the tastes of of but that are not my favorite. Anyone else have similar experiences?

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Give it some time. You are very early out. Best thing I have been working on is mindful eating. Here is a link with some tips, but there are many articles on this https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/10-tips-for-mindful-eating-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-201511248698. My pre surgery class did an exercise on this and it was quite the experience with a hershy's kiss.

[FluffyChix 17,410]

2 hours ago, nenes78 said:

Give it some time. You are very early out. Best thing I have been working on is mindful eating. Here is a link with some tips, but there are many articles on this https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/10-tips-for-mindful-eating-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-201511248698. My pre surgery class did an exercise on this and it was quite the experience with a hershy's kiss.

You are so kind!

[HoneyBeBrave 3]

I have just started feeling this way 5 weeks out. It’s like I haven’t had anything that tastes good since before the pre-op diet and I made a homemade chili and ended up eating it way to fast. I am also afraid I’m eating too much. I can eat about 3oz over 30 mins, 3-4 times a day. I’m getting about 50g of Protein and 500 calories.