So I'm a little more than 2 years out and for probably the last 6-8 weeks, I've gotten to where I just don't really enjoy eating most things. I'd say 90% of what I'm eating, I eat because I know I need to eat, not because I particularly enjoy it. Most things just taste off somehow to me, including things I used to really enjoy. I'm wondering if any other folks had anything similar happen?

I will preface this by saying there's a possibility this is medication related, as I think I made a change to my meds about that same time. I'm investigating that separately.

No issue with flavour (which does sound like it could be related to your medication change) but I feel a bit meh about food. Nothing really excites me. I enjoy cooking but at the same time I can’t be bothered. I do because I know I have to & I’m hungry so I stick to pretty much food on repeat as I don’t have to think when preparing it. Even if a new recipe or a dish I’ve seen looks interesting I can’t be bothered to make it as it seems like too much of a phaff. When I do try something new I feel disappointed by it. It’s ok but not rushing to make it again.

Maybe I just need someone to do it all for me! They can plan the meal, do the shopping and cook it. Oh, maybe I need a wife. ???

Though I think I just need to shake things up & get out of what is likely just a funk. (Probably as I’m nearing one of those decade ages.)

12 hours ago, Arabesque said:

No issue with flavour (which does sound like it could be related to your medication change) but I feel a bit meh about food. Nothing really excites me. I enjoy cooking but at the same time I can’t be bothered. I do because I know I have to & I’m hungry so I stick to pretty much food on repeat as I don’t have to think when preparing it. Even if a new recipe or a dish I’ve seen looks interesting I can’t be bothered to make it as it seems like too much of a phaff. When I do try something new I feel disappointed by it. It’s ok but not rushing to make it again.

Maybe I just need someone to do it all for me! They can plan the meal, do the shopping and cook it. Oh, maybe I need a wife. ???

Though I think I just need to shake things up & get out of what is likely just a funk. (Probably as I’m nearing one of those decade ages.)

I do think there's an element of "meh" going on with me as well. I'm not entirely sure if that's all due to things tasting a bit off, feeling tired (I've been really upping my workouts lately), or if I'm just losing some of the joy from eating.

I'm sort of in the opposite boat in terms of food prep. I do almost all the food planning and shopping, as well as 90%+ of the cooking around my house. This is mostly because I'm retired and my wife is still working. When we were both still working, it was closer to 50/50.

I do think if I didn't feel obliged to make food for her, I probably wouldn't bother for myself.

On 3/21/2025 at 11:05 AM, SpartanMaker said:

So I'm a little more than 2 years out and for probably the last 6-8 weeks, I've gotten to where I just don't really enjoy eating most things. I'd say 90% of what I'm eating, I eat because I know I need to eat, not because I particularly enjoy it. Most things just taste off somehow to me, including things I used to really enjoy. I'm wondering if any other folks had anything similar happen?

I will preface this by saying there's a possibility this is medication related, as I think I made a change to my meds about that same time. I'm investigating that separately.

Yes! I too am exactly in the same situation. Most food just as you said taste off lately. It just doesn't appeal to me. I used to enjoy food, now its just something I force myself to do. I'm hoping this is just a phase, keep us updated on if its your meds or something else!

While I am a foodie and looove to try new foods, recipes and going out to eat (you would not catch me repeating meals). I have been eating much less the past couple of weeks, I have borderline lost my appetite and eating feels like a chore.

I can probably take 3 bites comfortably before I feel my restriction and I hate that pressure feeling, it is so intense and borderline painful, so I just dread eating sometimes.

I totally get what you're experiencing. About a year after my own lifestyle changes, I went through something similar where food just didn't taste right anymore, and I think it's more common than people realize, especially when you're on medication or going through significant health transitions. The medication angle is super important since I noticed dramatic shifts in my appetite and taste when adjusting my own meds, so definitely keep tracking it and discuss with your healthcare provider. In my case, rotating between different protein sources, trying smaller frequent meals, and keeping a food journal to track patterns helped, though some days were better than others. Have you spoken with your doctor about these taste changes? They might want to run tests or adjust your medication since it could be related to your metabolism, medication interactions, or even something like zinc levels. Don't just chalk it up to 'getting used to a new lifestyle' as it's worth investigating.