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Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 10-21-2016, 07:46 PM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
LaurieDawn, you are so welcome! :high: It's...

LaurieDawn, you are so welcome! :high: It's something only those with the condition understand, pretty much. I'm in my 50s and I still order my burgers plain! :D I can do barbecue sauce, that's my...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 10-21-2016, 10:15 AM
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Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Hi JesikaBeth! Yes, that continuum of...

Hi JesikaBeth!

Yes, that continuum of enjoyment (or lack thereof) with our foods is definitely a thing! I guess because we are so sensitive to tastes and textures, and it's human nature to seek...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 06-20-2016, 10:24 AM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Hi, clover_nev! I'm still here fighting the good...

Hi, clover_nev! I'm still here fighting the good fight for us picky eaters. It is not easy to get people to take the issue seriously, but we're becoming more visible online. I think for us if it's...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-15-2016, 07:08 PM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Checking in on any picky eaters who may be...

Checking in on any picky eaters who may be around. Always glad to swap war stories and offer support. The issue is finally trending more and more. PEs are coming out and educating the public about...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 12-17-2015, 12:15 PM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Hi, don't know if you're still around, but I...

Hi, don't know if you're still around, but I wanted to offer my support and encouragement to you, and to anyone else who might see this thread in future.

I'd like to point out that there is now...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 12-02-2014, 11:05 AM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Greetings from "across the pond"! :wave: I...

Greetings from "across the pond"! :wave: I understand. I've gotten used to some vegetables, prepared in specified ways. But I don't habitually eat vegetables like "normal" people. I've had to deal...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 06-15-2014, 01:29 AM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
I understand. Bacon I do like, but I'm kind of...

I understand. Bacon I do like, but I'm kind of afraid to let myself get started eating it because of the fat content. :( Salmon - I tried. And then after realizing how slow and cautious I was being,...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 06-06-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 65
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
You are correct - it is a sensory thing. Bitter...

You are correct - it is a sensory thing. Bitter tastes are usually stronger in a picky eater. Textures are also a significant issue for many of us. I can see how it would be difficult in a marriage...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-20-2014, 12:25 AM
Replies: 65
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
I've been gone awhile - Is anyone still interested in this topic?

Just thought I'd check. I've been reading a book, Suffering Succotash, by Stephanie Lucianovic, about picky eating. It's interesting. Reading it reminded me of this board and the posts I made about...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 08-09-2013, 02:04 PM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
An update - I have found that my appetite is...

An update - I have found that my appetite is really blah these last few weeks. That's not unusual for me in the summertime. It can go either way - towards weight loss when I eat less, or towards gain...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 06-24-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Would any other picky eating dieters be interested in a support thread?

I could sure use one. It's not a problem at every single meal, but when it does rear its ugly head I get kind of bummed.

If there are other ladies here who struggle with the extra challenge of...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 06-14-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Moving right along . . . I think I'm going...

Moving right along . . .

I think I'm going to do better now. Found out I'm going to have surgery next week to repair a hernia (for the 2nd time) and I really want this to be turning over a new...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-30-2013, 04:17 PM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Honey, there may be truth in what you say - I'm...

Honey, there may be truth in what you say - I'm sure people without food aversions do have an easier time losing weight - but you need to research Sensory Processing Disorders before making such a...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-29-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 65
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Wisertime and DanRae, we would probably all get...

Wisertime and DanRae, we would probably all get along pretty well! ;)

And freelancemomma can have all the "foodie" food we don't like! :D
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-26-2013, 11:21 PM
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Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Wow. Just wow. :fr: My friend from the...

Wow. Just wow. :fr:

My friend from the Philippines was telling us about Durian fruit. I guess it is supposed to be pretty delicious inside even though stinky on the outside! We may get some to try...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-25-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Hi, me again! :wave: I enjoyed reading both...

Hi, me again! :wave: I enjoyed reading both thoughtful responses. geoblewis, I am actually kind of like you in that although I'm picky, I'm also health-conscious and glad I've learned to be a little...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-25-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Today I wanted to mention another thing that is...

Today I wanted to mention another thing that is related to picky eating, and perhaps to dieting in a way:

Strange food combinations, for instance in salads. To me, blueberrries and strawberries...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-14-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
One way my pickiness sometimes interferes with my...

One way my pickiness sometimes interferes with my weight loss efforts is that if I have eaten something for politeness's sake it makes me want to sneak later and get something I like. Sort of like...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-11-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
:balloons: Sure, come on in, it's refreshing to...

:balloons: Sure, come on in, it's refreshing to see someone who desires to understand us picky eaters rather than judge us.

I truly believe the #1 cause of picky eating to be . . . wait for it ....
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-10-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Yes, many of my non-picky friends kind of roll...

Yes, many of my non-picky friends kind of roll their eyes at my plain bean and cheese burritos, pasta, yogurt and other "staples" of my diet which are my frequent go-to foods. I totally get where...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-09-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
The question is, of course, if it takes 20 times...

The question is, of course, if it takes 20 times to like a food, how does one endure the first 19? :p LOL

This has worked for me with some things but I know other things just aren't meant to be....
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-08-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Hi Rhiko - Love your avatar - looks like one of...

Hi Rhiko - Love your avatar - looks like one of the kitties at my house :) and also your bunny rabbit ticker. I have 2 pet bunnies. I may have to get that ticker myself. :D

I wish you good success...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-07-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
The way I did it was basically to "change one...

The way I did it was basically to "change one variable" at a time. Example - I like burritos with pinto beans. I think I might like them with black beans. So I make one and try it. It can be as easy...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-06-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Thanks gals for the great replies! ;) There's a...

Thanks gals for the great replies! ;) There's a lot we can all relate to each other with regard to pickiness, isn't there! :grouphug:

Some of my pickiness I have overcome - there's what is called...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-05-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,673
Posted By Skinnyminnie Wannabe
Any picky eaters out there?

If so, please join in this thread! :^: Sometimes we just need to vent. Sometimes we can share something that we tried that made it easier to a) consume that healthy food that we have a major or minor...
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