WHEN HEALTHY FOOD DOESN’T TASTE GOOD

WHEN HEALTHY FOOD DOESN’T TASTE GOOD

Healthy food has the reputation of tasting bland and boring. The reality is that nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, the tilapia, asparagus, and wild rice you're about to enjoy may not have quite the same effect on your taste buds as a cheeseburger and fries, but it's going to have a much better effect on your waistline and shoulders!

Healthy eating doesn't mean you have to eat food you don't like. If you don't like broccoli, you don't have to eat it! Purchase and cook food that you enjoy eating. Use spices and flavorings you know you like. There's absolutely no reason to assume a healthy diet means you're suddenly doomed to eat cardboard. If you're not a dieting bodybuilder, there's no reason to eat like one.

You may have to try new things—and you should! Your taste buds change over time. You may not like broccoli today, but try it again in a few months. Consider trying foods in different forms, too. Cooked vegetables, for instance, taste much different than when eaten raw. Not a fan of fresh carrots? Try them steamed or roasted!

We have tons of recipes that are perfect for any fitness diet; you'll just have to learn how to spend some time in the kitchen. Don't stress; we're not asking you to become a chef overnight. There are manyquick-and-easy ways to cook and eat healthy food without having to know much about cooking.

Although you may not think so now, making good food can actually be fun. If you have kids, turn food preparation into a family activity. The more time you invest in learning how to make food and helping your family eat well, the better off everyone will be.

NEXT STEPS

Have we convinced you that eating healthy really isn't so bad? We hope so! Remember, it's going to take some serious effort on your part in the beginning, but all your work will be well worth it in the end.

Now that you have some solutions to your fitness problem, your next step will be to figure out your goal and how many calories you'll need to achieve that goal. Fill out this total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) calculator to learn how many calories you need to maintain your weight right now.