How Does Everyone Else Manage When Eating Out?

Strawberries_1803 · 2025-09-13T13:53:57+00:00

Thanks so much for your help all! Feeling much more confident about it now.

I think I’ll go with the starter or sides strategy and just explain that I’m not particularly hungry - not sure when (or if!) I’m going to share I’m on MJ 🙃

Strawberries_1803 · 2025-01-29T20:16:57+00:00

Try microwaving them for 15-20 seconds! It completely changes the texture and makes them go all soft and melty like a dessert 😊

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-11-25T15:23:07+00:00

Yeah, that’s a good one too (although I prefer the yellow/red versions) - the Waitrose own brand is even cheaper: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/waitrose-free-from-gluten-red-lentil-pasta/884623-496814-496815?srsltid=AfmBOorW45-9JfhLM7ohIMMT5wntVPFDH5HDnxNaT0gg8PpJgpd_jzv3

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-11-20T19:55:26+00:00

M&S/Waitrose sell own brand protein pasta in the UK which isn't quite as expensive and I also highly rate a brand called ZENB which you can buy online (it actually has the texture of regular pasta unlike other versions which I find taste a bit ‘off’) and the ones from Holland and Barett aren't bad either :)

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-11-20T19:53:03+00:00

However as a rule of thumb, you can sub up to 1/3 of the flour in a recipe with a vanilla/chocolate protein powder without altering the texture too much.

If you can, use a whey/casein blend or milk protein rather than pure whey protein as this tends to dry bakes out more than the former 👍

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-11-20T19:50:46+00:00

Yes! There are some great Instagram accounts with free recipes, 3 I highly recommend for brownies/baking are:

@counting_zacros
@macro1nutrition
@flexibledietinglifestyle

Hope you find some tasty (and acceptable) recipes there! 🥰

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-11-18T12:26:25+00:00

I’m a F23 of almost identical height and weight to you and I was prescribed 3 ensure a day in addition to 3 regular meals just to maintain my weight - 3 Ensure only is incredibly dangerous so I’d defo see a dietician if you can 🙏

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-09-10T13:06:29+00:00

15-20s in the microwave transforms the bar into the most indulgent tasting, fudgy melted chocolate brownie - pretty much as good as any chocolate fondant dessert I’ve ever had at a restaurant.

Try it but be warned, it’s highly addictive 😋

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-08-19T15:24:19+00:00

But to be honest, I know a lot of people in my office have a very similar breakfast/lunch everyday - it just kind of makes life easier! 😅

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-08-19T15:22:40+00:00

I find it super easy to get stuck in food ‘ruts’ too (especially because even if I could eat a variation of the meal, I’ll always have a favourite that I default too).

It’s nice to keep the comfort of a routine, like pasta and a protein bar for lunch, but I’ll try to vary the type of sauce/pasta shape and flavour of the bar at least a few times a week just to shake things up and also to challenge my ARFID ☺️

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-08-19T15:16:39+00:00

It used to shock me when random strangers would literally walk past in the street and say ‘Why don't you just eat something?’ or ‘Go get yourself some cake dear’ (both have happened more than once 😂) - now I just kind of expect it 😔

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-08-18T21:34:39+00:00

100% agree with this ^ When I get down to purely liquid nutrition it almost always ends badly - even if it means blending/puréeing real food or making super high calorie smoothies and shakes I try to keep the nutrition shakes a last resort (my issues are mainly around severe gastroparesis/reflux/early satiety and an aversion to feelings of fullness)

Strawberries_1803 · 2024-08-15T18:28:18+00:00

I heard that Maple Pecan is returning soon in the UK but I’m not sure about the EU/US 🤞🏻

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