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Post by aeinstein1879 on Jul 24, 2019 20:49:41 GMT -5
Hey guys! I have a friend in a 12-step fellowship, who suggested me to check out this group, since my problem is similar to the one discussed here. I’ve been in recovery for a little over a year now, but I’m struggling a lot with being able to setup routine for cooking for myself. This is a very important part of self care that I didn’t learn properly growing up and I really want in my life. I was wondering if you guys would have any suggestions or can offer some help with this. Thank you for reading, hope to hear back from you!
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Post by dtesposito on Jul 24, 2019 21:26:36 GMT -5
Hello aeinstein, can you tell us more about your situation, and what is lacking in your present cooking setup?
You said you were in recovery, so do you have a moderately clean kitchen with free surfaces to prepare food? Do all your appliances work? Are you cooking just for yourself or others? Do you have access to groceries whenever you want to go or are there transportation or money constraints?
Do you feel you eat unhealthy things instead of cooking healthy meals? Do you buy food and leave it in the fridge til it spoils? Do you actually know how to cook, or do you just eat things like frozen meals and sandwiches?
If you give us more details I'm sure people will give advice based on what they've learned.
Welcome to the site!
Diane
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Post by def6 on Jul 25, 2019 13:50:52 GMT -5
Hello aeinstein1879 and Welcome to our group! I'm very excited to see your post because this is the very subject that I have been focusing on lately. Basically I have changed my eating to as healthy as I can manage and afford just recently. I'm very happy about this because it has given me an abundance of energy to care for me, my home and whatever life throws at me. I have shifted my focus from living to eat....to: eating to live. Much of my old diet was fast food and poor choices both dining in and out. I would encourage anyone to pursue eating a whole food (Mediterranean is a good one) diet high in veggies, protein, superfoods and good fats... low in sugar, salt and bad for you fats. Tips on actually getting to the planning, cooking ,eating and cleaning up afterwards: Locate a farmers market near you. KIS: Keep it simple! Decide on the evening meal very early. Prep for this meal. Try to eat at a regular time. Don't skip. You would not advocate for somebody else not eating so don't advocate for you not eating. Also drink lots of water! Clean up afterwards. Make this a part of your evening routine. Some habits are hard to form but once formed (21 days??) they really stick with you And They Support More Healthy Life For You.  |
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Post by joyinvirginia on Jul 25, 2019 15:57:05 GMT -5
Welcome! The kitchen needs constant maintenance, because we use it everyday, and maintenance to me is boring! So it helps to have routines to keep things cleaned up. using a list to shop at the grocery store. using microwave, panini maker or free standing grill like a George Foreman, other appliances to limit heating the oven when its hot outside. Deciding on quick meals you like and can make quickly or make double and freeze the extra.
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Post by doodles on Jul 26, 2019 2:49:44 GMT -5
Hi aeinstein1879 Just a couple of suggestions from someone who is trying to be better at this. 1. Make every food related task as easy as possible. 2. I have a white board and markers in the kitchen so if I think of something we need to buy("oh we are almost out of cheese." for eg) I write it straight away. Relying on my memory doesn't work. A magnetic list on the fridge or somewhere in the kitchen would also work. 3. Menu planning helps with knowing what to buy so waste happens less. 4. Arrange the kitchen so it suits your way of cooking and eating. If, for example, you always have tea and toast for breakfast have the toaster and kettle where it is easy to use them and easy to clean. 5. I have plastic baskets in the fridge to put like items with like. It makes cleaning easier and it is easier find and get rid expired food. 6. If you have somewhere pleasant to sit and eat keeping that place neat and clean is self care. You are worth that. |
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Post by ohblondie on Jul 29, 2019 12:19:32 GMT -5
Do double duty with your cooking. If you are cooking chicken for dinner - then cook a little extra for chicken salad sandwiches for lunch or shredded chicken for quesadillas later in the week.
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