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I can’t physically eat leftovers

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IsItMeOrThemBeingKnobs · 07/06/2022 12:49

I’m not sure if it’s just me, but I physically cannot force myself to eat leftovers.

I always have the best intentions of meal prepping/cooking more for lunches and then when it gets down to actually eating that stuff it turns my stomach. I end up having to give extra to DH.

Does anyone else get this or am I completely U and weird?!

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Sandinmyknickers · 07/06/2022 12:56

Depends what it is. Bolognese is great the next day, eve better than the day it is made......roast chicken thighs, no, I can only fresh from the oven

adlitem · 07/06/2022 12:56

If the food has been properly prepared and stored there is no real/ logical reason to feel like this. However if you know this about yourself why keep preparing it only to not eat it?

Antarcticant · 07/06/2022 12:54

I don't think it's U or weird. I can eat leftovers as long as they haven't been stored in plastic - hate things stored in plastic (e.g. bowls, tubs, clingfilm). Foil/metal/ceramic/paper I am fine.

ThatsALotOfPassionfruit · 07/06/2022 12:52

I am the same! I have to really really fancy it to be able to stomach it. I’m also a bit funny about food prepped in advance, like for a packed lunch