AIBU?
To pick at my dinner over a long period of time
andymoan · 02/05/2021 18:52
Anyone else the same? I'm never able to sit and have a big meal in one sitting but I could finish it over the course of the night by just picking at it even if it's cold. I've even seen myself not being able to finish it that night and having the rest for breakfast/lunch the next day. Anyone else?
LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood · 02/05/2021 19:00
When you say a “big meal” - do you mean a huge portion - in which case can you just have a more manageable portion?
Or is it a normal sized portion that you are struggling to finish?
If the latter, then you need to look at why this is? It is very reminiscent of my daughter when she was struggling with anorexia. Are you otherwise well?
Regularly eating left over dinner the next day, unless it’s absolutely delicious, or you are very short of money, is not particularly customary as regards eating habits.
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andymoan · 02/05/2021 19:06
@LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood
Or is it a normal sized portion that you are struggling to finish?
If the latter, then you need to look at why this is? It is very reminiscent of my daughter when she was struggling with anorexia. Are you otherwise well?
Regularly eating left over dinner the next day, unless it’s absolutely delicious, or you are very short of money, is not particularly customary as regards eating habits.
No a regular sized meal, I just get full really, really quickly but definitely not an eating disorder. I can finish a sandwich etc no problem but dinner I just can never seem to manage it all at once. I am well otherwise just aware this isn't a normal thing.
24GinDrinkingOnceTheKidsInBed · 02/05/2021 19:08
You’d annoy me. But each to their own. And if you have young children or planning to have children you’re setting yourself up for a lifetime of pain in the ass at dinner time children.
Here we cook dinner, eat it at the table, then tidy up once we’re finished. I’d hate that someone’s plate was left out and didn’t get washed with everything else.
QueenAdreena · 02/05/2021 19:09
I do this sometimes! I have IBS and sometimes my stomach is quite swollen and uncomfortable, but I am also hungry and obviously need to eat to function. So I sometimes graze on my dinner over 2 or 3 hours, so I stay comfortable. I love dinners that have gone cold anyway so it’s no problem for me - picking at a cold roast dinner is my favourite!
Twickerhun · 02/05/2021 19:12
My toddler does this and it drives me mad! Depending on the food it’s not great food hygiene to keep it uncovered and unrefrigerated. Also not good for your teeth to eat little and frequently. I guess fundamentally it’s up to you but if I wanted to do family meal times with the whole family one person acting like this would be annoying.
. It’s just a heavy meal I struggle with.
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