I hear this all the time from clients, when we move on to talking about their diet and nutrition. And to be honest, I can't relate, because I literally love all types of foods!  There is a very small list of foods that I don't like to eat, which creates a completely different problem. (We will get into that in another blog post! LOL)

When I start working with a "picky eater", my focus with them is to help them change their mindset and find solutions that will help them stay on track. Nutrition is a huge part of the transformation process and you can't out exercise a bad diet. So, you have to get this under control if you want to get lasting results. 

1.Focus on the foods that you like: I think that a lot of people get so caught up on what "healthy eating" is, and they believe that in order to be healthy they have to stick to a strict list of foods that are acceptable. I once had a client say that she couldn't eat healthy, because she didn't like spinach. In her mind, if she couldn't eat what her friends were eating on their diet, it was pointless for her to even start.  So I asked her, "What foods do you like?" From there we came up with a list of foods that she does like and started to focus on creating a meal plan that included those things. So, if you don't like kale, don't eat kale, there are many other healthy vegetables that you can eat to stay on track. :)

2. Experiment with new recipes and new preparation techniques. It's 2016, which means there is an unlimited amount of resources available to find recipes. Once you have an idea of what foods you do like, go to Google or Pinterest and type if "[FOOD YOU LIKE] Healthy Recipes" and voila! You will have a list of options that you can start to work into your daily routine. Also, try new preparation techniques, like using a Crock Pot or trying grilling your chicken instead of baking it. 

3. Expand your horizons: Once you have a hang of trying new things with the foods that you like, take a step further and start to add new foods into the mix.  I don't mean a huge overhaul, but maybe trying one new vegetable, or grain, or new way to prepare your meal.  This is one of the best ways to keep things from getting boring or stale, unless you like that (some people do like eating the same thing, because it helps to keep them on track and relieves some stress). 

At the end of the day, just because you are a "picky eater", it doesn't mean that you are doomed when it comes to getting a handle on your nutrition.  Try these 3 tips and give it a shot!   

If you are looking for a way to get a better handle on Clean Eating, check out my free Clean Eating Guide, which includes a sample meal play and grocery list that you can check out.  Click here to download the guide.