I’m trying really hard to unlearn what’s “wrong” and “right”. A lot of methods I grew up with never worked for me and it’s very healing to learn what does.
@@cospaws8810 you put it into words so well. especially with food and eating, with all the culture around it, it’s easy to forget that at the end of the day it’s just food and very little about making food is actually a “wrong” way to prepare it (only wrong thing i can think of right now is completely burning something to a crisp lmao). cause again… it’s just food!! who cares if i’m not eating a fully prepared meal???
Yes!!! Exactly what you said, also, this what I love about having an air fryer, makes making simple meals so much easier, I have less to worry about when it all comes together really quickly I feel like
"Just eat the ingredients" is shockingly practical advice. It seems obvious once you think of it but some ideas are so prominent like what constitutes a meal it can miss us. Also your hair is gorgeous
For anyone who struggles to get things done, it helps to remember that doing things the "right" way isn't the only way. Eat all the sandwich pieces separately. Clean up half or a third or a quarter of the mess instead of all of it if you have to. Set alarms for basic tasks. Do whatever you need to keep yourself on track and never get caught up in how things "should" be.
so agree with this. especially with the example of setting an alarm for basic tasks. On the one hand, yeah, we could just try remember that one more thing we have to do (and i.e., yk, at/within a certain time) but imo, if you feel the need to set a reminder/alarm...and you might end up with half a dozen reminders on some days - even if it is for simple, small chores - hey rather you're able to get them done than forget or miss it right? as long as our methods for things aren't causing us or anyone else any trouble, why not our way. there isn't always just right or wrong, there's an in between - "just different" :)
Yesss. “Perfection is the antithesis of progress” is my constant mantra. Im bipolar and it helps get through the low times, and helps me stay in control during the manic times too.
This video could not have come at a better time. I have been in such a slump for the past several months and just now this week told myself I’m REALLY gonna try and push myself out. But baby steps first. I just went grocery shopping today. And my plan is to cook tomorrow, but today I just got something already prepared. I’ll keep this tip in mind! Thank you!
I read your comment and wanted to check in and say that I hope your month is going well, it's okay if it hasn't gone how you wanted, don't feel guilty, it's baby steps. You're doing the best you can with what you have xx I hope you managed to cook in the end, cooking is a joy for me but I struggle so much with actually doing it! ❤
@@EilavampI really appreciate you checking in on me! I actually just now as I was reading your comment got done cooking a vegetable soup. I’ve slowly but surely have been getting back in motion with cooking and life in general. taking baby steps like prepping chopping vegetables and what I can before I cook the next day so I won’t be so overwhelmed has helped a lot! I love overnight oatmeal so I measure my dry ingredients in separate containers so I can get I head start. But all in all, I’ve had a better month and look forward to having a better year next year as well! I hope your doing well too! ❤
My daughter has struggled with this too. She has created a system in the fridge where her kids can easily set up a charcuterie themselves. They all have a healthy meal with what they each want and my daughter doesn’t have to feel guilty about not having the physical energy to cook a meal. I love your suggestions!
❤🎉 what a beautiful grandma you are. My own mom does not supoort me in my lacking energy for executive tasks (I’ve got an ADHDbrain.) And my son often does not eat the best assembled pretty foods but he is healthy! And I still breastfeed: which is an enormous sacrifice of time and energy after 2 years of his birth. You are a wonderful mom and grandmom. And sure your kids are not damaged because of not having assembled pretty food on the table. I had a lot of prettily assembled food but then : no quality times with my parents; received no attention for my inner beings: the things I liked, the books I wrote; no expressed love from my parents for what I really was. And now, my mom focuses on what I cannot do (executive function tasks) instead of celebrating what I can do what is exceptional: my job, my career interests; my love for music; my voice; my subjects of research; my deep feelings etc.
When my kids were little I’d often take a capsicum (bell pepper) a carrot, a cucumber and an apple and just chop them off pieces. They were just as happy with a big chunk of bell pepper, a whole carrot, a massive chunk of cucumber and the cheek off an apple as they were with a carefully chopped salad (and don’t even get me started on those cutesy ones influencers make where they chop the vegetables to look like animals). In fact I think my kids preferred it. Some nights that was paired with some roast chicken or fried eggs and a slice of bread or two. They were getting vegetables, fibre, protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. Most of the time they are very well so I didn’t allow myself to be critical of my survival days because a baby hadn’t slept or grocery shopping made me tired or if I was feeling low. They’re older now and can even cook themselves. They all eat really well - there’s very few veggies they don’t like. They’d probably still be totally ok with a massive chunk of cucumber, capsicum and a whole carrot.
a great example of how to remove barriers to entry! if there are too many steps, get rid of as many as you can. rethink your assumptions about what something is “supposed” to look like, and focus on the goal of your activity instead. then find the easiest way to achieve that goal rather than trying to make yourself do it the “proper” way. better done than perfect!
The expression I learned to get comfortable with was “anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.” It bothered me at first but powerful words 💪 I get way more done now
I am 70 & struggling now to eat meals. Always loved to cook for my family & cooked what I loved, my traditional Louisiana food; making most everything from scratch. Now living alone, not in Louisiana anymore, I can’t easily get what was abundant in my New Orleans home & I don’t feel like cooking & eating. I’ve done what you suggest once or twice & it’s helpful. Was never much a sandwich person to start. To hear you share your struggles has hit home. Finally made a pot of bean soup last night as I try to find my footing & get back on track with joy in cooking & eating🙏😊
Sorry to hear it's a struggle. What a smart idea, making bean soup. I love having a big batch of something, such as ham and split pea soup, or beef stew with veggies, or a casserole to scoop up and eat during the week. I hope that bean soup does the trick!
At 70 I totally identify. A pot of soup is so great. Making 8 qts of vegetable with canellini beans tomorrow. It was hard to get started just waiting for the red potatoes Sat morning. Thans for sharing.
Hi Cynthia! Your comment made me miss my mom. I call her every day but she's halfway across the world. I hope you've had success with your cooking/eating journey and that you've found joy in delicious meals. May your struggles lessen with time. Sending virtual love!
Because of your encouragement, I started buying single meal salad kits. It’s a no prep healthy meal, that I don’t hate. I’m trying to eat one a day, and it’s probably the first time in my life I’ve been consistently reaching for veg.
Those are great! And so many different types, to ward off boredom. I just wish the expiration dates were easier to find and read (black type on navy blue background…really??).
I love your approach to nutrition, it just makes sense. I have been a dietitian since before you were born, but I try to continuously learn new information and better ways to share it. My daughter introduced me to your channel and I am really happy she did. I can feel good about recommending it and then discuss one of the ways you approach a healthy way of eating.
Hey! Can you guide me a bit about nutrition/dietetics. I chose this as my major in college but not sure if it's a field that pays back well. I'd highly appreciate any advices from u❤
@@aairaaaaNot a dietitian, but as a nurse still dealing with student loans from a decade and a half ago, I advise you to minimize your student debt burden as much as possible.
Dude I do this all the time! I call it a “deconstructed (insert food item here)” because I watch a lot of cooking shows and someone is always doing a “deconstructed something” and it’s like well if the fancy chef says it’s okay 😂😂😂
Why did this make me so emotional??? Thank you, this is really helpful for people who are struggling. I’m not there currently but I have been, and knowing this will reach the people who need it is so comforting❤
this video feels so validating. i’ve struggled with eating nutritious meals because of low energy and frankly for the same reasons you had. it’s getting better, and i’m starting to eat full meals a few times a week! my doc actually told me that if snacking multiple times a day is more manageable for me then that’s the way i’ll get my nutrients. i love the idea of just eating the “parts” of a food, without all the steps to put them together (and easier cleanup is such a bonus) thank you so much.
You’re my favorite food influencer person. Your tips are so genuine and you’re so relatable. I’m in one of those slumps right now and you give me legit hope
When I struggle to eat, I make food for my dog and convince myself to have some too. I give him apple, carrot, chicken, banana, broccoli and stuff like that.
That last part’s so important. It sounds like obvious advice until you think about how much conditioning goes into food prep. Thank you so much for sharing!
I never realized that this is how I have been packing my lunches, by just throwing anything in my lunch bag!! It is such a good idea. Sometimes things taste better not put together. Thanking you for pointing this out. Good to know that I am actually normal.😊
I don't know if you know just how much these shorts and videos help people like me who can't afford the help they need or even the resources. Thank you for making these vids
Totally agree!! I struggle with a lot of this, and Costco’s frozen section in the air fryer can be a lifesaver if you’ve got access to a membership. Great for when you can’t seem to get to the grocery store bc they last forever in the freezer
Damn this is good advice, might seem obvious but the simplest things are so easily overlooked because we’re so busy beating ourselves up about not being able to do the complex tasks… will keep this in mind, thank you!
I discovered this the other night with cereal, getting a bowl adding milk and eating it before it got soggy was too difficult, so i ate it out of the box and when i had energy poured myself a glass of milk. So much easier and I got fed.
I needed this so much today, thank you! Had a really bad week and last night didn't eat dinner, today no breakfast. I haven't been kind to my body by not giving it the nourishment it needs. No is not "obvious" advice, I needed to hear this. Thank you!
This is how I’ve been surviving my first trimester of pregnancy! Food aversions to everything, so snacking trays have been a lifesaver. I go between cheese, crackers, apples, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mandarin oranges, strawberries, etc.
You’re right. I’d buy little croissants, presliced cheese, shaved Turkey or ham straight from the deli maybe a little tomato pesto sauce. Go for a hike eat it all on a hill like a lunchable or just snack on all individually whenever I open the refrigerator. Didn’t make me feel guilty…
I love this! Thank you! Most days I hate putting together a meal or even a sandwich/salad, & I do this exact thing you’re talking about. I used to feel guilty like I wasn’t getting good nutrition but now I feel better about it!😊
Something really rough happened to me a few weeks ago - not too traumatic, but definitely not great for my mental health- and now I’m trying to make cooking as easy as possible. I’m glad I can get some validation here ❤
I’m sorry something happened to you a few weeks ago but I think it’s amazing that you’re pushing through despite whatever happened. I can totally relate right now! ❤
This is incredible advice and one I've done this past year. I struggled with depression and this would ensure I would eat balanced meals instead of starving and then eating more than I needed cause I was too hungry.
You help me so much. These adhd/depression tips help so much. Most people can’t understand that putting a sandwich is so much effort:( once I was talking to my coworker and she basically called me lazy because for her it was so easy to put sandwhich. In her words “it’s easy. No I think you can do it, you’re just lazy.” People don’t understand these words do more HARM than good !!!!!
I have ADHD and these videos are awesome, I've always sort of felt like a failure because of times when I physically couldn't make myself dinner and then got shamed for being lazy. This really helps. ❤
It might help to be frank on how damaging it is Just a soft "I really would have appreciated advice for the problem I opened up to you" But I understand how it would be difficult in a workplace-but if it hurts either way maybe a little awkwardness isnt so bad
Great idea. This will help to remind me to actually eat food. With my depression and ADHD I don't eat even though I know I should. Like I get dizzy at my second job because I can feel my sugar level dropping. I need to stop grinding myself down and actually do self care, but thats easier said that done.
I love this. As a child I always used to dissect my meals and eat them in parts. That's how I liked it and it drove my brother crazy, so that was a bonus.😂
I don’t know why I’ve never thought of this, it seems so obvious and simple now. I’ve struggled with this exact thing for a few weeks now and was feeling guilty for ordering Factor meals because I just haven’t been consistently eating dinner due to not cooking. It feels like laziness but we know that’s not true, it’s just such a hurdle after giving your all all day long at work.
😭 I would add - If even that is too much get frozen meals or canned soup just not the unhealthiest ones but those that at least contain a good amount of vegetables at least most of the time. That's gotta be better than just eating cornflakes and frozen pizza like I often do for weeks and months when everything is too much.
This is so so so true. I was extremely depressed and even eating as a thing was too much. My psychiatrist just told me to eat whatever I can. I try to have the food that can be consumed anytime around. It really helped me to get out of the starve myself when I'm depressed phase!
This is such a valuable advice. I'm struggling with depression, and I have periods of time when my room becomes so messy it makes me even sadder, but I don't have energy to clean it. And the best advice I got from my counsellor was "maybe you shouldn't try to clean all at once, but instead only do as much or little as you can an the moment. Maybe today you can collect the garbage, and a couple days after you have spare energy to wash the dishes or do the laundry". Since then my room looks so much better and I don't feel overwhelmed. When I think about this now it's so obvious, but before I was told this, doing anything but perfect was never an option😅
OK. Wow. It makes sense. It all gets mashed up and sent to your stomach that way. Making it look pretty before you eat it doesn't always have to be such a big production. Game changer really. Might stop me from picking up precooked food on my way home from work because I can't handle the idea of putting together something.
I love prepping a big thing of (veggie, in my case) chicken salad when I have the energy. It stays good for a decent while and all I need to do is throw it in a wrap, on bread, or grab a fork. And if I have the extra energy, I can break out cheese and veggies and whatever else too. Similar idea to this to minimize the executive function needed to make food
Love this. I feel very validated. I don’t have adhd but I do have very limited time. Mom of 2 toddlers with a full time job. Sometimes I even throw a bunch of things in my lunch bag for work, intending to make a salad or sandwich at lunch at work. Instead I run out of time so I just eat the components. In my mind I call it a deconstructed sandwich/salad. Makes it seem more legitimate. I also tend to feel guilty for snacking while cooking for my kids and us. But I often eat healthy stuff. Such as broccoli and carrots. As long as I adjust my portion size at the end maybe it’s not so bad. It just means I’m hungry.
I wish I knew this 3 years ago because currently I'm on the track of getting better, but thank you so much still!! It's still something I could use from time to time :)
It’s such an obvious thing but idk why it has never occurred to me to think that way. I’ve been eating out at healthier places so that I eat a wide variety of ingredients regularly but it makes food expenditure extremely high. This is going to help me eat healthier and at a much lower cost. Thank you so much!
"munch plates" is our version of this for when I just don't have it in me to cook. Raw veggies or grapes /berries. Hummus. Crackers or maybe cheese buns. Babybel cheese or cheese strings. Deli meat if we have it. Extra tip: serve it to your kids in muffin trays. The novely alone will get them to nom on extra vegetables.
Thank-you, from the bottom of my heart. I studied a degree in nutrition, and I've experienced burnout a few years back, and ever since, cooking has been super challenging. Thank-you for reminding me how simple eating can be.
My son is in the process of being tested for ADHD. It will help explain why this brilliant boy has trouble focusing and finishing tasks. I want to prepare him for eventual college life. I think he’ll struggle and I don’t want that struggle to lead him to existing on takeout and poor eating. Nor do I want him to be helpless in any way. I want him to live well on his terms and am sure if he learns the tips that Kylie shares on her channel, he’ll do just fine in the nutrition area of his life. God willing. Thank you Kylie.
It sounds like he has a good support network :) I'm a university student with ADHD and I'd say the biggest factor in me learning to deal with it and thrive is having my family's support (especially whilst I was getting diagnosed - why does having ADHD involve so much paperwork?? That's not fair!) Some things that have helped me on days where I couldn't find the energy to make a proper meal were shelf stable snacks (peanut butter & bread is a fave), prepackaged individual portions like yogurt cups, salami sticks and cheese sticks, pre-cut carrot sticks, frozen peas etc. When I cook I like to double the recipe so I have dinner for the next day sorted too. And also having a huge water bottle in my room because refilling it once every few days is easier than refilling it multiple times per day haha
@@Moocow2003 Thank you so much for your kind words and helpful tips. I appreciate it. The paperwork is inexplicable at times. As is waiting for assessments and diagnosis and therapy dates, all of which you are more than familiar with, I am sure! We are just at the beginning and I pray he gets the help he needs. Wishing you success and well-being :-)
This is one of the best, most practical things I wish I knew when I needed it a few years back. Im glad this is around for those who may need it now! Thank you
Thank you for normalising 'picky' meals. Ultimately it all gets churned up in your stomach anyway. Your stomach doesn't 'think' that 'this hasn't been presented to me as a proper sandwich, therefore I hate it'. Even when I am functioning well, I love my balanced 'buffet' plates. I am in my healthy weight range and regular. Job done.
This is very true. I will now try to see it like this. I too struggle with this issue of thinking it has to made to look what it is, when really, it’s okay just eating the parts. I end up wasting so much food and letting it spoil when I don’t have energy to assemble it all. I hope with this new mindset it will make buying food and making it easier on me.
Thanks for sharing. I struggle to “make meals” a lot. Just hearing your story, and your solution (something I did sometimes but got down on myself for) really helps.
You are so compassionate, caring, and aware. And also sooo thoughtful and kind to put out these amazing tips. As some with severe depression and anxiety as well as ADHD I cannot tell you how helpful your videos are. Thank you so much Kylie.
honestly a lot of “obvious” advice gets missed because it’s seen as the wrong way to do things. so thank you for this!
I’m trying really hard to unlearn what’s “wrong” and “right”. A lot of methods I grew up with never worked for me and it’s very healing to learn what does.
And there is societal pressure normalizing "eating a meal" "preparing a meal" .. This is far healthier and more economical than fast food!!
@@cospaws8810 you put it into words so well. especially with food and eating, with all the culture around it, it’s easy to forget that at the end of the day it’s just food and very little about making food is actually a “wrong” way to prepare it (only wrong thing i can think of right now is completely burning something to a crisp lmao). cause again… it’s just food!! who cares if i’m not eating a fully prepared meal???
Definitely.
Yes!!! Exactly what you said, also, this what I love about having an air fryer, makes making simple meals so much easier, I have less to worry about when it all comes together really quickly I feel like
You are one of the most genuine influencers who actually 'Influences' in the best way possible, love ya !!
True❤
Truth
Yess I absolutely adore her !
Because she is a college educated woman sharing her hard earned knowledge, not just some random that makes it up as she goes 😉
Just be yourself it’s the best way to be
"Just eat the ingredients" is shockingly practical advice. It seems obvious once you think of it but some ideas are so prominent like what constitutes a meal it can miss us. Also your hair is gorgeous
they call it charcuterie, i call it a low spoons day 😌
yeah! everyone has those days, and these tips are good for everyone!
Or Girl Dinner!!!
For anyone who struggles to get things done, it helps to remember that doing things the "right" way isn't the only way. Eat all the sandwich pieces separately. Clean up half or a third or a quarter of the mess instead of all of it if you have to. Set alarms for basic tasks. Do whatever you need to keep yourself on track and never get caught up in how things "should" be.
Thanks so much for posting this. I struggle with chronic illness, yet I am happier when my chores get done.
Great advice. We can only do what we can do.
so agree with this. especially with the example of setting an alarm for basic tasks. On the one hand, yeah, we could just try remember that one more thing we have to do (and i.e., yk, at/within a certain time) but imo, if you feel the need to set a reminder/alarm...and you might end up with half a dozen reminders on some days - even if it is for simple, small chores - hey rather you're able to get them done than forget or miss it right? as long as our methods for things aren't causing us or anyone else any trouble, why not our way. there isn't always just right or wrong, there's an in between - "just different" :)
😭 i need this
Yesss. “Perfection is the antithesis of progress” is my constant mantra. Im bipolar and it helps get through the low times, and helps me stay in control during the manic times too.
This video could not have come at a better time. I have been in such a slump for the past several months and just now this week told myself I’m REALLY gonna try and push myself out. But baby steps first. I just went grocery shopping today. And my plan is to cook tomorrow, but today I just got something already prepared. I’ll keep this tip in mind! Thank you!
You're gonna do great this week!!! 🎉
@@kimmejia5787Thank you so much for cheering me on! It means a lot! Hope you have an amazing week as well!😊
From a fellow person in a slump, rooting for you! You got this! And know you aren’t alone :)
I read your comment and wanted to check in and say that I hope your month is going well, it's okay if it hasn't gone how you wanted, don't feel guilty, it's baby steps. You're doing the best you can with what you have xx I hope you managed to cook in the end, cooking is a joy for me but I struggle so much with actually doing it! ❤
@@EilavampI really appreciate you checking in on me! I actually just now as I was reading your comment got done cooking a vegetable soup. I’ve slowly but surely have been getting back in motion with cooking and life in general. taking baby steps like prepping chopping vegetables and what I can before I cook the next day so I won’t be so overwhelmed has helped a lot! I love overnight oatmeal so I measure my dry ingredients in separate containers so I can get I head start. But all in all, I’ve had a better month and look forward to having a better year next year as well! I hope your doing well too! ❤
Preach! You can also call it a "deconstructed sandwich" and make it seem fancy :)
So true. You know a restaurant would put that on the menu and charge double!
My daughter has struggled with this too. She has created a system in the fridge where her kids can easily set up a charcuterie themselves. They all have a healthy meal with what they each want and my daughter doesn’t have to feel guilty about not having the physical energy to cook a meal.
I love your suggestions!
That's such a nice way to do it
❤🎉 what a beautiful grandma you are.
My own mom does not supoort me in my lacking energy for executive tasks
(I’ve got an ADHDbrain.)
And my son often does not eat the best assembled pretty foods but he is healthy!
And I still breastfeed: which is an enormous sacrifice of time and energy after 2 years of his birth.
You are a wonderful mom and grandmom.
And sure your kids are not damaged because of not having assembled pretty food on the table.
I had a lot of prettily assembled food but then : no quality times with my parents; received no attention for my inner beings: the things I liked, the books I wrote; no expressed love from my parents for what I really was.
And now, my mom focuses on what I cannot do (executive function tasks) instead of celebrating what I can do what is exceptional: my job, my career interests; my love for music; my voice; my subjects of research; my deep feelings etc.
When my kids were little I’d often take a capsicum (bell pepper) a carrot, a cucumber and an apple and just chop them off pieces. They were just as happy with a big chunk of bell pepper, a whole carrot, a massive chunk of cucumber and the cheek off an apple as they were with a carefully chopped salad (and don’t even get me started on those cutesy ones influencers make where they chop the vegetables to look like animals). In fact I think my kids preferred it. Some nights that was paired with some roast chicken or fried eggs and a slice of bread or two. They were getting vegetables, fibre, protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. Most of the time they are very well so I didn’t allow myself to be critical of my survival days because a baby hadn’t slept or grocery shopping made me tired or if I was feeling low.
They’re older now and can even cook themselves. They all eat really well - there’s very few veggies they don’t like. They’d probably still be totally ok with a massive chunk of cucumber, capsicum and a whole carrot.
a great example of how to remove barriers to entry! if there are too many steps, get rid of as many as you can. rethink your assumptions about what something is “supposed” to look like, and focus on the goal of your activity instead. then find the easiest way to achieve that goal rather than trying to make yourself do it the “proper” way. better done than perfect!
The expression I learned to get comfortable with was “anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.” It bothered me at first but powerful words 💪 I get way more done now
I am 70 & struggling now to eat meals. Always loved to cook for my family & cooked what I loved, my traditional Louisiana food; making most everything from scratch. Now living alone, not in Louisiana anymore, I can’t easily get what was abundant in my New Orleans home & I don’t feel like cooking & eating. I’ve done what you suggest once or twice & it’s helpful. Was never much a sandwich person to start. To hear you share your struggles has hit home. Finally made a pot of bean soup last night as I try to find my footing & get back on track with joy in cooking & eating🙏😊
Sorry to hear it's a struggle. What a smart idea, making bean soup. I love having a big batch of something, such as ham and split pea soup, or beef stew with veggies, or a casserole to scoop up and eat during the week. I hope that bean soup does the trick!
At 70 I totally identify. A pot of soup is so great. Making 8 qts of vegetable with canellini beans tomorrow. It was hard to get started just waiting for the red potatoes Sat morning. Thans for sharing.
God bless, hope you find the joy in cooking again
Hi Cynthia! Your comment made me miss my mom. I call her every day but she's halfway across the world. I hope you've had success with your cooking/eating journey and that you've found joy in delicious meals. May your struggles lessen with time. Sending virtual love!
Because of your encouragement, I started buying single meal salad kits. It’s a no prep healthy meal, that I don’t hate. I’m trying to eat one a day, and it’s probably the first time in my life I’ve been consistently reaching for veg.
Those are great! And so many different types, to ward off boredom. I just wish the expiration dates were easier to find and read (black type on navy blue background…really??).
When I hear you, I think, "this is what living your purpose looks like." Thank you so much.
I love your approach to nutrition, it just makes sense. I have been a dietitian since before you were born, but I try to continuously learn new information and better ways to share it. My daughter introduced me to your channel and I am really happy she did. I can feel good about recommending it and then discuss one of the ways you approach a healthy way of eating.
Hey! Can you guide me a bit about nutrition/dietetics. I chose this as my major in college but not sure if it's a field that pays back well. I'd highly appreciate any advices from u❤
@@aairaaaaNot a dietitian, but as a nurse still dealing with student loans from a decade and a half ago, I advise you to minimize your student debt burden as much as possible.
Dude I do this all the time! I call it a “deconstructed (insert food item here)” because I watch a lot of cooking shows and someone is always doing a “deconstructed something” and it’s like well if the fancy chef says it’s okay 😂😂😂
It's not executive disfunction it's ♡ deconstructed ♡
Wow, I really needed this
Adhd, depression and lack of excutive function is my current state and holy cow I've never needed to hear something more
Why did this make me so emotional??? Thank you, this is really helpful for people who are struggling. I’m not there currently but I have been, and knowing this will reach the people who need it is so comforting❤
So true. Simply eat. Eat simply. Amen
We need a hair tutorial, you’re stunning. 😮
She actually has one about her curls, it’s back in the catalogue or should be from a while ago
Yesss 💯
this video feels so validating.
i’ve struggled with eating nutritious meals because of low energy and frankly for the same reasons you had. it’s getting better, and i’m starting to eat full meals a few times a week!
my doc actually told me that if snacking multiple times a day is more manageable for me then that’s the way i’ll get my nutrients. i love the idea of just eating the “parts” of a food, without all the steps to put them together (and easier cleanup is such a bonus) thank you so much.
You’re my favorite food influencer person. Your tips are so genuine and you’re so relatable. I’m in one of those slumps right now and you give me legit hope
You are so realistic. Thank you for this from an old gal who sometimes struggles to make meals when I just don’t have the energy.
I’m crying this was so needed, thank you
This is the most practical advice I have ever heard. I really appreciate your content, but this is by far the most helpful I’ve heard! Thank you!
This is amazing advice that my depressed as heck ass is going to use RIGHT NOW
When I struggle to eat, I make food for my dog and convince myself to have some too. I give him apple, carrot, chicken, banana, broccoli and stuff like that.
Thank you, your content is so important nowadays ❤
That last part’s so important. It sounds like obvious advice until you think about how much conditioning goes into food prep. Thank you so much for sharing!
I never realized that this is how I have been packing my lunches, by just throwing anything in my lunch bag!! It is such a good idea. Sometimes things taste better not put together. Thanking you for pointing this out. Good to know that I am actually normal.😊
I don't know if you know just how much these shorts and videos help people like me who can't afford the help they need or even the resources. Thank you for making these vids
Totally agree!! I struggle with a lot of this, and Costco’s frozen section in the air fryer can be a lifesaver if you’ve got access to a membership. Great for when you can’t seem to get to the grocery store bc they last forever in the freezer
I enjoy a charcuterie board style mini feast.
But for the last week, I've eaten angel delight every day while nearly doubling the milk.
Damn this is good advice, might seem obvious but the simplest things are so easily overlooked because we’re so busy beating ourselves up about not being able to do the complex tasks… will keep this in mind, thank you!
this is really affirming, thank you ❤
Thank you for normalizing this. I don't know it took me so long to realize this could help me get through those dark depression days.
I used to feel bad about doing this because I considered it snacking instead of eating “real food”. 😅
This idea is incredible! I never thought about how we’re just eating those ingredients all together but would be equally nutritious apart, tysm!
I hate how I can always have the energy to cook for others but I rarely have it in me to make myself something nice
I discovered this the other night with cereal, getting a bowl adding milk and eating it before it got soggy was too difficult, so i ate it out of the box and when i had energy poured myself a glass of milk. So much easier and I got fed.
Idk what it is about being in a slump, but it’s so hard to do some of the basic things you need to do to function. As always, great advice.
70% of people with undiagnosed ADHD later in life develop depression. This is too high to keep happening ❤
I needed this so much today, thank you! Had a really bad week and last night didn't eat dinner, today no breakfast. I haven't been kind to my body by not giving it the nourishment it needs. No is not "obvious" advice, I needed to hear this. Thank you!
Thank you for making me feel better about how I do things at home. I needed to hear this today. Thank you❤
thank you so much for this. a few years ago I could barely get to the fridge I was so down. Wish i would have heard this then
This is wonderful and practical advice. Thanks for removing the pressure to prepare meals.
This is how I’ve been surviving my first trimester of pregnancy! Food aversions to everything, so snacking trays have been a lifesaver. I go between cheese, crackers, apples, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mandarin oranges, strawberries, etc.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I hope the food aversions go away but I'm glad you're able to keep yourself healthily fed in the meantime. ❤️
@@kathrynahedrick thank you so much! I’m about to enter my second trimester so hoping it all gets easier 😅
Congratulations! Wishing you the best :) I'm glad you've found a system that works for you.
You’re right. I’d buy little croissants, presliced cheese, shaved Turkey or ham straight from the deli maybe a little tomato pesto sauce. Go for a hike eat it all on a hill like a lunchable or just snack on all individually whenever I open the refrigerator. Didn’t make me feel guilty…
That sounds delicious
I love this! Thank you! Most days I hate putting together a meal or even a sandwich/salad, & I do this exact thing you’re talking about. I used to feel guilty like I wasn’t getting good nutrition but now I feel better about it!😊
Thanknyou for your candor & compassion! I have been like this for a long time.❤👏👏🏽🤲🏻
Ur hair is always so pretty
Something really rough happened to me a few weeks ago - not too traumatic, but definitely not great for my mental health- and now I’m trying to make cooking as easy as possible. I’m glad I can get some validation here ❤
I’m sorry something happened to you a few weeks ago but I think it’s amazing that you’re pushing through despite whatever happened. I can totally relate right now! ❤
@@Thechanterramarie thank you, have a sparkly heart 💖 to brighten your day/night/evening/whatever
@@sophiekerr8964 your welcome and thank you so much! ☺️
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This is incredible advice and one I've done this past year. I struggled with depression and this would ensure I would eat balanced meals instead of starving and then eating more than I needed cause I was too hungry.
I love this advice. Thank you! I am struggling with this too.
I don’t even have the energy to get up sometimes-
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You help me so much. These adhd/depression tips help so much. Most people can’t understand that putting a sandwich is so much effort:( once I was talking to my coworker and she basically called me lazy because for her it was so easy to put sandwhich. In her words “it’s easy. No I think you can do it, you’re just lazy.” People don’t understand these words do more HARM than good !!!!!
I have ADHD and these videos are awesome, I've always sort of felt like a failure because of times when I physically couldn't make myself dinner and then got shamed for being lazy. This really helps. ❤
It might help to be frank on how damaging it is
Just a soft "I really would have appreciated advice for the problem I opened up to you"
But I understand how it would be difficult in a workplace-but if it hurts either way maybe a little awkwardness isnt so bad
Superb advice. Thanks Kylie!
I’ve really missed this. :)
your videos make me so happy. keep doing what you're doing it's so important
Your advice is not only great. It's very kind. Thank you.
From a person with Persistent Depressive Disorder, your content gives me motivation and hope. Thank you ❤️
Great idea. This will help to remind me to actually eat food. With my depression and ADHD I don't eat even though I know I should. Like I get dizzy at my second job because I can feel my sugar level dropping. I need to stop grinding myself down and actually do self care, but thats easier said that done.
Omg I *truly* thought I was ‘failing’ when all I could manage was eating this way. 😅
I love this. As a child I always used to dissect my meals and eat them in parts. That's how I liked it and it drove my brother crazy, so that was a bonus.😂
I don’t know why I’ve never thought of this, it seems so obvious and simple now. I’ve struggled with this exact thing for a few weeks now and was feeling guilty for ordering Factor meals because I just haven’t been consistently eating dinner due to not cooking. It feels like laziness but we know that’s not true, it’s just such a hurdle after giving your all all day long at work.
Love your content, thank you❣️ And agree, cheese is best ☺️
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I would add - If even that is too much get frozen meals or canned soup just not the unhealthiest ones but those that at least contain a good amount of vegetables at least most of the time. That's gotta be better than just eating cornflakes and frozen pizza like I often do for weeks and months when everything is too much.
This is so so so true. I was extremely depressed and even eating as a thing was too much. My psychiatrist just told me to eat whatever I can. I try to have the food that can be consumed anytime around. It really helped me to get out of the starve myself when I'm depressed phase!
This is such a valuable advice. I'm struggling with depression, and I have periods of time when my room becomes so messy it makes me even sadder, but I don't have energy to clean it. And the best advice I got from my counsellor was "maybe you shouldn't try to clean all at once, but instead only do as much or little as you can an the moment. Maybe today you can collect the garbage, and a couple days after you have spare energy to wash the dishes or do the laundry".
Since then my room looks so much better and I don't feel overwhelmed. When I think about this now it's so obvious, but before I was told this, doing anything but perfect was never an option😅
OK. Wow. It makes sense. It all gets mashed up and sent to your stomach that way. Making it look pretty before you eat it doesn't always have to be such a big production. Game changer really. Might stop me from picking up precooked food on my way home from work because I can't handle the idea of putting together something.
I love prepping a big thing of (veggie, in my case) chicken salad when I have the energy. It stays good for a decent while and all I need to do is throw it in a wrap, on bread, or grab a fork. And if I have the extra energy, I can break out cheese and veggies and whatever else too.
Similar idea to this to minimize the executive function needed to make food
Chicken salad is a great idea. Do you cook up boneless chicken breasts and cube them, or...?
This message is so beautiful!
Thank you. I feel guilty for so many things I’m not able to do.
Love this. I feel very validated. I don’t have adhd but I do have very limited time. Mom of 2 toddlers with a full time job. Sometimes I even throw a bunch of things in my lunch bag for work, intending to make a salad or sandwich at lunch at work. Instead I run out of time so I just eat the components. In my mind I call it a deconstructed sandwich/salad. Makes it seem more legitimate.
I also tend to feel guilty for snacking while cooking for my kids and us. But I often eat healthy stuff. Such as broccoli and carrots. As long as I adjust my portion size at the end maybe it’s not so bad. It just means I’m hungry.
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I wish I knew this 3 years ago because currently I'm on the track of getting better, but thank you so much still!! It's still something I could use from time to time :)
God, I really needed this. Thank you!
It’s such an obvious thing but idk why it has never occurred to me to think that way. I’ve been eating out at healthier places so that I eat a wide variety of ingredients regularly but it makes food expenditure extremely high. This is going to help me eat healthier and at a much lower cost. Thank you so much!
"munch plates" is our version of this for when I just don't have it in me to cook. Raw veggies or grapes /berries. Hummus. Crackers or maybe cheese buns. Babybel cheese or cheese strings. Deli meat if we have it. Extra tip: serve it to your kids in muffin trays. The novely alone will get them to nom on extra vegetables.
Thank-you, from the bottom of my heart. I studied a degree in nutrition, and I've experienced burnout a few years back, and ever since, cooking has been super challenging. Thank-you for reminding me how simple eating can be.
Um thank you 😢 I needed to hear this!
I never realized I was eating girl dinners for years. This video is so relatable.
My son is in the process of being tested for ADHD. It will help explain why this brilliant boy has trouble focusing and finishing tasks. I want to prepare him for eventual college life. I think he’ll struggle and I don’t want that struggle to lead him to existing on takeout and poor eating. Nor do I want him to be helpless in any way. I want him to live well on his terms and am sure if he learns the tips that Kylie shares on her channel, he’ll do just fine in the nutrition area of his life. God willing. Thank you Kylie.
It sounds like he has a good support network :) I'm a university student with ADHD and I'd say the biggest factor in me learning to deal with it and thrive is having my family's support (especially whilst I was getting diagnosed - why does having ADHD involve so much paperwork?? That's not fair!)
Some things that have helped me on days where I couldn't find the energy to make a proper meal were shelf stable snacks (peanut butter & bread is a fave), prepackaged individual portions like yogurt cups, salami sticks and cheese sticks, pre-cut carrot sticks, frozen peas etc.
When I cook I like to double the recipe so I have dinner for the next day sorted too.
And also having a huge water bottle in my room because refilling it once every few days is easier than refilling it multiple times per day haha
@@Moocow2003 Thank you so much for your kind words and helpful tips. I appreciate it. The paperwork is inexplicable at times. As is waiting for assessments and diagnosis and therapy dates, all of which you are more than familiar with, I am sure! We are just at the beginning and I pray he gets the help he needs.
Wishing you success and well-being :-)
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I've done this before when I was younger due to some of the things you've mentioned. Thank you for sharing and your honesty.
This is one of the best, most practical things I wish I knew when I needed it a few years back. Im glad this is around for those who may need it now! Thank you
Thank you for normalising 'picky' meals. Ultimately it all gets churned up in your stomach anyway. Your stomach doesn't 'think' that 'this hasn't been presented to me as a proper sandwich, therefore I hate it'. Even when I am functioning well, I love my balanced 'buffet' plates. I am in my healthy weight range and regular. Job done.
Lookin good Kylie 😊🌹
I already do this but felt bad about being lazy; this changed my perspective. Thank you for making me feel better about it. :)
Finally a non toxic nutrition channel with actual solid advice
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This is very true. I will now try to see it like this. I too struggle with this issue of thinking it has to made to look what it is, when really, it’s okay just eating the parts. I end up wasting so much food and letting it spoil when I don’t have energy to assemble it all. I hope with this new mindset it will make buying food and making it easier on me.
This is the best way to explain how I feel. It is what I needed to hear. Thank you so much ❤
Thank you as someone,with both adhd and depression who depends of too many frozen meals this is something I need it to hear ,thanks
As someone who is struggling so much right now with feeding myself, your channel is giving me hope! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. I struggle to “make meals” a lot. Just hearing your story, and your solution (something I did sometimes but got down on myself for) really helps.
You are so compassionate, caring, and aware. And also sooo thoughtful and kind to put out these amazing tips. As some with severe depression and anxiety as well as ADHD I cannot tell you how helpful your videos are. Thank you so much Kylie.
I love your videos and how simple yet applicable they are especially for busy lifestyles
This was the most relatable advice I’ve received in a minute. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you
Brilliant for illuminating the obvious, often overlooked when feeling low. Your efforts are appreciated.
Great advice! So relatable. Thank you!😊
Just found you this morning. Looking at lots of your shorts and liking them very much. This one made me choke up a bit. Appreciate your work here.
Thank you for this, this is exactly my issue. Knowing others go through with it makes me more accepting of myself ❤