I am the type of person who embraces change when it comes to just about anything. I think life without change is rather boring. At the same time, I am also hesitant to try new things. I've made it a goal this summer to try new things, more importantly, to try new food things -- I am one of the pickiest eaters in the world.

I am wanting to lose some weight and with that has to come some food and lifestyle changes. I've never been one to eat foods that are horrible for you, but I am one not to eat enough during the day, which is just as bad for you when it comes to putting on pounds. Add medications that put on weight and next thing you know you are looking at a number on the scale you don't like and want to do something about it.

I grew up as the only girl on my dad's side so I never had to clean my plate and if I didn't like something I didn't have to eat it; that’s why I don't have a big palette for too many vegetables as an adult.

I'm working on trying new foods, slowly. Some have worked out and some have backfired on me. On top of my "icky, I don't like it" list are mango and kale. My mom buys mangoes by the box full and eats them with cottage cheese. That combination alone would make me want to vomit, but a lot of my friends eat fruit with cottage cheese. No thank you. The other day my mom cut me off a slice of mango. I wasn't quite prepared for what I was about to put in my mouth. It was slimy and soft and I couldn't swallow it fast enough, but I did try it. Won't ever eat it again based on the taste and the slimy texture. I know this sounds gross, but I would equate that feeling to being what it would be like to swallow a goldfish. BLAH!

I've been reading rave reviews about kale chips. I've seen them on TV and on numerous websites. Anything new I am going to try and make has to have good reviews from people who have tried the recipes. I don't know if I made it wrong, it was a simple recipe, but it tasted like crunchy burnt broccoli and was nothing like a chip. I was hoping they would be fantastic and it would be my chip substitute for salsa, but no such luck. It's a victory in itself that I eat salsa because I hate tomatoes.

I am eating a lot more fruits and vegetables then I was before I started on this weight loss journey, but I am looking for more new things to eat. I fear that if I don't find new fruits and vegetables to try I am going to bored with the ones I do love. I'm glad it is summer because our garden will be blooming with fresh vegetables for me to choose from and I can see the same in the store. Anyone have any favorites you think I might like?

I also don't eat anything that swims. I have tried itty bitty bites of shrimp, lobster and just recently tried crab and all were spit out in my napkin so I am putting the breaks on the rest. That would be a BIG step for me to take. The smell of fish alone bothers me so I can't eat it. I'll keep the fish and seafood on the back burner and stick to fruits and vegetables, low carbs, and more protein. Hopefully the new changes will bring the scale number down.

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