I used to love to cook, and as time passes more and more I have become SUPER adverse to it and I have no idea why. Even the idea of say, making oatmeal on the stove or a pack of instant Ramen is too much for me. I do plan on trying to make myself do it and try to form a habit of it but for now I’ve only been buying pre made/take out food and it’s super expensive. How do yall hack this so that you buy groceries you’ll actually eat??

Some info:

I don’t have a microwave

I’m not super food restrictive

I’m a brat and only like fresh veggies (not precut or frozen), usually organic

I try to avoid preservatives but I do like chicken nuggies/tots/frozen pizzas, but I really want to try and stick to a healthier veg filled diet

An example of something that isn’t overwhelming for me to make are protein shakes: put powder, kefir, water, PB&J in a jar, shake it, drink it.

Any advice is super appreciated 🙏

    • ratboy@lemm.eeOPEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Totally feel that. Especially if I cook for my partner too, I’ll make a big batch of food that takes 1.5 hours and I expect there to be 4 meals for us there, buy he eats a lot more so it ends up being like, 2.5 meals and then it really feels like it was such an effort for that

    • SuddenDownpour@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      You can circumnavigate that issue. Instead of preparing a ration, prepare several: some steps will barely increase the total preparation time, so the proportion of time spent cooking to cooked meals will change for the better. On top of that, do something else while you cook, such as listening to an audiobook or a podcast, or talking to someone. Not only it is a more efficient use of time, but it will help you take your mind off the fact that you’re doing a chore.