I'm not here to flame you, OP (though I do disagree with the corner thing, but I see you changed your mind about that). My DD is also a picky eater. Unfortunately, my DH and I are, too! I am a vegetarian and my DH is not, and he doesn't like what I eat, and I won't eat what he eats (that's why I call us picky). So, we end up with 2 meals most of the time.
Also, as someone who has suffered through an eating disorder, I find that it's best for me to not focus on healthy eating, believe it or not. I don't think healthy eating leads to an ED (!) but for me, it's a trigger.
I don't have any advice, just a
because the food issue is so complicated. For now, I let DD eat what she wants without worrying about it, and that helps me simplify. Of course, I encourage eating fruits (she's anti-veggie) before anything else (just so she stays regular!) but I don't go much beyond that or even make it a big deal. I learned that when I eat what I want, I actually eat LESS junk food than if I limit it. Also, I tend to think about what I'd like DD to eat more of (again, to help with regularity) vs. less of, since that helps keep things positive.
ETA: Evan&nAnnasMom, I'm so sorry. . . So, so sorry for what you went through. I can't even begin to imagine. Also, ITA about not setting up rules for "how many bites" or whatever, because it seems so random (why is 3 better than 2? or 0?). I figured it never worked with me (I will always hate beets and the smell of fish) so why even "go there" with my own kids.
Also, as someone who has suffered through an eating disorder, I find that it's best for me to not focus on healthy eating, believe it or not. I don't think healthy eating leads to an ED (!) but for me, it's a trigger.
I don't have any advice, just a
because the food issue is so complicated. For now, I let DD eat what she wants without worrying about it, and that helps me simplify. Of course, I encourage eating fruits (she's anti-veggie) before anything else (just so she stays regular!) but I don't go much beyond that or even make it a big deal. I learned that when I eat what I want, I actually eat LESS junk food than if I limit it. Also, I tend to think about what I'd like DD to eat more of (again, to help with regularity) vs. less of, since that helps keep things positive.ETA: Evan&nAnnasMom, I'm so sorry. . . So, so sorry for what you went through. I can't even begin to imagine. Also, ITA about not setting up rules for "how many bites" or whatever, because it seems so random (why is 3 better than 2? or 0?). I figured it never worked with me (I will always hate beets and the smell of fish) so why even "go there" with my own kids.
I'm sorry you were flamed.
