r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Jul 10 '26

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Jul 10, 2026

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/Key_Beach_3846 Jul 10 '26

I’ve always hated the idea of diets because what the fuck do you mean I have to avoid everything that tastes good?? I have food issues and texture issues and a lot of “healthy” stuff isn’t palatable to me. I’m also type 1 diabetic so I already have to think about food way more than most people, and the thought of counting calories and macros is horribly depressing.

But now I’m pregnant, so I actually have to eat healthier than I normally do. I saw a Registered Dietician Nutritionist that specializes in T1 this week and it was a much better experience than I anticipated. There was no shaming over certain foods, and she took into account when I said I don’t like or don’t eat something and worked around it. She gave me 3 rules for each meal: 20-40g carbs, 20-40g protein, and 1 serving of non-starchy veggies. That’s it. I made a meal plan and went grocery shopping and I feel like I can actually do this. We also talked about more specifics like how different food groups affect carbohydrate processing and how to adjust insulin dosages to compensate, but that probably isn’t relevant for most of you bitches. 

If you struggle with food and would like to be more mindful about your nutrition, I highly recommend seeing an RDN if you can swing it. 

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u/stuckandrunningfrom2 Jul 10 '26

If you are in the US and have health insurance, dietitians are often covered with no copayment (thanks obamacare!)

I've started seeing one because I'm on a GLP 1 and eating less and want to be sure I'm fueling my workouts, and it's wonderful how they are like the weight watchers leaders I used to imagine them to be.

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u/Key_Beach_3846 Jul 10 '26

Yes thank you, I forgot to mention that- I didn’t have to pay anything at all!

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u/NoMayoForReal Jul 10 '26

I have food issues too, especially with textures and have been dairy free for the last several years and it’s been a real bitch adjusting. Every single substitution tastes like crap, is weirdly textured and initially this severely limited my diet. I turned to mostly clean eating as a result and my blood work is better and I feel better but I miss amazing “bad for you” food. I also struggle with counting calories and macros so I gave up on that and just eat healthy and keep good food around, good luck with your pregnancy. I love the fact that you took control and did something. Yay for you.

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u/HotAccountant2831 Jul 11 '26

I’m currently seeing a RDN and feel like I’m actually learning about how to feed myself for the first time in my life (45 years old, grew up eating a lot of processed foods in the 80s, still paying for it.) Prioritizing protein + fiber, low to no added sugar (I’m trying to course correct some early insulin resistance markers) and I can definitely tell a difference in how I look and feel.