I have this memory as a kid trying steamed carrots. They barely touched the back of my throat before ending up all over the kitchen floor. My mom had me clean it up. She was a single mom and didn't have time to be the typical stay-at-home mom who made healthy meals. I didn't blame her because she did the very best she could. My diet consisted of McDonalds and other fast foods because it was easy and affordable. Fast forward to adulthood, and I still haven't changed. I took a cooking class a few years ago and figured out I don't like the actual taste of broccoli (one down! many more to go), but other than that, it's all a texture issue with me. The only fruit I've been able to consume are nearly ripe bananas and some apples (preferably without the skin), and as far as veggies go, corn saturated in butter. Everything else is nearly impossible to get down no matter what I put on it. I also realized I have a sensitive gag reflex. I've talked to many people but nobody understands. I get a weird look and a reminder that I'm 30, not a kid anymore. I drink milk like it's going out of style, have cereal every morning and maple and brown sugar oatmeal most nights if I don't eat out (pepperoni or cheese pizza, Thai fried rice - no veggies with extra egg, soft pretzels - any junk that's fried or bad for you pretty much). Lunch consists of a PB sandwich (no jelly) or chicken noodle soup. Bread and dairy basically. It don't know what it is, but with other health issues coming up, I'm desperately trying to fix this issue. It's just so hard doing this without guidance. I don't even know if I can change. Finding this website and reading everyone's stories of all ages and stages in life has brought me immense relief. At least I'm not alone.