Does anyone else lose their appetite when cooking for themselves?

Hi!

I recently started living alone again and I realized that when I cook for myself, the act of watching the food cook and waiting for it to be done makes me lose my appetite and not want to eat.

However, if I can get food within a few minutes of when I notice the signs of hunger, it is easier (but not always easy) to stomach the food and get it down.

I don’t know what is causing this but I want to be able to cook food for myself because it is cheaper and healthier than eating out all the time.

If anyone has any tips that might make it easier, I’m here for it. If you also experience this, please let me know so I don’t feel so alone.

Thank you so much!!