The only person in my household making a lifestyle change

drainqueen

I'm a stay at home mom. I also prepare multiple meals. I hope to one day be able to alter the meals into more healthy options but for now I'm stuck. If I have them fend for themselves they eat pizza rolls, ramen noodles, frozen burritos stuff I don't want my kids eating every day. At least when I cook them dinner they're getting unprocessed foods. I can't get my family to eat vegetables. But atleast they are eating the fruits and some of my healthier options. Having the healthy options available intrigues them to start changing. Might I add my husband and kids are thin, healthy and active. My husband eats ice cream every night or two bowls of sugary cereals. I eat fruit.

cschu544

I personally, and I know I am going to get the boo-hiss from others, never have cut anything out of my diet completely. I don't even believe in that word diet because I think it leads to binging. I am a portion control and exercise kind of gal. Sometimes we just want to eat a cookie. And there's nothing wrong with that, just don't eat the whole bag. Maybe you can start there with your husband. Start by limiting his unhealthy behavior. Ok- last night we had 2 slices of pie and a scoop of ice cream. How about we do frozen yogurt and only one slice? Sometimes people need a slower introduction to this lifestyle. Many people fear giving up their guilty pleasure, like dieting is going to rob them of some hidden happiness. So they never truly learn or understand. Look at this as an opportunity to lead and teach by example-- show them that it simply can be done.

S_Evanson613

cschu544 wrote: »

I personally, and I know I am going to get the boo-hiss from others, never have cut anything out of my diet completely. I don't even believe in that word diet because I think it leads to binging. I am a portion control and exercise kind of gal. Sometimes we just want to eat a cookie. And there's nothing wrong with that, just don't eat the whole bag. Maybe you can start there with your husband. Start by limiting his unhealthy behavior. Ok- last night we had 2 slices of pie and a scoop of ice cream. How about we do frozen yogurt and only one slice? Sometimes people need a slower introduction to this lifestyle. Many people fear giving up their guilty pleasure, like dieting is going to rob them of some hidden happiness. So they never truly learn or understand. Look at this as an opportunity to lead and teach by example-- show them that it simply can be done.

This is a really good idea! I do the same, for the most part. When I am craving something - I eat it, but in a smaller portion! Thanks for the tips for him, I never thought to introduce it like that!

S_Evanson613

It's been so great reading everyone's comments, and although I will not be going to the extreme of some of the suggestions (like kicking him to the curb), I have gotten a lot of wonderful feedback that I will be incorporating into our every day lives.

One thing I didn't point out well in my original post was that my daughter is not that picky of an eater. She loves all her fruits and veggies so she eats any of those that I cook (I just don't steam her veggies because she would rather them be raw). She doesn't like meat...like at all...not with ranch or any other dip. I just can't get the kid to eat it. So we settle for other ways for her to get her protein in - but in general she eats what ever is on the table!

laurahickman14

One step at a time - looking to make more friends and share lots of motivation and tips with you all - the more friends the happier!