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Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Remind yourself you're not a garbage can - you don't need to eat the leftover chips.
Another thing to remind yourself of is that the food is still "going to waste" if you put it inside yourself, because all you'll wind up doing (over time, accumulated) is work like kitten to get that weight back off...so what good did it do? It's still "being wasted" because now you're trying to dump it.
Just butting into the thread to say WHOA, you blew my mind, maaaaan. I'd never thought of it like that!2 -
What works for me.. kids are germ magnets.. do I really want to eat their leftover food and possibly get sick? Yuck no thanks. Haha
Edit: @crzycatlady1 beat me to it!
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On days that I feel that I might get tempted I bin the leftovers ASAP. I hate wasting food but sometimes self discipline is just not there. But other times, if I do eat leftovers I'll log it in my diary and move on.0
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Your mindset... You will give your kids food that you deem unhealthy, but enjoyable, and it's off limits for you? No wonder you feel this urge. This is why people struggle.kenyonhaff wrote: »Well, another idea is to not have the kids eat chips. Why not have them eat healthier food too?
They do but enjoy a non healthy meal once a weekkenyonhaff wrote: »Well, another idea is to not have the kids eat chips. Why not have them eat healthier food too?4 -
crzycatlady1 wrote: »The thought of eating leftover food from my kids, who snot and spit on everything, plus have questionable hand washing methods, is enough to turn me off to ever wanting to clean up their plates. I kid you not-this morning I walked into the bathroom and caught my 8 year old son brushing the cat with his toothbrush. Is that someone you want to even eat in the same room with, let alone off of the same plate? Just think- snot, spit and cat hair- next time you go for those chips
Lol bless him that's hilarious, my kids are totally different well the 8 year old is he's a clean freak but my 6 year old is totally different picks his nose and eats it lol2 -
Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Remind yourself you're not a garbage can - you don't need to eat the leftover chips.
Another thing to remind yourself of is that the food is still "going to waste" if you put it inside yourself, because all you'll wind up doing (over time, accumulated) is work like kitten to get that weight back off...so what good did it do? It's still "being wasted" because now you're trying to dump it.
Just butting into the thread to say WHOA, you blew my mind, maaaaan. I'd never thought of it like that! 0 -
6 and 8 years old, you say? It could be the perfect time to teach them to clear the table and deal with leftovers while you do something else. Much less temptation to finish their food that way.8
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Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Remind yourself you're not a garbage can - you don't need to eat the leftover chips.
Oh that's gooood!!!
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Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Remind yourself you're not a garbage can - you don't need to eat the leftover chips.
Another thing to remind yourself of is that the food is still "going to waste" if you put it inside yourself, because all you'll wind up doing (over time, accumulated) is work like kitten to get that weight back off...so what good did it do? It's still "being wasted" because now you're trying to dump it.
Wow. That's goooood too. Thanks!
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Make yourself more confident while serve the coffee to your kids.0
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courtneylykins5 wrote: »6 and 8 years old, you say? It could be the perfect time to teach them to clear the table and deal with leftovers while you do something else. Much less temptation to finish their food that way.
I was about to say that too...perfect age to teach them to scrape and rinse their own plates after dinner! It'll help speed up clean up too
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Get on your kids about leaving their mess. I hate having to pick up for after people1
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courtneylykins5 wrote: »6 and 8 years old, you say? It could be the perfect time to teach them to clear the table and deal with leftovers while you do something else. Much less temptation to finish their food that way.
Mmmm yes!! That's fab, will give it a go!!0 -
kenyonhaff wrote: »Well, another idea is to not have the kids eat chips. Why not have them eat healthier food too?
I tried that. My son fortunately loves healthy food, thinks veggies are awesome, has never been picky. You will also only be able to pry cheddar cheese pringles from his cold dead hands. He doesn't like chocolate and refuses to drink pop, so I'll let him keep his chips.
Well there's nothing wrong with the occasional chip. Just keep in mind that your needs are important too.1 -
Ew. I can't imagine eating after my kids. Germs and other questionable hygienic habits turn me off.1
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courtneylykins5 wrote: »6 and 8 years old, you say? It could be the perfect time to teach them to clear the table and deal with leftovers while you do something else. Much less temptation to finish their food that way.
This is such great advice! I think lots of parents underestimate what kids can do. At our house, our kids learned to do their own laundry when they turned ten. When I tell other moms this, they are amazed. I cook the meals, our kids do the dishes and clean the kitchen. They also take out the trash, dust and vacuum, and clean their bedrooms and bathrooms. Our college-aged son gets so frustrated with his so-called "filthy, clueless" roommates. He's exasperated that they were never taught to clean and take care of their space.2 -
crzycatlady1 wrote: »The thought of eating leftover food from my kids, who snot and spit on everything, plus have questionable hand washing methods, is enough to turn me off to ever wanting to clean up their plates. I kid you not-this morning I walked into the bathroom and caught my 8 year old son brushing the cat with his toothbrush. Is that someone you want to even eat in the same room with, let alone off of the same plate? Just think- snot, spit and cat hair- next time you go for those chips
Yep. This. I just can't. I know exactly what my kids do (and don't do) when they go to the bathroom and no thanks (and they're almost 9!).3 -
You need kids that mash/ cover the food in sauce so it's so horrible looking you don't want to touch it!1
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Lol guys, my kids are totally different , total clean freaks haha well the eldest is not so much my youngest lol. Thanx for all your advice guys!! Your awesome xx1
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