hi all new to this app and dieting im finding it difficult

beckygroves83

new to this and finding it tough as i have a seven yr old that is a eating machine but only with the wrong foods for me how do i cook a hearty meal for him and a low calorie one for me without being lazy ...

simplydelish2

First, as a mom you want your child to grow up healthy and not face the weight issues you are facing. With that said, prepare the same meal for both of you - lean meat, veggies, fruit, a potato, etc. It's okay to let them have a treat once in awhile - buy some ice cream bars or sugar-free popcicles. The same treats you can have too.

You'll be able to get the weight off and your child will eat healthy.

PaytraB

You should be able to cook the same meal for your child as for yourself but you eat smaller portions of any higher calorie foods and add a large salad or more steamed veggies on the side to fill yourself up. If pasta is on the menu for the night, your child gets pasta and you have spaghetti squash with sauce for your meal. It's a matter of making small changes so that you don't feel deprived and still lower your calorie intake.
You can do this.

nikkituck56

1) You could cook the same thing for yourself, just measure out a smaller portion of each item. There are no "wrong" foods… just wrong portion sizes.

2) If you wanted to go the easy route, without measuring, you could get prepackaged meals at the store, and microwave them while you are cooking for your son.

3) I know how picky kids are when it comes to food, and it is a real pain trying to get them to eat healthier food items if they are not used to them. If you try to incorporate healthier options into your menu, like broccoli and cheese or veggies and dip, then that would help both of y'all nutrition wise.

4) I cook separate meals for my husband. He hates fish, while I love it, so I may cook him a steak and me a salmon fillet. It isn't much harder, just pick some things that you can throw in the oven and not worry about it until you get your kid's meal ready. I can be lazy when it comes to cooking, especially if I cooked all day at work.

klkarlen

I have a similar issue, trying to keep weight on my elderly mother who lives with me, and keeping my weight in check. It has all come down to portion control. And I eat lower calories at breakfast and lunch while I am at work.

ErnestFlipEulenfeld

I simply suggest that you find good healthy recipes to cook and as everyone else said, keep your portions with in your calorie counter goals. With this is mind, you should both be eating healthy daily.
And learn to say NO to both your child and yourself when junk food is an opportunity. But remember, a small slice of pie or cake, a scoop of ice cream or a piece of chocolate is ok, but keep them SMALL.

desidieter

Check out Pinterest for lots of kid-friendly healthy recipes that the whole family can enjoy.

deansdad101

new to this and finding it tough as i have a seven yr old that is a eating machine but only with the wrong foods for me how do i cook a hearty meal for him and a low calorie one for me without being lazy ...

Becky;
Each of us were "...new to this..." once - some longer ago than others, but ALL of us at some point.
It's not easy, requires a commitment, perseverance, and even with those, you will very likely fall "off the wagon" at some point or another - virtually everyone does.

Get up the next day, dust yourself off and start again.

Actually, you have a VERY big advantage over some "newbies" in that you are the "role model" for your child and while that carries with it the the responsibility, it also carries the most important incentive any of us could possibly have.

I'll second almost every suggestion and recommendation you've received in this thread so far.

Portions are what matter and while the "amounts" will be different for you and your son, the "ingredients" (various foods), need not be. It's not "easy" with kids, especially when they are bombarded with commercials and have already figured out that they "love" soda and "hate" broccoli - but it IS "doable" and more importantly, worth the effort.

beckygroves83

thanks for all the good advice ive been doing ok for the last 15 days but only lost 1 kg so im still finding it hard but i think im going to work out more...