DO YOU COOK FOR OTHERS WHILE ON DIET?

GymRatRaceRunner

There have been times where my kids don't want to eat what I'm making myself, so I make their food and my food at the same time. But most of the time, they like what I'm about to make for myself, so I just make enough for the three of us.

If I prepare something different for the kids, I have the willpower to not eat any of it. I only eat what I wanted to prepare for myself.

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thanx for all the feedback's

MoooveOverFluffy

i USED to eat my kids' leftovers and that was one of many contributing factors to my weight gain! I do cook them a meal every night, but i don't always eat the same thing. I have four (3 boys, 1 girl) children ranging from 2 to 14 years of age, and they eat ALOT! So on the nights when we have spaghetti, tacos, or pizza........i let them feast while i have a salad or something else light. We do still eat together as a family and there are several meals a week that include some flavor of grilled chicken (which the kids LOVE), so they are still pretty balanced.

The presence of soda, chips, cookies, etc. has been extremely limited, which drived the kids crazy.........but it's for their own good (and mine LOL)

RunHardBeStrong

I cook healthy meals for the whole house. My children certainly don't always appreciate it but I figure they will get used to it. I do not finish my children's leftovers but I do pack the overall leftovers for lunches to take to work.

Exactly the same here! My thoughts are why would I make healthy choices for myself but not the kiddos? Hubs is a big boy he can decide for himself but if he doesn't want what I'm making he has to fend for himself therefore he eats what I make About once a month or so I make something not so healthy that I know we will enjoy, I really watch my portions extra carefully for those meals!

amoffatt

I try to avoid my kids plates by putting less than what I think they will eat then if they want more its in the kitchen. I have 2 diabetics in the house and my daughter is on the thicker side so I cook healthy for everyone and watch portion control.

ammbbbeeeerrrrr

I cook for my boyfriend and son, and they eat what i cook. If i make something that i know will mess up my calorie intake, i just take a little and eat some steamed veggies on the side.

I usually have enough left overs for either me or Ben (boyfriend) to have something for lunch the next day.

& NO WAY, my son is two and he's pretty gross with his plate, so i'll never be eating his leftovers. Blech. lol

ladyphoto

With four opinionated kids in the house, there's no way everyone is happy with what I have made for dinner! I try to cook as healthy as possible and just feed them. I don't give options. Period. Eat or be hungry. lol. (I sound cruel but I'm really not)

As for me, I try to eat what they are eating, unless it is a favorite or theirs and just not something I can afford to indulge in that day- in that case, I have precooked chicken breasts always on hand for a large salad.

KokomoJoe

When I had an other half I cooked for both of us. If she didn't want or like it she could cook for herself. She generally ate whatever I cooked although we did have some meals that were horrible so that wasn't cooked again. I let whoever get their own helpings so nothing is wasted. If they don't want it, it doesn't end up on the plate

andy13

I cook for the family and I cook separate food for them, mainly because my wife has a hard job and needs the extra calories, lol eating my child's left overs! I really struggle with this, like today I made her a steak and ale pie and she only had a mouthful, oh the temptation. Lucky for my dog tho.

Mrsfreedom41

First of all, I don't consider myself on a "diet". That word seems to block my ability to lose weight. I consider myself changing my way of eating for a better healthful me. I do the cooking for my husband and myself and I jut eat smaller portions. Nothing is off the table. When I had kid at home a long time ago, I did occasionally clean up their plates, and that is what led me to where I started gaining weight. BTW, I eat a lot of salads an veggies and have cut out almost all breads. English muffin with an egg for breakfast once in a while, no more sandwiches for me. Watch what you eat, exercise, and enjoy your food. This is the best way in my own opinion.