Sabotage!!

Positive_Energy73
Positive_Energy73 Posts: 51 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Yes, sabotage!! Sometimes I think my husband tries to sabotage my weight loss intentions! I can't say that it is intentual but I can't say that's not it's not either! :huh: As my profile reads, I gained 30 lbs after I'd met my DH and it's all due to our love for food and sharing meals together. I think for him, because going out to eat has been a part of our relationship from the beginning, he's having a hard time adjusting to my new way of eating. He's missing his "grub buddy". :brokenheart:

He knows I'm really trying to be disciplined about my eating habits however whenever we're out running errands, he's quick to suggest we stop for a turtle sundae (my favorite ice cream dessert) or go to one of our favorite little restaurants for a bite to eat. It's so annoying. I simply had to call him out on it the other day. I told him I thought he was trying to sabotage my efforts and that he needs to stop inviting me to eat out. It's really tempting because when he suggests it, I really want to cave in and say "Sure, let's go!" but I know I can't if I'm serious about getting in shape and getting this weight off of me.

He has apologized and said he didn't realize he was doing it so now that he's aware of it, I want to see if he will stop trying to tempt me with the very meals that got me in this boat to begin with.

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  • littlehedgy
    littlehedgy Posts: 192 Member
    Mine does the same freaking thing! I gained just about 25 pounds since being with him and it is really taking it's mental toll. He can eat whatever and whenever he wants lucky jerk. One of the main porblems is he has a very rigid idea of what a "date" is. So whenever we go out he expects us to go to a restaurant and gore ourselves. He also, has a bad habit of just picking up some fast food on the way home from work for the both of us. My new coping strategy for that is to eat only half or even a quarter of what he brings and save the rest for him lunch the next day. Maybe start suggesting to him how much you want to cook something for him, or even better WITH him. It gives you control over the food while also satisfying his desire to share culinary experiences with you
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