Dinner time NSV!

shaxnax

I have a three year old, said three year old usually always has food left after dinner, and I usually finish it for her. Tonight I left her food ALONE! Didn't eat it! I also didn't get more dinner after mine was gone, I felt like I could have eaten more, and now that it has been a while I can feel how full I actually am! Ahhh glorious baby steps.

maggiemay22467

That is Wonderful I have always had the same problem eatting my kids left overs. Good for you hang in there that was a big step not small.

shaxnax

Thanks, lol I know it is a big step. It seems so easy, just don't eat it, but it is so hard for me to throw it away, I feel accomplished.

MandaJean83

That's so great! I'd imagine that's a HUGE NSV for any mom!

Gr8ChangesAhead

Good choices make a big difference those calories your kids leave behind add up quickly

barbiesnd

Well done!

I've been a Nanny for 27 years, So I've had 27 years of left over food on plates (as with most of us I was always told that not clearing your plate was wasteful) Here are my 2 helpful hints 1) If the kids are old enough get them to scrape the food into the garbage. 2) If they are not keep a salt shaker on the table, salty food is not so tempting........

shaxnax

Oh that is a great idea! I am NOT a fan of salty food at all. thanks for the tip.

JasonsSoulMate

Awesome work! While I can't bring myself to touch anyone's left over food, I watch my husband do it all the time and know he can't resist at all, so I know how hard it was for you. As someone else said, get your youngin to scrape the plate, at 3 they are old enough if you help them and not only are you stopping the left overs from going where they are not meant to, but you are also teaching them awesome life skills to help you at home!!! BONUS!

Annieloujackson

Awesome! This is something I struggle with as well. I read somewhere that "your health is more valuable than wasted food," so I try to repeat that to myself as I'm scraping my kids' wasted food into the trash can!

shaxnax

I should have her start scrapping her plate, she has only been three for two weeks, but is probably ready for three year old responsibility. And, yes I do have to keep remembering health is more important than wasted food, thanks for the reminder.