I think more than anything, I need some quick paleo meals I can put into rotation until it becomes more natural.

How does an omelette sound? They're fairly quick and easy to make, and work as a great meal. Just load it full of veges, meat, etc and bam! - better than pizza.
You could also just grill up some meat and serve with some steamed veges - takes only about 10-20 minutes. You could even do it in bulk - take an hour out of a day of the week to cook up some meals, seal them in tupperwares ready to heat when hungry.

'Course, you could also give your husband some quick tips on cooking - hey, spaghetti's a lot harder to cook than some fried eggs, I reckon, so it should be no sweat.

hahahaha the comment on your husband's only know how to cook!! Does your husband loves to BBQ/Grill? If so, just throw him some meats and veggie and let him do the job. He'll grow to learn to love cook the foods. It takes much of time and it will speed up only if you come up to him and tell him that you love to watch him cooking and hit him with the rewards.

At least switch to gluten free junk? That way he can make gf spaghetti or buy a gf pizza if you really lack the time, and you probably won't feel so bad.

I pretty much agree with all of this. Crock pots are a god send around my house lol I've only been paleo for 4 days, but I did a bit of preparation beforehand and found 7 delicious paleo crock pot recipes that i've been slow-cooking the last few days. I did 7 meals in bulk so i would have a different meal every day of the week and all i'd have to do is take it out of the freezer the night before. I made enough of everything to last for a whole month. So now i only have to really cook a few minutes a day when it comes to veggies and some days i don't have to cook at all.

So sad to read your post ... Sorry that you are struggling and have a spouse who's not supportive of your efforts.

I think the ideas about the crockpot meals are awesome. And get to the grocery store and stock-up on some fresh veggies. I have an electric veggie steamer and make huge batches of veggies (carrots, broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, green beans) and keep in the fridge and use for days. I also make a big pot of chicken/turkey vegetable soup and eat it for breakfast or lunch or dinner.

I would TRY giving up the grains, cold-turkey. Just concentrate on one-day-at-a-time.

And try to have a heart-to-heart talk with your hubby about how important your new eating plan is to you. I was in the military (eons ago) and realize that alot of military men have a macho-man attitude about life. Since he just returned from Afghanistan, perhaps he thinks he needs to indulge/celebrate now that he's back in the USA.

And keep on logging and posting on MFP! It's a wonderful support group and will help with your motivation.

Start with baby steps...I have the same situation you do--two kids and a husband that aren't doing paleo. However, I have managed to come up with ways to get around it. Most spagetti sauces are paleo--tomatos, meat, veggies, etc. Let him make the sauce and the noodles. But get yourself a spagetti squash...takes about an hour to bake and once done, it comes out nice and noodly. And will give you multiple servings. Put the sauce on the squash "noodles" and there you have it--a paleo spagetti plate.

If you don't have lots of time to cook, use frozen veggies to create stir frys or microwave. And get individual servings of frozen fish--they thaw quickly and cook even faster. I get frozen single serving fillets and just keep them in the freezer. That way if hubby brings home pizza, as mine does regularly, you just have to go to the freezer, defrost a fillet in water, and then pan fry for a couple of minutes in olive oil. Then you have dinner without the carbs.

It does take saying "no" on your part. I have had to do that a lot with my hubby. I've been paleo now for about 2.5 months--lost 30 lbs so far and my spouse is finally starting to figure it out. If I say no, then its no. Ultimately, my whole family has been eating better simply because I make sure there are lots of fruit/veggies in each meal. I figure eventually I will convert them all because I have been feeling so much better and am healthier. :flowerforyou: Good luck!

I have a husband and son who are not Paleo and I don't ask them to or expect them to. I don't really even cook anything different when I do meals (unless I want something else than whats on the menu). I think you have to take personal responsibility for what you are going to eat and try not to let others decide your compliance to this way of eating. Make menus and PLAN PLAN if you have to. Like a previous poster stated it is actually quite easy to throw some veggies in the steamer and bake/fry/grill or whatever meat. Takes less preparation in my opinion than the other way. If your hubby knows how to do pasta let him (or if you are doing the meals) cook the pasta and have him save some of the sauce/meat mixture for your dinner that you can toss with some Zucchini. Use your Crock pot, freezer, Tupperware, and other means to help you during your busy time!

You know using the crockpot is a great tool for both of you.

For one, it's easy and for two, nutritious and three...low carb.

Examples:
Whole chicken in the pot with veggies and sweet pototoes..a little seasonings and water...done in 6 to 8 hours!
Pork chops, seasonsings...little broth..done!
Ribs...some BQ sauce or homemade sauce..done!

You can add rice, salads, veggies or other fillers if you choose for your hubby and or you but the rest of it keeps you on the game too..