Ideas for slipping my boyfriend more calories

@AprilRenewed, I cook dinner almost every night so I just put food on his plate once I cook it. I put less on my plate. I don't need to do that. I just do it because it's not a real bother to do.

I get it. I've done that for my husband a time or two. But he prefers if I just let him serve himself. I guess I'm spoiled by his outlook. I didn't mean you were a horrible person or a servant to your husband or anything like that.

Alright lol. I guess I do it so I make sure I don't put too much on my plate. He eats a lot so I give him the rest.

I completely get the whole 'forgetting to eat' thing. My husband forgets to eat a lot when he's busy and I'll admit that I do as well.

And I also understand you're wanting to feed him so that he doesn't drop a ton of weight and end up looking not-so-good.

I think that larger portions at dinner is the key however I don't know what you can do to get him to eat when he's at work. And FWIW: When I worked in Corporate America and I made my lunches the night before I would also make my husbands lunches because although he works at home he doesn't always have time to make himself something to eat. I would also send him an email or something (which maybe you can do that?) and say something like "Don't forget the salad that I made you!" or whatever.

Can you give him some of your loosed weight? Just strap those babies on him like saddle bags and BAM! Problem solved.

Love this!

I'm with the group that doesn't understand why he can't take care of himself?

If I were a mechanic, and my BF's car was in bad shape, would you understand me wanting to help fix his car?

I'm confused, you're a mechanic?

No, but I am. I'd like to see what's under your hood.

My check engine light just came on. Just saying.

Pull in to my bay. Lemme check that out for ya.

My boyfriend is kinda similar, he loves to eat a lot but he still look fit as hell, he says he can cook, but since we been together, all he ever cooked was top ramen noodles and had difficulties trying to cook a chicken breast and I had to help him lol. All cute haha. But I would say make him spaghetti and meatballs! High in calories and delicious

I am really surprised how divisive this post ended up being :noway:

Anyway, I understand and basically agree with everyone suggesting bigger portions. Whatever diet it is you're following and cooking, give him more! I would still try to make sure they're health-ish things though. Like adding beer & ice cream might help him put on weight but it won't be very healthy if that's what you're going for too!

I gained a lot of weight putting the exact same amount of food on our plates, now I give myself a little less & him a little more. Might add more cheese to his food (he's a cheese addict & it's really the only dairy he eats). A sandwich? More peanut butter on his, heavier bread, a little more mayo, more of the protein, etc. He likes to snack on almonds so he'll take those to work. If there's snacks your boyfriend does express a higher interest in - buy em up! My husband will eat the whole container of hummus if it's in front of him... not the worst thing in the world for him lol How about smoothies or protein drinks? There's lots of stuff you can put in those! Flax seeds, yogurt, peanut butter, fruit, you name it... Maybe your boyfriend can make one with ice cream & peanut butter & you can have yours a lighter way (for instance).

Larger Portions.

When I was with my ex, he could eat a whole bag of spaghetti by himself or a whole large pizza.

Try to be healthier than that though.

I understand your worry for your boyfriend as I went through the opposite worry with this guy. He ate too much and much of the wrong things.

If you're gonna put candy on his desk for calorie intake. Peanut or Almond M&Ms are the best because at least there's some nutrition in them.

She's concerned about her other half, jeez people back off :noway: