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I have to encourage my DH to eat better too. And he won't eat alot of "my" meals either. I have to often cook 2 meats - chicken for me, beef, pork, etc for him. But that doesn't really bother me. I make the same sides - starch and veggies for both of us. He doesn't complain that lasagna, spaghetti sauce, or chili is made with ground chicken. I just try to remember to make a beef dish for him later too. It is a huge adjustment in eating habits though.

My DH and I both really struggled with weight loss as children / teens. My DH lost 90 lbs just before I met him. I've lost ~60 lbs since we met 9 years ago. There is very little junk food / temptation / un-safe food in our house. If he wants chips, there are zero fat Pringles in the cupboard, or baked tortillas. And he is okay with it. This way my tum stays stable and his belt stays on the right notch!

Your DH and family won't like everything you make. That much I can guarantee!! But if you're up to it, make 2 meals. I often cook 2 to 4 meals on the weekends and it's leftovers during the week - ie - I'll cook 2 pork chops instead of 1 for Thomas and then a couple days later I just have to make sides, not the meat. It's easier for meal planning as we got to and from work together, and once we're home I hate to take an hour making dinner.

I don't know if I've actually been of help here, but I've gabbed for long enough!!

Best of luck finding the balance for your household. It's not easy, but it is possible without running to McD's or KFC!

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Cassandra

Live like there's no tomorrow. Love like you've never loved before.

IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up!

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