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Dieting with a family

Che2
Che2
I got re-married 3 years ago and have my hubby and 4 kids in the house. 3 teenagers and 3 are over 6 ft tall and play sports. They can eat..and eat..and eat. I can't and have managed to gain 30 lbs in the past 3 years. I LOVE to cook, bake and do all of the family gatherings at my house. I have to do something and know that my family does not and am not planning to drag them with me. I still have to cook for them but I am ready to make some serious changes. I have NEVER been this big and my 44 yrs is not helping. I would love to know if anyone has any ideas for how to diet sans-family. Thanks!!
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It is hard to cook for yourself and them too. That is exactly what I do. You have your "healthy" food and they have the "good" food. The temptation is hard at first but, then eventually your cravings lessen or completely go away. If you figure out a way to make it easier..let me know!
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I live in a house where i'm the only one who gives a shit about what i eat and also the only one that goes to a gym 6 days a week. It's very tough and frustrating to not only have to go out of my way to get something healthy to eat for myself, but to also have to sit there and watch them stuff their faces with junk. I'm losing the weight as they are putting it on. I figure it's like the old saying "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." Actually, my mother in law is one of those types that will eat a fattening meal and then have a piece of fruit for dessert and think she's eating healthy lol

Even when i DO have my little cheat foods now and then (like the last two days for Christmas) if they actually have the nerve to say "You're eating AGAIN ?" i just say "Iv'e lost over 100 pounds and will be back in the gym on Monday....how bout' you ?" lol
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Make what is good for all of you, it wont hurt them. If they dont like it they will learn how to make their own food. But try, it is more likely that they will like it than not, teenagers in eating mood are surprisingly adjustable...if they do sports they should eat protein and dark green veggies anyway, that is good for everybody.
I love to cook too, and if people like it and eat more, that is just wonderful. It is actually a benefit when I am trying to lose weigth (I am trying now), at least I have control what it is in the food, can limit butter, cream and carbs...