Forums: September 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Just like March Kickstart and hubby.
Created on: 09/13/10 02:39 PM Views: 1568 Replies: 6
BlondRenee Joined: 02/28/10 Location: California Posts: 97	Just like March Kickstart and hubby. Posted Monday, September 13, 2010 at 2:39 PM My hubby will not eat vegan, but will eat vegetarian. I try to fix food he will eat, while I am eating vegan. it is double cooking, but he is easy and eats what I make. I will make fish for him and the smell gags me and smells up the house, but I do it. So all you single ladies, you are blessed in so many ways. But especially when it comes to food prep. Any thoughts on this? [quote]The Problems of Today will be buried by the sands of time.
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 642	RE: Just like March Kickstart and hubby. Posted Monday, September 13, 2010 at 2:50 PM Seems as though I have tried it all, meat eater, certain kinds of meat eater, vegetarian, vegan (this is speaking of me personally!) Then cooking for a spouse who eats meat, or one that claimed vegetarian until after "I do"... then wanted carnivorous meals. I say if it works for you both and you find a balance GOOD FOR YOU! Personally? The smell of meat and eggs does me in! I wish you the best in the compromise. Being able to respect each other's preferences are important in relationships. It is possible to make your meals in 2 dishes, one with cheese and 1 without. A tiny bit more work, but essentially the same meal. Perhaps when he sees your new health and weight loss he will be encouraged to join you. Pick your battles wisely. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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MommaLuna Joined: 08/31/10 Posts: 35	RE: Just like March Kickstart and hubby. Posted Monday, September 13, 2010 at 3:39 PM Quote: Pick your battles wisely. Dear BlondRenee and Oceandog and all others who have spouses/partners who are not participating. This has been a battle in our house from day one of our marriage. One I accepted before hand but had no clue as to hard it would be over the years. I love food and enjoy cooking, my husband is very limited in what he will eat and only wants it from a jar, can or box. All homemade is pretty much out for him. At first (even when I ate SAD)I had my feelings hurt tremendously that he wouldn't even try what I had fixed. Eventually I just gave up and ate his way. 20 years and 50 lbs later I got strong enough to say you do your way, I'll do mine. And now I've lost 45 of those pounds and feel great. Our battle as it turned out was only in my head. He accepted this quite well--as long as I still "cook" dinner for him. Which means opening a can and heating it. We do our own preparation and cooking for breakfast and lunch and then I "cook" for him what he'll eat and I cook what I'll eat and we eat together. I think however, that someone who wants real homemade SAD meals would be harder to compromise with. In my case it seems to be working so far. Keep vegan. You are doing something good for yourself. I'd like to be able to say that when your spouse sees you eating so well they will be tempted to try but sometimes it just doesn't work out that way. I will say my husband is so very proud of what I've accomplished and has started walking and going to the Y with me so somethings are rubbing off.
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aleta Joined: 01/07/10 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 153	RE: Just like March Kickstart and hubby. Posted Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 12:51 PM My daughter is vegetarian, I'm vegan and my husband eats anything. I get already cooked chicken or pot roast at Trader Joes and then he just adds his meat. My daughter is not picky so she will eat vegan. She use to be vegan. So if she wants she throws some cheese on her stuff and she's happy. Get some precooked meats so you don't gag and take care of you. aleta email
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soon2BVeg Joined: 08/24/10 Posts: 225	RE: Just like March Kickstart and hubby. Posted Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:33 PM Honestly, if I were in the OP's place I would allow hubby to fix his own fish if he wants it. It's pretty easy to convert some vegan dishes to vegetarian just by adding some cheese - pasta dishes come to mind. I realize how fortunate I am to have a husband who is on board with this. Don't make a New Year's Resolution...make a Decision!
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Wild4Stars Joined: 12/27/09 Location: Florida Posts: 832	RE: Just like March Kickstart and hubby. Posted Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 6:18 PM I guess I'm pretty lucky. My omnivore hubby eats whatever I fix, always thanks me and tells me how good it is. I occasionally put chicken in the crock pot and he eats it for a couple days added to whatever else I'm cooking. I love him dearly but I wouldn't cook anything that made me feel sick, he would have to eat it out. And honestly, I don't think he would want me to cook something for him knowing it made me feel sick. I just asked and his answer was, "Of course not, why do you even ask such a question?" Vikki ~ Wild4Stars@gmail.com
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Shadowheart Joined: 09/05/10 Posts: 83	RE: Just like March Kickstart and hubby. Posted Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 10:28 AM I am following the kickstart plan and really enjoy it. I do love fish however but never would cook it in my house. Have him grill it outside, then he can eat what he wants and the house won't smell! My husband is not following this plan, but he did say he doesn't need to eat as much meat as before. So, he eats what I'm making for my daughter and myself, and every couple days I add chicken or pork for him to eat as well.
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