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| Mon, 04-12-2004 - 3:05pm |
on Phase 1? My DH & kids are all naturally skinny (so unfair), so I don't want them losing weight. How do you deal with family members not on the SBD? I am looking for any and all ideas on sharing meals that will keep everyone happy. Any tips? TIA!
Gillian

Example: These are just some suggestions :
Chicken Parm.
You: chicken breast NO breading
Family: chicken breast w./ breading
You: no pasta....big salad
Family: pasta...salad as well
Chili (SBD friendly)
You: chili
family: chili plus cornbread
Taco Salad (SBD friendly
You: taco meat, black beans, lettuce, tomato, reduced fat cheese
family: taco meat, black beans, lettuce, tomato, reduced fat cheese (taste the same in my opinion), sour cream, tortilla chips
Does this help at all? I hope so.
Good luck, the last post had some great suggestions, I didn't think of a few of those!
Sue
I have only been at this a week so I'm sure it will get harder as time goes on ~~~ Just want to encourage you, I've been at this for 2.5 weeks, and it gets EASIER. Easier for you to think "outside the box" with meal planning, easier to not grab something "illegal". Easier to shop this way. Just all the way around easier.
And I totally agree with you. Even if your family doesn't lose weight, this is sooo healthy for them. I feel great that we've knocked off the tuna helper type things. The sodium and preservatives in that stuff is HORRIBLE!
Oh and we did the taco salad/tacos thing last Friday. I loved it, and I just provided taco shells for my DH/DS and everyone was v. happy!
Becky
158/151/135
I always have something kid-friendly in the freezer for when I make a meal that they definately won't eat. Right now I have pre-made hamburgers and chicken breasts that I can quickly defrost and cook up for them. I also have ingredients on hand for pasta with meat sauce and cavatelli & broccoli - two of my family's favorites.
HTH,
Karen :)
I think we'll try the taco salad tomorrow! I also like the idea of stocking up on some quick meal options for the kids. Thanks again!
Gillian