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Thank you and status update that morphed into a menu options for kids advice request
Posted on 8/31/22 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 8/31/22 at 6:10 pm
TL;DR: I've lost weight with advice from this board. Does anyone have healthy, kid-proven menu ideas?
Just wanted to post a simple thank you to the posters here. It's been several months since I posted anything on this board and wanted to give an update. I'm down about 30 lbs total since my last post in Jan. Clothes are loose, wedding band falls off now, had to pull a link out of my watch, pulled out clothes I haven't worn in years, etc. Overall just feeling a hell of a lot better (wife has noticed as well).
I've changed up my workout routines based on several suggestions and recommendations that have been posted here. I have been focusing on a LP workout and have been progressing nicely with that. Other than a 3wk hiatus in July due to covid where I had to do an across the board reset, I faithfully hit the weights 4 days a week and bike 1-3 days (Saturday and Sunday bike days are toss-ups due to family schedules). I've worked on portion control and it is much better but not perfect yet.
Getting a healthy, cost effective, kid-friendly menu in place is my biggest hurdle. I'm finding it takes a LOT of work and balance to find the right meals/menu for our family. My youngest is a competitive gymnast (spends 15hrs a week at the gym after school) but it picky as hell and allergic to tomatoes. Finding foods she will and can eat is difficult enough. [Proud dad moment: She placed 1st in her division in TX last year and made the USAG top 100.] My oldest has finally started being more adventurous when it comes to foods. She's not nearly the athlete her sister is, but can hold her own still. She's dedicated to volleyball and hasn't let her height slow her down (yet). Neither of my kids are built like me. They are both pretty athletic, small, and thin. It's early but I'm not too worried about them getting into bad habits health wise. At the same time I (we) need to do better with what we eat. We definitely are not a typical family that eats out a lot. It is basically reserved for special occasions and necessity.
In reading the "Adderall alternative" thread I realized there are a lot of parents on this board. I was hoping to get some meal or recipe advice that was actually successful with younger kids. Most of the blogs out there are just unrealistic ideas. Kids (at least mine) are not going to eat cauliflower rice or steamed veggies of any kind. Chicken is fine, but gets old and repetitive quick. We (I) cook probably 5 nights a week and we did make menu cards to let them pick from. When they help decide the menu, they tend to be more inclined to eat dinner without moaning about it. I'd just like to try and inject some healthier options into the rotation and phase out others.
This was long winded and scattered brained post, but thank you to any advice and feedback given (past and future). I'm a lurker (hence the less than 400 posts in 8yrs) but do read and appreciate the advice given here.
Just wanted to post a simple thank you to the posters here. It's been several months since I posted anything on this board and wanted to give an update. I'm down about 30 lbs total since my last post in Jan. Clothes are loose, wedding band falls off now, had to pull a link out of my watch, pulled out clothes I haven't worn in years, etc. Overall just feeling a hell of a lot better (wife has noticed as well).
I've changed up my workout routines based on several suggestions and recommendations that have been posted here. I have been focusing on a LP workout and have been progressing nicely with that. Other than a 3wk hiatus in July due to covid where I had to do an across the board reset, I faithfully hit the weights 4 days a week and bike 1-3 days (Saturday and Sunday bike days are toss-ups due to family schedules). I've worked on portion control and it is much better but not perfect yet.
Getting a healthy, cost effective, kid-friendly menu in place is my biggest hurdle. I'm finding it takes a LOT of work and balance to find the right meals/menu for our family. My youngest is a competitive gymnast (spends 15hrs a week at the gym after school) but it picky as hell and allergic to tomatoes. Finding foods she will and can eat is difficult enough. [Proud dad moment: She placed 1st in her division in TX last year and made the USAG top 100.] My oldest has finally started being more adventurous when it comes to foods. She's not nearly the athlete her sister is, but can hold her own still. She's dedicated to volleyball and hasn't let her height slow her down (yet). Neither of my kids are built like me. They are both pretty athletic, small, and thin. It's early but I'm not too worried about them getting into bad habits health wise. At the same time I (we) need to do better with what we eat. We definitely are not a typical family that eats out a lot. It is basically reserved for special occasions and necessity.
In reading the "Adderall alternative" thread I realized there are a lot of parents on this board. I was hoping to get some meal or recipe advice that was actually successful with younger kids. Most of the blogs out there are just unrealistic ideas. Kids (at least mine) are not going to eat cauliflower rice or steamed veggies of any kind. Chicken is fine, but gets old and repetitive quick. We (I) cook probably 5 nights a week and we did make menu cards to let them pick from. When they help decide the menu, they tend to be more inclined to eat dinner without moaning about it. I'd just like to try and inject some healthier options into the rotation and phase out others.
This was long winded and scattered brained post, but thank you to any advice and feedback given (past and future). I'm a lurker (hence the less than 400 posts in 8yrs) but do read and appreciate the advice given here.
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Posted on 8/31/22 at 6:14 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
Grill chicken thighs and roast some diced potatoes with olive oil and a seasoning blend.
I like thighs better because they are normally thinner and will more juicy than breasts; faster to grill.
Greens is the tough one.. Maybe a Caesar salad with light dressing?
Rotate the protein.. Grilled salmon? Lemon and salt/pepper?
I like thighs better because they are normally thinner and will more juicy than breasts; faster to grill.
Greens is the tough one.. Maybe a Caesar salad with light dressing?
Rotate the protein.. Grilled salmon? Lemon and salt/pepper?
This post was edited on 8/31/22 at 6:18 pm
Posted on 8/31/22 at 6:15 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
Congrats man! That success is the best driving force and we celebrate with you!!
Keep up the great work.
Keep up the great work.
Posted on 8/31/22 at 7:42 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
It’s hard with kids. Mine are young and picky as hell. I try to eat very well for lunch and then take a protein shake about 30 minutes before dinner so I do t stuff myself on what we’re eating.
Posted on 8/31/22 at 10:53 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
We eat low carb and my wife, who is a fantastic cook, has cooked low carb long enough that she’s picked up enough knowledge where she can make just about anything and turn it healthy.
My advice would be to try different items until you learn over time how to make what you want. Don’t want cauliflower rice? Then eat the cauliflower gnocchi which is way better. Find what works for you.
My advice would be to try different items until you learn over time how to make what you want. Don’t want cauliflower rice? Then eat the cauliflower gnocchi which is way better. Find what works for you.
Posted on 9/1/22 at 3:41 am to Tiger_n_Texas
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allergic to tomatoes.
This is rough. Makes pasta and pizza less of a option.
Do you guys have an air fryer or a one pot? Mine came with a cookbook. But there are a ton of cooking type shows on YouTube with great alternative recipes. I watch a couple that mainly do high protein hacks. Lots of great ideas.
I watch one guy, Joey Suggs. He did this air fryer pizza that I do for lunch quite a bit. It's less than 500 calories and has around 50g of protein, plus it's customizable. So you can put what you want on it.
Posted on 9/1/22 at 3:38 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
Set hard and fast rules for them.
1) no snacking before meal time
2) don't keep junky foods around and readily available for them to consume (things like potato chips, processed snack bars, etc)
3) let them skip meals if they want, they'll eventually learn. Offer a meal. If they don't like it and skip, then they can wait until you serve another meal at the next meal time. Hunger will drive them to eat food and be a lot less concerned with what they are eating. Don't fear them missing a meal. They'll survive.
1) no snacking before meal time
2) don't keep junky foods around and readily available for them to consume (things like potato chips, processed snack bars, etc)
3) let them skip meals if they want, they'll eventually learn. Offer a meal. If they don't like it and skip, then they can wait until you serve another meal at the next meal time. Hunger will drive them to eat food and be a lot less concerned with what they are eating. Don't fear them missing a meal. They'll survive.
Posted on 9/2/22 at 2:09 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Some of these things we've already implemented, but its good to see others using them also.
When we eat dinner they have to at least try it. If they do and don't like it, they are more then welcome to any leftovers or to make a sandwich. We don't really keep snacks and junk food in the house. They bring their own lunches to school. Only 'snacks' we have per say are what they bring for lunch; fruit cup in water/juice, gogurt, granola bar, unsweetened apple sauce, cheese stick, etc. They are kids after all so we do allow them to bring a caprisun/koolaid pouch and a small bag of chips. Those are strictly for lunch and not part of any snacking.
Salads are great for the wife and I, but the only salad the kids will eat is a fruit salad. Still working on that one, but it'll probably be a while.
I do like the idea of trying to roast a few different veggies. Should be fairly easy with cast iron and offer an easy way to get them to try some different options. Oddly enough when we have fajitas, the oldest only eats veggies and the youngest only eats meat. The youngest (who is allergic to tomatoes) loves tomato soup. We made a butternut squash soup and didn't tell her what it was; she loved it. It gives me faith that I can get them to eat veggies if I find the right combination or flavor, texture, and color.
I'll definitely check out some of the protein hack videos. The fullness sensation should help me with portion control and help make sure they get the protein they need to keep going.
When we eat dinner they have to at least try it. If they do and don't like it, they are more then welcome to any leftovers or to make a sandwich. We don't really keep snacks and junk food in the house. They bring their own lunches to school. Only 'snacks' we have per say are what they bring for lunch; fruit cup in water/juice, gogurt, granola bar, unsweetened apple sauce, cheese stick, etc. They are kids after all so we do allow them to bring a caprisun/koolaid pouch and a small bag of chips. Those are strictly for lunch and not part of any snacking.
Salads are great for the wife and I, but the only salad the kids will eat is a fruit salad. Still working on that one, but it'll probably be a while.
I do like the idea of trying to roast a few different veggies. Should be fairly easy with cast iron and offer an easy way to get them to try some different options. Oddly enough when we have fajitas, the oldest only eats veggies and the youngest only eats meat. The youngest (who is allergic to tomatoes) loves tomato soup. We made a butternut squash soup and didn't tell her what it was; she loved it. It gives me faith that I can get them to eat veggies if I find the right combination or flavor, texture, and color.
I'll definitely check out some of the protein hack videos. The fullness sensation should help me with portion control and help make sure they get the protein they need to keep going.
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