Cohen's Lifestyle Frustration

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Lonniecee

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As I was preparing dinner tonight, I was wondering how other members deal with the cooking of two different meals, one for the family and one for yourself. There are times when I almost forget I can't test the rice or pasta to check if it's cooked and I hope to God that the sauces and dishes I'm preparing are okay cos' I'm not checking as I go. My hubby often tells me that mine looks and smells great, I'd like to cook him some the same but obviously we can't share.
Asyoz I I have to agree with you, I'm eating better quality too, not that I'm not feeding the family well but I tend to shop more for my needs than theirs when it comes to meals.
 
I hate cooking separate meals too. I just go by timing and let me husband add seasoning if there isn't enough when he is eating it.
 
I usually get the kids to come and taste test my sauces etc. They tell me if it needs more of anything. I have once,previously, accidentally licked the spoon when making satay and had to quickly wash my mouth out in the hope that I didn't swallow any.
My husband also often comments that my food smells really good. I tell him that he's welcome to have some too but he usually declines. I think he realises it doesn't taste as good as it smells.
 
I usually smell the sauces, gives me a good indication of whethre they're OK or not, and failing that, get the kiddy-testers involved.

I cook three separate meals most nights. One for the kids (and even then they have different veg) one for my man, coz he's on a different diet to me, and then my meal last (so it's hot, I ain't eatin' cold for no-one!).

You get used to it, and I try to have as many common articles as possible for the kids and man...

asy :D
 
I have gone on cooking strike for my man... he's not armless and I need to focus on me right now. When I move back with my parents however, its going to be a battle to the death for the kitchen at night with my mum- shes become somewhat of a gourmet chef recently... damn over-achievers!

I usually have a cooking day once a week- I go to the markets, get a whole heap of cheap and usually organic stuff and roast chicken protions, make soups and prepare schnitzels and portion everything. That way my dinner is as easy as sticking in the microwave or george foreman grill. Maybe this might help you amazing ladies juggle everything!
 
It's only my first week and after I had to yell at hubby for eating a chocolate right next to me, he's been fantastic. Tonight he's cooking the kids and him a pasta dish while I go for an extended bath - that way I miss the smell and the temptation! :)
 
I must be odd. Well, that's understatement of the year, but I love cooking for Man and the kids. Yesterday I made Chicken ravioli with a tomato, ham and leek sauce. Tonight they had Yatala Pie with mash potatoes, Somehow I'm not complelled to eat even a tiny bit.

I love the smell of food. The kids had a bag of chocolate, and they know now, instead of offerring me some, they bring it and ask if I want to smell it. They no longer think that's odd, and I really love the smell of it. I'm finding that's enough to get me by, on the whole.

Must admit, there's been an open bag of chicken chips on the counter for a couple of days (belongs to my daughter) and it's taken some glancing at it... With lust and longing... I've not touched them, though.

I just can't come at the thought of eating something not on the plan. The thought of moving outside the parameters is so abhorrent to me that I just can't do it. I think of it as a drug addict or an alcoholic. "Just one drink" and I'll be gone. If that makes sense.

asy :D
 
na that makes sense to me. Since my cooking stike my bf has gone on complete takeaway (but healthy and moderate servings) because he is lazy, I love the smell of the zinger burger, and most of the time a smell is enough, I can only imagine how sick and disappointed I would feel if I ate it so smelling it is more than satisfying. I haven't smelt choc for ages, I want to buy some just to smell it.... no, too tempting. I love cooking too, it is satisfying, but with uni and work and this program I don't have the energy to think of anyone but myself right now (that must sound awful) so I know where your coming from, I did enjoy cooking when I was cooking for my man, but its time he learnt to fend for himself for a little while (the other night he cooked his own veggies and a steak- I was so proud)
 
Hah, yeah, mine would eat junk if I didn't cook for him... Well, that or coleslaw and tuna...

Chocolate isn't an issue here, with a 10 and 12yo, it doesn't last long enough, as it is I don't even get a proper sniff, they've eaten it before I can turn around. :D

Must admit, looking at chicken chips (which are my heroin) has been difficult.

asy :D
 
Hi asyoz, I remember that last time I was on Cohens the smell of food was amazing. It was even better than eating it! I'm not at that stage again yet, but hope to be there soon. I do catering on Saturdays and so tonight I am baking choc chip cookies which I just love so I thought I'd jump on here for a bit of motivation and also to keep me out of the kitchen while each batch cooks.
 
Hey Beck,

Here's your motivation: Choice.

You can eat the choccie bikkies, or you can stay on the programme. Which way are you going to like yourself in the morning?

asy :D

PS: Choccie bikkies will still be there when you're thin and able to handle one (not 14, just 1!!!)
 
Hi,

I have finished cooking the cookies and am off to bed without even feeling like one. Thats what I love anbout this forum is you can just jump on any time you like and take your mind away from where you think it might wander to. Anyway, goodnight everyone, will talk to you all tomorrow.
 
MermaidsisterI think while we are on the proramme we do need to think of ourselves and be selfish. The results are going to be worth it and aren't we giving everyone we know and love a great gift at the end. US!! We not only will feel and look wonderful but many of us are going to be around alot longer because of this decision.
Thank you all for your thoughts and inspirations in a week where there hasn't been a lot of movement on the scales, it is reassuring to know that there are others on the programme who are on this journey with me. :D
 
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