I'm having trouble keeping everyone fed.

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When I go to eat at TGI Fridays I usually buy ribs. They ask me do I want A half rack or whole rack. That is for one person!

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My mom is getting that way- she wanted to make a measly box of couscous mix as the main dish last time I was visiting! And will tell me that she ate a baked sweet potato for dinner. I don't think she eats enough.

People get less hungry as they get older. I'm fifty, and if it were up to me, I would just have a bowl of cereal for dinner.

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OP, I hear you. I spend $80 a week alone on NUTS at Costco. I now do most of my grocery shopping at Costco. I spend about $300 a week feeding them. My kids are thin and athletic. I friend with 4 boys spends about $500 a week feeding her family.

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My mom is getting that way- she wanted to make a measly box of couscous mix as the main dish last time I was visiting! And will tell me that she ate a baked sweet potato for dinner. I don't think she eats enough.

People get less hungry as they get older. I'm fifty, and if it were up to me, I would just have a bowl of cereal for dinner.

It *is* up to you! Isn't it great being an adult?

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Anonymous wrote:
My mom is getting that way- she wanted to make a measly box of couscous mix as the main dish last time I was visiting! And will tell me that she ate a baked sweet potato for dinner. I don't think she eats enough.

People get less hungry as they get older. I'm fifty, and if it were up to me, I would just have a bowl of cereal for dinner.

It *is* up to you! Isn't it great being an adult?

I feel the same at age 37, but I have to do adult things, like nourish my children, so no cereal for dinner for me and my family.

The post is about feeding one's family, no?

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Anonymous wrote:The poster who said this is why we're fat is right. I was cooking awesome filling meals to my kids every night. Grilled salmon, Steamed veg, brown rice (small portion)--well--not every kid can control his appetite. My kids walk to school and they go to Wisconsin Avenue and by JUNK to eat. I've never bought junk food in the house. So. What do I do? I cook more healthy food. But then, even if food is healthy, portion control has to be regulated. My sporty kids are fine. But my one kid who isn't starts to get fat--so you see--it just isn't as easy as you might think. I try--but once the kids are in middle school--they start to make their own choices and parents who have never allowed a transfat to cross the threshold are no longer in the driver's seat.

And this is why moderation is important. My kids eat salmon and brown rice and broccoli for dinner, and 1-2 a month we go out for frozen yogurt, or order a pizza once a month. They get treats in their lunchbox not every day, but once a week. They have good eating habits, and are healthy. Going too far extreme healthy can make a kid rebel when they do have a chance to make choices. But providing them with a palate of healthy foods from an early age will help them enjoy them as adults.

How old are your kids? That's awesome that they willingly eat so healthy.

5 and 7. They both went through picky stages between 2 and 4, which was frustrating, but I think we worked hard to stay the course and still serve them healthy foods (never sent them to bed hungry, I couldn't do that for some reason) and of course got lucky that we didn't get kids with texture or gagging issues. Also thankfully no food allergies.

lol. Check back with us when they're 13 and 16. It was all kale and broiled salmon until they start A. Walking across Wisconsin ave to by junk food at local establishments B. Refusing to take packed lunch from home. I did everything in moderation and still one of my kids has a paunch. He plays rec soccer too! This business of feeding children healthfully is not maddening.

+1

My 17yo and 14yo sons both play sports 4-5x/week and they used to eat salmon and broccoli for dinner. They still do, but in huge amounts, and with carbs on the side. An hour or two later they are reheating leftovers from earlier in the week.

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^^^PP here. Neither of them is overweight. They are both in great shape.

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Op again, how much do you guys spend when you order take out?? We usually spend about $30 for everyone and since I wasn't spending enough on groceries, in wondering if I'm not spending enough on takeout nights.

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Anonymous wrote:Op again, how much do you guys spend when you order take out?? We usually spend about $30 for everyone and since I wasn't spending enough on groceries, in wondering if I'm not spending enough on takeout nights.

$30 is a deal! Most people on here only take out from the finest and most expensive restaurants or so they claim to do

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Anonymous wrote:Op again, how much do you guys spend when you order take out?? We usually spend about $30 for everyone and since I wasn't spending enough on groceries, in wondering if I'm not spending enough on takeout nights.

My 12 yr old skinny as a whip daughter can eat $30 worth of sushi in one sitting. Your kids should be listening to their bellies. Just hand them a takeout menu and let them pick what they want. Don't mention money or amount of food.

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Anonymous wrote:Op again, how much do you guys spend when you order take out?? We usually spend about $30 for everyone and since I wasn't spending enough on groceries, in wondering if I'm not spending enough on takeout nights.

Where are you getting take out from? Most places I've seen charge $10 per entree, so if the places you are ordering from are similar, you are not spending enough. Have each person choose an entree and then get a selection of appetizers/sides.

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Op again. I'm talking about Chinese. We usually get an order of wonton soup, a large fried rice, an order of broccoli 2 meat entrees, and an appetizer or two.

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Anonymous wrote:Op again. I'm talking about Chinese. We usually get an order of wonton soup, a large fried rice, an order of broccoli 2 meat entrees, and an appetizer or two.

Here we go again!

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Geez, OP. I have an 11 yo, 9 yo, 2 yo and a husband (all male) and we couldn't get Chinese take out for under $45 for all of us. Three entrees, a noodle dish, 2 soups, some sides, no beverages. We are all skinny and athletic and eat what we want, but they would be starving and begging for more on your rations.

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OP: get some therapy for yourself and BUY MORE FOOD.