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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What were you eating before she retired? If she just separated from the military, she had PT and H/W requirements to serve. Has she always eaten crap? Have you guys eaten crap together? This isn't new.

Now to be helpful. Mark Bittman's books on How to Cook Everything, they are great for setting up a 'system' for eating. Certain basics with interchangeable ingredients/variables. [/quote]

OP again. She was in the Air Force and did eat on base for most of the time. She had a weight problem when we married but it’s gotten worse since kids. I cooked more often before she retired so all these problems were not as apparent. She seems to be perfectly fine just existing on chicken nuggets and doughnuts on a daily basis.[/quote]

She “seems to be fine.” Huh? This is your wife and you’re guessing how she is feeling about her eating habits? Come on, dude. Step up and talk to her. “I’m struggling with how much fast food you and the kids are eating. I’d like to look at ways we can both provide healthier, home-prepared meals. What’s your thinking about that?” My sense is that you’re filling in a lot of gaps and thinking you can throw solutions (like a cookbook) at her without ever sitting down and engaging in a real dialogue with her. [/quote]

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