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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]
 
So if you want this to change you need to change it.

Buy a crockpot, twice a week, you make the meal so that it is ready at thier dinner time.  Twice a week you make a meal that can be heated up.  Let them do take out once a week, but give her ideas of healthier options.

Go to a place like Trader Joe’s and pick out some frozen meals your family might like.  They are not super healthy, but better than McDonalds.  And it is a step towards cooking.  On weekends walk her through some super easy meals.  Or create a list of easy meal that need little cooking (bread, cheese, cut up cold chicken, fruits and vegetables).

Cut up fruit and vegetables for her to put out for the kids.  Make sure she knows this is for the kids.  Do not focus on her or she might push back.  [/quote]

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