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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The time has to come from somewhere. Either OP makes healthy meals at 7pm, or she makes them on the weekends. I think those who have easier lives (or at least, more unscheduled time) are trying to make it sound like there's some magic formula for having a clean house, a healthy diet, and a sunny outlook on life. There really, really isn't. All the marketing promises are bullshit. Sure, you can streamline a little, but there is no "easy" solution to OP's problem.

OP, you're doing fine. Do think about making some big changes in the next little while (ie: change house/school/job), but don't get down over feeding your kid fast food. Maybe steer him towards the healthier choices, but don't make it a battle. And let him know what's going through your mind. He doesn't have to grow up thinking that McD is all there is. He can know that it's not ideal, but the best option for here and now. And then maybe you two can play around in the kitchen together on weekends, experimenting with new ingredients and recipes. [/quote]

I agree with this pp.  Also, OP, when you do have to choose fast food, make sure your DS is cognizant of what he's ordering.  He doesn't need fries and a milkshake with every meal.  He can always order a grilled chicken sandwich, apple slices (or a side salad) and water or milk.  At Wendy's they have baked potatoes that he can order with just salt and broccoli (no cheese sauce).  It might be best to start with baby steps: better choices at the fast food place while you work towards an overall solution. [/quote]

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