Does anyone else have this problem?

[Alex]

DD (11) found this "healthy" diet she wanted to try.. we checked it out and it is indeed well balanced and healthy so we said ok...
DW is doing South Beach..
I'm doing Atkins...
I do all the cooking..and grocery shoppping
First off the grocery bill is WAY up.. Atkins and South Beach are not cheap diets...
Second I feel like a cook in a diner!
I've become a complete expert at making meals that fit at least 2 out of the 3 diets just to cut down on the cooking!!!


I need a good week.. I sense another Alex challenge coming on..anyone need a new clippie?

 

[KathyTX]

I sure wish I had a personal shopper and chef!

Maybe you should speak to my DH...

 

[ohMom]

is this a cooking challenge or a shopping one???

he he he

 

[ZerasPride]

Ooh, ooh, (think Arnold Horshack) I want a new clippie! DH and I are dropping a ton of money each week to pay for our South Beach "habit". I mean only the best and freshest foods will do! Okay, we've dropped 80+ pounds between us in less than 4 months but it's costly.

I do enjoy cooking though. I even prefer cooking to eating out, who would have thunk it!

Alex, I'm up for a new challenge. Just say the word!

Oh, I guess it would help if I knew what type of challenge I'm volunteering myself for!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

challenge and new clippie - yes-sir-re-bob - you will be having a lot of respondees to that one! Can't wait to hear about this one - and such a smart woman you have to "let" you do all that shopping and cooking - well at least you recognize that it is "costly" to eat healthy

I'm wondering is DD - table clearer and dishwasher - if that answer is yes - I reiterate - you have one "smart" woman there

 

[Alex]

HAH I'll take anyone on in a cooking or a shopping challenge

 

[MelanieC]

I like challenges!! Sounds like fun! Count me in!

 

[Kelsie]

Oh sure! I tried to challenge you a few weeks ago in chat and you ignored me!

Bring it on! I'm ready (how worse can it get, I'm already in induction)

 

[wovenwonder]

Alex --- I know you tried SouthBeach with your DW for a little. Tell me what you didn't like about it? I just switched last monday to SouthBeach because I wasn't having any luck losing even though I was sticking to Atkins to a T for so long. BUT, I find myself doing SouthBeach with an 'Atkins mentality'. Check out my menu. Except for the one Skim milk latte' each day I am eating ALL 'Atkins way' foods. Next week I should be heading in to phase two which will have me to adding back a few high fiber carbs --- I'm honestly scared to do this!

I'd really like to hear about YOUR experiences with the TWO ways of eating!

 

[believe]

My problem is a DH that doesn't like anything healthy. I don't know what I would do if we weren't on opposite shifts. The weekends are hard.

 

[Nancy]

I have noticed that it does cost more to eat healthy then it does to eat garbage. I do WW not Atkins or SB, but I still have to watch everything. So I'm buying stuff for the rest of the family and stuff for me and my grocery bill has gone up at least $30.00 per week. I have started cooking the main meals with WW accepted foods and so far DH hasn't noticed..he also refuses to eat "that healthy crap" My girls are all for eating a bit healthier so i have no problems there. I never used to be a big purchaser of frozen foods, but I am now..it makes it easier when I do have to make 2 different meals. (I eat the frozen dinners)

 

[TammyNC]

I am up for a challenge and would love a new clippie. When are you going to give us the details? We are all waiting here at our computers.

 

[nativetxn]

Fortunately, everyone at my house is on Atkins. Makes things much easier.

What kind of challenge did you have in mind?

 

[KimRaye]

Originally posted by Alex
First off the grocery bill is WAY up..

I'm the only one dieting in my house, doing WW and, I notice the amount of shopping AND the cost is up. Having to always buy fresh fruit & vegetables and, 'special' things just for me, adds up. I too have to cook for everyone and, most nights it's 3 different meals for 4 people. 6yoDD rarely eats what dh & DS eat.

Challenge??????? What did ya have in mind?????