My dad loves to make my family dinner. Its our tradition that we all eat the meal together that he made. But the thing is, he really doesn't care about nutrition or if it's healthy. I really want to shed some pounds, and when I tried in the past, I failed, mainly I think because of my dads high fat dinners. So my question is... how should I tell him that his cooking is making me gain weight, without hurting him? I am very appreciative of his efforts, but I care a lot about my health now and in future. PLEASE HELP!
2006-10-01 13:57:28 · 6 answers · asked by Kelly 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Excellent family tradition! Your father probably learned to cook way before we had so much information about nutrition and some many alternatives to choose from. He probably cooks the way he learned, as it is the only way he knows. I suggest that you start volunteering to be kitchen help, and tell your dad about your health concerns for yourself, him and the rest of the family. Then offer to work with him to learn ways to improve the nutrition levels of the dishes he already makes and explore new recipes. As far as gaining weight, that has more to do with portion control of what your are eating than it does what you eat. 3,000 calories of even healthy food will put weight on anybody.
I find loads of great recipes with sensible substitutions and nutritional information through the Cooking Light magazine and web site. It is a really balanced and sensible view of eating, cooking and general healthy lifestyle advice and help. They redo old family favorites and introduce new foods you may not even know about to try. Great place to start revamping the family diet. If you get involved in the learning process with your dad, he'll likely be more willing to make changes. Not to mention he'd probably really love the company in the kitchen, and you will have the chance to spend time with him while you learn to cook and the old family recipes- updated of course!
2006-10-01 14:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awww, that's sweet of both you and your father. I had the same problem with my family - they made amazing food but I was gaining weight!
So, what I did was tell them that I wanted to help them make dinner. I began helping them by cooking more veggies or salads for dinner. Then I loved cooking so much I ended up making all of the meals. That way I could monitor all of the fat, salt, and oil.
By helping him out, he will feel appreciated and love the help I'm sure :)
2006-10-01 14:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by cutiewithabooooty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you honestly are both to busy to devour otherwise you simply get worn out of the meals, however I under no circumstances received weight in at all times I was once a chef, you would make 6 figures if you're fairly well and get within the proper situation. Average is in most cases 50K to 60K in step with 12 months.
2016-08-29 09:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 Tell your dad that every other night is your night to cook and you appreciate all that he does and that you want to share the kitchen responsibilities. #2Tell him that you think you are going to start eating mostly vegetables and salads because you want to loose a pound or two and will he help you. #3You can also suggest a walk together ( him be your walking buddy) before the meal to burn more calories and secretly it will help him also. #4 Drink a glass of water before eating to eat less.
2006-10-01 14:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by gormom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to tell him. Just don't eat so much and exercises more.
2006-10-01 14:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just eat a little bit of it and excercise
2006-10-01 15:05:25 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Megs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋