Eating well as a couple is something we should all do, but for some reason this topic tends to be a point of contention in many relationships.
For some, unhealthy habits have always been the norm, as many people tend to eat out a lot in the early stages of a relationship. Other relationships started out with a healthy lifestyle, but people got too comfortable and exercise and a healthy diet became more of an afterthought. Sometimes the security that people feel in a relationship can lead to laziness.
The struggle to be healthy can have many factors. Healthy foods tend to be made at home and take time to prepare. Healthy foods, like organic foods, also cost much more than less healthy versions. Since time and money are factors, this can create conflict in attempts to review the way a couple eats. Going out and eating unhealthy foods tastes great too, and giving up these treats is hard for many.
A good way to implement this together is to create “acceptance” on both sides. If we’re honest, the idea of being healthy is usually generated by one person in a couple and resisted by the other. It’s important to help the other see the health benefits (not just the vanity), especially if this person is a parent and recognizes the importance of witnessing important milestones in the future. Reinforcing the efforts each person makes will boost her momentum, and this can be creative in the eyes of the couple. Some people use sex, while others use treats or gifts as a reward.
Continue to work on “Buy” and possibly make a trade to bolster your efforts (agree to go to a sporting event with him or approve of girls’ nights out). People will work for rewards in general. If it becomes a serious issue that leads to conflict, then it is important to consider the type or style of communication that occurs around it.
It is not easy to add more efforts to overloaded people, but it is possible if people are motivated. Making juices that you can store can speed up your ability to stay healthy on the go. Substituting healthier options like coconut oil instead of butter can make a difference and taste great. No need to exaggerate.
Swapping organic foods for chemically treated or processed foods is a great place to start, as well as wheat bread and brown rice. Staying away from white flour is a great way to go.
Healthy eating can simply mean adding more vegetables, using less oil and salt. It’s a fit, for any unhealthy, hearty eater, but finding things you like and using natural ways to salt or sweeten will work. Nothing has to start off as extreme, but adding walking to your routines or possibly walking can get the metabolism going. With a few small tweaks, people can be on the right track before they know it.