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ORIGINAL: Steelslilbit

I have had the same problem with my bf.  When we moved in together he and his roommates were surviving off anything they could order into the apartment without having to leave (they are all hard core World of Warcraft players, and no, I dont play at all), with the occasional trip to Subway if they were out and about doing things.  Not only was all the take out unhealthy, it was majorly expensive.  It costs a whole lot more to have  food delivered than it does to buy something and make it at home.  Now, my guy is a frugal lil bastard, just lazy as all git.  So when I said that I would start cooking they were all for it.  I just have one rule in the kitchen:

What I make is what's for dinner.  If you don't like it/won't eat it, you have two options.  You can go without, or you can make something yourself.  But if I make dinner there is NO ORDERING OUT.  This was, infact, partially the same thing I did when my daughter began eating real food.  What I made was what I made and there wasn't going to be anything else.  Stomach it or don't, that's your decision.  In the beginning all he ate was the meat and potatoes (guys...sheesh...), but after some time and some creativity, he'd take a spoonful or two of the veggie I had made to go with it..... or have a small salad on the side (initially drenched in dressing lol).  The point is that you have to have patience when you are trying to introduce anything new to anyone's diet... for anything actually.  I mean if you were going to introduce BDSM into your bedroom with someone who's never done it before, are you really going to start by strapping them to the bed and beating them until they cry?  Not likely to get a repeat performance that way.  I'm not too sure I agree with the withholding of sex idea, that could backfire hard core, but additional sex for attempts he makes wouldn't be a bad thing.  And as for the blindfold idea?  YUM!  I might still have to try that on my bf. Just cuz it sounds hot!!  ;)

Lil Bit

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ORIGINAL: MissAsylum

i think its a misunderstanding of what i meant that his taste buds are probably more under-developed than mine. he WILL NOT try things. he really has denyed himself the opportunity to develop and advanced palete when it comes to taste.

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ORIGINAL: DesFIP

I've got a 21 year old who won't eat vegetables. Never has. She eats fruit instead.

But basically you can cook dinner and include sauteed chicken instead with some pasta and some cut up fruit on the side while you eat the broccoli. The 17 year old will eat vegetables only if served with cheese. So toss the veggies with grated parmesan or shredded cheddar.

Traditionally you need to taste things 11 times to develop a taste for them.

However, grate your vegetables and add them to meatloaf, or meatballs. Carrots, zucchini, mushrooms are all good for this. Chop very fine, saute and then add crushed tomatoes with juice and make a red sauce. Pasta salad with very small pieces of vegetables. Casseroles with the same.

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ORIGINAL: MissAsylum

you are absolutely right. i could care less about him being into the same exact foods as i am. i have no problem with indulging in unhealthy food every so often. but when its a daily thing, i find it concerning. he exercises daily, takes vitamins, but his diet sucks. its like having a sports car, and washing it weekly, rotating the tires, doing routine engine work, but putting regular petro in the tank when it calls for premium, doing all the work on the car means nothing.

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ORIGINAL: divi

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ORIGINAL: MissAsylum

you are absolutely right. i could care less about him being into the same exact foods as i am. i have no problem with indulging in unhealthy food every so often. but when its a daily thing, i find it concerning. he exercises daily, takes vitamins, but his diet sucks. its like having a sports car, and washing it weekly, rotating the tires, doing routine engine work, but putting regular petro in the tank when it calls for premium, doing all the work on the car means nothing.

wow comparing him to a car ... lol

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ORIGINAL: wpf0027

I used to eat like that.  Then I turned 30 and went to my doctor one day and he said your cholesterol is high, you are a prediabetic.  If you don't change your diet you will have a heart attack or stroke etc.  Believe me I changed my diet.  The moral of the story is as you get older your body lets you know you can't abuse it like you did when you were younger.