Hi Judy,

First of all, welcome to the list, and to the modern Paleo WOE. I  think you
will find the list filled with stimulating ideas, and the people  here
friendly and helpful.

I'm sure you will receive numerous replies to your questions, and  perhaps
some with contradictory suggestions. In the end, you will have to find  your own
way. But MY way is really very simple: If you are convinced that this  WOE is
the most healthful, why would you want to feed your family different  meals
that you consider bad for their health? Simply prepare one Paleo meal for  the
whole family. If they persist in wanting their old junk foods, I am sure  they
will find ways to get them. If they are willing to listen, you might offer
them some simple explanations about why you have changed how you eat. Fixing
them separate meals sends several uncomfortable messages- this could be
interpreted as meaning that you don't care enough about them to see that they  have
healthy food, or that you aren't truly convinced yourself about the whole
idea. Even if they continue to eat their French Fries and sodas away from home,
you shouldn't feel obligated to provide them with junk food at  home.

Good luck with your new venture!
Maddy Mason
Hudson Valley, NY

In a message dated 6/30/2004 4:00:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, Judy
Appelhanz <[log in to unmask] writes:

How do  you stay with these WOE when your family will not give up =
their junk and  you don't always have time to prepare 2 separate meals?  =
I start out  really well and then get tired of the double meal prep.  Can =
anyone  help me with this?  I still have a 14 and a 16 year old at home, =
and  my DH is not one to try a lot of new foods.