Imagine moving back in with your parents after a tough divorce, only to find that their unhealthy and oversized meals are causing you and your kids to gain weight rapidly. That’s exactly the situation one woman found herself in, as her mother’s cooking led to her gaining 50 pounds and her children becoming overweight and even obese. Despite her attempts to intervene, her mother insisted on continuing to cook the unhealthy meals.
Job Loss and Divorce
Moving in with Parents
Mom’s Unhealthy Cooking
Kids Eating Too Much
Avoiding Weight Gain Talk
A Year of Unhealthy Eating
Sports Day Struggles ♀️
Confronting Mom
Oldest Avoiding Sports ♀️
Pediatrician’s Advice
Compromise on Portions ️
Mom’s Sneaky Seconds
Mom’s Own Weight Struggles ♀️
Teaching Kids about Portions ️
Finding a New Home
Family’s Struggle with Mom’s Cooking ️
In a desperate attempt to help her kids lose weight, this mom tried to take control of meal portions, but her own mother wouldn’t budge. After a visit to the pediatrician and a note stressing the importance of weight loss, they reached a compromise allowing the kids to serve themselves. However, mom’s sneaky seconds for the oldest daughter raised concerns about her commitment to change. With the family’s health at stake, they’re now looking for a new home to escape the unhealthy environment.
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“YTA. Neglecting your kids’ health & blaming mom? Take responsibility!”
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Mom’s unhealthy cooking sparks family debate. Who’s the a**hole?
YTA. Take responsibility for what you feed your family.
ESH. Mom’s overfeeding, OP not standing up for kid’s health.
Commenter calls out OP for making excuses about weight gain.
Grown up? Take responsibility!
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“YTA: Take responsibility for your own diet, don’t blame Mom.”
YTA: Discuss health without creating mental health issues in children.
Commenter sympathizes with OP’s struggles and offers support and advice.
NTA. Reddit’s reactions are insane. Try cooking healthy meals together
Commenter blames parent for children’s obesity, calls them spineless. YTA.
YTA: Take responsibility for healthy habits. Try walking together at night.
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“YTA – Take responsibility for your health and cook your own meals. ️”
NAH. Mom’s cooking is a concern, but take control of your health and life!
NTA for expressing concern about mother’s overfeeding, family food dynamics.
Concerned for health, NTA wants smaller portions.
Mom’s cooking causing obesity concerns. ESH, but solutions possible.
Delaying action led to unwanted consequences. NTA but TA.
“NTA. Stand up to her for your health and happiness!”
