who cooks there own food?

[Stevelegh]

I cook my own because i dont trust anyone else. They will spike it with butter or some other stupid thing that wil ruin my counts for the day.

In general, I dont trust anyone else for anything else either.

Just because you're paranoid doenst mean they arent out to get you.

You're just like me dude. I hate when I'm at work and someone asks to try some of my food or asks for a little of it. It's not like I'm stingy w/my food or anything. I'm the exact opposite... but it's just that it screws up my numbers!

Ah, that's just reminded me. I am a little OCD when it comes to food. Make me a cheesecake, but don't decorate it with M&M's. Mixed fruit is wrong and don't EVER EVER try to spoon feed me something I don't like.

One time, my ex boss' wife tried to feed me something whilst I was on the phone to a customer. I told her to fu** off and that I'd rather strain **** through a tramp's sock than eat that crap. I couldn't help it.

OK, I did over react.............

She cried.

[AlanBee]

Yup, I do most of the cooking in our house, especially at weekends.
I've always loved cooking, maybe it's because I love food, in fact I wouldn't eat anything else

[djl_ottawa]

oh my god I am in shock! Wife actually cooked today. She made chicken nachos in the oven. I mean, it ain't really cooking per say, but hey! I am not going to complain.

It was damn tasty too. Chicken, onions, cheese, whole wheat corn chips, salsa. Mmmm. Think she made to much though, by the time we where both full there was still 1/4 of a pan left.

[67fastback]

Yep usually the mrs and I swap days during the week. We go out for a light dinner after groceries friday night, and usually eat out on the weekends.

[chodan9]

OK, I did over react.............

She cried.

you are such a meanie!!


but she shoulda waited till you were off the phone heh heh

[taf1968]

I pretty much do most of the cooking . . . I grew up cooking/managing in restaurants through high school & college (great slow-smoke BBQ place), so it's something I have always done. My wife has never been much for cooking--and her mom "warned" me about it before we got married, so I knew what I was getting into

Tonight we had grilled mahi mahi soft tacos. Yum!

I do have to say that my wife makes the occasional decent effort. She's pretty good with some crock pot recipes.

[antonbrn]

I cook my own, it has just kind of worked out that way over the years.
I like to cook and my wife likes to clean so thast what we do and we both are happy with it.
I am glad too because I can cook what I want how I want it.
She doen't try to eat as healthy as I do so sometimes I am cooking 2 seperate meals at the same time, usually similar meals but mine will have different ingredients.
I see some folks on here say "I just eat what my spouse has fixed for the evening meal" but I feel like if you are not eating right and want to, preparing your own food is a big first step, you aren't lazy with the workouts, so dont be with the rest if thats what it takes.
plus you will be amazed at what you learn.

Do you cook your own food?

I cook my own food. I know how I like it to taste and use a salt sub.
to lower my sodium intake. I also enjoy learning new ways to cook low fat and high protein.

[Tishalicious]

I do my own food and food for hubby.

I try and keep it the same dinner, but add cheese and potatoes and rubbish to his plate, and I get more meat and fresh salad.

If he eats McD's - he eats it alone. Rather have a protein shake then touch 'the fries of doooooom'.

Having a bucket load of food allergies gives me the best excuse to eat well and not get into the social birthday cake.

[muladesigns]

I do most of the cooking, and the food shopping.
I get exactly what i want in both situations that way! lol

[Muscle_Sliver]

I mostly cook here, at home.

[thepainter5]

My wife does the majority of the cooking and she has adapted to my style of eating. It was different for her at first but now she puts up with it. When she works late, I will cook for us/myself and it will always be healthy with an emphasis on protein.

[ironwill2008]

The day I started bodybuilding is the day I started learning how to cook. I found I had a knack for it, and really enjoy doing it, much to my wife's glee! We've been eating clean for so long now, we can't even tolerate the thought of eating junk.

[justboo2u]

when I was like 9 or 10....

That's why Im STILL working to get rid of it!

But it's mostly 'simple' food now... eggs, meats, eggs... (i like eggs!)

[GeHfN VAlLiS]

when I was like 9 or 10....

Same here. Back in the day home ec used to be nicknamed "Bachelor's Survival"

[jtroster]

My wife plans the weekly meals and I cook them. Its a great way to relax after a day at work.

[Marius_Ursus]

My wife and I cook together, usually with my input as to what I'd like as a central ingredient. I'll say, "Let's have chicken tonight." Then she'll come up with how she wants to prepare it (usually...sometimes I have a particular way I want it done), then we make it together.

My duties are normally relegated to chopping and sauteeing, but sometimes I cook the whole thing.

[ASWEDE]

My wife does the majority of our cooking. She enjoys it and is by far the better cook. I do the grilling though. We have a rule, only one cook in the kitchen. It seems to keep the peace.

[Nunyas]

I cook almost all of my own meals. I live alone, so no one else will. Well, that's almost a lie. I can always go mooch dinner from my friends, and they're cool with it cause they ALWAYS cook too much. But I eat much healthier when I cook for myself. I could eat out all the time, but fast food gets old, and with proper shopping I can get far more meals with my money at the grocery store than at any of the restaurants in my area (fast food or other wise).

[HoustonTXMuscle]

I've cooked every meal that I've eaten since Jan. 5 of this year. Being on a customized meal plan sometimes can really suck. Today, I found myself asking if the real reason that I went to the gym to workout was so that I could have a break from cooking, eating and doing my own dishes. As I eat 6 meals/day, my wife of 45 years never eats at the same time that I do. I also do my own grocery shopping.

[cowboybiker]

I've cooked every meal that I've eaten since Jan. 5 of this year. Being on a customized meal plan sometimes can really suck. Today, I found myself asking if the real reason that I went to the gym to workout was so that I could have a break from cooking, eating and doing my own dishes. As I eat 6 meals/day, my wife of 45 years never eats at the same time that I do. I also do my own grocery shopping.

Strong bump.

[Keltron]

I cook my own, it has just kind of worked out that way over the years.
I like to cook and my wife likes to clean so thast what we do and we both are happy with it.

That's how it was when we were growing up.. My dad did most of the cooking and my mom did all the cleaning. It worked out well for my dad because he enjoyed cooking while my mom hated cleaning but never knew how to cook because she grew up in a fairly well-off family that had cooks and servants.

[x-trainer ben]

I cook my own, it has just kind of worked out that way over the years.
I like to cook and my wife likes to clean so thast what we do and we both are happy with it.
I am glad too because I can cook what I want how I want it.
She doen't try to eat as healthy as I do so sometimes I am cooking 2 seperate meals at the same time, usually similar meals but mine will have different ingredients.
I see some folks on here say "I just eat what my spouse has fixed for the evening meal" but I feel like if you are not eating right and want to, preparing your own food is a big first step, you aren't lazy with the workouts, so dont be with the rest if thats what it takes.
plus you will be amazed at what you learn.

Do you cook your own food?

Yep since my teens

[tnthudson]

Good thread! I'm surprised how many guys cook on here, it adds a bit more of the "I'm not the only dude in this boat" support.
I actually love to cook, so I prepare my lunches ahead and cook nearly every dinner for my wife & I. She takes care of the kids, but now that they're taking an interest in working out they (well at least one of them) are beginning to mooch off our dinners, which is great.
I love to grill and smoke food, but this winter instead of grilling outside I began trying some crock pot and oven recipes, and it's been fun. But I'm looking forward to grilling again, the itch is back!

[cozener]

I cook for myself. My kid and cats won't do it for me Oh, bunny won't either.

Freeloaders...

Rabbit meat is gooooooddddddddd!!!!

my favorite kind of game.

I've cooked every meal that I've eaten since Jan. 5 of this year. Being on a customized meal plan sometimes can really suck. Today, I found myself asking if the real reason that I went to the gym to workout was so that I could have a break from cooking, eating and doing my own dishes. As I eat 6 meals/day, my wife of 45 years never eats at the same time that I do. I also do my own grocery shopping.

It's paid off too.

I should be doing my own shopping. I might have to start that. Would help a lot.
I do cook a lot of my meals but not all of them.

[Whatanejit]

Hubby loves to cook... phew!.. but so do I ... so we share it.

[HoustonTXMuscle]

It's paid off too.

Thanks. What I failed to mention is that on Mother's Day I also grilled and cooked for my wife, grown daughters and their families....what did I eat?....the same snack (meal #4_ that I've eaten every day this month at 4:30.

[dungeonmistress]

Well it won't cook itself - so yes, I cook lol.

[beachguy498]

The kitchen is MY kitchen and my wife will admit that it is such. I have it set up the way that I want since I am the main cook of the household. She's a great cook but prefers not to cook.. and I can do pretty much what I want. I do cook extra chicken and other protein-rich things so I can have it during the week. If I had no feedback from anyone, I'd be cooking steak and salad 6x a week.

Rob

[Simpy]

My husband does most of the cooking Monday-Friday. Since I took a job farther away from home, he took over that responsibility. It's nice to have supper ready when I get home. He is always conscientious of my diet, though. I'm very lucky to have him.