I had been doing an unfocused approach for the past year, allowing the person that I cook for dictate the recipes I made. As I realized that I was the only one of us who really COULD cook, I realized I had the final say as to what ended up in my stomach. I started taking her suggestions of what she was craving and creating healthier versions, but I would still cave about having processed food in the house for her, which ultimately would lead to me caving on my diet.

But the progress I have seen in my health goals have been undeniable and she seems to be more supportive of trying the meals that I make for myself, decreasing the amount of planning, shopping, and empty calories.

I still see her fall into her own ways when she is on her own for work and when I am away with my partner, but I know that just the small changes that she has embraced will begin adding up and I hope it will encourage her toward whatever her health goals are.