simka2 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 i know it's come up before, but I have nothing else to today....so, let's discuss these bottomless pits!!!! How do you fill them up at lunchtime? I am dealing with a constant chourus of, "I'm still hungry!!!!" Oh, and it would be nice to not go into debt doing it ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have 2 boys and a girl who are always hungry. They can each have two sandwiches and a piece of fruit at lunch. We are trying to teach them that eating a meal should leave one satisfied, not full (i.e., Thanksgiving meal-type full). If one is feeling stuffed, then one has eaten too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Lots and lots of protein. If you think one egg won't do, make three per kid. I swear, it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 I should mention that the twins (who are the biggest culprits) are 8yrs old, but I'm sure they are still near the 0% percent for weight. They were 10 weeks early and their dad is very thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have 3 teen boys at the moment. and they can eat. They cook themselves their own lunch every day. Mostly it contains a large amount of potatoes. a rasher of homemade bacon and eggs. They experiment with different veggies and herbs. each making their own unique dish. It fills them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have 2 boys and a girl who are always hungry. They can each have two sandwiches and a piece of fruit at lunch. We are trying to teach them that eating a meal should leave one satisfied, not full (i.e., Thanksgiving meal-type full). If one is feeling stuffed, then one has eaten too much. This is what I need to work on with my ds :glare: He is a carb maniac and I feel like he just wants to gorge himself. Luckily, he is not overweight. So, I am not much help, but all :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I feel you! Indy (8) is ALWAYS hungry. I don't know where he puts all the food he eats. He eats more than I do and I'm 7 months pregnant! In addition to his 3 very large meals a day, he snacks constantly. He eats loads of protein, but is just never full. I don't know what I'm going to do when he's a teenager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stansclan89 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Using whole wheat...everything... has helped a lot. My teen boys prefer ww bread for the sole reason that they don't have to eat as much to get satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 They eat, and eat and eat. And stay stick thin. It's not fair:001_huh: My two older boys go to ps and take their lunch. Usually a turkey sandwich on half a loaf of french bread. They split one/day. (Thank goodness I bake). They'll each take a thermos of veggie/chicken/tomato soup with that. They'll take a rack of crackers or tortillas and salsa and a handfull of cookie/granola bars/muffins. They do drink water at least. Dinner is 2 or 3 helpings of whatever we're having. My 9yo can eat almost as much. He is scary and below weight on the charts. It's not from lack of calories. He'll have a hoagie roll with turkey/ham/rst beef, soup and fruit or we'll have pasta and he'll eat a couple bowls. He had a huge lunch and just came to me saying he was hungry and downed 2 oranges and a cheese stick. When they leave I'll save $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have three starving boys, too. Wish I could get a tax deferred savings acct for groceries! :) A good breakfast makes our lunchtime better. Usually oatmeal or eggs and toast. Lately they've gotten into fried ham sandwiches. I second the whole wheat and lots of protein suggestions. It helps. Lunch - Usually leftovers from dinner (though leftovers are becoming an endangered species around here. And I've already doubled what I usually make for dinner.) I tell the kids they can have one serving for lunch and then I move them onto another activity - quickly. If I don't, they'll graze for an hour and eat a whole week's worth of groceries. If/when they are hungry later, they can have fruit or veg. - no "fun" snacks. That way they only snack when they are actually hungry and I feel good about their snacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Lunch - Usually leftovers from dinner (though leftovers are becoming an endangered species around here. And I've already doubled what I usually make for dinner.) . :lol:This made me laugh!!! I was thinking, "Leftovers?! We ain't got no stinkin' leftovers!!!" They ate them all. Last night was unlimited spinach salads (2 servings each) 3.5lbs homemade chicken nuggets ( I cut them off at 3 servings) I broiled 6 zucini's halved (there's none left) and 2 loaves of fresh bread!!! No leftovers :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scmama Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have 2 boys and a girl. The oldest boy is 12 and he eats as much as his father. He's rail thin. I can see his bones! And he's a bottomless pit as well. My youngest son, 3, eats as much as my daughter, 9. Stocky but not overweight. They burn it so fast...I'm jealous!! Does whole wheat really keep them full? I might have to change over! Or they are all going to have to get jobs!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Two teenaged boys here. Breakfasts: Eggs. LOTS of eggs. Toast with peanut butter Fruit Plain yogurt sweetened with jelly Lunch: Leftovers (I cook a LOT for dinner the night before and set aside enough for lunch.) Salads with nuts, cheese, spinach Snacks: Cottage Cheese Cheese Bread Nuts. LOTS of nuts. Peanut butter on carrots or apples Fruit Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have 3 boys...12, 9 and 7. My 7yo can eat more than the other two. I used to have leftovers but now they are a thing of the past, except when I make something with beans in it! I went grocery shopping Friday and we have gone through 4 loaves of bread and 6 lbs of apples already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Rice. We make a lot of extra rice for dinner, so we've almost always got leftover rice in the fridge. A big bowl of rice with lunch (with veggies and a hardboiled egg, even better!) lasts my boys for quite a while. Me too, for that matter! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 peanut butter :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleni Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It is mind boggling how much they eat, isn't it!!! I make enough for two servings at every meal. Breakfasts I make big with plenty of protein and fiber and that seems to help throughout the day. I allow free range snacking on yogurt, fruits and veggies with the free choice of peanut butter, cheese, and whole grain crackers to go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Peanut butter, Nutella and apples! Huge quantities of rice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 My two 16 yr olds eat everything in sight and stay thin. They go through stages of eating different things to help them fill up after three servings of dinner and dessert. Currently it's oatmeal. It's their favorite snack right now, seasoned with things like peanut butter or raisins. Or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It's so nice to hear that I'm not alone! My almost almost 8 year old is hungry constantly! I thought for sure it was too early for him to want to eat so much... I was prepared for ages 10-12ish as the starting point of this undying hunger and definitely through the teen years, but I was in no way prepared for now! He's thin, but eats all.the.time. It's been difficult staying in budget for our groceries lately. We always eat whole wheat bread here, so I'm going to try ww toast with peanut butter and scrambled eggs in the AM. Maybe that will help. I told dh we needed to enlarge our garden this year in order to keep the kids fed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 My aunt had three boys and their typical after school snack was: a steamer full of brown rice mixed with a lot of cheddar cheese and sour cream with a sprinkle of some spices (garlic, cayenne, taco seasoning etc.) Each boy would get 1.5 large cereal bowls full - to last him the 2 hours until dinner! Rice is cheap and the fat in the cheese and sc keeps them full for a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Okay - tonight's dinner: Chili (1 pound meat, LOTS of beans (I didn't measure - but LOTS), onion, spinach, peppers, corn, spices) Rice Cheese Broccoli (3 pounds) Salad (lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, feta, crushed walnuts, homemade oil/vinegar dressing) Filled everyone! And, there's enough for lunch tomorrow. My 14 yo may have a small snack around 8 - apple/peanut butter or a handful of almonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I have two that are almost teens and one that is. They are all playing basketball this year so that makes them even more hungry. I feel like I'm always at the grocery store. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My boys are still little but they can out eat some adults. Our main staple: beans and rice. Just vary the flavorings ie mexican, asian, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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