And if you don't get your kids used to asking for junk, they may never do it. Kids don't need all that sugar and junk food any more than we do. I don't think it's unreasonable for a person to ask their spouse to not eat tempting foods in front of them. You aren't asking him to eliminate them from his diet altogether. He has time away from you when he could eat those things.

If you were an alcoholic, I'm sure he wouldn't be drinking in front of you. IMO, this is no different. My DH is on Atkins with me. He's diabetic, but only about 25# overweight. He doesn't do it as strictly as I do but he doesn't eat things I'd find tempting either.

I agree with UpTheHill in that this is not just 'my' problem. My DH and I want to be with each other for many more years to come and be as healthy as possible so we can enjoy those years. We are supportive of each other in making our dreams come true and if that means he can't have a potato if he wants one, it's a small price to pay.