1. Bond over breakfast Many studies show that breakfast eaters are less likely to be overweight than those who skip their morning meal. Set aside 15 minutes to eat together before you head out the door. 
  2. Avoid snacking together Just because one of you is a snacker doesn’t mean you both have to be. Stop and consider whether you’re actually hungry or just “eating with company” before digging in, and encourage him to do the same (keep in mind that men generally require more calories per day than women).  More from Prevention: 8 Surprising Reasons Couples Shouldn’t Work Out Together
  3. Preplan your portions If dinner at home means lingering over a long meal at the dining room table, dole out a portion before you sit down and leave any leftovers in the kitchen. With the extras out of sight, you’ll both be less likely to overeat. 
  4. Break up the takeout If one of you craves a hearty meal (like pizza), but the other wants something a bit lighter (like sushi), place orders at two different restaurants and eat at home as a couple. 
  5. Make one meal two ways Buy groceries for a shared meal that you can each personalize to your liking and to that day’s caloric needs (the same basic ingredients can be used to make a burrito or a lower calorie Tex Mex salad). 
  6. Stretch your drink Men can usually tolerate more alcohol—and calories. Instead of joining him for seconds, have seltzer with a dash of orange juice and a squeeze of lime. Or ask for half wine and half seltzer, and join in both rounds. Encourage him to stop after two (the amount the USDA says men can drink healthfully). More from Prevention: Is Your Husband Driving You To Drink?