I'm not as bad as this guy but I can put it away. When I was young I could eat whatever I wanted. I was athletic, burning A LOT of calories, and so the more the better. I joined the military at 17 and for the next 15 years exercise was not an issue. The more the better. I remember being deployed for Desert Storm, we had a makeshift weight room at our camp out in the desert. A buddy and me (I?) would get a loaf of bread and make it into PB&J sandwiches....we would stuff them back into the bread bag and eat all of them in one day between workouts. We would also eat as much as we could at the other three meals as well. The more the better. That's like 7 gajillion calories....but I had washboard abs. Go figure.
Things have changed. No more Army, a lot of time at the desk, and by the way....I am married to one of the most fabulous cooks ever. When I met Theresa I was a batchelor, with a batchelor pad, and batchelor food items: Crackers, lunch meat, beer, and of course beer. The meal selection is slightly better now I would say.
Theresa loves to cook but mostly she enjoys watching people enjoy what she cooks....the boys and I are happy to oblige! But, it's going straight to my ass now. Our boys unfortunately are just like me at that age.....the more the better. I know what's coming for them and I remind them occasionally....it falls on deaf ears, just like me back then.
I am currently 215 pounds, the heaviest weight in my lifetime. I exercise inconsistently and I know better but....my old eating habits are ingrained. It is so tough to break out of that. I have a feeling that it will always be a struggle.
Theresa and I have been trying to make some better choices and since the lap band we have been sharing meals a lot which is great for me. Our schedules conflict on the exercise, it's not as much fun when we can't go together. Excuses, excuses!
Whatev.
I read Theresa's post yesterday. That friend is full of shit most of the time......Theresa knows it. I am very proud of the way Theresa has handled her emotions since her choice for weight loss surgery. Batshit crazy is A-OK with me.....just please stop cooking for me.
I'm Listening!
lol, my hubby put on 20lbs after we got married and is having a ton of trouble getting it back off. oops :/
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I thing you look fabulous and it's hard for me to feel sorry for you about 215, since getting there was one of my finest moments! And....yay....I weigh one whole pound less than you, it's a miracle. Do you really want me to quit cooking for you? And finally, thanks for having my back...I love you!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I meant think, not thing!
ReplyDeleteI have a man question for you. My husband has been very supportive of my lap band journey and in fact, said it would motivate him to lose weight when he saw me losing weight, but it hasn't. The husband of a friend of mine had lapband surgery and has lost significant weight and my hubby came home in a mood after seeing him. He said there is no way that that guy is going to look better than him. I'm a bit confused on why my losing weight isn't motivating him, yet a guy we barely see, who is barely a friend who has had lapband surgery is totally motivating him. Seems kind of weird to me.
ReplyDeleteTheresa deserves friends who are full of more than shit.
I enjoy your witty posts - and that Monty Python picture makes me squirm: I often imagine myself eating and eating till I explode, as per that sketch....
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You know Bonnie, it really is a competition thing I think. Every guy wants to think he's got what it takes to knuckle down and be the fittest if he just puts his mind to it. Especially if he used to be in shape. I don't feel that same competitiveness with Theresa, and I bet he doesn't feel it with you.
ReplyDeleteHe probably can't stand the dude either. Probably used to make fun of his lard ass! Now it just pisses him off that he's thin.
OMG!!! You are married to one of my most favorite peeps! I am so excited about your blog...maybe it will start a trend with other husbands of bandsters?
ReplyDeletei am a blog friend of your wife. i am an open lesbian. i think i am in love with you. :-) you are an amazing guy...but then again tessierose deserve only the best in a husband. lol.
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