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london1952I don't know why I'm so "Grrrr" about it, but I am !! I probably should have seen it coming, but I didn't expect it quite as soon.....
I'm not blind, so I very well know that I have put on more weight this last year or so, if only by seeing it chronicled in the numerous photographs a certain person takes of me. But I really like my food and my drink (yes, alcohol), and as I consider it an enjoyable part of life, I'm loathed to give up on it. After all, I don't smoke, do drugs, go clubbing....in fact I'm quite the boring old fart, but I did come to the conclusion just before Christmas that I must make an effort..... and Weight-watchers were/are still vigorously advertising their "services" along with others in a similar ilk, so I thought I would consider joining up in the new year (so, now-ish!).
Whilst at my mother's over the Festive Season I did mention that it would probably one of the things I would do when questioned on "any new year's resolutions?". Not much else was said.
Anyway, yesterday afternoon whilst we were out, my mother called and left a message on the answer-machine...nothing urgent just calling for a chat. I'd say I call her 90% of the time, so when she calls I usually expect it to be related to her health unless something unusual has happen. In hindsight I realise she rang because she had my weight on her mind. So after the usual chat she then asked "firmly" if I'd joined Weight-watchers yet, I half expected her to say "don't, because.....", and when I said not yet, went off into a sermon about how bad the extra weight is for my health, etc, etc....... yes I do know about diabetes thank you, I'm 60 not 16 !! I really didn't say anything in response... I was seething ! Apparently her and my sister are VERY worried... though knowing my mother she will have badgered my sister into agreeing with her in some way so she could use it in the "we" way - I know how she operates !
I know she worries about me, but please, I'm a big boy now, and don't need obvious things pointed out to me like I haven't lived !! (it's not a one off, as there are all sorts of occasions when I'm treated like a child that I try and shrug off even though it often "gets my goat"!)
Of course, my immediate reaction was/is to eat and drink myself into oblivion (LOL), because I can, but I will do it on my terms, the cutting down that is. Although I know full well that if I do slim down a bit she will take the credit for it !
Rant over(ish) !!
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london1967, just says of my weight that there is more of me to love !!! Awwwwwww !!!
I'm not blind, so I very well know that I have put on more weight this last year or so, if only by seeing it chronicled in the numerous photographs a certain person takes of me. But I really like my food and my drink (yes, alcohol), and as I consider it an enjoyable part of life, I'm loathed to give up on it. After all, I don't smoke, do drugs, go clubbing....in fact I'm quite the boring old fart, but I did come to the conclusion just before Christmas that I must make an effort..... and Weight-watchers were/are still vigorously advertising their "services" along with others in a similar ilk, so I thought I would consider joining up in the new year (so, now-ish!).
Whilst at my mother's over the Festive Season I did mention that it would probably one of the things I would do when questioned on "any new year's resolutions?". Not much else was said.
Anyway, yesterday afternoon whilst we were out, my mother called and left a message on the answer-machine...nothing urgent just calling for a chat. I'd say I call her 90% of the time, so when she calls I usually expect it to be related to her health unless something unusual has happen. In hindsight I realise she rang because she had my weight on her mind. So after the usual chat she then asked "firmly" if I'd joined Weight-watchers yet, I half expected her to say "don't, because.....", and when I said not yet, went off into a sermon about how bad the extra weight is for my health, etc, etc....... yes I do know about diabetes thank you, I'm 60 not 16 !! I really didn't say anything in response... I was seething ! Apparently her and my sister are VERY worried... though knowing my mother she will have badgered my sister into agreeing with her in some way so she could use it in the "we" way - I know how she operates !
I know she worries about me, but please, I'm a big boy now, and don't need obvious things pointed out to me like I haven't lived !! (it's not a one off, as there are all sorts of occasions when I'm treated like a child that I try and shrug off even though it often "gets my goat"!)
Of course, my immediate reaction was/is to eat and drink myself into oblivion (LOL), because I can, but I will do it on my terms, the cutting down that is. Although I know full well that if I do slim down a bit she will take the credit for it !
Rant over(ish) !!
The sweetest man in the world, that is
london1967, just says of my weight that there is more of me to love !!! Awwwwwww !!!
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Date: 2013-01-07 06:11 pm (UTC)Like you....I don't need friends/family who are always badgering me about my weight
But
I also don't need friends/family who, if seeing me gaining at an unhealthy rate...would say nothing at all..for fear of angering me
It's a tough choice...I know
But prsonally I'd err on the side of saying something (once!) ...That would make me feel better than not my saying anything at all.
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Date: 2013-01-08 10:25 am (UTC)I guess I'm just annoyed at the inference that I'm not aware of things, though I've been on the planet so long....
;-)
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Date: 2013-01-07 06:43 pm (UTC)Sheesh.
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Date: 2013-01-08 10:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-07 08:55 pm (UTC)a slightly bigger one, but still. :)
hihihihihihi
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Date: 2013-01-08 10:26 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-17 12:15 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-08 12:58 am (UTC)Best of luck with your efforts!
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Date: 2013-01-08 10:27 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-08 03:19 am (UTC)(and we are always children for them)
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Date: 2013-01-08 10:28 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-08 03:43 am (UTC)HUGS!
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Date: 2013-01-08 10:30 am (UTC)Hugs ;-)
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Date: 2013-01-08 01:41 pm (UTC)Then, along came Trader Joe's with their store-brand "Charles Shaw" wines (known here as three-buck Chuck...as in $3USD). It was good quality, too - and now nearly every majour upscale supermarket in the US has an equivalent. I manage to go through several bottles of pinot gris and Chardonnay each week.
*hiccup*
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Date: 2013-01-08 05:41 pm (UTC)