Jealous

April 12, 2012 · by Cat Parrott · in A-Z Challenge, Diet, Food

I have been on a boring diet for nearly three months now. All the way through Hubs has moaned about his enforced lack of puddings and the preponderance of lean chicken breast in our dinners while treating himself to whipped cream on his caramel macciato and Greggs sausage rolls at lunchtime.

Before abandoning the diet for the Easter weekend I weighed myself and I’d lost 10 pounds. A bit more would have been nice but I thought that’s not too bad. That was until hubs decided to jump on the scales, laughing about his work lunches and chocolate bars, and he’d lost 19 pounds. Seriously, men, humpf!

[Throughout April I'm taking part in the A to Z Challenge. This is my post for J. Yesterday I blogged about Imagination and tomorrow it's the turn of Koalas and Kangaroos.]

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13 Responses

Being Mum April 12, 2012 at 10:33 pm · Reply →

Keep going – it is hard but 10 lbs is a great achievement. Be proud of yourself and your achievements. I have been trying to lose weight for the last 6 months and have had ups and downs but now feel it was all worth it. Go for it!
1. admin April 13, 2012 at 9:15 pm · Reply →
  
  Thank you, I’ll get back on the horse when I’m back at work next week. There’s too much chocolate in the house at the moment.
Christi April 12, 2012 at 11:32 pm · Reply →

Men!! It’s just not fair, is it? Keep at it!

I’m clickingalong the A-Z Trail
Christi ツ
1. admin April 13, 2012 at 9:16 pm · Reply →
  
  How do they do it? *sigh*
Elaine Livingstone April 13, 2012 at 7:32 am · Reply →

yes I have seriously cut down portion sizes and snacking in the last 4 months and lost next to nothing. hubby meanwhile ups portion sizes eats 4 or 5 packets or custard creams a week, finishes off whats on my plate and still does not put on weight.
1. admin April 14, 2012 at 9:35 pm · Reply →
  
  Grrr! How do they do it?
Mum of One April 13, 2012 at 9:17 am · Reply →

OMG, that is so unfair. I am attempting the diet again but this time Mr B is on a wine ban too, with the exception of when we have guests for dinner.. It helps when they are on board. It has been 3 nights so far and I am dreaming of Chablis.
1. admin April 14, 2012 at 9:36 pm · Reply →
  
  Oh, good luck with that, chicken!
@babberblog April 13, 2012 at 4:06 pm · Reply →

Be assured that not all men lose weight this way! Not that it makes your plight any easier.

Keep at it and I’m sure you’ll reach whatever goal you’ve set yourself, 10lbs is a lot, even if it’s less than your OH
1. admin April 14, 2012 at 9:37 pm · Reply →
  
  Thank you, it’s better than nothing so I shall try and stay positive.
Ruth @ Minibreak Mummy April 13, 2012 at 4:34 pm · Reply →

I had a similar experience. Husband put in next to no effort but lost more weight than me. I figured it was because he had more excess weight to lose
1. admin April 14, 2012 at 9:38 pm · Reply →
  
  That’s what I’m thinking. Hubs also has the advantage of being 6’3″ while I’m only 5’1″ which I’m sure makes a difference.
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