Big Poppa Keeps Getting Bigger

MSN provides the impetus for today’s blog again.  In the Ask Lynn Advice column, one wife mentions that her husband keeps gaining weight and she doesn’t know how to handle it.  (check it out)

Between today’s entry and yesterday’s blog, She’s a Brick House, it’s clear that health and body image are key factors in relationships. 

I know a little bit about this subject.  Let’s just say I’m not exactly in the same shape I was in while roaming the secondary, seeking whom I may devour.  (yeah, that’s me in the photo)

And here’s what I’ve learned…Nobody can make you change your lifestyle (eating habits, exercise, and sleeping habits) until YOU are absolutely ready.  At the same time, having a supportive partner who makes it known that your health is important to him/her is essential!

Are there any testimonials out there on the best way to handle things when a spouse, or significant other, is getting further out of shape and won’t make the necessary adjustments?

How do you handle that situation?

All Men Want the Same Thing

For all the women out there trying to keep a happy home, (and for all you women out there that have no clue), maybe this article will help.

What Keeps A Man Crazy in Love?

The article lists 12 things that a woman should do to keep her man crazy in love:

Play Poker, Give the Perfect Backrub, Tie His Tie for him, Make a Mean Steak for him, Wake him up in the Morning, Give him a Barbershop Shave, Strip, Have a conversation with his boss, Throw him a surprise party, Leave him a sexy voicemail at work, Quote at least three lines from The Godfather, Make heart-melting chocolate-chip cookies, and Kick his style up a notch.

I find it interesting that, although no two men are alike, there are some general ground-rules regarding what most men are looking for from their wives.  Despite cultural or ethnic differences, socio-economic variations, and even various age groups, most of things on the list seem to resonate with men across the board.

Are men that homogenous?  Are we that simple to figure out?

What do you think?

 

On the Right Track

I’m on a mission!  I don’t just want to lose weight.  I want to be healthy.  And BEing healthy is a result of DOing healthy things.  Unfortunately, I have a number of unhealthy eating habits.  One such habit has been my tendency to eat big meals late at night.

Two weeks ago, I started the “After 7 Club“–a group of individuals committed to passing up those late night binges.  And honestly, I’ve been thrilled with the strength and discipline I’ve been able to demonstrate.  (I really believe a lot of it is a result of the accountability that comes from making a public commitment to something and having others join in on the effort.)

Well, something special happened on Saturday night.  I took my wife out on a dinner date to a Hibachi restaurant so there was another couple at our table.  Long story short…the gentleman seated near us, out of the nowhere, shared with us his testimony about how he lost 70 pounds.  His wife then began to tell us about how his snoring and sleep apnea impacted her sleeping, and consequently, their relationship.

He knew nothing about me, nor my efforts, before sharing that information.

I’m just amazed at the way God knows exactly when to send people and messages to let you know that you’re on the right track.

And here’s what I’m learning…those special “messengers” show up AFTER you’ve made a decision, and begun moving forward.