Before I met Mark
After I met Mark
I now realize that I will never return to the slim figure I was before I met Mark. I think the best I can hope for is to maintain a weight somewhere below two hundred pounds. The way Mark food shops you’d think he was stocking up for a coming famine. He fills the refrigerator and cabinets up with more food than my Mom and Dad did to feed eleven children. Cakes, pies, cheeses, chips, soda, lots of meat, and even a lot of vegetables. The son of a bitch only weighs a hundred and ten pounds and eats constantly.
The only way I have been able to maintain the fifteen pounds I lost was to study Mark. How does he do it? He only eats until he’s full. Brilliant! Now when Mark feeds me a tuna steak wrapped in bacon with a side of pasta in a buttery cream sauce, or a steak with mashed potatoes enriched with sour cream, I only eat until I’m full. I also have to avoid all those snacks Mark leaves around the house to sabotage me. My only problem now is cholesterol.
Tuna wrapped in cholesterol
I know this wasn't my best post, but I have a hangover today from trying to keep up with that Irishman Dennis. Now that he's retired he really does like to do the 'early bird' or 'cocktail hour' at Georgie's Alibi. I of course am all too happy to join him in just a 'couple' of drinks. It's funny how when you're with a friend and talking over drinks the time flies and you realize six drinks just might have done the trick. Anyway he'll be leaving for good in just ten days so any reason to hang out with him is welcome.
ReplyDeleteSo why not just join Dennis for the ride out there, then fly back. It will be an adventure. Your retired too. What else could be more important? Think of the great memories. Your nephew Steve and I drove cross country years ago in my RV and had a blast visiting the caves of Kentucky and the Elvis Presleys Graceland Mansion in Tennessee and camping out in the national Forests. Go for it.
ReplyDeleteChalenge Mark to try to learn low fat-low cholestrol cooking, possibly even learning the fine art of vegetarian/vegan cooking. Classes are being held at the famous SUBLIME Gourmet Restaurant right around the corner from you.
ReplyDeleteAlso start replacing Marks cookbooks with healthy eating cookbooks.
It's called GREEN eating - eating for your health and the health of the environment.
We only have this one life and one body. Staying healthy enough to enjoy it the longest is the best thing you can.
Mark has about 200 cookbooks. Many of them with "healthy" recipes. He just likes to cook rich, fattening foods.
ReplyDeleteIs Mark really a French woman in male drag? French women are notorious for being thin.
ReplyDeleteExcuse me, waiter, could I get another Zin and Tonic.
Alan, I think you have to use shock therapy on Mark! Since we have a family history of horrendously high cholesterol, your chances of a coronary or stroke are are enhanced by rich foods. Tell Mark you are signing him up for CPR classes for when he finds you semi-comatose and needs to revive you. Screaming and running amuck won't cut it!!! Maybe that picture will encourage him to cut the fat!
ReplyDeleteUltimately it's up to me what I eat. The problem is finding room in that refrigerator for healthy food. I've been thinking of getting a second one just for my food and putting a lock on the main fridge with Mark holding the key.
ReplyDeleteAlan, I agree with Peggy. You need to take this eating thing seriously. It's not too late to start eating healthier. Cut out the bacon, cream, fats, and sweet and processed foods. Follow the food pyramid. Eat more whole grains and vegetables, and if you can't cut out red meat at least use it as a flavoring, not a main meal like the Europeans do.
ReplyDeleteOr simply do your own cooking.
I think the six cocktails add a few inches too. I should know!
ReplyDeleteHi, Alan! Your favorite sister Peggy clued me in to your website. She & I have been friends since first grade (!) & she is currently my best friend in the whole wide world. So of course I am familiar with your family & enjoy hearing their stories, especially the "Peggy" stories. Good job keeping us posted---thank you!
ReplyDeleteNancy (Zima) Schmidt
Hello Nancy. Yes I remember you, but I doubt I'd be able to pick you out in a picture. By the way I tried your wine cooler and it was delicious.
ReplyDeleteMy wine cooler? Hmmmm.....processing, processing. Doesn't all that advice just make you want to eat yourself sick? The best advice I ever got was to eat like a two year old.
ReplyDelete1) Be very "discriminating" about what you'll eat in the first place.
2) Play with your food. Be creative on your plate.
3) Pick at it, eating a couple of bites before saying your're full.
4) Go take a nap.
5) Oh, and no alcohol.
Never mind.
Ha, ha! It took me a minute....... I didn't know if you were refering to the Zima/Schmidt thing or some party from long ago. As for my name, sorry, no relation. I should be so lucky! But wouldn't I make a handy-dandy friend if I were?
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