Cussin’

June 7, 2004 in Uncategorized
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I don’t curse very often. I don’t think most of my friends realize it, but unless I’m quoting somebody, you rarely hear four-letter words escape from my mouth. But I think I finally have to break down.

Diet.

<sigh>

That’s right. I’m putting myself on a diet effective immediately. I realized pretty early in life that I was been blessed with a great metabolism. My friends in high school jokingly gave me two “Most Like To…” awards. The first? Most Likely to show up to our five year reunion weighing about 3 bills. Second? Most likely to not make it to to reunion because I died of a heart attack.

My Chipotle and Taco Shack diet has treated me quite well, but it needs to stop. Any food that makes it into the blog has to hold a special place in my heart, but I’m growing more fearful that it’s going to hold that special place on my gut. And the only way I’m getting a gut is from beer, thank you very much. The fear that my metabolism is satisfied with it’s body of work, and will be flying down to Boca Raton, added to the fact that Summer League is starting tomorrow, mandates immediate changes. Taco Shack for breakfast? Out. Chioptle for lunch/dinner? Out. Replaced with Honey Nut Cheerios and Zen (which I’m at right now…again…) for at least two weeks. Cutting out 40g+ of fat a day, and learning how to use chopsticks? Not too shabby. I’ll let you know how it goes…

10 Comments to Cussin’

  1. hey, at least you’re not fat because of estrogen. Birth control can suck it. I have an extra layer of fat I blame on hormones.
    I’ve been dieting (i.e. only salad, fruit, and protein), working out at least twice a day for weeks now, and I’ve GOTTEN FATTER. I can’t even button most things.
    why God why?!!
    anyway, good luck with yours. you’ve got a better chance than I do!

    2. beth on 8 June 2004

  2. you got me there, i can’t compete with that. i really can’t complain, my metabolism really has served me well–just starting to get a little worried. and just my luck, looks like the first day of ultimate is gonna get rained out today…

    3. Mark on 8 June 2004

  3. Good for you.
    Coming from the opposite end of the spectrum, I’ve been cursed with horrible metabolism.
    Its smart to catch the signs ahead o’ time so you can do something about it.
    Does eating out suck the money out of you too? Do you cook? :) You sound like my roommate Matthew, who, since going freelance and working at home, has started learning to make his own food.
    I cook all the time. It’s freaking tiring sometimes though.

    4. jen on 8 June 2004

  4. man, why you gotta make me feel all guilty. i eat pretty well but give myself a lot of “allowances”. i have been feeling the same way lately, though…i.e. i need to shape up. if the man who loves mickey d’s can do it, so can this veggie lover. you’re an inspiration to us all, mark! i wish i could take back the ramen i just ate though.

    5. em on 8 June 2004

  5. j: I love to cook. In my fraternity we cooked 18 meals a week for ~50 hungry guys, so everyone learned their way around a kitchen pretty fast. The problem is I hate to clean. Isn’t that ridiculous? Another plus for having a roommate–sharing the cooking and cleaning duties…
    e: allowances are important. I don’t think it’s possible to go cold turkey completely. I’m eating at Chipotle ~3 times a week. It’s ridiculous. I’m hoping for two weeks of good eats, and then an occasional “cheat day”. I hope. :)

    6. Mark on 8 June 2004

  6. mmm…. Chipotle. see, I used to eat there twice a week, drink lots of cocktails, and never exercise. And still, I weighed less.
    damn hormones.

    7. eab43 on 8 June 2004

  7. You might consider the Akins diet. I know it sounds freaky but my girlfriend has lost weight using it for only 2 weeks. And steaks and fat are IN! [I must emphasize that she didn’t need to lose weight in the first place and I vehemently argued against any diet but you know how girls are with their self-image…]

    8. Ned on 8 June 2004

  8. hey flanders, the thing is i’m not looking to lose any weight–i’m just trying to be better to my body. and i don’t think i could deal without my carbs. i love my carbs :). did you sign up for summer league? i didn’t see your name…

    9. Mark on 8 June 2004

  9. No summer league for me… my broken foot isn’t healing very fast :-(

    10. Ned on 15 June 2004

  10. That’s too bad. Haven’t missed much. Got rained out last week, and might happen again today…

    11. Mark on 15 June 2004




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