Unfair Fat
August 16th, 2008Unfair Fat
I Demand Equality!
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps (six and counting) consumes 12,000 calories per day in his diet.
If I consume 2,000 calories, I’ll gain 3 pounds.
This is not fair!
OK, granted, he probably does burn more calories during his competitions and daily conditioning than I do sitting on the couch playing video games. But, come on, I do play sports video games!
Wait, I’ll bet I know what it is. He’s quite a bit younger than me. Of course, why didn’t I think of that before? It can’t possibly have anything to do with the exercise.
Glad I thought of that… For a second there it was starting to look like I’d need to actually go outside and exert some energy.
Mom’s Feast Day
May 10th, 2008Mom’s Feast Day
Better Than A Card
Final preparations for the Mother’s Day feast are in place. The food and drinks have been secured, and everyone has their assignments for the day.
What started as a simple “Dinner for Mom” (AKA my wife), has evolved into an entire day centered around good food, good drink, and celebration. Plans for home cooked brunch and dinner are ready, and so are our children.
After all, it seems the most fitting sign of appreciation for the most fabulous culinary goddess I’ve ever met. This is her day to enjoy the food without the worries or mess.
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
April 25th, 2008Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Food Network Is Making Me Fat
I’m convinced that Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is directly responsible for about 15 pounds of my extra weight.
You know the show… The one staring Guy Fieri - where he drives around the country and visits, well, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. During each visit we get to witness 15-inch chilidogs, 5-pound cheeseburgers, eggs fried every way imaginable, and practically anything and everything that can be smothered with melted cheese, and/or deep fried.
Man, I love this show.
The problem is, it’s usually on TV around midnight when I catch it. And that’s also around the time I start getting hungry. Being a little bit hungry while watching this show is very dangerous.
Usually by the first commercial break I’m in the kitchen, trying to dig up something fattening. Sadly, I usually find something to satisfy my appetite, at the expense of my weight.
But I never find anything that looks quite as good as what I’m seeing at the diners.
One thing is for sure, Guy Fieri has the most excellent job in the world.
