I don’t know whether to become fat or not
My weight runs within a rather narrow 5 lb. weight band, depending on my eating/exercise habits for that particular month. Depending on the source, my weight’s normal (according to BMI), or a tad underweight (according to my doctor).
Now there’s this study that says being overweight (but not obese) may actually be associated with lowest levels of death. And being underweight is actually bad, too.
Bring on the bacon and sausage! [The Mascot says: But not eggs!] Then again, it may be more difficult to move to New Zealand if I gain too much weight. New Zealand bans immigrants who have too high of a BMI. Plus exercise would be more of a pain in the butt.
Do it! Get fat! It’s awesome!
Reply to Derek SlaterUmm…stay where you are at. It could be real hard to lose that weight later. Of course being on a steady diet of bacon sausage and, ice cream could be a lot of fun too…
Reply to wangYAY!!! So having a layer of extra fat may help me get through pneumonia, bronchitis, and other immune illnesses.
Well then I’m dispensing with this pineapple and gettin’ me some tempura.
Reply to annieYou could have put that pineapple on a slice of pizza with extra cheese and extra wholesomeness.
Or how about fried pineapple?
Reply to AllenI was actually going to do tempura tonight, but these arepas have gotten me too full.
Think I’ll just stick on 5 extra pounds to make my doc happy. Then I’ll see if I start to feel more awesome, as Derek claims.
Specifically, the pineapple should go on top of a slice of Tony’s pizza.
Reply to DonnieDerek, you should talk.I’ve seen you, you’re pretty close to teh mascot standign next to me.
My daughter was studying about the Buddah and came over to rub my belly and said ” Daddy, you have a big soul!”
Yeah baby…. get in my belly….says the other fat bastard.
Incidentally…being fat isn’t all that its cracked up to be. Flying sucks… I’m the guy in the middle, in taiwan they had me sit in the front seat of a cab because i was too “king size” to fit in the back with other passengers… then there’s the shin splints… I can go on.
I’m currently and conciously trying to down size these days.
Reply to BlunderproneThanks for linking that article:
Joanna Scurr, a scientist at the University of Portsmouth, studied breast biomechanics in 70 women for two years.
Read the the whole thing; Ms. Schurr basically stared at jiggling bubbies for two freakin’ years. And got paid for it. I just bet the Mascot would have been willing to be a lab assistant for free…
Reply to Wahrheit….ooo. tasty.
It really seems like we can’t win. Too thin, we die. Too fat, we die. Look at George Burns, he was positively cadaverous and smoked like a chimney to boot. Lived til what, his 90′s? Pavarotti, large as a barge and made it to mid-70′s. I say, short of making lard smoothies and sucking on cancer sticks (you just got lucky, mr. burns), do what makes ya happy and you’ll live to a ripe old age.
I had tempura today. regretting it now. the grease is making my tummy talk.
Reply to annieAs long as we can still do stinky tofu every once in awhile, I don’t care.
Reply to Caroline :)@Blunderprone: Wish you success on your quest then! And I need to see these pictures of Derek.
@Wahrheit: No kidding! Well, there’s probably a reason why a female scientist did the research.
@Annie: That sounds about right. Just argue it has more to do with genetics anyway.
@Caroline: Well, of course! No way I’m giving that up! Speaking of which, it’s been almost a whole week since having some; it’s about time to get some more…
Reply to DonnieAnnie: Mmmm, lard smoothies.
Donnie: best picture of me, ever.
Reply to Derek Slaterhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/37947693@N00/401153765/
Derek: I declare you to be a non-fat individual. Although sweaters can do wonders.
Slowly but surely, I’m getting to see what all the chess bloggers look like.
Reply to DonnieJust for the hell of it, here is the only picture of me on the internet:
http://bp1.blogger.com/_lMw3UjtXTJU/RpbOgBiJ8oI/AAAAAAAAAkA/kdYxax0hkAo/s1600-h/Robert.jpg
I hope the long url didn’t screw anything up. And I hope that any female readers who have a big thing for tall, goofy geeks will email.
Reply to WahrheitI guess I do have freakishly thin wrists like Elizabeth Vicary.
Reply to Derek Slater@Wahrheit: It’s a good thing we’re not trampling on each other’s ground. I’m targeting the females who have a thing for average-height, goofy geeks.
@Derek: LOL. Maybe if you wore a tank top, that would prove your fat bonafides.
Reply to Donniemmmm… goofy geeks… much yummier than lard smoothies. and a lot less indigestion than tempura!
Reply to annieWe’ve known each other since high school. And just now you’re revealing your cannibalistic tendencies?
Reply to DonniePeople have issues with the weirdest body parts these days.
Reply to Elizabeth VicaryHa! I also found that wrist discussion rather odd. (Hence my reference in jest.)
Reply to Derek SlaterHey Donnie, did ya see, did ya see? Elizabeth Vicary left a comment! Isn’t she sorta well known in the chess world? I’m telling ya, we’re getting FAMOUS!
Reply to Mascot@Elizabeth: We’ve always had issues. It’s just nowadays, we’re not too busy hunting/gathering/farming to notice.
@Derek: Expect further insights into wrists and body fat on the Discovery Channel.
@Mascot: Um…don’t get your egg white in a wad, man. If you want to get rich and famous, you’re going to have to look for another job, ’cause it ain’t happening here.
Reply to Donnie“My wrist bones don’t seem to jut out sexily enough.”
Reply to Elizabeth Vicaryhttp://www.theonion.com/content/node/33830