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Old 11-18-2007, 10:21 AM
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you know it baby..i know i think it's a waste of saving money when i can mooch off my parents groceries..she just likes going out..last night we went to a steak place..21 oz steaks each, texas toast, potatoes, salad, and water..$42.25+tip..ain't cheap! but it was her birthday..so it's all good..were 18 so our metabolism will save us for a few more years
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Old 11-18-2007, 12:16 PM
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whatever you do don't complain to her. Girls like to be the ones who are vain and take ages in the mirror and worry about what they eat, the last thing they want is for their boyfriend to be like that. That's from my experience at least.
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Old 11-19-2007, 10:27 PM
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^^ on that note...


Definitely don't complain to her in the aspect of it's "her" wanting to eat out all the time that's throwing you off course. All that does is place blame on her.

It's not so much a matter of how 'vain' you are in comparison to her. But in the same regard, a majority of women don't want to feel as though a man pays more attention to himself than he does to her. Vainness is a part of it (women generally DO like to be the ones to take more time getting ready and all that). Women DO like men to take care of themselves. They like that a man WANTS to look good. But there needs to be some give to it also.

When you guys go out to eat, don't make a big deal about "oh man I'm screwing up my body with this!!" Make allowances in your weekly plan so that you CAN have some goodies when you're out with her (like others have advised already). BUT if you order something 'lighter' for the sake of your body instead of getting the deep fried cheese balls or something like that, DON'T make a big production of it to her. If she doesn't work out, she'll only see comments about the quality of food as a criticism of HER wanting to go out to eat.

Yes, chicks are weird like that

So in a nutshell, for the love of GOD, don't complain to her about the food you two eat when you go out (and ESPECIALLY about what SHE eats). And don't blame her for being the reason that you eat 'off plan' here and there.

(disclaimer: not to say that you ARE making it out as though it's HER fault for this. Just make sure you don't make it sound like you are. Especially TO her if she doesn't fully understand the lifting lifestyle.)
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Old 11-20-2007, 01:51 PM
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lol she eats a burger in front of me and i just see the fat clogging her arteries and i'm just like WHAT ARE YOU DOING JESSICA!! ..seriously i try to help others realize that take out food/restaurants have horrible portion sizes and loaded with fat and that it really does no good..just because you're skinny doesn't mean anything..idk i'm all about feeling good looking good and making my self a better person and just lookin out for those who don't know much about the sport
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Old 11-21-2007, 07:15 AM
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How serious is your relationship? Is she a keeper or is this an infatuation thing that’s going to be over in a few weeks? Decide which it is, then go from there.

Judging from what you’ve written, you guys are on different pages. She’s eating burgers and fries and it’s bothering you. You want to lose weight and take care of yourself and she doesn’t seem to care. She loves you for who you are and you don’t care.

Why are you not working out on the weekends? I realize you can’t lift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but you can get up early and jog or walk and burn a few calories.

You don’t have to eat unhealthy every time you go out. Eat a salad or something. If she wants a burger, let her eat a burger. You don’t have to order the same thing. Even burger joints have grilled chicken these days.

If you want to keep this girl, I’d advise that you don’t criticize how she eats every time you go out with her. I also would be so vain around her either. Remember, Carly Simon didn’t write the song to be flattering.
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Old 11-21-2007, 08:10 AM
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Your so vain, you prob think this thread is about you ...

sorry, couldnt help myself.
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Old 11-21-2007, 09:31 AM
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You probably think this thread it about you, Don't you, Don't you!
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Old 11-23-2007, 09:25 PM
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we've been dating for 15 months.. and i know she's a keeper so i want to be able to get my ass in shape now for a healthy life later on, but i'm feeling this way because before i met her i was very very serious..i dropped 45 lbs from constant dieting, lifting, and very hard cardio..now it's just like i have someone who really loves me and is accepting..but now i feel fat and gaining weight and i feel like summer is going to be here very soon and i have to take action before it's to late and i will. i'm open with my gf and tell her what i want to do..i tell her what i want to look like and supports me but says she doesn't want no big macho man bodybuilder haha i'll be fine..my gf won't dump me for telling her what to eat..lol she's not like that and i know this girl better than you! thanks for the advice, i know what i have to do and will succeed.
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we've been dating for 15 months.. and i know she's a keeper so i want to be able to get my ass in shape now for a healthy life later on, but i'm feeling this way because before i met her i was very very serious..i dropped 45 lbs from constant dieting, lifting, and very hard cardio..now it's just like i have someone who really loves me and is accepting..but now i feel fat and gaining weight and i feel like summer is going to be here very soon and i have to take action before it's to late and i will. i'm open with my gf and tell her what i want to do..i tell her what i want to look like and supports me but says she doesn't want no big macho man bodybuilder haha i'll be fine..my gf won't dump me for telling her what to eat..lol she's not like that and i know this girl better than you! thanks for the advice, i know what i have to do and will succeed.
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