In 2003 I weighted 265lps I was a couch potato and loved to eat Pasta. Then one day I just changed. In 6 monthes I lost over 100 lps and now weigh 165 lps. And now I have kept it off for 3 years so far. I work out every day at the Gym and love to do very active things. I don't eat Pasta or McDonalds at all. I have too much energy now compared to my wife so she is constantly telling me I am suffering from a Mid life crises. Just turned 51 years old. i think it is closer to a end of life crises anyway. .
2006-10-19 23:06:31 · 20 answers · asked by TRABCO 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Thank you all Now if only I can get my wife to do what I have done. She would be a happier person about it.
2006-10-19 23:18:26 · update #1
do what you like to do, and even if you are having a mid life crises (not saying you are) so what about it... its YOUR life, so having YOUR mid life crises is not so bad. and congrats on the weigh loss
2006-10-19 23:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not sound like you are going through a midlife crisis. Congratulations on your weight loss. Your wife should be happy for you. I am sure she feels as if she has lost her husband since you changed so much (but in a good way). Assure her that you are still the same person and that you love her. Let her know you lost the weight in order to be healthier for her.
It is hard to be around people who have lower energy than you do. The only thing you can do is do your active things without your wife and do the things that she likes to do with her. Is there a chance that she would eventually like to do some active things with you?
Good luck to you both.
2006-10-19 23:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you're not screwing around on her...and buying yourself a red Corvette and picking up women young enough to be your daughter...I'd say you're having an epiphany not a midlife crisis.
I'm sort of doing the same thing...I've realized that I have to treat my body better if I want it to "last" at this point of my life (50), and I've taken to eating better, exercising consistently (instead of my "weekend warrior" mentality), and I'm doing all those things I've always WANTED to do and never made time for. I don't touch fast food any more...I eat whole grains...fruits and vegetables...and avoid processed foods.
(*laughter*) I wish I'd done this at 20 or 30, but I figure I can get smarter as I get older.
I say "more power to you".....just see if you can find things (active) that she'll do with you. Long walks in the park kinda things...make them romantic..with a picnic at the end of fresh fruit, cheese and whole grain crackers....
I think you're on the right path...you could be hanging out in strip clubs...or taking up betting on the ponies...
2006-10-19 23:17:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100 lbs in 6 months, that is alot of weight in a short amount of time. Be careful, it's hard on your heart for loosing weight that fast. You have to much energy now compared to your wife. So is your wife overweight? I wonder, do you include her by asking her to go with you to the gym? Or do you go to the gym to check out the young hard bodies? But say your going to do your workout. You have your weight down 100 lbs which is a great achievement, congratulations. But, everyday at the gym is not necessary to maintain your weight now. Encourage your wife to go with you so her energy level will increase to that of yours.
2006-10-19 23:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by ncamedtech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's amazing! I hardly think you're going through a mid-life crisis. A man has a mid-life crisis when he is afraid he is getting too old, and then reverts to doing things that seem to make him younger. Like buying a brand new car that is thought to be only for younger people. What you're doing is for your health, and that's great.
2006-10-19 23:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by EvilFairies 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you are in mid life crises and its good for you that you turn it into a positive acts like losing weight, eating good and looking good.. keep up the good work and better advice your wife to do the same or she might start losing somebody like you! congrats to you !!!
2006-10-19 23:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she may be worried that u will "outgrow" her!! Since losing the weight u have changed from the person she has grown accustomed to!!
Have u tried to talk to her about how u feel.. Maybe she feels like she is being left behind!!
2006-10-19 23:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think so You just have more energy than you did when you weighed 265.
Congrats on the weight loss.
2006-10-19 23:08:45 · answer #8 · answered by betty_htch 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you decided to change. That is good. No one else can change you but yourself and you have to WANT to change.
Is she jealous that you lost the weight and kept it off? I know when I have lost weight my husband makes comments that are not positive, sometimes. I get hints that he is jealous.
2006-10-19 23:12:59 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it really matter who is right? You are doing FANTASTIC. Keep up the good work. If that is what mid love crisis is all about, count me in.
2006-10-19 23:09:30 · answer #10 · answered by Ray 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋