Every night, my husband comes home from work at 12a & eats 1 pint of ben & jerrys and 2 PACKS of Reese cups and gets chips and dip and eats almost the whole bag. Hes not even fat OR chunky! hes 6 foot and 170 lbs! How does he do this??? And no, he does not excersize. AND on top of that eats a large italian sub w extra oil & large fries for lunch every day! How is this possible?! can metabloisms be that fast???
2006-11-26 17:42:16 · 12 answers · asked by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Your hubby sounds like me. I am 6 foot and about 168 lbs and all i eat is junk. I think it is totally the metabolism. :o) And on top of that i drink a lot of beer too!! Lucky guys i guess...
2006-11-27 05:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Joe Somebody 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Apparently HIS metabolism is that fast! Damn genetics.... pretty unfair isn't it? His age may have something to do with it. I guarantee that in ten years he won't be able to do that.
Also, does he have a desk job or is his job more physical? I knew someone who was a UPS delivery person who stayed thin until the day they quit. He gets home at 12am... so does he work all day or on the late shift? If he works all day, is the sub the only thing he eats for lunch? How many calories does he take in for the entire day? Is he one of those people who constantly figits (sits in a chair with legs kicking or tapping) Those people burn more calories. I also read that you guys are newlyweds... so he is probably getting SOME excersize :)
2006-11-27 01:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by slaughter114 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's an ectomorph meaning he doesn't gain weight no matter what he eats. My brother is the same way. He can eat whatever the hell he wants and never gain a pound and still look lean. He may look good on the outside but this isn't good for his health. It is best to go to the doctor every year to do blood work and making sure everything is okay inside and out.
2006-11-27 02:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by xoxmissjxox 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some people just have fast metabloisms. Sometime it's TOO fast, and it can cause dieases such as Anorexic, bone loss, disorders, etc. Sometimes husbands just work so hard that they burn every calorie of what they eat (which is alot). Maybe you should start making him healthier meals such at dinnertime, lunchtime, breakfast, or snacks. Maybe encourage him to watch on what he eats and encourage him to go to the gym to build mass muscle and to keep his bones strong. Hope this helps sweetie. Ciao
---Kat
2006-11-27 01:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be metabolism. Since weight gain isn't an issue, work on the Cholesterol issue. He needs to have that checked.
Men are also more prone to heart attacks than women, which he could have if his Cholesterol is not treated.
2006-11-27 01:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
= ( i'm jealous! LoL man oh man i wish i could eat anything and not gain an ounce!! it's possibly the metabolism but that slows down as you age. and it could also be in his genes maybe his family is the same way.
2006-11-27 01:44:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lindsey W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm watching the answers on this one 'cause I want to know too!!
Then I'll sell it to one of those grocery store tabloids, make millions, buy my own jet and sunbathe in the nude on the French Riviera sipping Perrier! he he he
2006-11-27 01:48:33 · answer #7 · answered by Monica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While he may not be gaining weight I would venture to say that his blood sugar and cholesterol are high are at least heading that way
2006-11-27 01:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by laidbck111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metabolism. Some people can eat and eat. I THINK about food and gain weight. UGGGGGHHHHH!
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-11-27 01:52:44 · answer #9 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with ecogrl23. yes your metabolism can be that fast, and it will catch up to him......... or it can very well be a tape worm.... when was the last time he went to the doctor
2006-11-27 01:48:15 · answer #10 · answered by codek001 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋