by Sarah (I want points)
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January 12, 2007

My Husband Thinks I'm Crazy - You Might Too

January 23, 2009 10:31 AM EST
views: 194 | rating: 10/10 (30 votes) | comments: 50

Yep.  My husband thinks I'm crazy.  Some of you might as well.  I don't think I'm going overboard, but to me there seems to be a fine line between obsessed and careful.  Are you curious yet? 

I'm talking about measuring out portions, counting calories, and exercising.  A lot of times, if it's possible, I'll measure out what I eat.  This morning I did with my cereal, milk, and peanut butter.  That way I know exactly what I'm getting.  Sometimes I think we put more on than we actually realize.  I just like to be aware.  It's not like I never splurge.  Last night, I got a coffee roll from Dunk Donuts.  I had that as a snack, but I know exactly how many calories are in it (because I looked it up.) 

At least my husband and I no longer argue about it.  He's accepted it.  Doing this along with good exercise has gotten me to the lowest weight I've ever been though, and I plan to stay that way.

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Comments: 50

Rae M. Jan 23, 2009, 10:33am EST
I don't think your crazy I think you are smart, I admire your dedication.
Abby N. Jan 23, 2009, 10:34am EST
I don't think you are crazy.
Abby N. Jan 23, 2009, 10:35am EST
And just ignore the dog with the cake. :) Just being silly. :)
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Jan 23, 2009, 10:37am EST
Being careful and keeping measurement isn't crazy. A lot of people do it so your not alone.
karen h. Jan 23, 2009, 10:37am EST
well arent we all just a bit crazy after all
Alex In Wonderland Jan 23, 2009, 10:38am EST
You aren't crazy at all. People didn't spend hours figuring out serving sizes for nothing!
mary bryant Jan 23, 2009, 10:43am EST
you are not crazy lol
Dagmara H. Jan 23, 2009, 10:52am EST
LOL, you are not crazy, don't worry
☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 23, 2009, 10:59am EST
If it works, then it isn't crazy.
if it's working for you, it's the right thing to do for you..
everyone is different in their habits and no one can do the same things to break or control them.

so I don't think you're crazy at all sarah
Vicky Duggins Jan 23, 2009, 11:04am EST
I don't think you're crazy. I had a gastric bypass 7 years ago (lost 270 pounds), and I am fanatical about how much protein vs. carbs I eat. I also have to be sure to get enough B vitamins, either naturally or through sub lingual liquid, plus calcium and other minerals. In case you want to know, 3 ounces of meat or fish is about the size of a deck of cards.
Billie H. Jan 23, 2009, 11:08am EST
Great going.
Trish A. Jan 23, 2009, 11:08am EST
It sounds like what you're doing is working.
Mark N. Jan 23, 2009, 11:10am EST
That's not crazy. I wish I had your willpower and my wife is very much the same with what she eats as well and I've never thought it was crazy. Smart? Yes, crazy? No.

Mark
Marianne R. Jan 23, 2009, 11:16am EST
That's not crazy to me
When I had gestational diabetes, I weighed and measured every morsel of food, and even though the baby I was pregnant with then will be 18 in April, I'm still pretty conscious of how large of a portion I'm having.

Nah -- you're not crazy by my standards. Then again, my standards often leave something to be desired...
Tanzanite S. Jan 23, 2009, 11:22am EST
That doesn't fit my definition of being crazy.
Regina G. Jan 23, 2009, 11:42am EST
no your not crazy
Jody Swaney Jan 23, 2009, 12:23pm EST
Your husband wants you to do what ever it takes to keep you happy with yourself. Just keep doing what you do.
Curt L. Jan 23, 2009, 12:26pm EST
Way to go, Sarah! Keep it up!
Debra H. Jan 23, 2009, 12:45pm EST
Its not crazy its smart.
Amanda C. Jan 23, 2009, 12:59pm EST
don't think you are crazy, just conciencous (sp???) that is all.
Gary (aka: William Pinn) J. Jan 23, 2009, 2:26pm EST
" Doing this along with good exercise has gotten me to the lowest weight I've ever been though, and I plan to stay that way."

Then you're not really chasing windmills.
Mary G. Jan 23, 2009, 2:54pm EST
Way to go and I think its smart to know exactly what your eating, as many people don't lose weight because of how much they are eating.
Christine Z. Jan 23, 2009, 3:28pm EST
It's not crazy at all to measure food out - actually it's a very smart thing to do!
Denise W. Jan 23, 2009, 4:34pm EST
I think you are right. We do not always know how much we are eating
Lin B. Jan 23, 2009, 7:26pm EST
I don't think your crazy....it is always interesting to check out what we put in our mouths!
Janell R. Jan 23, 2009, 11:43pm EST
Nope. Not crazy. It's a great way to really know exactly how much you're eating. I agree that we often put larger portions on our plates than we realize (well, many people do).
Larry W. Jan 24, 2009, 12:14pm EST
keep up the good work.
William M. Jan 24, 2009, 1:39pm EST
Hey, it works dosen't it? Keep it up.
donna h. Jan 24, 2009, 4:50pm EST
I agree
Patti M. Jan 24, 2009, 9:57pm EST
You are not crazy, you are using your head. Congrats on your low weight.
Patti M. Jan 24, 2009, 9:58pm EST
Thanks for your comment on my prayer update. Thank you also for your prayers and friendship.
Selene N. Jan 25, 2009, 12:58am EST
I totally hear you. I am just like you (not necessarily in the food aspect but everything) and my husband couldn't understand it. He's the total opposite and he thinks I am crazy to be so precise on everything.
Selene N. Jan 25, 2009, 12:58am EST
I am glad at least your husband has accepted you as you are. Mine does not.
Nurse Nancy S. Jan 25, 2009, 5:49pm EST
When I first joined Weight Watchers, my husband laughed at the way I measured and counted points. Not until he saw the weight dropping off of me did he decide that I was doing something right. Stick with it, it is worth the effort!
April H. Jan 25, 2009, 5:52pm EST
That's not crazy! I would do the same if I had weight issues...

I do eat off of salad plates b/c they are better geared towards the amount of food I tend to eat. I recently read that everyone should do that - today's plates are way too big!
Sunaura *. Jan 25, 2009, 5:58pm EST
Nothing crazy about it - very sensible
edna r. Jan 26, 2009, 5:26am EST
Not crazy! Anything that works if great!
regina k. Jan 26, 2009, 5:57pm EST
you not crazy
you are dedicated
Fran S. Jan 27, 2009, 1:58pm EST
I do not think you are obsessed or crazy, I think you are a wise woman!! I wish I had been that wise when I weighed 123 lb and didn't act as smart as you're doing now!!
It would be a different story for me NOW!!
Chris L Jan 27, 2009, 3:44pm EST
I wish that I could be as disciplined as you are.
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Jan 28, 2009, 1:36am EST
I am going through my backlog of articles created by you, my friends. I am so sorry that I do not have the time to spend on reading each of your articles in detail, but do know that I was here to leave a comment. God Bless and Have a wonderful week!
Cortney R. Jan 29, 2009, 5:19am EST
No you're not crazy. I mean there is nothing wrong with measuring things. Before I started measuring things my portions were way bigger than they should have been.
LeeAnn D. Feb 5, 2009, 4:06pm EST
Not crazy, but maybe a little OCD. But for the good. More people need to be more aware of what and how much food they eat and make a conscience effort to eat healthy. Our country is the most obese country in the world. It's sad.
Donna T. Feb 6, 2009, 2:55pm EST
gotta do what works best for you
Philip B. Feb 6, 2009, 9:45pm EST
I think your right, most people try diets but whats needed is a change of life style!
Rory M. Feb 6, 2009, 10:01pm EST
One might expect that your husband would just be happy for both you and him that you are slimmer, hold his tongue, and enjoy!
Larry W. Feb 7, 2009, 3:04pm EST
keep up the measureing

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