I had radiation therapy to my throat in early May. Kicked my salivary glands and beard follicles in the you-know-whats. I’m eating all that I want to eat… more even, and I’ve lost 10 lbs. This isn’t a lot but it’s the first time I’ve ever lost weight since I was on the water polo team 50+ years ago.
The docs tell me I’ll regain full function “pretty soon, probably”. At that point I guess I’ll have to start working at no midnight snacks. And trimming my beard.
Oh don’t get me started on how unfair this is! It’s basically because men’s bodies burn fat, women’s bodies store fat. So it’s harder for us to lose weight. At times like this we really hate men! LOL
I’ve had some dental problems that have led me to what they call a “soft diet.” If the scale at the supermarket is accurate, I’ve lost ten pounds in two weeks.
Well, I’ll await Neil deGrasse Tyson’s explanation on this. Heck, I loose that much by wearing my summer shorts, sneakers, and empty pockets to a doctor appointment.
I’ve been in Weight Watchers a couple of times, over the years. There were men in one group AND THEY LOST SO MUCH F-ING WEIGHT EACH WEEK!! Someone said their metabolism is different than ours, running “hotter”. They weren’t around for long since their weight loss was so rapid. We weren’t sad to see them gone because being jealous doesn’t work off any calories at all ;-)
In 2018 I had those radiation treatments and chemo, I lost about 45 pounds and still haven’t gotten my sense of taste or smell but has helped me keep the weight off.
C about 2 months ago
Nice
The dude from FL Premium Member about 2 months ago
I cut back on bread, didn’t give it up but I’m losing some. ( I was surprised)
ꜝ about 2 months ago
that’s because women have a harder time letting go of anything
Concretionist about 2 months ago
I had radiation therapy to my throat in early May. Kicked my salivary glands and beard follicles in the you-know-whats. I’m eating all that I want to eat… more even, and I’ve lost 10 lbs. This isn’t a lot but it’s the first time I’ve ever lost weight since I was on the water polo team 50+ years ago.
The docs tell me I’ll regain full function “pretty soon, probably”. At that point I guess I’ll have to start working at no midnight snacks. And trimming my beard.
Macushlalondra about 2 months ago
Oh don’t get me started on how unfair this is! It’s basically because men’s bodies burn fat, women’s bodies store fat. So it’s harder for us to lose weight. At times like this we really hate men! LOL
j_m_kuehl about 2 months ago
Earl spends more time in the bathroom
jmworacle about 2 months ago
Earl, Opal makes the laws concerning what meals will be prepared for the day.
iggyman about 2 months ago
Different metabolisms Opal!
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 2 months ago
I’ve had some dental problems that have led me to what they call a “soft diet.” If the scale at the supermarket is accurate, I’ve lost ten pounds in two weeks.
Funniguy about 2 months ago
Must be one of those X – Y things
bullpunky about 2 months ago
Don’t hate the player, hate the game?
chris_o42 about 2 months ago
Men have testosterone and that burns fat quicker than women’s estrogen. Darn estrogen likes to store fat. No fair.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Earl does look thinner!
Doctor Toon about 2 months ago
If I drop below 170 pounds, I buy donuts and eat 2 a day until my weight is closer to 175
I love donuts
mrsalex about 2 months ago
Less is more Opal.
MRC112 about 2 months ago
I had a friend with a very variable weight. It would go up quite a bit and then come down quite a bit later. It was put down to ‘eat, dump, eat, dump’
ANIMAL about 2 months ago
So true…….. SOOOooooo true….!!!!!!
Strawberry King about 2 months ago
Funny how things turn out huh, Opal?
Queen of America about 2 months ago
“…a few less donuts’? Opal, you need to clean up your grammar.
Saddenedby Premium Member about 2 months ago
yep Earl, you didn’t. hear that huge roar of approval for the fact you didn’t???? ALL the universe is singing HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH!
JSH in Dover about 2 months ago
I lost 145 pounds the easy way – I got a divorce!
Daltongang Premium Member about 2 months ago
Over the lips, past the gums, look out hips, here it comes. Words to remember Opal, words to remember.
ladykat about 2 months ago
Unfortunately, that’s the way it seems to work.
Mike Baldwin creator about 2 months ago
The cruel reality pounds on.
elgrecousa Premium Member about 2 months ago
Opal finally met her match: The Rules of the Universe.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 months ago
You got thar right Earl…..indeed…..
KEA about 2 months ago
I lost 25pounds over a weekend one time… ’course I had food poisoning at the time.
w16521 about 2 months ago
Earl probably recalibrated the scale to minus 5 pounds.
zeexenon about 2 months ago
Well, I’ll await Neil deGrasse Tyson’s explanation on this. Heck, I loose that much by wearing my summer shorts, sneakers, and empty pockets to a doctor appointment.
Chris Sherlock about 2 months ago
I have a feeling Earl might get pounded.
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member about 2 months ago
I’ve been in Weight Watchers a couple of times, over the years. There were men in one group AND THEY LOST SO MUCH F-ING WEIGHT EACH WEEK!! Someone said their metabolism is different than ours, running “hotter”. They weren’t around for long since their weight loss was so rapid. We weren’t sad to see them gone because being jealous doesn’t work off any calories at all ;-)
pearlyqim about 2 months ago
So true!
marko92752 about 2 months ago
In 2018 I had those radiation treatments and chemo, I lost about 45 pounds and still haven’t gotten my sense of taste or smell but has helped me keep the weight off.
EMGULS79 about 2 months ago
Well, Opal, did you do any EXERCISE in those three weeks?