During last Tuesday’s knit-night weight conversation I mentioned to Tina that in the past when I had gained weight it all went to my face. Now, honestly the only time I’ve really gained weight (besides pregnancy) was during boot camp where I put on 20 lbs. I know the norm is to actually lose weight during boot camp, but those that know me, know that often I’m not the norm :) I’m guessing it was all the peanut butter covered captain crunch I ate for my three meals a day. That I also went from running 12 miles a day to about 5 a week probably helped some also. I was actually in better shape going in than coming out - go figure.
So Tina - just for you here’s my chunky cheeky monkey shot, and so apropos that they all were taken in Puerto Rico :)
Now one of my favorite pictures of Tish and I. It would take too much explanation to tell you all why this is my favorite picture of us two, let’s just say it was the typical us finally captured on film. Just for the record, this shot was taken about a month after the first, but you can just see those cheeks slimming.
Then my “where are they now?” shot. Again this is about a month after the last, with my first country bumpkin Kevin. Which I’m now realizing lined me up for all future mates to also be country bumpkins. Strange, yet interesting. I’m also wearing “the hat”. The hat that I thought was so very cool no matter what the occasion. This picture was actually taken at a friends wedding reception where not only did I think black was the appropriate color for such an event I apparently felt that “the hat” was the totally kicking accessory. Picture proof that age does bring maturity :) .
Cheeks are back to normal, the extra 20 lbs gone, trip through memory lane is over.
I missed posting yesterday, the thought was just to overwhelming in this sick house, but I’m still going to attempt to keep going.
Posted in Life on Nov 16th, 2007
When I went through basic training, they told me it was common for trainees to gain weight, for a few reasons. All the marching, running, exercising meant building muscle which weighs more than fat. Also, by the time you get to eat, it’s such a welcome relief from the stress of the rest of the stuff, new recruits tend to eat a lot and fast. And mess hall food was a lot of high calorie stuff. End result for me: I came out with about an extra 20 pounds, too, which put me almost at my maximum allowable weight. So when I got to tech school (a multi service post), a young Navy med assistant informed me regs meant I had to go on a weight reduction program, which meant a weekly weigh in. I did that for about 4 weeks, then one day he wasn’t there for my weigh in. I talked with a nurse who was his supervisor. Her reaction to my request for the weigh in: what for??! Apparently, this guy thought it was fun to hassle newbies, specifically the females. From the look on the nurse’s face, I wish I’d been around when she had a talk with him about it. LOL But I came out of it in great shape.