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1 June 2010 31 Comments

Ya know how you never really notice subtle changes in the people you see every day?

Over the past 5 years I CLEARLY noticed my husband gaining wait. To the tune of about 90 lbs. THIS, I noticed.  And yes, I did notice that he’d been losing weight since January 1st. If you asked me,  I would have guessed it to be 20 pounds. But it wasn’t until we were getting ready for a big event on Saturday night that I noticed how much he has really lost:

SIXTY POUNDS.

No lie. In 5 months he has lost a total of 60 pounds. Gave up drinking, which directly lessened his junk food appetite. Amazing stuff.

I know you must think I’m a moron to be so blind.  In my defense, the man rarely ever wears or needs to wear suits or slacks.  With athletic apparel, it’s tough to notice what is going on under there. Elastic waists, tee shirts/sweatshirts. Tell me you’d notice weight loss in that clothing?  Bad excuse, I know. I suck.  It’s not like I haven’t seen the man naked in 5 months.

I on the other hand have gained 10 lbs. I have the crumbs embedded in my laptop keyboard to prove my Chips Ahoy cookie issue. You’d notice this in my clothing.  I’m growing a muffin top.

On a side note:   Isn’t it the worst when a big crumb gets stuck under a key on your keyboard and you have to press it really hard (20 times) to crush it? Hate that. Wonder if I can vacuum my keyboard?

And I guess  I have no right to bitch that he didn’t notice the complete makeup makeover I gave myself about a month ago? The guy lost 20% of his body weight and I didn’t notice.

Bad wife! Very bad wife!

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  • June 2 2010 at 12:59 AM That One Mom
    @ on twitter.
     said:

    Sixty pounds is pretty impressive! Give him a pat on the back for me!

    Did I mention I missed you?
    .-= That One Mom´s last blog ..2 More Days Until DUCK FEST!!! =-.

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : August 15th, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    It’s now up to just under 80lbs!!
    .-= Nancy´s last blog ..Eat- Pray- Love =-.

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  • June 2 2010 at 6:28 AM dg at diaryofamadbathroom said:

    It’s amazing to me that men can stop one thing (bread with dinner, drinking, snacks) and lose that kind of weight in a blink.
    .-= dg at diaryofamadbathroom´s last blog ..Post It Note Tuesday =-.

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  • June 2 2010 at 8:28 AM Lee the Hot Flash Queen said:

    Good for him though! And, yes, I get the crumbs under the keyboard…maybe you need glasses??
    .-= Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..I’m a Tip Junkie =-.

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : August 15th, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Just tried visiting you…where did your blog go?
    .-= Nancy´s last blog ..Eat- Pray- Love =-.

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    The Ninja


    Replied on : August 16th, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    I closed that one down, and started anew!
    .-= The Ninja´s last blog ..Name Calling Ninja Style =-.

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  • June 2 2010 at 9:34 AM Loukia said:

    Hello, you must be living my life! My husband last year lost 80 pounds. I gained about 10 (15). And I hardly noticed him losing weight, which makes me a terrible wife! Didn’t help that I kept eating junk while he was eating healthy! Anyway, be proud! (Yay for our men!)

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  • June 2 2010 at 10:27 AM Tracie said:

    I wouldn’t notice if my husband shaved his head nor would he notice if I shaved mine.

    My keyboard is full of crumbs, too. There’s a big one under my shift key making my punctuation wonky.
    .-= Tracie´s last blog ..13 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block =-.

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  • June 2 2010 at 10:34 AM Lauren
    @ on twitter.
     said:

    Inspiring. Losing weight is really hard. My husband has struggled with weight gain over the years since he gave up smoking. He started a diet a month ago has has lost ten pounds. He’s counting calories . . . but put a cap on his daily caloric intake.

    Btw, I’ve got the keyboard crumb problem, too. But I’m the thinnest I’ve been in years. I guess more food ends up in the keyboard than my stomach.
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Louisana Fishermen Catch The Oil Vapors. =-.

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  • June 2 2010 at 5:36 PM blueviolet said:

    You can crush those crumbs? I’ve been taking my keys off to get them out. Geez, what a waste of my time!

    Ten pounds is doable, by the way. It won’t take too long. :)
    .-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Nutella Hazelnut Spread {Review and Giveaway} =-.

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  • June 2 2010 at 5:37 PM blueviolet said:

    Dang it, I didn’t want that giveaway on comment luv. I know how you feel about those…or have you come ’round, my dear? It’s not even my latest post so I don’t know why it linked.
    .-= blueviolet´s last blog ..A Break from the Obnoxious Honking for some Cuteness – W/W =-.

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  • June 2 2010 at 9:30 PM Susan said:

    Why does the weight come off of men so easy? It took me almost two years to get my before baby body weight back and my husband has lost twenty pounds in a little over two months… (By the way, I’ll trade you your Chips Ahoy habit for my cheesecake one!)
    .-= Susan´s last blog ..Say it aint so! =-.

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  • June 3 2010 at 6:09 PM Nya's mom said:

    Sixty pounds!? That’s awesome!!

    I found your blog through the MBC follow me club. I am now following!

    I am new at this blogging thing and am in need of new followers, so please follow me as well.

    You can find me at:
    http://mommyhoodnextright.blogspot.com

    Thanks,
    Jessica a.k.a. Nya’s mom

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  • June 4 2010 at 8:22 PM wendy said:

    While you were posting a VERY FUNNY BLOG POST!!! (really funny!)…I’ve been very busy with my social networking lately!

    BTW I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!

    XOXOXO
    Wendy

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : August 15th, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Thank you :)
    .-= Nancy´s last blog ..Eat- Pray- Love =-.

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  • June 5 2010 at 8:59 AM kristin said:

    Hurray for your man! Now you’ll have less of him to love but for many years more :)

    Kristin
    .-= kristin ´s last blog ..Favorite Paris Moments =-.

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  • June 5 2010 at 5:46 PM magda said:

    I think it is cool and sweet that you were unconcerned and unbothered by any weight deemed excess. Eff yoo for just now grwoing your muffin top. What took you so long?
    .-= magda´s last blog ..Kindness: Pass it on (Note to Self) =-.

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  • June 10 2010 at 11:05 PM Amy
    @ on twitter.
     said:

    Congrats to the hubs for the weightloss. Congrats to you on the muffin top. Cause muffin tops are way hot, don’t you know?

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  • June 13 2010 at 9:59 AM natalee said:

    Wow.. How do men loose weight soo fast..its not fair…. Ps..dont feel bad i…i never noticed my hubands so called beard for 2 weeks..lol..hugs
    .-= natalee´s last blog ..Zig instead of Zag =-.

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  • June 14 2010 at 4:45 PM Blessing said:

    I’m a new follower (via google connect). Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your blog. Looks like i’ll be digging into archives. When you get a chance please stop over at Safe Home Happy Mom and follow us as well. Have a terrific week!

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  • June 16 2010 at 7:48 PM Jane said:

    Good for him! (But sitting here, secretly a little jealous at how “easy” it is for men. What’s up with that?)
    .-= Jane´s last blog ..It’s A Little Too Little, It’s A Little Too Late =-.

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  • June 18 2010 at 11:59 AM JennyMac
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     said:

    That is fantastic. Kudos to him.

    Ugh..i hate keyboard crumbs. LOL.

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  • June 20 2010 at 8:18 AM madison said:

    60 pounds good for him! At least you noticed now and I am sure you have told him so which goes a long way. As for the keyboard crumb issue. If you are trying to kick your cookie habit maybe I shouldn’t tell you this, but yes you can vacuum your keyboard. They even make special little vacuums.

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  • June 20 2010 at 10:52 AM Gillian @ Finding My Weigh said:

    Wow, 60lbs is awesome! And yes, you CAN vacuum your keyboard!

    Following you from MBC. :)

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  • June 21 2010 at 11:26 PM When did I become my Mom
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     said:

    You can blow those suckers out with a can of compressed air. Easy peasy.

    Congrats to the hubs! Wish I could lose me some poundage like that… :-)
    .-= When did I become my Mom´s last blog ..Deadbeat Dad =-.

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  • July 13 2010 at 12:04 PM lauren
    @ on twitter.
     said:

    60 lbs- wowza! Well, those boys can conceal a lot in sweats!

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  • July 13 2010 at 7:21 PM Paige said:

    I admit to vacuming my keyboard actually, i just took the nozzle and ran it over the keys. What can i say it needed it!

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  • August 15 2010 at 7:42 AM mrsblogalot said:

    Aww Nancy, you make me laugh! Of course you can vacuum a keyboard..and a table…and a bathtub..and

    If only shedding my “extras” was as easy (-:

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : August 15th, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Must I?? :)
    .-= Nancy´s last blog ..Eat- Pray- Love =-.

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  • September 17 2010 at 2:24 AM Bonny S. said:

    Congrats to your husband!

    I am your newest follower!
    Please follow back, I would greatly appreciate it!
    Quick Tattletails :)
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