Just got back from my tux fitting at Louie’s, which was positively crawling with high-school kids getting ready for prom. Made me feel very old. :) And as if feeling old wasn’t enough, I also got to feel fat! In explaining my measurements to me (in case Andrew’s people have any questions), specifically why my coat size is five inches larger than my underarm size, the woman doing my measurements said, “You’re like me — you’re pear-shaped.”
That is, I guess, the next stage in the evolutionary process of the skinny fat guy. From skeletal to normal-sized to mildly chubby to “pear-shaped.” Thanks a lot, Louie’s Tux Shop lady. ;)
Oh honey, I got you beat. I remember getting measured for a school uniform when I was 14 and the woman told me I had ‘birthing hips’. I’m still traumatized.
You really know how to squash the kid’s ego, dontcha !
Brendan - IF you care enough, crunches and DEEP squats will help to redistribute things - IF you do enough of ‘em … in reality, it is the rare geek who escapes the gradually-inverting V …
20 minutes a day (5 days/week) of Pilates. Sounds girly, but is unbelievable, especially for the stomach and lots of guys do it. Also good for flexibility…. so there are many benefits :) Buy a DVD at Target and a mat and two 2lb weights and you are set. Windsor is the best.
If no other reason, this will make you feel healthier.
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May 4th, 2007 at 6:36:10 pm
Oh honey, I got you beat. I remember getting measured for a school uniform when I was 14 and the woman told me I had ‘birthing hips’. I’m still traumatized.
May 4th, 2007 at 6:49:50 pm
More exercise, less blogging?
May 4th, 2007 at 7:10:28 pm
Blog with your feet.
May 4th, 2007 at 7:47:11 pm
less blogging, more jogging
May 4th, 2007 at 7:56:14 pm
Jogging. Or maybe its “yogging.” It could be a soft ‘J.’
May 4th, 2007 at 8:09:25 pm
Pear-shaped, schmare-scaped :]. Don’t Fret Yet, old Kiddoe: your Pumpkinhood yet awaits :). Trust me on this ;>.
May 4th, 2007 at 10:14:33 pm
V - that is hilarious! hilarious!hilarious!
You poor kid!
I am apple shaped which they say is bad… gee I can not even do fat right :( WAAAAA
May 5th, 2007 at 2:13:22 am
Find a marathon near you and train for it. Just having the goal will motivate you, and you’ll be trim in no time.
(For those of us in DC, registration for the Marine Corps Marathon is May 9, and the marathon itself is October 28.)
May 5th, 2007 at 6:09:47 pm
ROTFLMFOWEST !
{/me high-fives the Venerable Joe}
You really know how to squash the kid’s ego, dontcha !
Brendan - IF you care enough, crunches and DEEP squats will help to redistribute things - IF you do enough of ‘em … in reality, it is the rare geek who escapes the gradually-inverting V …
May 5th, 2007 at 7:44:32 pm
Ditch the junk food, halve the beer. You’ll be back to your freshman weight in no time.
May 5th, 2007 at 10:38:23 pm
20 minutes a day (5 days/week) of Pilates. Sounds girly, but is unbelievable, especially for the stomach and lots of guys do it. Also good for flexibility…. so there are many benefits :) Buy a DVD at Target and a mat and two 2lb weights and you are set. Windsor is the best.
If no other reason, this will make you feel healthier.