Ackk... gaining.. weight... must... close... zipper... [inhale]... ulk... ;)
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Cornell studies examine how weight relates to dating and marriageExcerpt:"Obese women were happier with their marriages than other women, whereas obese men had more marital problems than other men [Oh-o>> tuny]. Men who gained weight were more likely to report marital problems than men who lost weight, while women who gained weight were more likely to be happy compared with those who lost weight," the authors reported in the Journal of Family Issues (Vol. 16, November 1995).
"One theory about why obese women were happier with their marriages is related to recognizing their decreased value in the marriage market in a society that stigmatizes obesity. As a result, obese women are more likely to be satisfied with their current marital condition compared with opportunities for seeking a new partner. In other words, women appear to internalize and accept the negative assessments of their obesity," the authors said.Obese men, on the other hand, may be more likely to have marital problems because their wives may be pressuring them to lose weight; such pressure may lead to hostility and conflict. Also, the authors speculate that men are less likely to accept the negative social view about body weight than women.
More at:
http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/97/4.10.97/weight-marriage.html
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Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Saturday, April 16, 2005
Weight gain theories
Tuny's 3 theories why men (drastically) gain weight after marriage:
1. Alpha Male theory. After hunting (translation: spending 8 hours pretending to be productive at the office), men basically sit, watch TV, sleep, eat and keep their wives company-- much like male African lions we see on Discovery Channel.
2. Evolution. During pregnancy, a woman's hips grow to accommodate the baby. Ours come later. Having arms and hands not designed to carry a TV remote and a baby at the same time, we grow a beer belly to act as a skidway or platform to support the baby's weight.
3. Sex becomes the only exercise for a while. Its more convenient than driving yourself to the gym, and its more fun! However note that for a person weighing 160lbs., moderate sex lasting for, say 15 minutes, can only burn 14.4 calories. Compare that to 15 minutes of jogging which burns 132 calories. (see http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/calorie-calculator.asp)
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1. Alpha Male theory. After hunting (translation: spending 8 hours pretending to be productive at the office), men basically sit, watch TV, sleep, eat and keep their wives company-- much like male African lions we see on Discovery Channel.
2. Evolution. During pregnancy, a woman's hips grow to accommodate the baby. Ours come later. Having arms and hands not designed to carry a TV remote and a baby at the same time, we grow a beer belly to act as a skidway or platform to support the baby's weight.
3. Sex becomes the only exercise for a while. Its more convenient than driving yourself to the gym, and its more fun! However note that for a person weighing 160lbs., moderate sex lasting for, say 15 minutes, can only burn 14.4 calories. Compare that to 15 minutes of jogging which burns 132 calories. (see http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/calorie-calculator.asp)
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