Scrapiron
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You actually have just as serious of a problem as me. You need to see your Dr for a checkup first, then you need to see a good nutritionist. They will likely put you on a 3000+ calorie per day diet and send you to the gym. A couple of double cheesburgers isn't going to do it for you. Yes, they might pack some fat on, but that's probably not what you need. You need protien and then you need to use that protien to create muscle. At 6'3" and 155 lbs, your BMI is so low you are guaranteed to have serious medical problems. Age isn't going to be kind to you if you don't get this under control.
As far as your wife is concerned, just let her know that protien and exercise are necessary for your health. She can either help with a 10 minute exercise regimen, or she can help by dealing with your bedpan after you have a stroke and can't walk anymore. :hmm3grin2orange:
First off, way to go BuddaKat!!!! That is an inspiring tale- keep up the great work!!
I'm also 6'3" and 150 lbs. and in the same boat as bayshorecs and banshee- I can work out, drink, eat, what not and still weigh the same. In fact, I've weighed the same since high school and I'm 41 now. I'm an avid cyclist/swimmer (since college) and splittin' wood with an axe has helped a lot with upper body strength.
My cholesterol is wicked low (inherited) and I'm in better shape now than 10 (or 15 or 20) years ago. I don't think I'll have any serious medical problems in the future (neither does my doc) and I do an annual checkup (all of us should). My wife is a vegetarian and I eat beef/chicken/pork a couple of times a week. My diet is awesome (we do eat fish/dairy/eggs) as my wife is a runner and is diligent about getting the right amount of protein, carbs, etc. in our meals. I know I eat better since getting married to a vegetarian- I have more energy and a better attitude.
I'm not sure what Banshee's situation is, but us "skinny" guys got stick together.
Thanks again for your post, it's very encouraging.
And 10 minutes isn't enough.
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