Potato Famine

Sad_Grandpa
Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
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Potato Famine

I am desperately hoping you good people can help me.

A few months ago my wife joined this fitness buddy site here. She thinks she needs to lose weight. I don't see it, but I try to support her. Women and their weight loss. Sheeesh.

But ever since then, I haven't had a decent meal to eat.

First it was the juicing. Then the neanderthal diet thing. Then the post-modern veganism. And the clam juice cleansing.

Now, she has decreed we're never going to have potatoes again. For Pete's sake! NOT MY POTATOES!!!

Where on here is she getting these ideas? Is everyone on here like this? WHAT'S NEXT????????

All I want is my potatoes.

i just want potatoes
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  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    Not everyone here is all about fad diets. You can find some balance and moderation. Just talk with her.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Sending a friends request. lol.
  • Mady1911
    Mady1911 Posts: 90 Member
    You better start cooking for yourself if you don't like what she's having!
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    You better start cooking for yourself if you don't like what she's having!

    I don't cook.

    Last time I tried cooking, I nearly burned down the house.

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  • PatsyFitzpatrick
    PatsyFitzpatrick Posts: 335 Member
    Geez.you can make potatos in the microwave. Bake them in the oven. You do no how to operate these appliances. Cook them for yourself. Then she will not be responsible for your pouting. My husband has his angry eyes on just like Mr Potato Head when he does not like my new diet menu. So he cook :) No worries. :wink:
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    You better start cooking for yourself if you don't like what she's having!

    I don't cook.

    Last time I tried cooking, I nearly burned down the house.

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    Tie a ballon to her. Seriously, no one touches my potatoes.
  • V0lver
    V0lver Posts: 915 Member
    Do you even Cauliflower?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    And the clam juice cleansing.

    :laugh: :blushing:
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
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  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    Does she think you need to lose weight?
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    I'm offended by your use of the term "potato famine." To make light of such a historical tragedy by comparing your lack of French fries to mass starvation is inexcusable and reprehensible behavior. I think you should engage in a few days of quiet self reflection and perhaps sign up for sensitivity training. Humor has no place in this day and age. Shame on you.
  • Mady1911
    Mady1911 Posts: 90 Member
    Don't see why she would cut them out, they're aprox 78 cal/100g...if you boil, mash or bake them I don't see why not have them, they're ok and fill you up. I'm having potatoes a couple of times a week, also bread, rice...they are my favourites.

    Grandpa, as to your cooking skills, no one's been born knowing how to cook...get a decent home/contents insurance and give it a go. I don't know anyone who's cooking and hasn't burnt the pan at least once in their life. On the other hand, I kinda feel for you! I started MFP last year in August but if the planned meal was no good for me, I'd prepare myself something different without putting pressure on my family to eat what I eat. True, now they've changed to...but it was gradually done and by their choice only.

    Ta-da and good luck!
  • GillianMcK
    GillianMcK Posts: 401 Member
    April Fools!!!!
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    Geez.you can make potatos in the microwave. Bake them in the oven. You do no how to operate these appliances. Cook them for yourself. Then she will not be responsible for your pouting. My husband has his angry eyes on just like Mr Potato Head when he does not like my new diet menu. So he cook :) No worries. :wink:

    I cookef potatoes in the microwave once. They exploded like a grenade. Apparently, you have to stick a fork in them first. But tKe it out before starting the microwave. Cause that's bad too...
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    Do you even Cauliflower?

    Nope. Cauliflower I can't stand.
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    you could tell her that there's archaeological evidence for neanderthals eating root vegetables

    not potatoes specifically as they're from the Americas, but you don't have to mention that....
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    you could tell her that there's archaeological evidence for neanderthals eating root vegetables

    not potatoes specifically as they're from the Americas, but you don't have to mention that....

    I'll try anything. Be right back.
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    you could tell her that there's archaeological evidence for neanderthals eating root vegetables

    not potatoes specifically as they're from the Americas, but you don't have to mention that....

    I'll try anything. Be right back.

    No go. She's not sciency. I get clamato juice for breakfast.

    Who invented that stuff?!?!
  • joolywooly33
    joolywooly33 Posts: 421 Member
    Very inventive April Fool...actually creating a profile :huh:
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Do you even Cauliflower?

    Nope. Cauliflower I can't stand.

    Maybe try sweet potatoes she might agree to eat them?
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Very inventive April Fool...actually creating a profile :huh:


    WOW

    nice way to help someone because this has never happened to anyone

    If this post was from a woman saying her husband wasn't supporting her diet you'd be full of sympathy. :noway:

    There are tonnes of posts from people saying they make their families eat their crazy diets. This is just the other side of the coin
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    you could tell her that there's archaeological evidence for neanderthals eating root vegetables

    not potatoes specifically as they're from the Americas, but you don't have to mention that....

    I'll try anything. Be right back.

    No go. She's not sciency. I get clamato juice for breakfast.

    Who invented that stuff?!?!

    wtf is clamato juice?? whoever is marketing it probably needs to rethink the name :noway:
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    I'm going to try making some mashed potatoes for breakfast.
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    What do you use to hit the potatoes?
  • RadioactivePirate
    RadioactivePirate Posts: 212
    Potatoes are small and can be easily hidden around the house. They do quite well in basements. I suggest you try with the smaller varieties and work your way up to the russets etc.

    Fair warning though, this may be considered "sabotage" if she finds your stash. Good luck!

    (Also open a window when you cook them, as starving dieters are known for their keen ability to smell "real food")
  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
    Potatoes are small and can be easily hidden around the house. They do quite well in basements. I suggest you try with the smaller varieties and work your way up to the russets etc.

    Fair warning though, this may be considered "sabotage" if she finds your stash. Good luck!

    (Also open a window when you cook them, as starving dieters are known for their keen ability to smell "real food")

    You must not have pets. My cats out me every time!!
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Potatoes are small and can be easily hidden around the house. They do quite well in basements. I suggest you try with the smaller varieties and work your way up to the russets etc.

    Fair warning though, this may be considered "sabotage" if she finds your stash. Good luck!

    (Also open a window when you cook them, as starving dieters are known for their keen ability to smell "real food")
    I can just see the thread.

    MY HUSBAND ISNT SUPPORTING MY JOURNEY HE HID POTATOES AROUND THE HOUSE:sad:
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Potatoes are small and can be easily hidden around the house. They do quite well in basements. I suggest you try with the smaller varieties and work your way up to the russets etc.

    Fair warning though, this may be considered "sabotage" if she finds your stash. Good luck!

    (Also open a window when you cook them, as starving dieters are known for their keen ability to smell "real food")

    You must not have pets. My cats out me every time!!
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  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    Hiding potatoes???? What a great idea!! *runs off to get my basket*
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    Potatoes are small and can be easily hidden around the house. They do quite well in basements. I suggest you try with the smaller varieties and work your way up to the russets etc.

    Fair warning though, this may be considered "sabotage" if she finds your stash. Good luck!

    (Also open a window when you cook them, as starving dieters are known for their keen ability to smell "real food")

    This is great.

    I can have little potato stashes everywhere.

    Small potatoes, you say?

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