my wife makes me mad

Perplexities
Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
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So I have a little rant..I'm fine with my wife wanting to eat like ridiculously healthy and exercise instead of spending time with me...well...not really, but it's her choice so whatever. What gets me is she's always feeding our kids Jennie craig tv dinners and thinking it's okay. I think eating well is important duh.. My son (6) is a frail boy, is considered anorexic, at least that's what the paper he brought home from school said, even though his doctor wasn't concerned about it, he's in the 10thth percentile, but he's a healthy boy is what I was told. The thing is this morning for a snack he wanted steak and potatos. but his mom forced him to have celery with granulated splenda! and insisted she log'd the splenda calories as cane sugar reducing his already low 600 calorie allowance even further. I'm worried she's taking this whole health thing way too seriously.
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  • lheaton
    lheaton Posts: 51 Member
    LOL - love it! If you were really her husband, this would be perfect!
  • RichOC
    RichOC Posts: 243 Member
    WTH?! You let your kid have 600 calories per day?! Do you know how bulky he's going to be? All his model friends are going to make fun of him! No thigh gap for him I guess...
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
    A 6 year old shouldn't be on a diet :frown:
  • jocybee83
    jocybee83 Posts: 155 Member
    Umm, really? Your kids are growing and should not be on a limited calorie diet. This is unhealthy.

    eta: unless this is a joke, then carry on...
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    LMFAO!! Well said! Now, I'm gonna go have a banana and nutella.
  • megabyt23
    megabyt23 Posts: 580 Member
    No offense or anything...I'm sure she wants the best for your kids and means well...but counting every little calorie for a child is ridiculous. That's like setting up the children to only be concerned with their looks and weight as they get older, which could cause serious self - esteem issues. I know wanting your kids to be healthy is a good thing, but everything should be taken in moderation. They aren't adults. They are still really young and growing. It won't kill them to have some "unhealthy" foods every now and then.
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
    OK doh. So this is a joke? Just got it. Doh
  • RichOC
    RichOC Posts: 243 Member
    OK doh. So this is a joke? Just got it. Doh

    Well, at least you got it in the end ;-)
  • michelefrench
    michelefrench Posts: 814 Member
    :laugh: :laugh: :happy: :laugh:
  • megabyt23
    megabyt23 Posts: 580 Member
    OK doh. So this is a joke? Just got it. Doh

    Well, at least you got it in the end ;-)
    hahah i'm an idiot.
  • Whipppets
    Whipppets Posts: 267
    I think your wife is a fine woman..
  • hOw2lozeAgiN10dAze
    hOw2lozeAgiN10dAze Posts: 1,841 Member
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • soldier4242
    soldier4242 Posts: 1,368 Member
    A 6 year old shouldn't be on a diet :frown:

    I can't believe the let this kid get to 6 years old with out having a diet and workout regimen already set up.
  • michelefrench
    michelefrench Posts: 814 Member
    and then I looked at your name....:noway: :frown: :sick: :huh: :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • K_Serz
    K_Serz Posts: 1,299 Member
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  • TheRunningGuppy
    TheRunningGuppy Posts: 651 Member
    Oh my goodness! How dare you make fun of another posters ridiculous rant about her husband.... oh wait, it was ridiculous wasn't it? lol
  • miss_jessiejane
    miss_jessiejane Posts: 2,819 Member
    Just break up.
  • alecialudwickjones
    alecialudwickjones Posts: 64
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  • Salt_Sand_Sun
    Salt_Sand_Sun Posts: 415 Member
    I'd say give him the steak and potatos, but must run it off the next day. Those calories will stick to his hips and thighs....so unbecoming of a 6yo
  • rmkramer003
    rmkramer003 Posts: 115 Member
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  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    I am firm believer in the power of communication, because the lack therof causes sheer chaos. With that said, Is it possible for you to sit down with your wife and express to her your concerns? Did you intervene at all when you son wanted steak and potatoes? I was under the impression that children should not intake artificial sweeteners.

    I hope other members offer you some tidbits that you can benefit from.

    I wish you the best with this.
  • pobalita
    pobalita Posts: 741 Member
    Why don't YOU go to the kitchen and make him a sammich?!
  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    I am firm believer in the power of communication, because the lack therof causes sheer chaos. With that said, Is it possible for you to sit down with your wife and express to her your concerns? Did you intervene at all when you son wanted steak and potatoes? I was under the impression that children should not intake artificial sweeteners.

    I hope other members offer you some tidbits that you can benefit from.

    I wish you the best with this.

    Thank you, ma'am.
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    :laugh: :laugh: :happy: :laugh:

    Seriously though, I know there are parents who push both extremes on their kids and it's sad. :frown:
  • julesassid
    julesassid Posts: 49
    600 calories is all he's getting? He's starving. According to the USDA, for boys, 4 and 5 year olds need between 1,200 and 1,600 calories each day, 6 and 7 year olds should consume between 1,400 and 1,800 calories.
  • Perplexities
    Perplexities Posts: 612 Member
    600 calories is all he's getting? He's starving. According to the USDA, for boys, 4 and 5 year olds need between 1,200 and 1,600 calories each day, 6 and 7 year olds should consume between 1,400 and 1,800 calories.

    I'll pass it along to the wife, ma'am.
  • LongIsland27itl
    LongIsland27itl Posts: 365 Member
    Bro you need to call the shots what's the matter with you?
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    Here's what you do: go home and get the kid and tell your wife you're taking him to McDonald's. When she tells you to stop, say "Make me." Report back, if necessary.
  • julesassid
    julesassid Posts: 49
    Realize now you were joking. So sorry to have posted an actual reply.
  • glovepuppet
    glovepuppet Posts: 1,710 Member
    you never told me you were married, you cad.



    i feel so cheap and used...

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