What should a friend do?

GoSeahawks · 05-29-2006, 11:02 AM

Here's a picture taken of my good friend Jason in September of 05. He was 5'11 170lbs.

We've spent a lot of time together hanging out since then so I hadn't completely noticed his transformation. I took this picture of him the other night and it's pretty scary how much weight he's put on in 7 or 8 months.

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I asked him how much he's weighing in now and he says about 260lbs. He really seems indifferent about gaining so much, but I sort of worry about his health. I can't imagine it's a good thing to put on 90lbs in less than a year.

Does anyone know what would cause him to gain so much in such a short time? Is it just his metabolism slowing down? Are there any health articles that I might be able to print out and show him? And what should I do since the weight doesn't seem to bother him? Should I just let it be?

JonInMiddleGA · 05-29-2006, 11:40 AM

Looks like beer weight to me.

GoSeahawks · 05-29-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Looks like beer weight to me.

He doesn't drink enough to put on that much weight.

Grammaticus · 05-29-2006, 11:48 AM

Getting Older plus drinking plus eating minus exercise equals weight gain. Tell him he is getting overweight and he needs to work out. Ultimately, you are right, it is pretty much up to him.

Mantle2600 · 05-29-2006, 11:54 AM

maybe he has a thyroid problem. i'd give more info but I really dont know much about it, but I do know that there are some disorders wit hthe thyroid that can cause you to gain weight.

Flasch186 · 05-29-2006, 12:16 PM

how much does anger weigh?

/sarcasm

GoSeahawks · 05-29-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

how much does anger weigh?

/sarcasm

lol, he thinks he looks cool when he makes dumb faces like that. I believe he's sucking in his cheeks in that final shot, but it's hard to tell with his new face.

DanGarion · 05-29-2006, 02:11 PM

Maybe you are the problem?

cthomer5000 · 05-29-2006, 02:18 PM

I'm pretty sure he's aware of the weight gain. There is little or nothing you can say that won't anger him.

Franklinnoble · 05-29-2006, 02:32 PM

Did he get married?

Axxon · 05-29-2006, 02:32 PM

You should embark on a slow moving plan. First start wearing two layers of clothing. Then add another layer or two. Then go with thicker clothing. Then add in a small pillow and gradually a large one.

Then, when he says, "Hey, GoSeahawks, you've put on some weight" pull out the pillows and exclaim, "speak for yourself, fat boy."

That usually works.

Ok, I don't know why but I went into a National Lampoon moment there. Disregard this post.

Franklinnoble · 05-29-2006, 02:37 PM

Have him come over and watch some movies... like the Eddie Murphy "Nutty Professor" films...

GoSeahawks · 05-29-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Axxon

You should embark on a slow moving plan. First start wearing two layers of clothing. Then add another layer or two. Then go with thicker clothing. Then add in a small pillow and gradually a large one.

Then, when he says, "Hey, GoSeahawks, you've put on some weight" pull out the pillows and exclaim, "speak for yourself, fat boy."

That usually works.

Ok, I don't know why but I went into a National Lampoon moment there. Disregard this post.

LOL. I'll do it. That's a great plan.

GoSeahawks · 05-29-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Did he get married?

He has gained most of his weight since he got in a relationship. But he hasn't changed his eating habits at all. He drinks no more than he used to and he eats no more. That's why I'm thinking there's something wrong with him.

After I graduated high school I went from 180 to 200 in a couple years. I've haven't fluctuated much from there. When he graduated he was 150, gradually moved up to 170 and now has inflated to 260. He looks like a fat turtle.

Franklinnoble · 05-29-2006, 02:50 PM

Then it's probably a thyroid problem. I dunno... I put on a ton of weight after I got married, but that's because:

1.) I didn't have time to work out anymore. We started having kids right off the bat.
2.) My wife is a really good cook.

If this isn't the case with him, then he should probably see a doctor.

Axxon · 05-29-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Then it's probably a thyroid problem. I dunno... I put on a ton of weight after I got married, but that's because:

1.) I didn't have time to work out anymore. We started having kids right off the bat.
2.) My wife is a really good cook.

If this isn't the case with him, then he should probably see a doctor.

Isn't she studying to be or is a chef or am I confused about this? I know another FOFC'ers wife is so maybe I'm confusing the two.

CraigSca · 05-29-2006, 05:24 PM

Are you with him every moment of the day and night? To me, the most likely reason is mostly the obvious - he's eating and drinking more. Isn't that Occam's razor?

Axxon · 05-29-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

Are you with him every moment of the day and night? To me, the most likely reason is mostly the obvious - he's eating and drinking more. Isn't that Occam's razor?

Actually, doesn't look like the guy uses any razor.

Franklinnoble · 05-29-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Axxon

Isn't she studying to be or is a chef or am I confused about this? I know another FOFC'ers wife is so maybe I'm confusing the two.

She's been to culinary school, if that's what you mean. Her uncle was a chef before he passed, and owned two very good restaurants.

amdaily · 05-29-2006, 08:32 PM

Ask him to track his diet for a week and forward me the results. I could stand to add about 50 pounds.

Axxon · 05-29-2006, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

She's been to culinary school, if that's what you mean. Her uncle was a chef before he passed, and owned two very good restaurants.

Yeah, that's what I meant. I'm not really sure about the difference in studying in a culinary school and studying to be a chef. Is there one?

Eaglesfan27 · 05-29-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

I'm pretty sure he's aware of the weight gain. There is little or nothing you can say that won't anger him.

Ding! Ding!

As far as the thyroid issue, hypothyroidism can cause weight gain, but usually the other symptoms would be more noticable. These include cold intolerance, fatigue, concentration issues, among others. Hypothyroidism is rare in a 19 year old male.

Franklinnoble · 05-29-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Axxon

Yeah, that's what I meant. I'm not really sure about the difference in studying in a culinary school and studying to be a chef. Is there one?

I don't think so, but I wouldn't really know. All I know is she's a real good cook, and watching Iron Chef with her is like watching Jeopardy with Bill Murray in Groundhog Day - she knows every ingredient and can figure out just about every dish before they can announce it on TV. It's almost annoying.

vex · 05-29-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Ding! Ding!

As far as the thyroid issue, hypothyroidism can cause weight gain, but usually the other symptoms would be more noticable. These include cold intolerance, fatigue, concentration issues, among others. Hypothyroidism is rare in a 19 year old male.

What the Doc. is trying to say, is that your friend is fat.

ScottVib · 05-29-2006, 10:09 PM

I gained a ton of weight (50 pounds or so) in the first year after I left college.

My eating habits didn't change.. but my activity level sure as heck did (no longer playing rugby and working an office job where I sat in front of a computer all day), getting older and my metabolism slowing probably didn't help, hence the extra weight.

Crim · 05-29-2006, 10:59 PM

Tell him you don't gay-date fat guys, and it's time to see other people.

PilotMan · 05-30-2006, 07:38 AM

Depression could be another possibility. Excessive weight gain/or loss in a short period of time would be a tell, but it would go along with other symptoms.

sachmo71 · 05-30-2006, 08:27 AM

make sure you tell him that a backward hat and a van dyke don't make you a badass. especially when you're...on the plus side.

Maple Leafs · 05-30-2006, 09:51 AM

I didn't think much of this thread the first time around, but I have to say that "how much does anger weigh?" is sticking with me as one of the funniest things I've read here.

M GO BLUE!!! · 05-30-2006, 11:13 AM

Tell him that people who wear caps backwards and air jordan shirts look like idiots.

stevew · 05-30-2006, 11:15 AM

He could be diabetic or something.

M GO BLUE!!! · 05-30-2006, 11:16 AM

Excessive weight gain over a 7-8 month period is not that uncommon. He will have to work hard to get back in shape once the baby is born though...

stevew · 05-30-2006, 11:23 AM

He might be on weight gain 3k?

Either that, or every time he walks out of a room scream "Goddamit, that's a fat ass!"

Desnudo · 05-30-2006, 11:27 AM

Thyroid's just another word for nothing left to lose. Tubby is eating and drinking too much and excercising too little.

It may anger him, but screw it. Tell him to go on Oprah if he can't handle the truth.

GoSeahawks · 05-30-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Tell him that people who wear caps backwards and air jordan shirts look like idiots.

I have a little story about the way he dresses.

Last weekend we were invited to a pimps and hoes party. Earlier in the day we had plans to go to the Good Will and find clothing suitable for the party. When I showed up to his house he was dressed in a baby blue pair of track pants, a baby blue Air Jordan track jacket and an NC beanie. His shoes were also white and baby blue.

Here's a little snippet of what was said.

Him: Are you ready to go?
Me: (looking him up and down) No, I'm not going anywhere with you dressed like that.
Him: What? Shut up! Let's go.
Me: No, the party's tonight and you look like an idiot.
Him: C'mon, let's go.
Me: I'm not kidding; you're not getting in my car dressed like a glow in the dark condom.
Him: you know it looks good.
Me: It really doesn't and if you don't change I'm leaving. I am actually embarrassed for you right now. The only time it's acceptable to wear something like that is if are warming up before a tar heels basketball game.
Him: Fine, give me a minute.

His style of clothing has always been a controversial topic between us. He sometimes likes to wear a blazers jump suit which I inevitably shoot down. Oh and don't get me started on the time he bought a pink shirt.

IwasHere · 05-30-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GoSeahawks

He drinks no more than he used to and he eats no more.

I think it is common for people in the 18-25 age to put on a lot of weight suddenly, after puberty ends and their metabolism slows down.

It sucks getting older.

GoSeahawks · 05-30-2006, 11:35 AM

I have laughed so many times reading some of these comments. I really like getting back in shape after the baby's born.

I don't sense a lot of sympathy for fat people.

stevew · 05-30-2006, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoSeahawks

I have a little story about the way he dresses.

Last weekend we were invited to a pimps and hoes party. Earlier in the day we had plans to go to the Good Will and find clothing suitable for the party. When I showed up to his house he was dressed in a baby blue pair of track pants, a baby blue Air Jordan track jacket and an NC beanie. His shoes were also white and baby blue.

Here's a little snippet of what was said.

Him: Are you ready to go?
Me: (looking him up and down) No, I'm not going anywhere with you dressed like that.
Him: What? Shut up! Let's go.
Me: No, the party's tonight and you look like an idiot.
Him: C'mon, let's go.
Me: I'm not kidding; you're not getting in my car dressed like a glow in the dark condom.
Him: you know it looks good.
Me: It really doesn't and if you don't change I'm leaving. I am actually embarrassed for you right now. The only time it's acceptable to wear something like that is if are warming up before a tar heels basketball game.
Him: Fine, give me a minute.

His style of clothing has always been a controversial topic between us. He sometimes likes to wear a blazers jump suit which I inevitably shoot down. Oh and don't get me started on the time he bought a pink shirt.

The excessive matching gets on my nerves as well. To each his own, i guess.

IwasHere · 05-30-2006, 11:42 AM

Now, what is wrong with the way Kevin James dresses?

Crim · 05-30-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GoSeahawks

I don't sense a lot of sympathy for fat people whom we do not know and are easily made fun of because most of us would rather joke at someone else's expense than seriously try to help.

Yeah I noticed that, too. BTW someone should tell that fat chick to throw an epilady on her damn face! That shit's disgusting. Seriously.

Crim

astrosfan64 · 05-30-2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoSeahawks

I have a little story about the way he dresses.

Last weekend we were invited to a pimps and hoes party. Earlier in the day we had plans to go to the Good Will and find clothing suitable for the party. When I showed up to his house he was dressed in a baby blue pair of track pants, a baby blue Air Jordan track jacket and an NC beanie. His shoes were also white and baby blue.

Here's a little snippet of what was said.

Him: Are you ready to go?
Me: (looking him up and down) No, I'm not going anywhere with you dressed like that.
Him: What? Shut up! Let's go.
Me: No, the party's tonight and you look like an idiot.
Him: C'mon, let's go.
Me: I'm not kidding; you're not getting in my car dressed like a glow in the dark condom.
Him: you know it looks good.
Me: It really doesn't and if you don't change I'm leaving. I am actually embarrassed for you right now. The only time it's acceptable to wear something like that is if are warming up before a tar heels basketball game.
Him: Fine, give me a minute.

His style of clothing has always been a controversial topic between us. He sometimes likes to wear a blazers jump suit which I inevitably shoot down. Oh and don't get me started on the time he bought a pink shirt.

I think you guys are secretly in love with each other.

This conversation highlights the above perfectly. BTW you would be the chick in the relationship.

A list of the signs...

You care about his weight gain. (chick)
He doesn't care about his weight gain (guy)
He thinks he looks fly in his outfit (guy)
You don't think he looks good and refuse to go with him unless he changes (chick)
You feel the need to talk about your issue (chick)
I doubt he is on a message board talking about it (guy)

I would suggest you guys rent brokeback mountain and talk about it.

amdaily · 05-30-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by astrosfan64

I think you guys are secretly in love with each other.

This conversation highlights the above perfectly. BTW you would be the chick in the relationship.

A list of the signs...

You care about his weight gain. (chick)
He doesn't care about his weight gain (guy)
He thinks he looks fly in his outfit (guy)
You don't think he looks good and refuse to go with him unless he changes (chick)
You feel the need to talk about your issue (chick)
I doubt he is on a message board talking about it (guy)

I would suggest you guys rent brokeback mountain and talk about it.

We need a Post Of The Day icon around here

JonInMiddleGA · 05-30-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Excessive weight gain over a 7-8 month period is not that uncommon. He will have to work hard to get back in shape once the baby is born though...

25 bonus points AND the match.

PilotMan · 05-30-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by amdaily

We need a Post Of The Day icon around here

Post of the day. hell, that goes under the Post of the Year category!

Desnudo · 05-30-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by astrosfan64

[*]I doubt he is on a message board talking about it (guy)

I am sure he'd be happy to know his buddy is posting his pics on a message board though.

astrosfan64 · 05-30-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

I am sure he'd be happy to know his buddy is posting his pics on a message board though.

good point

GoSeahawks · 05-30-2006, 10:02 PM

Lol, yeah we're pretty gay. And he's kept pretty up to date on this thread. He really enjoyed the angry weight comment.

GoSeahawks · 05-30-2006, 10:04 PM

Also, he's the female in our relationship. He's the one that always calls and tries to get me to spend time with him. And he's really into his hair and fashion. I'm not concerned with either.

Joe · 05-30-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GoSeahawks

Last weekend we were invited to a pimps and hoes party.

WTF is that?

Maple Leafs · 05-30-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GoSeahawks

And he's really into his hair and fashion.

These pictures say otherwise.

05-29-2006, 11:40 AM	#2
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Looks like beer weight to me. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-29-2006, 11:54 AM	#5
Mantle2600 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Dawg Pound	maybe he has a thyroid problem. i'd give more info but I really dont know much about it, but I do know that there are some disorders wit hthe thyroid that can cause you to gain weight. __________________ Member of the Underground Browns. Cavs. Tribe. Buckeyes. Period.

05-29-2006, 12:16 PM	#6
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	how much does anger weigh? /sarcasm __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL Last edited by Flasch186 : 05-29-2006 at 12:16 PM.

05-29-2006, 02:11 PM	#8
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	Maybe you are the problem? __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

05-29-2006, 02:32 PM	#11
Axxon Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	You should embark on a slow moving plan. First start wearing two layers of clothing. Then add another layer or two. Then go with thicker clothing. Then add in a small pillow and gradually a large one. Then, when he says, "Hey, GoSeahawks, you've put on some weight" pull out the pillows and exclaim, "speak for yourself, fat boy." That usually works. Ok, I don't know why but I went into a National Lampoon moment there. Disregard this post. __________________ There are no houris, alas, in our heaven.

05-29-2006, 11:48 AM	#4
Grammaticus Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tennessee	Getting Older plus drinking plus eating minus exercise equals weight gain. Tell him he is getting overweight and he needs to work out. Ultimately, you are right, it is pretty much up to him.

05-29-2006, 02:32 PM	#10
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Did he get married?

05-29-2006, 02:37 PM	#12
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Have him come over and watch some movies... like the Eddie Murphy "Nutty Professor" films...

05-29-2006, 02:50 PM	#15
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Then it's probably a thyroid problem. I dunno... I put on a ton of weight after I got married, but that's because: 1.) I didn't have time to work out anymore. We started having kids right off the bat. 2.) My wife is a really good cook. If this isn't the case with him, then he should probably see a doctor.

05-29-2006, 05:24 PM	#17
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Are you with him every moment of the day and night? To me, the most likely reason is mostly the obvious - he's eating and drinking more. Isn't that Occam's razor? __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

05-29-2006, 08:32 PM	#20
amdaily College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003	Ask him to track his diet for a week and forward me the results. I could stand to add about 50 pounds.

05-29-2006, 10:09 PM	#25
ScottVib High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: My Computer	I gained a ton of weight (50 pounds or so) in the first year after I left college. My eating habits didn't change.. but my activity level sure as heck did (no longer playing rugby and working an office job where I sat in front of a computer all day), getting older and my metabolism slowing probably didn't help, hence the extra weight. Last edited by ScottVib : 05-29-2006 at 10:09 PM.

05-30-2006, 07:38 AM	#27
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Depression could be another possibility. Excessive weight gain/or loss in a short period of time would be a tell, but it would go along with other symptoms. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

05-30-2006, 08:27 AM	#28
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	make sure you tell him that a backward hat and a van dyke don't make you a badass. especially when you're...on the plus side.

05-30-2006, 09:51 AM	#29
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I didn't think much of this thread the first time around, but I have to say that "how much does anger weigh?" is sticking with me as one of the funniest things I've read here. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

05-30-2006, 11:13 AM	#30
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Tell him that people who wear caps backwards and air jordan shirts look like idiots.

05-30-2006, 11:15 AM	#31
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	He could be diabetic or something.

05-30-2006, 11:16 AM	#32
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Excessive weight gain over a 7-8 month period is not that uncommon. He will have to work hard to get back in shape once the baby is born though...

05-30-2006, 11:23 AM	#33
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	He might be on weight gain 3k? Either that, or every time he walks out of a room scream "Goddamit, that's a fat ass!"

05-30-2006, 11:27 AM	#34
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Thyroid's just another word for nothing left to lose. Tubby is eating and drinking too much and excercising too little. It may anger him, but screw it. Tell him to go on Oprah if he can't handle the truth. Last edited by Desnudo : 05-30-2006 at 11:28 AM.

05-30-2006, 11:35 AM	#37
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	I have laughed so many times reading some of these comments. I really like getting back in shape after the baby's born. I don't sense a lot of sympathy for fat people.

05-30-2006, 11:42 AM	#39
IwasHere Banned Join Date: Sep 2004	Now, what is wrong with the way Kevin James dresses?

05-30-2006, 10:02 PM	#47
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	Lol, yeah we're pretty gay. And he's kept pretty up to date on this thread. He really enjoyed the angry weight comment.

05-30-2006, 10:04 PM	#48
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	Also, he's the female in our relationship. He's the one that always calls and tries to get me to spend time with him. And he's really into his hair and fashion. I'm not concerned with either.

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