The title of Your Big Fat Boyfriend: How to Stay Thin When Dating a Diet Disaster (by Jenna Bergen)was enough to convince me to order it.
I think women in most relationships agree it is easier to skip workouts and eat junk food when in a relationship with a “big fat boyfriend.”
Many nights David and I have indulged in huge meals and then just cuddled on the couch when I would normally be cooking something healthier and then gone out for a walk.
The book was a fun read. It didn’t delve into the deepest parts of nutrition or put out anything new or controversial, but it did provice some real-life inspiration to take a harder look at how our relationship affects me.
Overall, this is an enjoyable book that you could certainly live without. Most of the tips and content was similar to what we’d read in a magazine like SELF. It is a FUN book.
I’d recommend the BFB blog! The content is written similarly to the book.
My tips to stay thin in my own words: To stay thin (and healthy!) while dating your own diet disaster, use smaller plates, make healthier choices and find activities you both enjoy!
my example: me on the left, David on right. The bowls we’re using are big serving bowls!
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Ha, that book sounds ridiculous. I feel like all girls struggle with the unfairness of boys getting to eat crap without the nasty side effects. I know I do!
Geez that is a book I could have written! I read once that when men and women move in together, men tend to lose a few pounds, while women GAIN! Pretty fair right?
Ive thrs far avoided the book MERELY BECAUSE OF THE TITLE.
though Ive also avoided the entire SKINNY BITCH thing as well and people love those…
MizFit
I need the Husband version! LOL….. actually my advice is to stick with your healthy eating ladies!!! After 11 years together, my hubby is slowly coming around. He actually ASKS for salad and veggies with meals now! I know…. right?!?!?!
-A
haha, that book is so true. i can't even count the number of times my boyfriend and i order takeout and have a bit too much ice cream. lol
hahahaha oh my god that book looks SO funny! I definitley wanna check that out
I like your advice!
I really want to read that book because it looks like such a light, cute, fun read.
- Sagan
Good advice
what a contrast in those bowls OMG