I was reading an article in today's Guardian (this is officially a VLW - very lazy weekend, so you'll have to find the link yourselves today) which was talking about how women snack in secret - fair enough I thought, who wants to share the chocolate with the kids? It's bad for them.
So far, so Guardian.
However I was taken aback by the fact that women lie about their weight.
To whom?
Why?
I have never dreamed of asking a friend, or of telling them how much I weigh, who cares?
Until now I've always asked them what they are reading, or told them about my latest classic teaching moment, e.g. -
We've obviously been having the wrong sort of conversation.
Apart from the anesthetist I have never thought to tell anyone my weight.
Oh well, now I know. I'll just sneak behind the sofa to finish this kitkat then I'll be back with the details.
I agree, and as when training for my marathon I never lost a gramme I'd also add that how you feel and your health are probably better indicators than a set of scales
Posted by: fab40foibles | 01/22/2013 at 05:48 PM
I would guess women lie on things like passport or drivers license forms. Sometimes the pharmacist, although that's risky. The only time I ever hear women talk about their weight is when they want everyone to know they are on a diet, just in case someone thinks they are fat. Usually, they are not.
Posted by: BT | 01/21/2013 at 09:49 AM