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stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.6 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.
That's what I thought, but there are actually 2.6 -
stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.
That's what I thought, but there are actually 2.
Ok.2 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.
That's what I thought, but there are actually 2.
Ok.
There is the one Non southerns say that means awww such a good thing...then there is the southern one which mean GTFO.CipherZero wrote: »Very unpopular: You have to exercise. It is not optional. Nobody gets a pass.
You may choose to ignore this obligation, but nature is very unkind to sedentary people.
not just unpopular but wrong...you don't have to exercise...no one does...why do they? what about people who can't????
see that's my unpopular opinion...you don't have to exercise...to lose weight or otherwise.1 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »The McD's on the Hawaiian offers spam for breakfast along with eggs and rice. They mostly definitely have their consumers in mind. And it was good!
The ones down South serve Grits for breakfast... So yummy.
Where is this? I'm in NC, so maybe not south enough?
When I lived in GA.
In SC too!0 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.
That's what I thought, but there are actually 2.
Ok.
There is the one Non southerns say that means awww such a good thing...then there is the southern one which mean GTFO.CipherZero wrote: »Very unpopular: You have to exercise. It is not optional. Nobody gets a pass.
You may choose to ignore this obligation, but nature is very unkind to sedentary people.
not just unpopular but wrong...you don't have to exercise...no one does...why do they? what about people who can't????
see that's my unpopular opinion...you don't have to exercise...to lose weight or otherwise.
Yes, if a Southerner says "Bless your heart," you have just been verbally shanked, even if--especially if--it is said with a super sweet Southern belle smile. The funny thing is, Northerners don't realize it, which makes it even better. I believe I learned this via my subscription to Southern Living magazine, probably in Rick Bragg's back-page column.5 -
French_Peasant wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.
That's what I thought, but there are actually 2.
Ok.
There is the one Non southerns say that means awww such a good thing...then there is the southern one which mean GTFO.CipherZero wrote: »Very unpopular: You have to exercise. It is not optional. Nobody gets a pass.
You may choose to ignore this obligation, but nature is very unkind to sedentary people.
not just unpopular but wrong...you don't have to exercise...no one does...why do they? what about people who can't????
see that's my unpopular opinion...you don't have to exercise...to lose weight or otherwise.
Yes, if a Southerner says "Bless your heart," you have just been verbally shanked, even if--especially if--it is said with a super sweet Southern belle smile. The funny thing is, Northerners don't realize it, which makes it even better. I believe I learned this via my subscription to Southern Living magazine, probably in Rick Bragg's back-page column.
There's some tonal variations within that.
There's FU/ You're dumber than a bag of hammers, I'd punch you in the face if I wasn't dignified.
There's You're dumber than a bag of hammers and I love you anyway.
And nuances in between.10 -
stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.
That's what I thought, but there are actually 2.
Nope - there's only one. Any 'alternative meaning' to the phrase just shows that you don't get it
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middlehaitch wrote: »I am sick of stereotypes you have be a toothpick in order to not considered to be not fat. I know I have to take off over 100 lbs because I gained back some I am on this site to track my diet and find encouragement. But some the profile pictures of the people on here are totally not reality for everyone. I am 5'5" I have a medium frame and not I am not looking for an opinion on my ideal weight. I know feel good at a particular weight below that I don't feel healthy. Another thing why does everyone who loses weight feel that they have post pictures of themselves half naked. Please I stop making me toss my breakfast when I open this app. If you want to go to dating site and do that its totally fine. But not everyone wants to pollute their eyes with your body parts.....just saying.
Oops, I suppose I should replace my profile pic- it is my reality and that is what counts for me.
I suppose I should also stop posting pics of me in my bikini on the menopause/post menopause, B belly, apple shape, and jiggly belly threads.
I mean really who wants to be encouraged by a visual example of what can be achieved, post middle age, with a calorie deficit, some cardio, and lifting when they can just sit and post woe is me threads instead.
Oh, and I do get tired and a little embarrassed keep posting my pics, (some of the regulars on here are probably sick of the sight of my bellybutton) but there are so few women who are older that will post examples that I do post if someone is looking for a visual example.
It is not about showing off, or looking for a date; it is about being proud of what I have achieved and helping others achieve their goal.
Cheers, h.
Ps. Tell me this doesn't illustrate that a woman in her 60's can't improve her body by running a long term recomp.
If you can keep your breakfast down long enough to look.
swoon
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I think that it's perfectly OK to eat foods that are "not real" (e.g., Morningstar and Gardein products) if they provide nutritional value that help meet your personal needs and they fit within your calorie limit. I'm a vegetarian and eat Gardein or Morningstar products 3 - 4x a week. Yes, they are processed foods... I don't eat them exclusively... I also eat plenty of whole "real" food along with it.
I also consume drinks with aspartame almost every day. There are some days when the only thing that is keeping me from climbing the nearest clock tower are Clear American flavored sparkling waters.9 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.
That's what I thought, but there are actually 2.
Ok.
There is the one Non southerns say that means awww such a good thing...then there is the southern one which mean GTFO.
(defensible but unrelated opinion snipped by reply-er)
As with the MFP "woo" button, sorting the ambiguity is left to the audience.11 -
As a northerner who has never lived in the south, I've only seen the phrase "Bless your heart" being used as a nice way to call someone an idiot.4
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I had a little old Lutheran lady bless my heart at church, and I gave her the Sophia Loren/Jayne Mansfield Side-Eye of Death in return, but she was oblivious, and hence I conclude that she was using it in the Northern, not Southern, lexicon.6
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I have the very unpopular opinion that a person's family, friends, job, schedule, income, geographic location, age, height, dietary restrictions and every other lame excuse is not why they can't lose weight.
I swear the majority of the comments I see from people somehow revolve around why everything in the world is causing them to be overweight - except that they eat more than they burn.11 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »kristikitter wrote: »I can't get enough of this thread:P
- I think a lot of the female bodies that are lauded as 'fit' are actually very distasteful - especially in the UK, the Middleton sisters (ugh) are held up as the pinnacle of health/beauty, when in fact one of them is a skinny waif and the other is completely devoid of curves and quite mannishly built.
- And on the other end of the spectrum, the big *kitten* phenomenon is horrid. I don't want a gigantic behind, it looks false and ridiculous.
- I think there will be a proven link one day with aspartame and gall stones... of course, people are free to drink litres of diet soda but I think they'll pay for it later down the line.
- Not enough emphasis is put on "moderation in everything, everything in moderation."
Lol bless your heart.
Which "bless your heart" was that?
There's only one.
That's what I thought, but there are actually 2.
Ok.
There is the one Non southerns say that means awww such a good thing...then there is the southern one which mean GTFO.
(defensible but unrelated opinion snipped by reply-er)
As with the MFP "woo" button, sorting the ambiguity is left to the audience.
exactly..I only knew about the southern one to be honest until I did some checking because of this post.0 -
Isagenix. I'm all for it as a way to kickstart weight loss. Do I believe in cleanses? Not really. I know all you need to do is stop eating and drinking junk. But programs like Isagenix help some people kickstart their weight loss so that they see results and then (hopefully) maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine afterwards.18
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As a northerner who has never lived in the south, I've only seen the phrase "Bless your heart" being used as a nice way to call someone an idiot.
It's sometimes said here with positive intent. (Michigan, U.S. - the usage skews a little older and more church-y than the average population IMO).1 -
I've lived in both the North and the South. My observations: "Bless your heart" in the north is almost always positive. "Bless your heart" in the South can be either positive or negative. Or both at once. And some ladies are quite adept at this dual meaning.5
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I got to work earlier and saw a card with the phrase, "Bless Your Heart" on the front. It was a thank you card from one of my co-employees that had a kid in the hospital.
So, yeah. There's definitely (at least) two meanings to the phrase. Whether or not it originally did or not isn't really relevant, as it currently does.2
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