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Interesting. I've heard lots of variations on the "bless you" phrase in the north, but never "bless your heart," so any time I heard it I'd wonder if it was intended as a cut (and specifically as a southernism).
Agree the on the surface meaning is positive and that the beauty of it is that it can be said as a positive but be essentially passive aggressive, which is a way it's not used in the north (but somewhat understood that it gets used as such in the south, IME).2 -
bless your heart can be a good thing, but it can also mean "screw off"...
this is coming from a northerner who has lived in the south for 20 years now...2 -
ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
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PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.11 -
Or the misconception that spending time with your children and exercise/physical activity are somehow mutually exclusive...Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
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^^^Playing tag with a couple of very fast children is a cardio workout that can kick your butt, plus it brings them so much delight and joy.11
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myheartsabattleground wrote: »I believe WLS is cheating.
Other possible options should be explored first but if all else fails then WLS might be the only option left.
I follow Boogie2998 on YouTube and his sharing of his life battles, with severe obesity, gave me a little insight on the topic. I have respect for him and anyone who has had to face the procedure he is facing in a few weeks.
Something like a vertical sleeve gastrectomy or any other similar type of surgery is very scary and a huge risk. As long as someone can have their life saved ,or prolonged, by such procedures then that is fine by me.2 -
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Or the misconception that spending time with your children and exercise/physical activity are somehow mutually exclusive...Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
*fans self* *suddenly has a thing for hot dads*
In all seriousness, my parents were super active when we were younger. We went hiking together, even running together, walking and traveling, etc. Plus my mom still works out all the time and it gives her impossible amounts of energy for her grandchildren.
As far as what unpopular opinions I have about health and fitness: I think MFP can be really easily abused. It can conflate thinness with health (some people need to gain weight, some people need to track bloodwork numbers or measurements instead of pounds; etc) and lots of people are susceptible to disordered eating, which MFP does not adequately discourage. Don't get me wrong, I learned a TON from MFP and it has helped me so much, but it took me several tries and now I'm starting to think maybe my own pattern of disordered eating is not solely my fault; maybe some of it is because of the app and interface.
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Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod2 -
Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Dad bod: "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time."
But, to me, those three guys in the picture:- Don't look old enough to be dads
- Don't look like they ever go to the gym
<shrugs>There are some things I just don't understand and I'm fine with that.2 -
StealthHealth wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Dad bod: "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time."
But, to me, those three guys in the picture:- Don't look old enough to be dads
- Don't look like they ever go to the gym
<shrugs>There are some things I just don't understand and I'm fine with that.
you don't have to be a dad to have a dad bod...
and I know lots of men that work out that look like those boys...2 -
StealthHealth wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Dad bod: "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time."
But, to me, those three guys in the picture:- Don't look old enough to be dads
- Don't look like they ever go to the gym
<shrugs>There are some things I just don't understand and I'm fine with that.
you don't have to be a dad to have a dad bod...
and I know lots of men that work out that look like those boys...
We got a guy I call the "Sweaty Bear" that come in to our gym. He's short and very fluffy with a very prominent gut. He can also bench more than anybody else in there and does sets of 10 body weight pull ups. Not every man who lifts looks like a 2x4 with abs.
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StealthHealth wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Dad bod: "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time."
But, to me, those three guys in the picture:- Don't look old enough to be dads
- Don't look like they ever go to the gym
<shrugs>There are some things I just don't understand and I'm fine with that.
I think the picture for the article was associated with this line: "The dad bod is a new trend and fraternity boys everywhere seem to be rejoicing." I guess it is considered a dadbod if you are dumpy, regardless of if it results from neglecting yourself to take care of kids or from eating a lot of pizza/chicken wings/cheeseburgers and drinking a lot of beer in college...2 -
Bry_Lander wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Dad bod: "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time."
But, to me, those three guys in the picture:- Don't look old enough to be dads
- Don't look like they ever go to the gym
<shrugs>There are some things I just don't understand and I'm fine with that.
I think the picture for the article was associated with this line: "The dad bod is a new trend and fraternity boys everywhere seem to be rejoicing." I guess it is considered a dadbod if you are dumpy, regardless of if it results from neglecting yourself to take care of kids or from eating a lot of pizza/chicken wings/cheeseburgers and drinking a lot of beer in college...
dumpy???? wow body shame much.
you know there are lots who like that look or prefer it to something else.
and again who says they are neglecting themselves...dad bod doesn't mean they don't follow a fitness regime it just means they don't care to get down to a certain BF%...14 -
Bry_Lander wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Dad bod: "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time."
But, to me, those three guys in the picture:- Don't look old enough to be dads
- Don't look like they ever go to the gym
<shrugs>There are some things I just don't understand and I'm fine with that.
I think the picture for the article was associated with this line: "The dad bod is a new trend and fraternity boys everywhere seem to be rejoicing." I guess it is considered a dadbod if you are dumpy, regardless of if it results from neglecting yourself to take care of kids or from eating a lot of pizza/chicken wings/cheeseburgers and drinking a lot of beer in college...
dumpy???? wow body shame much.
you know there are lots who like that look or prefer it to something else.
and again who says they are neglecting themselves...dad bod doesn't mean they don't follow a fitness regime it just means they don't care to get down to a certain BF%...
I've been a gym member for years and have 2 20 something sons. I know what a 20 something that doesn't have a fitness regime looks like and those guys in the picture don't Maybe they bop in the university rec center for a few sets of curls before the weekend and to ogle the coeds but that's about it.
Also a couple of my unpopular thoughts on health and fitness:
Embracing the "dad bod" is embracing mediocrity
Commenting on pictures posted on the internet (i.e. the guys in the picture look dumpy, plus size models, models that look too thin, etc) is not body shaming. These individuals are choosing to put their pictures out in public, expecting some reaction. Too bad if it's not the one they hope for.
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Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Dad bod: "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time."
But, to me, those three guys in the picture:- Don't look old enough to be dads
- Don't look like they ever go to the gym
<shrugs>There are some things I just don't understand and I'm fine with that.
I think the picture for the article was associated with this line: "The dad bod is a new trend and fraternity boys everywhere seem to be rejoicing." I guess it is considered a dadbod if you are dumpy, regardless of if it results from neglecting yourself to take care of kids or from eating a lot of pizza/chicken wings/cheeseburgers and drinking a lot of beer in college...
dumpy???? wow body shame much.
you know there are lots who like that look or prefer it to something else.
and again who says they are neglecting themselves...dad bod doesn't mean they don't follow a fitness regime it just means they don't care to get down to a certain BF%...
I've been a gym member for years and have 2 20 something sons. I know what a 20 something that doesn't have a fitness regime looks like and those guys in the picture don't Maybe they bop in the university rec center for a few sets of curls before the weekend and to ogle the coeds but that's about it.
Also a couple of my unpopular thoughts on health and fitness:
Embracing the "dad bod" is embracing mediocrity
Commenting on pictures posted on the internet (i.e. the guys in the picture look dumpy, plus size models, models that look too thin, etc) is not body shaming. These individuals are choosing to put their pictures out in public, expecting some reaction. Too bad if it's not the one they hope for.
I don't agree with this. There are many reasons someone may choose that look. They may prefer that look and find themselves attractive like that. They could be realistic about their priorities, expectations, where they want to focus their attention, and what they are willing to live with. Their partner may find it attractive. Their athletic interests could be elsewhere and not tied to aesthetics....etc. No single body shape defines mediocrity.14 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »StealthHealth wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »PrincessTinyheart wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »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.
My mother swears that the only reason I was able to lose 55 lbs. is because I don't have children and therefore have all the time in the world to devote to losing weight. She thinks that, if you have kids, you default to eating a lot of crap and not moving very much, and this is what ALL people with children are faced with ALL THE TIME and can NEVER change their lifestyle.
The same thing with “dadbod” advocates. If you are a dad and love your children, then you must spend all of your free time with your children and can’t possibly be expected to take care of yourself. As if sacrificing your own wellness is benefitting your family. Most dads I know have plenty of time to watch their favorite Netflix programs, play golf, attend sporting events, manage a fantasy football team, take long lunches at work, etc., it is just a matter of prioritizing what matters.
It seemed to be the dad bod thing was started/fueled by some insecure sorority girl blogger. Googled and think this is the article.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Dad bod: "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time."
But, to me, those three guys in the picture:- Don't look old enough to be dads
- Don't look like they ever go to the gym
<shrugs>There are some things I just don't understand and I'm fine with that.
I think the picture for the article was associated with this line: "The dad bod is a new trend and fraternity boys everywhere seem to be rejoicing." I guess it is considered a dadbod if you are dumpy, regardless of if it results from neglecting yourself to take care of kids or from eating a lot of pizza/chicken wings/cheeseburgers and drinking a lot of beer in college...
dumpy???? wow body shame much.
you know there are lots who like that look or prefer it to something else.
and again who says they are neglecting themselves...dad bod doesn't mean they don't follow a fitness regime it just means they don't care to get down to a certain BF%...
I've been a gym member for years and have 2 20 something sons. I know what a 20 something that doesn't have a fitness regime looks like and those guys in the picture don't Maybe they bop in the university rec center for a few sets of curls before the weekend and to ogle the coeds but that's about it.
Also a couple of my unpopular thoughts on health and fitness:
Embracing the "dad bod" is embracing mediocrity
Commenting on pictures posted on the internet (i.e. the guys in the picture look dumpy, plus size models, models that look too thin, etc) is not body shaming. These individuals are choosing to put their pictures out in public, expecting some reaction. Too bad if it's not the one they hope for.
I don't agree with this. There are many reasons someone may choose that look. They may prefer that look and find themselves attractive like that. They could be realistic about their priorities, expectations, where they want to focus their attention, and what they are willing to live with. Their partner may find it attractive. Their athletic interests could be elsewhere and not tied to aesthetics....etc. No single body shape defines mediocrity.
Following the CDC recommended 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise, and 2 strength training sessions a week targeting major muscle groups, along with not overeating will improve most guys health and get them away from the dad bod look.
Being healthy should be a priority, as opposed to binge watching Game of Thrones, long sessions of video games, etc. This may be another one of my unpopular heath and fitness opinions.8 -
Packerjohn wrote: »Being healthy should be a priority, as opposed to binge watching Game of Thrones, long sessions of video games, etc. This may be another one of my unpopular heath and fitness opinions.
i notice most people who hold opinions like that usually go straight to the most belittling assumptions they can think up about what their targets are 'prioritizing' over 'fitness'. it keeps things nicely polarized, i suppose, but i find it boring. the lines of so-called battle are so clearly drawn nothing interesting or new ever gets said.
me, i get fluffy by binge-reading iris murdoch and eating gummy bears while arguing over the interwebz about whether or not mark rippetoe is a twit
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Packerjohn wrote: »Being healthy should be a priority, as opposed to binge watching Game of Thrones, long sessions of video games, etc. This may be another one of my unpopular heath and fitness opinions.
Yeah well, some of us can't. Tell that to the tumor resting on my adrenal gland buster. I'm sure he'll listen. I've named Chris after my ex husband cause they're both a pain in my *kitten*.
There are a lot of folks out there sporting invisible illnesses like me. They are doing the best they can just to get by. You don't know what is going on with other people. I look "dumpy" af. You don't know what I'm going through. So jump off that high horse.14 -
I follow the CDC recommendations (go above and beyond, thankyouverymuch) and I'll never look better than mediocre because of my age and loose skin.
I don't look dumpy clothed, but in a bathing suit? Well, I really don't care because I look a damn sight better than I used to look.18
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