grassvalleygirl wrote: » The low fat diet. I agree that eating too much saturated fat can be a problem, but for me, having more fat in my diet has actually helped me lose weight. All I ever did on the low-fat diet was GAIN weight. Now that I maintain a good amount of healthy fat in my diet, I have lost 50 pounds and been able to maintain it for 4 years. I never want to say that my eating plan works for everyone, but it sure worked much better for me.
HeliumIsNoble wrote: » Halo Top is not the food of the gods. Yeah. I went there. Dairy-free Halo Top has hit the shelves of my exotic locale, and salted caramel has turned out to be a true disappointment after all the hype I read on here.
AnnPT77 wrote: » cmriverside wrote: » I would post that "words" thing, @AnnPT77....but we already had that discussion This one? I thought I said you could post it, with a credit to my visual journal? (. . . or did I? ). You know, my IP and copyright on that lettering and newspaper collage are so darned valuable. Or not. Korzybski's is, though - but I credited him.
cmriverside wrote: » I would post that "words" thing, @AnnPT77....but we already had that discussion
cmriverside wrote: » AnnPT77 wrote: » cmriverside wrote: » I would post that "words" thing, @AnnPT77....but we already had that discussion This one? I thought I said you could post it, with a credit to my visual journal? (. . . or did I? ). You know, my IP and copyright on that lettering and newspaper collage are so darned valuable. Or not. Korzybski's is, though - but I credited him. Yes. Except, "Visual Journal" credit? See, I don't even know what that means so I would get that totally wrong. I just won't use it on here... Now, other forums...
mph323 wrote: » cmriverside wrote: » AnnPT77 wrote: » cmriverside wrote: » I would post that "words" thing, @AnnPT77....but we already had that discussion This one? I thought I said you could post it, with a credit to my visual journal? (. . . or did I? ). You know, my IP and copyright on that lettering and newspaper collage are so darned valuable. Or not. Korzybski's is, though - but I credited him. Yes. Except, "Visual Journal" credit? See, I don't even know what that means so I would get that totally wrong. I just won't use it on here... Now, other forums... Fancy word for "picture book".
AnnPT77 wrote: » mph323 wrote: » cmriverside wrote: » AnnPT77 wrote: » cmriverside wrote: » I would post that "words" thing, @AnnPT77....but we already had that discussion This one? I thought I said you could post it, with a credit to my visual journal? (. . . or did I? ). You know, my IP and copyright on that lettering and newspaper collage are so darned valuable. Or not. Korzybski's is, though - but I credited him. Yes. Except, "Visual Journal" credit? See, I don't even know what that means so I would get that totally wrong. I just won't use it on here... Now, other forums... Fancy word for "picture book". Yup. Other people call them "art journals". Mine aren't; not shooting for Art, just fun play and messy self-expression. Visual journal = journal/diary with more paint/paper/collage/sketches than plain written words. On MFP, credit = "from @AnnPT77's visual journal". Off MFP, "from MFP user AnnPT77's visual journal". Easy. eta: More people should try visual journaling. It's fun. Good for getting hands messy so it's hard to eat snacks, as a bonus.
ladyreva78 wrote: » AnnPT77 wrote: » mph323 wrote: » cmriverside wrote: » AnnPT77 wrote: » cmriverside wrote: » I would post that "words" thing, @AnnPT77....but we already had that discussion This one? I thought I said you could post it, with a credit to my visual journal? (. . . or did I? ). You know, my IP and copyright on that lettering and newspaper collage are so darned valuable. Or not. Korzybski's is, though - but I credited him. Yes. Except, "Visual Journal" credit? See, I don't even know what that means so I would get that totally wrong. I just won't use it on here... Now, other forums... Fancy word for "picture book". Yup. Other people call them "art journals". Mine aren't; not shooting for Art, just fun play and messy self-expression. Visual journal = journal/diary with more paint/paper/collage/sketches than plain written words. On MFP, credit = "from @AnnPT77's visual journal". Off MFP, "from MFP user AnnPT77's visual journal". Easy. eta: More people should try visual journaling. It's fun. Good for getting hands messy so it's hard to eat snacks, as a bonus. Any advice on how an unartistic soul could start?
peleroja wrote: » "You have to lift heavy if you don't want to look like a skinnyfat noodle person." I'm just an n=1, but personally, my legs and butt look a million times better now that I'm just running and cycling than they ever did when I was trying a squat/deadlift type program. I have the quads and glutes I always wanted and was never able to achieve before. Strong Curves had nothing on my cycle commute. Even my abs are better now than when I followed a lifting program. If people want to lift weights I think that's great (my husband does it exclusively and thinks cardio is evil, and he looks very fit and can certainly lift stuff I can't, even if he can't run a couple miles to save his life), but constantly crapping all over people who like cardio is kinda sucky and trying to deter people from running or whatever in favour of lifting is nonsensical to me. I like to run, I like to bike, and I get the results I want from it, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Exercise is important and I think there's a place for strength training AND cardio, and the best workout routine is one you enjoy and will stick to.
mschosting wrote: » What I read constantly that I do not really agree is that everyone recommends a huge amount of protein per kg for weight loss.
jesspen91 wrote: » If you're going out to eat stick to plain chicken with steamed vegetables. If eating at a restaurant it's because I want to eat amazing food that I can't cook myself. One meal is not going to derail you. Allow yourself some enjoyment in life.
lemurcat2 wrote: » I don't think there's a lot of rudeness unless the newbie gets rude first, so I wonder if it's a difference in conversation style. Some people find merely expressing disagreement politely to be somehow out of bounds, I've found. (I perceive posting on a forum without reading first to be quite rude and odd, but I realize that's not a universal view so I don't hold it against people.) ...
rheddmobile wrote: » mschosting wrote: » What I read constantly that I do not really agree is that everyone recommends a huge amount of protein per kg for weight loss. Not for weight loss, for retention of muscle mass during weight loss. There have been extensive studies on this subject, with varying results, but in general if you are an older person losing weight, eating more than the recommended daily allowance of protein conserves muscle mass.
lemurcat2 wrote: » What strikes me as rude are the drop-in posts from people who have clearly not been reading the thread offering canned advice (frequently not related to the advice people were seeking). I find that much more grating and off-putting than rather curt efforts to help ("food scale" or what not). Since people clearly differ in what comes across as rude, and since typically the person gets a variety of different types of posts, I think it's probably better to try and give people the benefit of the doubt and assume they are NOT being rude. I admit I struggle with that too.
deannalfisher wrote: » bobsanders1 wrote: » deannalfisher wrote: » bobsanders1 wrote: » UsE a fOoD ScALe why do you disagree with this? Because most people here believe its the be all end all of weight loss. Haven't weighted a single ounce of food in 6 months and doing just fine. Maybe for skinny people trying to "lose weight" it may help but those of us with a ton to drop its unnecessary and a waste of time. As long as your mindful of portion sizes it does the same job. this is why we recommend....i don't know about you but i struggle to see a visual difference between the 2
bobsanders1 wrote: » deannalfisher wrote: » bobsanders1 wrote: » UsE a fOoD ScALe why do you disagree with this? Because most people here believe its the be all end all of weight loss. Haven't weighted a single ounce of food in 6 months and doing just fine. Maybe for skinny people trying to "lose weight" it may help but those of us with a ton to drop its unnecessary and a waste of time. As long as your mindful of portion sizes it does the same job.
deannalfisher wrote: » bobsanders1 wrote: » UsE a fOoD ScALe why do you disagree with this?
bobsanders1 wrote: » UsE a fOoD ScALe
chrisahubbard wrote: » I don't personally believe "anyone" can lose weight by counting their calories alone. That's my unpopular opinion.
lkpducky wrote: » lemurcat2 wrote: » What strikes me as rude are the drop-in posts from people who have clearly not been reading the thread offering canned advice (frequently not related to the advice people were seeking). I find that much more grating and off-putting than rather curt efforts to help ("food scale" or what not). Since people clearly differ in what comes across as rude, and since typically the person gets a variety of different types of posts, I think it's probably better to try and give people the benefit of the doubt and assume they are NOT being rude. I admit I struggle with that too. Or answers from people who appear to have read only part of the OP's thread and ask them something the OP already mentioned in their post.
CSARdiver wrote: » lemurcat2 wrote: » What strikes me as rude are the drop-in posts from people who have clearly not been reading the thread offering canned advice (frequently not related to the advice people were seeking). I find that much more grating and off-putting than rather curt efforts to help ("food scale" or what not). Since people clearly differ in what comes across as rude, and since typically the person gets a variety of different types of posts, I think it's probably better to try and give people the benefit of the doubt and assume they are NOT being rude. I admit I struggle with that too. That's the culture. Few people question themselves and don't know the difference between truth and opinion. Few have questioned themselves to understand why they believe what they believe. This isn't rude to them, as they are only speaking "their truth".
jjpptt2 wrote: » CSARdiver wrote: » lemurcat2 wrote: » What strikes me as rude are the drop-in posts from people who have clearly not been reading the thread offering canned advice (frequently not related to the advice people were seeking). I find that much more grating and off-putting than rather curt efforts to help ("food scale" or what not). Since people clearly differ in what comes across as rude, and since typically the person gets a variety of different types of posts, I think it's probably better to try and give people the benefit of the doubt and assume they are NOT being rude. I admit I struggle with that too. That's the culture. Few people question themselves and don't know the difference between truth and opinion. Few have questioned themselves to understand why they believe what they believe. This isn't rude to them, as they are only speaking "their truth". For me, it was part of the learning process. Phase 1 - "I know nothing... someone help me." Phase 2 - "I know a little... let's see if I can lose some weight (or whatever goal)" Phase 3 - "I'm doing pretty well... I'll share my expertise with the world." Phase 4 - "Wow, I don't know half as much as I thought I knew. Maybe I should shut up and listen a bit more." Phase 5 - "There is no 1 right answer... It all depends." Phase 6 - dunno... haven't gotten there yet
