Aaaaaargh! Negative negative negative
jigfoot
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Tonight as one of many negative comments about how many classes I now do I was told that it was detrimental to my weightloss! I do three classes on a weds and apparently I can't possibly have enough energy to so all three therefore I'm not working out to maximum effort!! I BLooDY well AM!!!! I do just 9 hours a week of cardio I know plenty o people who do way more!!!! So flippin annoyed ......pfft!
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Hmm, Maybe the person who said this is just jealous THEY don't have the energy to do this? I think it's excellent
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was the comment about too much cardio (i always find these bemusing), or the need to balance with strength training?
given you have little to lose, and were concerned about losing inches, perhaps the latter point is valid? i don't know your workout routine so may be off base.0 -
Hmm, Maybe the person who said this is just jealous THEY don't have the energy to do this? I think it's excellent
Yeah, jealousy is the only possible explanation!0 -
As long as you're happy, then what do you care what other people think?
If it bothers you, perhaps you have gnawing doubts about 9 hours of cardio a week?0 -
Hmm, Maybe the person who said this is just jealous THEY don't have the energy to do this? I think it's excellent
Yeah, jealousy is the only possible explanation!
What else could it be? All opinions that don't match the OP'S must be rooted in jealousy, so say MFP.0 -
If you can work out that much and don't experience and detrimental effects, keep going with it. If you are worried, consult your doctor.0
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forget what others say if it works for you and see results keep at it good luck0
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People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.0
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People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well, probably shouldn't ask questions since you have it all figured out. :flowerforyou:0 -
People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well that seems silly. Maybe they just had less to lose? Maybe they're goal has been adjusted? Maybe they bulked and then cut?
It would be mighty rude if I said your opinion is less valid because your ticker reflects you have far more than me to go, wouldn't it?0 -
People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well that seems silly. Maybe they just had less to lose? Maybe they're goal has been adjusted? Maybe they bulked and then cut?
It would be mighty rude if I said your opinion is less valid because your ticker reflects you have far more than me to go, wouldn't it?
But it's not rude to inform a stranger that they're doing it wrong when that stranger hasn't asked and is experiencing success the way they are doing it? I don't know what's going on with those people, but I've found that the more weight I lose, the more random women on MFP let me know that I'm stupid and/or ugly. And/or rude, apparently!
And actually, yeah, I do think that advice from people who have successfully lost weight is more valuable the advice from people who haven't. Granted, of course I don't know everyone's backstory, that's a fair point.0 -
People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well that seems silly. Maybe they just had less to lose? Maybe they're goal has been adjusted? Maybe they bulked and then cut?
It would be mighty rude if I said your opinion is less valid because your ticker reflects you have far more than me to go, wouldn't it?
BOOM!0 -
If three hours of cardio is consistent with your goals then go for it.
This used to be me though, doing multiple classes a day. I've since learned that I can get far better results (fitness-wise) in much less time by upping the intensity considerably. I jus think why waste your time. This isn't being negative about your routine IMO, just giving a helpful suggestion based on personal experience that you could be spending your time more wisely. If I can get the same or better results in an hour as opposed to three, I know which option I'll be taking. My time is precious
P.s. you can't keep the up the same intensity for 3 hours as you could if you were pushing youself for one. Doesn't make any sense at all to say that0 -
People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well that seems silly. Maybe they just had less to lose? Maybe they're goal has been adjusted? Maybe they bulked and then cut?
It would be mighty rude if I said your opinion is less valid because your ticker reflects you have far more than me to go, wouldn't it?
But it's not rude to inform a stranger that they're doing it wrong when that stranger hasn't asked and is experiencing success the way they are doing it? I don't know what's going on with those people, but I've found that the more weight I lose, the more random women on MFP let me know that I'm stupid and/or ugly. And/or rude, apparently!
And actually, yeah, I do think that advice from people who have successfully lost weight is more valuable the advice from people who haven't. Granted, of course I don't know everyone's backstory, that's a fair point.
Who here has called you ugly? Body shaming is generally frowned upon here.0 -
People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well, probably shouldn't ask questions since you have it all figured out. :flowerforyou:
I've never posted a question, actually. People insult me via PM or when I've responded in someone else's thread. If I asked for advice, I wouldn't be upset if some of the answers were negative.0 -
Tonight as one of many negative comments about how many classes I now do I was told that it was detrimental to my weightloss! I do three classes on a weds and apparently I can't possibly have enough energy to so all three therefore I'm not working out to maximum effort!! I BLooDY well AM!!!! I do just 9 hours a week of cardio I know plenty o people who do way more!!!! So flippin annoyed ......pfft!
If you enjoy it, it's working for you and you're meeting your goals, whatever they may be, that's what counts. And there are plenty of sports which require enough energy to keep going for 3 hours, so that opinion is a non starter. Good luck 0 -
People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well that seems silly. Maybe they just had less to lose? Maybe they're goal has been adjusted? Maybe they bulked and then cut?
It would be mighty rude if I said your opinion is less valid because your ticker reflects you have far more than me to go, wouldn't it?
But it's not rude to inform a stranger that they're doing it wrong when that stranger hasn't asked and is experiencing success the way they are doing it? I don't know what's going on with those people, but I've found that the more weight I lose, the more random women on MFP let me know that I'm stupid and/or ugly. And/or rude, apparently!
And actually, yeah, I do think that advice from people who have successfully lost weight is more valuable the advice from people who haven't. Granted, of course I don't know everyone's backstory, that's a fair point.
It stands to reason that at some point you volunteered information about your methods for whatever reason, or else no one could have told you that you're doing it wrong. No one ever tells me randomly that I'm doing it wrong with nothing to base it on.
I'm also skeptical that anyone randomly called you ugly or stupid. I certainly didn't decide randomly that your method of deciding the value of what a person has to say was rude.0 -
People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well that seems silly. Maybe they just had less to lose? Maybe they're goal has been adjusted? Maybe they bulked and then cut?
It would be mighty rude if I said your opinion is less valid because your ticker reflects you have far more than me to go, wouldn't it?
But it's not rude to inform a stranger that they're doing it wrong when that stranger hasn't asked and is experiencing success the way they are doing it? I don't know what's going on with those people, but I've found that the more weight I lose, the more random women on MFP let me know that I'm stupid and/or ugly. And/or rude, apparently!
And actually, yeah, I do think that advice from people who have successfully lost weight is more valuable the advice from people who haven't. Granted, of course I don't know everyone's backstory, that's a fair point.
It stands to reason that at some point you volunteered information about your methods for whatever reason, or else no one could have told you that you're doing it wrong. No one ever tells me randomly that I'm doing it wrong with nothing to base it on.
I'm also skeptical that anyone randomly called you ugly or stupid. I certainly didn't decide randomly that your method of deciding the value of what a person has to say was rude.
For example, I posted that I care more about weight lost than inches lost, someone went off on me about how I'm stupid (actually, she said "not smart") to not do strength training, when I had provided no information about whether I do or not. I got a PM from a woman telling me it's a good thing that I have a nice body shape because I don't have an attractive face. No idea how she heard of me, and I know that's against the site rules, but it happened nevertheless.
Are we done attacking me yet? You're welcome OP, for distracting them from attacking you!0 -
Who attacked you? :huh:0
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Nobody has ever once sent me private messages or critiqued my exercising.0
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People on MFP are always "helpfully" informing me that the exercise I do is wrong, often without knowing anything about the exercise I do. And then I notice that their tickers say that they've lost considerably less weight than I have, so whatever. I'll do my thing and they can do theirs.
Well that seems silly. Maybe they just had less to lose? Maybe they're goal has been adjusted? Maybe they bulked and then cut?
It would be mighty rude if I said your opinion is less valid because your ticker reflects you have far more than me to go, wouldn't it?
But it's not rude to inform a stranger that they're doing it wrong when that stranger hasn't asked and is experiencing success the way they are doing it? I don't know what's going on with those people, but I've found that the more weight I lose, the more random women on MFP let me know that I'm stupid and/or ugly. And/or rude, apparently!
And actually, yeah, I do think that advice from people who have successfully lost weight is more valuable the advice from people who haven't. Granted, of course I don't know everyone's backstory, that's a fair point.
It stands to reason that at some point you volunteered information about your methods for whatever reason, or else no one could have told you that you're doing it wrong. No one ever tells me randomly that I'm doing it wrong with nothing to base it on.
I'm also skeptical that anyone randomly called you ugly or stupid. I certainly didn't decide randomly that your method of deciding the value of what a person has to say was rude.
For example, I posted that I care more about weight lost than inches lost, someone went off on me about how I'm stupid (actually, she said "not smart") to not do strength training, when I had provided no information about whether I do or not. I got a PM from a woman telling me it's a good thing that I have a nice body shape because I don't have an attractive face. No idea how she heard of me, and I know that's against the site rules, but it happened nevertheless.
Are we done attacking me yet? You're welcome OP, for distracting them from attacking you!
Such instances are very odd, and rare, on this website. I've gotten a few angry PM's (I keep them in a folder to refer back to when I need a chuckle) but never out of no where/for no reason.
And neither you nor the OP has been attacked so far.0 -
If three hours of cardio is consistent with your goals then go for it.
This used to be me though, doing multiple classes a day. I've since learned that I can get far better results (fitness-wise) in much less time by upping the intensity considerably. I jus think why waste your time. This isn't being negative about your routine IMO, just giving a helpful suggestion based on personal experience that you could be spending your time more wisely. If I can get the same or better results in an hour as opposed to three, I know which option I'll be taking. My time is precious
P.s. you can't keep the up the same intensity for 3 hours as you could if you were pushing youself for one. Doesn't make any sense at all to say that
This ^ Time is precious 0 -
Definitely jealousy...hey I'm a bit jealous too ;-)
If you're lovin' it, do it! Don't listen to the haters, listen to your Body!0 -
If three hours of cardio is consistent with your goals then go for it.
This, and above all else, do what you enjoy doing. I enjoy cycling. I love going for a 60 km ride through the mountains. It's something I enjoy and would rather spend my time doing, so I find the time to do it. If you don't enjoy what you are doing you won't make the time to do it. You'll make excuses as to why you can't or you just won't make the time. I lift because I know it's good for me and I like being strong, but I don't really enjoy lifting so I find I don't stick to it as strictly as I should. It's not something I'd rather spend my time doing and my time is limited.
If these three cardio classes are something you really enjoy doing and don't have to force yourself to do, then keep it up. You'll be much more successful in the long term if you don't have to force yourself to do something you don't enjoy.0 -
This thread is lol :laugh:0
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Hmm, Maybe the person who said this is just jealous THEY don't have the energy to do this? I think it's excellent
Yeah, jealousy is the only possible explanation!
To be fair, she said MAYBE they were jealous. We don't know the whole story so jealousy is as valid a motive as any other.
OP, if you enjoy the cardio and it is helping you reach or maintain your goals, keep at it. I think the person being negative needs to focus on their own fitness and leave others alone unless asked.0 -
You're all mean and jealous.
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At the end of the day, I'll always welcome advice....just not someone saying 'you're obviously not putting enough effort in if you can do three classes!!' How the hell do they know how much effort I'm putting in?!0
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Why let what people say on the internet bother you? Do what you want for exercise.
If you're asking about specific goals, then the advice will change.0 -
If your program is working for you then ignore them and move on.0
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