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  • ekz13
    ekz13 Posts: 725 Member
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    "don't worry, I'll still respect you in the morning.."

    "check's in the mail"

    "it's only a cold sore"

    :noway:
  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
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    Exercise causes fat to turn into muscle

    Often combined with

    Muscle weighs more than fat

    Muscle does weigh more then fat? that is a fact...its denser?

    Ermm, 1 pound of muscle weighs ONE pound, 1 pound of fat weighs ONE pound.. One pound of feathers, bricks, cake, pie or buttons weighs ONE POUND. So no.. Muscle does not weigh more than fat.

    Now if you are discussing VOLUME that is different. An equal volume of muscle takes up less space than an equal amount of fat thus giving the appearance of being smaller at a higher weight.
  • littleburgy
    littleburgy Posts: 570 Member
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    Generalizations about nationalities and physique -- i.e. people that say they have:
    "Russian metabolism"
    "Greek hips"
    "German butt"
    etc.

    Not to say that people don't have some regional characteristics or diet that can be a contribution (some nations have heavier weight average than others) but particularly Americans that will attribute their 1/8th Greek heritage to the fact that they have big hips or like to eat.
  • LiminalAscendance
    LiminalAscendance Posts: 489 Member
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    Tbrain1989 I do hope you are being sarcastic.

    A 1lb of fat weighs exactly the same as a 1lb of muscle.

    You are right in saying muscle is denser, so a 1lb of muscle has a smaller volume than a 1lb of fat in the same way that a 1lb of chicken has a smaller volume than a 1lb of lettuce. But a 1lb is still a 1lb no matter what you are weighing.

    Note that nowhere was it stated that "1lb of muscle weighs more than 1lb of fat," so I'm not really sure what you're trying to refute here. Most reasonable people understand that the statement "muscle weighs more than fat" is referring to its density.

    I don't know why this "debate" still surprises me, however, given the fact that there are many here that constantly refer to "loosing" weight.
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
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    I don't know why this "debate" still surprises me, however, given the fact that there are many here that constantly refer to "loosing" weight.
    Ha!
    Maybe because their clothes are "loser" :wink:
  • lknjohnson
    lknjohnson Posts: 351 Member
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    CLEAN EATING ALWAYS CONTRIBUTE TO WEIGHT LOSS.....

    which can be true however you can over eat when eating clean as well....
  • mortuseon
    mortuseon Posts: 579 Member
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    Tbrain1989 I do hope you are being sarcastic.

    A 1lb of fat weighs exactly the same as a 1lb of muscle.

    You are right in saying muscle is denser, so a 1lb of muscle has a smaller volume than a 1lb of fat in the same way that a 1lb of chicken has a smaller volume than a 1lb of lettuce. But a 1lb is still a 1lb no matter what you are weighing.

    'Muscle weighs more than fat' in the same way that the same volume will have differing weights i.e. the muscle will weigh more. I don't think this is a myth, just a bit of a misunderstanding? Or maybe I'm being an idiot.
  • lsorci919
    lsorci919 Posts: 772 Member
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    'Not suitable for human consumption'

    ''Removal of this tag may lead to prosecution'

    'You shouldn't put peanut butter on bacon'
    "don't worry, I'll still respect you in the morning.."

    "check's in the mail"

    "it's only a cold sore"

    :noway:

    These :drinker:
  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
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    Muscle weighs more than fat.

    Your food instantly turns to fat if you eat too late at night.

    Weight lifting will make you pack on POUNDS and POUNDS of near instant muscle and you'll end up looking like a body builder ... despite being at a calorie deficit.
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
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    If a woman picks up something heavy and puts it down, she will undoubtedly turn into she-hulk.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
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    A personal trainer or a supplement store is the best place to get workout information (SOME PT's are knowledgeable though.. SOME)

    "My doctor says..."
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
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    Carbs will make you fat.
    Sugar is evil.
    Eggs are bad for you.
    Running is going to ruin your body.
    Lifting weights is going to make you look bulky.
    Working out everyday is bad for you.
    "You're skinny already, you have no fat!"
  • ekz13
    ekz13 Posts: 725 Member
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    if you put bacon on a salad it negates the calories.. :bigsmile:
  • claudiakendall98
    claudiakendall98 Posts: 242 Member
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    Uh ---I am german and never heard german butt what does it look like?
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
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    "Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat! A pound of fat is the same as a pound of muscle!"

    That's the biggest misunderstanding I see here. No duh a pound of x weighs as much as a pound of y. Absolutely no one thinks otherwise. The rest of us just have the critical thinking skills to understand that the constant is the volume.
  • klaff411
    klaff411 Posts: 169 Member
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    Eating carbs before bed will make you fat.
    Post workout shake with simple carbs within 30mins after you're done training or you'll lose all your gains.
    White carbs are bad for you.
    Low weights high reps to get toned.

    Is that true...that low weigh and more reps is less effective than high weight less reps?
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
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    You gain weight because you're building muscle and muscle weighs more than fat.

    If you overeat at supper you will instantly put on 5 lbs of fat by morning.

    You need to drink at least a large swimming pool full of water daily.

    If you eat "clean" you don't need to count calories.

    5:2 is a miracle diet, not just calorie restriction.

    Water weight can be blamed for anything.
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
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    Interested to see what misinformation people have been told...

    personally my favourite is fat makes you fat. So wrong...:laugh:

    this is the biggest misconception I fell for too, since the stupid 80's.:sick:
    I"m still kinda pissed about it :blushing:
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
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    Working out more than 8 hours a week is a sign of OCD.

    Heavy set women should not take yoga

    People who eat after 6 do not lose weight
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
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    "This exercise is suitable for people of all shapes and sizes."

    :laugh:
    said the silly little twigget pilates instructor :laugh:

    she actually came over & adjusted me & then scolded me as for not being able to hold the position....

    her after my leg refused to stay at awkward angle: when I adjust you, you need to stay there
    Me: :grumble:

    in my head: never. coming. to. this. class. again.
    :huh:

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