Beware the uninformed

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  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member

    mccindy, how about a link to this alledged "Attack"...usually it is someone (you) being too sensitive.



    My guess? It's here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1156847-i-m-really-frustrated-with-how-to-eat-to-lose-fat

    Specifically, where she speaks about lengthening muscles and such.

    Nope.

    It's this:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1157181-help-new-and-need-some-suggestions


    A low carb debate.

    Oh my jesus.
    " When protein and carbohydrates are eaten together, the carbs are stored as fat. "
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1157181-help-new-and-need-some-suggestions

    yes. I think you're right


    I love this from mccindy, our OP here:
    sorry, you are incorrect. The body must covert carbohydrates,which are a complex organism, to a simple sugar, by chemical process in the liver. Once converted to sugar, the body will burn that if necessary, but if there have been any other foods (fats or simple sugars) ingested, these will have been used first, by the time the conversion process is complete, and the carbs will be stored. In the last 50 years Americans have moved away from eating saturated fats (which would be used first) to eating large and multiple serviings of carbohydrates (mainly in the form of white, refined starches). This is the reason for the obesity epidemic in our country.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1157181-help-new-and-need-some-suggestions


    So that means two threads in one day where the OP, who claims to be one of the informed, has given out completely inaccurate information.

    Good to know.


    edited because I missed a "t"
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member

    mccindy, how about a link to this alledged "Attack"...usually it is someone (you) being too sensitive.



    My guess? It's here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1156847-i-m-really-frustrated-with-how-to-eat-to-lose-fat

    Specifically, where she speaks about lengthening muscles and such.

    Nope.

    It's this:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1157181-help-new-and-need-some-suggestions


    A low carb debate.

    Oh my jesus.
    " When protein and carbohydrates are eaten together, the carbs are stored as fat. "

    I'll make a note in my medical journal of these events as I eat my Ben & Jerry's tonight.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Bonjour
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1157181-help-new-and-need-some-suggestions

    Excellent.

    /Mr. Burns finger steeple
  • Tiernan1212
    Tiernan1212 Posts: 797 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1157181-help-new-and-need-some-suggestions

    Excellent.

    /Mr. Burns finger steeple

    And I totally read that in a Mr. Burns voice. Over and over and...
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    If you read the original post, you'll see I was just venting a bit about how people decide to argue. I'm not offended or insulted by the dude on the other feed, I just wanted to vent about it. Reaching out - isn't that what this site is supposed to be all about? Although at this point I have my doubts.

    Variation of "you're not supportive"
    Is that on the bingo card?

    Hmm. I'll allow it.

    So we have: Mean People Rant
    MFP/the forums aren't very supportive
    That's what this site is for/we're all here for the same reasons
    I'm an expert


    Have I missed any? Anyone have bingo?

    Adding: Carbs are bad
    People are obese because...
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    Ugh. Not another one.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.
  • FatHuMan1
    FatHuMan1 Posts: 1,028 Member
    I really thought this was about people in uniform. I'm so confused........
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    Maybe it's time to click that Ctrl+W thingy.
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    You seem so pleasant.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    So we're now ignorant because we disagree with your OP and your statements in other threads?


    Thanks for that :flowerforyou:
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

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  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
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  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    feel like you're in a funhouse mirror room?



    sorry, but I read the other threads. People disagreed with you but for the most part were tame compared to some of the other stuff I've seen.

    for every study you read, you can find three that disagree in some form. (I totally made those stats up).

    If the professionals, cannot agree. Then the non-professionals will never get it right. Study is good. Personal experiences are good. Take it all with a grain of salt and figure it out yourself.

    I'm sure you have done a ton of research, and that is great... but if you can now deliver it with a grain of humility, that'd be even more awesome. :)

    :flowerforyou:


    oh... and I work in IT... but I know nothing about server maintenance and backup. Just because I work in an industry, and have studied technical details (and excelled at them) does not mean I understand all things IT.
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    That'll make you friends.

    ETA: Chelle, here's another one to add to the bingo card "Insults everyone else for disagreeing"
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    feel like you're in a funhouse mirror room?



    sorry, but I read the other threads. People disagreed with you but for the most part were tame compared to some of the other stuff I've seen.

    for every study you read, you can find three that disagree in some form. (I totally made those stats up).

    If the professionals, cannot agree. Then the non-professionals will never get it right. Study is good. Personal experiences are good. Take it all with a grain of salt and figure it out yourself.

    I'm sure you have done a ton of research, and that is great... but if you can now deliver it with a grain of humility, that'd be even more awesome. :)

    :flowerforyou:


    oh... and I work in IT... but I know nothing about server maintenance and backup. Just because I work in an industry, and have studied technical details (and excelled at them) does not mean I understand all things IT.

    Hey, when I put you up on a pedestal, I expect you to stay up there!
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    Then stop standing in front of the three way mirror.

    Source: Silly Internet Rant Weekly, peer reviewed by the Journal of Hole Digging.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    The point of the OP is lost on me. TL;DR = don't believe everything you read?
    My best guess: tl;dr = "I'm an expert, listen to me and not those other people, and eventually buy what I'm secretly selling."
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    feel like you're in a funhouse mirror room?



    sorry, but I read the other threads. People disagreed with you but for the most part were tame compared to some of the other stuff I've seen.

    for every study you read, you can find three that disagree in some form. (I totally made those stats up).

    If the professionals, cannot agree. Then the non-professionals will never get it right. Study is good. Personal experiences are good. Take it all with a grain of salt and figure it out yourself.

    I'm sure you have done a ton of research, and that is great... but if you can now deliver it with a grain of humility, that'd be even more awesome. :)

    :flowerforyou:


    oh... and I work in IT... but I know nothing about server maintenance and backup. Just because I work in an industry, and have studied technical details (and excelled at them) does not mean I understand all things IT.

    Hey, when I put you up on a pedestal, I expect you to stay up there!

    hehe :heart: :flowerforyou:

    I'd rather be off the pedestal partying with you than be up there where people kick at my legs and try to knock me off. Pedestals - whether they are self appointed, or peer appointed, are very precarious places to hang out!

    ;)
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    That'll make you friends.

    ETA: Chelle, here's another one to add to the bingo card "Insults everyone else for disagreeing"

    I think I'll call that "it's not me, it's literally everyone else."

    Wonder if that was a flounce. I love a good flounce.
  • GGDaddy
    GGDaddy Posts: 289 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    Then stop standing in front of the three way mirror.

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  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member


    hehe :heart: :flowerforyou:

    I'd rather be off the pedestal partying with you than be up there where people kick at my legs and try to knock me off. Pedestals - whether they are self appointed, or peer appointed, are very precarious places to hang out!

    ;)


    But, when you're up on the pedestal, it's easier to look up your skirt.

    :love:
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member


    hehe :heart: :flowerforyou:

    I'd rather be off the pedestal partying with you than be up there where people kick at my legs and try to knock me off. Pedestals - whether they are self appointed, or peer appointed, are very precarious places to hang out!

    ;)


    But, when you're up on the pedestal, it's easier to look up your skirt.

    :love:

    ^ Fair point! But I'd still party with Mirey any day of the week. I suppose we can let you be a mere human being instead of a fitness Goddess for a while. :wink:
  • twixlepennie
    twixlepennie Posts: 1,074 Member
    Good lord, I'm surrounded by ignorance.

    Funny thing is, pretty sure that's what more than a few people thought while reading your other posts, so it's all good :drinker:
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member


    hehe :heart: :flowerforyou:

    I'd rather be off the pedestal partying with you than be up there where people kick at my legs and try to knock me off. Pedestals - whether they are self appointed, or peer appointed, are very precarious places to hang out!

    ;)


    But, when you're up on the pedestal, it's easier to look up your skirt.

    :love:

    ^ Fair point! But I'd still party with Mirey any day of the week. I suppose we can let you be a mere human being instead of a fitness Goddess for a while. :wink:

    i'm 6'1"... I'm so freaking tall you could probably achieve that without a pedestal. LOL

    me? fitness goddess? Nah, I'm a profile pic with a bunch of writing. :)
    Currently frumped out, working from home in jammies. LOL

    but yes! LET'S PARTY!
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    At this point I find myself wondering why any of you are even on this website. Obviously it's not to support or help anyone; it's just to find ways to pick people apart and make them feel small, even if they are just trying to express themselves. It's a sad first world we live in when the Internet gives us the means to reach out anonymously and hurt other people without discretion. I try to do what I can to help people who are asking for good advice; it's up to them who they believe and what they do. I happen to have a an extensive field of knowledge in this area, which is why I feel secure in offering advice to those who are asking for it. I don't go on computer websites and tell people which computers are best and how to fix them, because I don't have knowledge or experience in that area.

    I think most of you should be ashamed of yourselves for taking the low road on this particular feed. You should be using this forum as a way to empower yourselves by helping others, and you've decided to use it as a way to belittle other instead. I imagine most of you won't read this whole post, but rather will pick apart the first couple of sentences without (again) taking the time to glean all the information in it. Continue to say what you want; I won't be posting on this feed again.
  • MyIdaho54
    MyIdaho54 Posts: 81 Member
    If people just listened to me, there wouldn't be a problem.:laugh:

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Okay, you got it! The kick boxing was the key, man, you'd take me out othewise! :laugh:

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