I refuse to take fitness advice...

jennifer_417

OK, us kids'll just get off your lawn now...

yo_andi

Just don't trip over your ego when you get down from there...

Mr_Bad_Example

I refuse to take fitness advice...


... from people who still have 20 lbs. to go.


Now, see how narrow-minded and short-sighted that sounds? You're welcome.

megginanderson

thats SO CREEPY!
is that Loki as the Factory guy?!?!

OMGeeeHorses

The awesome thing about advice/opinions is....you can ignore them if you chose too!!

We all have butt holes...which is like advice/opinions LMFAO

AliceSwarthout

I'd argue that judging someone's knowledge or expertise from their appearance alone is fallacious.

I wouldn't discount anyone of any size if they presented a well thought out, well sourced and evidence backed argument.

I also learned my lesson about listening to people just because they were in great shape.

^This is also a valid point

smileypeaches

BS

nesto610

I'd argue that judging someone's knowledge or expertise from their appearance alone is fallacious.

I wouldn't discount anyone of any size if they presented a well thought out, well sourced and evidence backed argument.

I also learned my lesson about listening to people just because they were in great shape.

Yup. Someone brings up an argument backed up with peer reviewed research? Well, I'm going to have to take a look at their appearance before I can decide whether to take their advice or not.

It's silly and shallow, but not a surprising point of view in this forum.

On an unrelated note, Yagisama, your ticker is AWESOME! The one cheat code that will forever be burned into my brain at any age.

Galatea_Stone

Another thing about your original post that demonstrates a lack I understanding is the remark that old ways are the better ways. Science changes. The understanding of anatomy and the physiological reaction to nutrition and exercise changes. Do you really think modern bodybuilders lift weights the same way Arnold did when he started? Do you think pro cyclists train the same way they did when the Tour de France first began? If so, then maybe you need to put away the ego and pay more attention to what is being said and learned around you. Things change. Personally, I'm always willing to learn something new.

smileypeaches

I agree. The only way to lose weight and get back in shape is through exercise and counting your calories for your body. Calories are burned and consumed the same way past or present. You are right, nothing has changed. People choose those fads because it is easier and it takes all the guesswork out of it. Little do they know that all lot of those pills are bad for you. What is really in those shakes? Some are good and a lot of them are bad. There are even some fad diets that say not to stay on it too long. I have heard of people I know getting sick from them. How healthy is that?

I have always been good about eating nutritious meals, but have a tendency to stop exercising. I wanted a permanent change this time, because I am not getting any younger. I started my lifestyle change 1 1/2 years ago along with some of my friends. They chose the latest fad diet. But I told them no. I am doing it my way. Eating nutritious, balanced meals and snacks and of course, exercise. They lost 10-20 pounds per person, and they lost it quickly, but have not lost much since they started. Maybe they have stopped using it or whatever. I have lost 25 pounds and counting, but have lost it a pound a week. I look the best out of all three of them because I am doing it the right way, through nutritious meals and exercise.

I don't know about this. What do you tell the person that works out 6 days a week for 2-3 hours, eats healthy and low calorie but never can lose any weight? And on top of that has no medical issues to make weight loss hard, no thyroid issues nothing. Then you tell them this and all you do is beat them down and they won't try. Every body is different. Do spout that only work outs and cutting calories works because guess what........IT DOESN"T!

DamePiglet

+1

smileypeaches

b/s

firstsip

Would you want to learn how to swim from someone that was drowning?

Even strong, professional swimmers have drowned...?




You have very poor truisms.

MysteriousMerlin

There is no "NEW" way. Body physiology does not change with the times. What worked 30 years ago, still works today. What worked 100 years ago still works today. When you get advice from someone- consider the source. If they don't look healthy they have no place giving fitness advice.

You say this, yet you also say this:
"The truth is this; the FACTS about exercise, nutrition, metabolism, calories etc. Never change."

So because I'm overweight I'd naturally know nothing about nutrition, exercise or overall health? Ever seen a doctor smoking?

SymphonynSonata

I learned about calorie counting from a morbidly obese man. He was 100% right in everything that he said which has been proven time and time again with more research that comes out (and the majority of what is posted here) he just couldn't follow it or stick to it.

Guess he didn't know a goddamn thing.

A very elderly, overweight, and frail old woman taught me about exercise, and when I followed what she said she was 100% right and I got results very quickly, and when I seen photos of her in her youth she was the most in shape and beautiful modelesque thing I've ever seen, but now? (well, she's dead now, but follow me here) she's just an old little lady who enjoyed comfort foods and let herself go.

Guess she didn't know anything either.

MyM0wM0w

In for the laughs.

MFP is hella amusing today.

rml_16

I'd argue that judging someone's knowledge or expertise from their appearance alone is fallacious.

I wouldn't discount anyone of any size if they presented a well thought out, well sourced and evidence backed argument.

I also learned my lesson about listening to people just because they were in great shape.

^This is also a valid point

Goodness, yes! I have received some of the WORST advice from "certified" trainers who looked amazing.

Also, I was not overweight at all most of my life and when I did gain, successfully took it off and kept it off until I switched birth control. I know how to lose and I know how to maintain a loss. My body these days is in rebellion, but that doesn't mean I don't know HOW.

_sirenofthesea_

I'm chubby - but I find it hard to agree that I have nothing to add of worth to someone asking for advice.

Just my opinion, of course...

fooninie

I love Tom Hiddleston...That is all...

jmv7117

from people who are more out of shape than me...

In today's; "I read it on the internet so it must be right" trend, everyone is a fitness expert and I get sick of people that don't even work out (or do so once in a while) trying to tell me what's best for my workout or physical appearance.

The truth is this; the FACTS about exercise, nutrition, metabolism, calories etc. Never change. The fads are based purely on misinformation and are intended more on commercialism than health. I have been exercising regularly since I was 14. I've seen trends come and go and they are all the same: "This is the NEW way to lose weight, get healthy, eat right etc."

There is no "NEW" way. Body physiology does not change with the times. What worked 30 years ago, still works today. What worked 100 years ago still works today. When you get advice from someone- consider the source. If they don't look healthy they have no place giving fitness advice.

And if you get your "facts" from the internet, back them up with at least 3 other sources. You will often find that the article you read is very one-sided and is not based on anything but anecdotal evidence- which is always flawed.

I have no idea what kind of shape you're in but I do know what kind of shape I'm in. Carry on...