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  • Posts: 1,267 Member
    Interesting read.

    However-- I have found that most thin people have fat parents, and don't want to look like them, so they work their *kitten* off to stay fit.
  • Posts: 2,675 Member
    I think this is an interesting article and I also find it interesting how people are sure their individual experience is more valid than any research.

    My personal experience of the (very) thin people at work is that they all work very consciously at it. They monitor portions or have banned certain foods and I've seen one has behaviours I would associate with EDs, such as pushing food around the plate without eating it, despite filling her plate. They are all very active too, deeply involved in some sport or outdoor activity. So the sample I have the most detailed knowledge about fits the descriptions very well.

    I feel sorry that this thread was taken off topic as soon as it was posted. I'm a fuss pot when it comes to definitions, but this wasn't what happened here. To dismiss advice because you object to one word, which has positive connotations for the majority of the population reading it, is just trying to cause trouble.
  • Posts: 41 Member
    I like the fact that even thin peoples are on diet because they gain some "extra" weight. So we are similar.
  • Posts: 28,072 Member
    Damn, there are some argumentative pedantic people here!
  • Posts: 4,294 Member
    You really can't generalize.
  • Posts: 26
    UNBELIEVEABLE how some people get all butt sore over a stinkin article! Looking at the "secrets", there isn't a single ONE that you could argue with as a bad idea. So get over the need to dissect every word, and look at the IDEA of the article. I think so many people who are struggling with weight (or have) get caught up in doing everything BY THE LETTER. No wonder we all "fail" at losing weight. Don't be so damned literal! Take these ideas and run with it! Is it going to hurt to have a little common sense reminder of little things we can all do to work toward a healthy weight? Nope. And for those of you who insist on being snarky, get a flippin life. Be supportive or hush.
  • Posts: 1,166 Member
    Thanks. This was interesting. I can kind of see why I got off track this past month. I haven't made my own health a priority. (I know there is more from here I can and should be doing, but THAT one will be a HUGE step!)
  • Posts: 264 Member
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    WOW...Love4 fitness didn't even write this article. I am not sure what is going on here. The study is the study. Don't kill the messenger! Thanks for sharing Love4fitness. Hope you don't regret it.
  • Posts: 165 Member
    Wow - this post thread has really gotten off topic with all the snarky comments!

    So - subsitute the word "healthy" for 'thin" and let's go from there. Secrets of Heathy People

    1- favor bulky foods - like salads that you can eat a lot of it without a lot of calories
    2- watch portion sizes
    3- take care of yourself - sometimes that will mean putting yourself first
    4- it's only 30% genetic
    5- don't skip meals
    6- limit options - the more types of food that are available (for a meal the more we'll eat - i.e. stay away from buffets!
    7- live in Colorado - they seem to prioritize health and fitness
    8- don't sit still - move more!
    9- don't skip breakfast (oh no - I can hear it coming.....)
    10- enjoy your food
    11- practice early intervention - take action when the scale starts creeping up, don't wait until tht OMG moment
    12 - do what works for you - integrate good habits into your lifestyle


    It all makes sense to me. Yes, even the "don't skip breaksfast" one.

    Very well put!!
  • Posts: 285 Member
    There are positive role models like Love that motivate you with information and compassion and acceptance. Then there are ignorant closed minded idiots like FCB. Haters keep hating.

    Thank you for again Love for being such a strong intelligent role model. You stand up for yourself and others without backing down. I am truly blessed to be your friend. You have impacted my life in so many positive ways.

    You can either use your life to help others (like love) or you can cause chaos and drama like the people that turned this into a THIN hating posting.

    THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE WORD THIN.

    Wow the maturity level of some posters cracks me up!!!
  • Posts: 442
    You just have to love yourself and everything you listen follows on its own accord
  • Posts: 442
    You just have to love yourself and everything you listed follows on its own accord
  • Posts: 1,968 Member
    There is a thin person inside of me. Because I ate her.
  • Posts: 295 Member
    Wow - this post thread has really gotten off topic with all the snarky comments!

    So - subsitute the word "healthy" for 'thin" and let's go from there. Secrets of Heathy People

    1- favor bulky foods - like salads that you can eat a lot of it without a lot of calories
    2- watch portion sizes
    3- take care of yourself - sometimes that will mean putting yourself first
    4- it's only 30% genetic
    5- don't skip meals
    6- limit options - the more types of food that are available (for a meal the more we'll eat - i.e. stay away from buffets!
    7- live in Colorado - they seem to prioritize health and fitness
    8- don't sit still - move more!
    9- don't skip breakfast (oh no - I can hear it coming.....)
    10- enjoy your food
    11- practice early intervention - take action when the scale starts creeping up, don't wait until tht OMG moment
    12 - do what works for you - integrate good habits into your lifestyle


    It all makes sense to me. Yes, even the "don't skip breaksfast" one.

    Love the post and the summary. Definitely will keep handy as a visual reminder when I feel tempted to indulge...
  • Posts: 3,452 Member
    It's a lot easier to say "thin" than to clarify, "Healthy people who do not have excessive body fat."
  • Posts: 64 Member
    Thanks for sharing. people...relax, its just a word.
  • Posts: 1,214 Member
    I guess....

    When I was naturally underweight in high school, I ate whatever I wanted, and LOATHED salad or any kind of vegetable. I also would go some days without eating until 5pm, so I would skip meals all of the time. I also hated most foods, aside from junk basically....

    I do agree with the fact that I'm very conscious about gaining weight now that I do. I have never gained more than 13 pounds, because once I can't fit into my current clothes, I go on a diet until I do. I'm a bit too self critical and pedantic to ever let it get beyond that
  • Posts: 893 Member
    People complaining about the word "thin"...if someone calls you thin are you going to freak out on them outside these message boards???

    Oh you'll say "thank you" and do a little curtsy?...That's what I thought.

    Carry on.

    Some of these secrets seem legit...I honestly think the word "breakfast" is relative since my lunch is technically the first meal in my day....so doesn't that make it breakfast?
  • Posts: 350 Member
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    ok pass the popcorn I'm here for the show:happy:
  • Posts: 102 Member
    Holy hell people... this wasn't even offensive. What is going on with some of you. Obviously someone didn't get their endorphin high today. If you did you wouldn't be arguing over the word thin... build a bridge and gtf over it. Do something better with your life than argue over a post.

    If you don't agree and have to make sure the world knows your opinion, there are better and more intelligent ways of stating it. You sound much more educated when you argue with facts and evidence.
  • Posts: 3,801 Member
    Why be thin when you can be badass? :wink:

    Preach!
  • Posts: 349 Member
    OP clearly did not write the article, chill out guys... I do agree though that some of these ideas are simply incorrect and just utterly ridiculous, while some of it might be true for people who are proactive about being slim, I'm pretty sure most of it's not for the majority of *naturally* thin people.

    You should watch "Why are thin people not fat" from the BCC (and it's on youtube). It's a documentary that has naturally thin people eat nothing but crap for 3 weeks or so with the experiment of making them fat by feeding them 5,000 CALORIES A DAY. They all gain a little bit of weight, but when the experiment is over with and they go back to their "normal" way of eating, they all pretty much do nothing exercise wise and their bodies pretty much return to their thin state. You have to face it that some people are just born with the right genetics to be naturally slimmer. It's just a fact of science, sorry.

    The rage going on in the comments is rather unnecessary though, gezz guys... yikes O_O
  • Posts: 35
    Ok guys, please stop hating and causing a scene. This person was just researching different methods to help her get to the goal she has for herself and wanted to share this article with you. People may not agree with it and thats ok, but no need to cause a drama.

    :glasses:
  • Posts: 228
    I had a friend who is skinny fat, and at restaurants she would order anything on the menu and as soon as she get it, she would cut everything in half, including dessert. I've never tried this, it's not my thing.

    Oh, and when I say "order anything" I mean anything she was in the mood for: from salmon + veggies to mexican enchiladas + rice. I rather have a cheat meal once or twice a week, than ordering deep fried food all the time and just eating half.
  • Posts: 1,207 Member
    Wow people get upset about semantics.

    I’ll weigh in as a thin (perhaps I’ll go with “lean” to avoid my head being chopped off) person. I’ll say 8 of the 13 points apply to my n=1, and 60% isn’t bad for an opinion piece.

    It was a good piece.
  • Posts: 16
    Yeah, check out intermittent fasting. This whole 'meal timing' and 'don't skip meals' stuff has been debunked so many times now.
  • Posts: 24,208 Member
    I hate the words "thin people"..like WTF does that even mean. Thin is not always healthy. And healthy is not always thin..

    Someone is a bit thick.
  • Posts: 1,118 Member
    Why is everyone so crabby?? C'mon people lets not freak out over the word "thin"
    She even clarified that not ALL thin people do ALL of these things.
    She just posted some healthy habits that might help someone

    I fit most of those descriptions.
  • Posts: 17,121 Member
    I really love the principles behind this and at the center of it. Really really. Im not getting caught up on wording, the message is great.

    Dont get obsessed, listen to your body... etc. (AND YES @ thin people able to think of themselves!)

    Thank you :heart:
  • Posts: 1,277 Member
    This a million gazillion times over:

    Thin people can put themselves first.
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