I just removed all of my friends...

DavidH50

except for the ones over 40 years old. Being in great shape and having a hot body when you are in your 20's and 30's is nice, but let's be honest...not so impressive. Being in better shape and looking better than 90% of the people half your age...NOW THAT'S SOMETHING! New friends, 40 and over, welcome.

Sublog

Not so impressive? Do you live in America?

nightengale7

I find that view kind of sad, honestly. I've been overweight for 9 years but you think it wouldn't be "impressive" for me to lose 100lbs?

fatolelatdy

haha! i did that awhile back, but i removed everyone!

toutmonpossible

except for the ones over 40 years old. Being in great shape and having a hot body when you are in your 20's and 30's is nice, but let's be honest...not so impressive. Being in better shape and looking better than 90% of the people half your age...NOW THAT'S SOMETHING! New friends, 40 and over, welcome.

That's Youthist! *

Older and younger people do often have different requirements, and it is usually is much harder to stay trim and fit as we age, but as long as people respect and encourage each other I would hope that would be enough.


*Being partly tongue-in-cheek. Many parts of the world are completely Youth-centric.

Chris7738

Congratulations?

BflSaberfan

Ummmm okay.

Akimajuktuq

Actually, there's something to that.... Most of the 40 and over crowd have switched to being HEALTH-minded instead of only focused on WEIGHT (appearance). But there's always exceptions.

However, I have friends of all ages; it's the lifestyle that they choose which determines if we are "friends" here or not. There's some pretty awesome young people on MFP that were able to figure things out a lot sooner than I did.

PamelaGatorMom

hummmm guess we can't be friends for another 2 months :laugh:

I will say the youth of today lives a completely different lifestyle than when I was younger, most live on fast & processed foods only. Everything they need to learn is at the tips of their fingers with a keyboard & computer.

Many children are NOT active at all & childhood obesity is at an all-time high, most children I know only drink sodas & never water.

Even being overweight I have always encouraged my kids to eat healthy (they love fruits & veggies) we ONLY buy milk, water & OJ never sodas, those are a treat when we go out to eat and even then not always. Plus I've kept my kids very active in sports (which they love) but I have several friends who would just assume let their kids play video games all day.

Just some food for thought!

Tenster

Well done on making yourself out to be a total weapon. What a bad bad post.

jade2112

hummmm guess we can't be friends for another 2 months :laugh:

I will say the youth of today lives a completely different lifestyle than when I was younger, most live on fast & processed foods only. Everything they need to learn is at the tips of their fingers with a keyboard & computer.

Many children are NOT active at all & childhood obesity is at an all-time high, most children I know only drink sodas & never water.

Even being overweight I have always encouraged my kids to eat healthy (they love fruits & veggies) we ONLY buy milk, water & OJ never sodas, those are a treat when we go out to eat and even then not always. Plus I've kept my kids very active in sports (which they love) but I have several friends who would just assume let their kids play video games all day.

Just some food for thought!

Off subject here.

I never let my kids have soda either. I was always appalled when I saw a toddler with a bottle full of Mtn Dew or other sodas. They were bound to be hyper and addicted to caffeine. What a shame.

_noob_

I'm sorry I can't be 40 yet...blame my parents...

Diary_Queen

As a person in her early 30s, I think it would be impressive if I was in good shape because I've been super mordibly obese the majority of my life. Just because I started working on my health and fitness earlier than some people shouldn't keep me from being a good friend. :sad:

Scarlett_Belle

I'm sorry I can't be 40 yet...blame my parents...

^^^ x's 2

Cr01502

Wow dude.

There's better ways to get granny porn . . .

Whipppets

I am 55 and I admire the young people that are in shape. In my 20s I never thought about exercising.
Was not until my early 30s did I ever even lift a weight. My gym friends are between 25 and 60.
They all have something to offer.

sullus

I hope they took a moment to thank you.

JJordon

Heh. Stop the presses.

silvergurl518

go away! i'm turning 30 and weight control has never come easily for me...i'm doing this for me and i have friends ranging from 22 to close to 70. glad you're not looking for YOUNGER friends.

TylerJ76

"Married dad trying not to lose the grip on youth."


:ohwell: :indifferent: :ohwell: :indifferent:

lotushead

It's okay guys, would you honestly even want someone who thought your hard work wasn't impressive on your friends list? Nope! Looks like you did yourself and everyone else you removed a favor. Win/win.