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So, is that three butthurt threads this morning, or have I missed a few?
You rang?
Oh. Wait. Nm.In for the butthurtz of someone who was shown he was wrong with science, but refused to post his research to prove he was right and is now whining about the meanies. For people who haven't read his ground breaking thread, his "golden nugget" was in fact lead. huh
You rang?
Oh. Darnit. STOP IT!
Hahaha, oh Burt.
I mean Butt... no, Burt - wait, what?0 -
bumping for the drama!! This makes my day go by WAY faster
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No one "attacked" you. I'm sorry if you feel that way, but I read the thread with an impartial eye, and saying that a "pack" attacked you is melodramatic.0
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This thread delivers the drama lulz!
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I forgot to add:
People here are called rude and nasty by people who post bad information and get all offended when it gets pointed out . As is the case here.
The "rude and nasty" people on this site deserve a medal for the work they do. If it weren't for them you'd all be listening to Dr. Oz, spending a fortune on body wraps and wondering why you're still not losing any weight.
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This thread delivers the drama lulz!
Que ultimate drama queen gif...
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*pulls up chair and grabs bucket of popcorn* Dis gone be guuud :drinker:
Ya know!
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These attackers have several years of forum posting. They are in attack mode. They are armed with resources to poke fun at you and humiliate you. And they run in packs.The facts they use against you are opinions from the worlds top researchers.
You are upset because people with experience corrected you??? With facts?
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The "rude and nasty" people on this site deserve a medal for the work they do. If it weren't for them you'd all be listening to Dr. Oz, spending a fortune on body wraps and wondering why you're still not losing any weight.
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I think people get wound up because the nonsense that is sometimes spouted on here is actually damaging to vulnerable minds. A lot of people will believe any bs and it hurts them. Physically and mentally. No wonder we want to shoot dangerous ignorance down.
People are looking for a magic bullet and will latch on to any nonsense. Stick to proper scientifically researched evidence. WTG!0 -
OP, I haven't read any of the posts to which you are referring, but I do agree with you. There is a "Pack" mentality on the forums. I often wonder if the phone tree gets activated, "we got another one", and these particular people show up in droves. Ignore them. They are so set in their own ideas and way of doing things, they are incapable of really listening or understanding anything else. If they aren't open to learning new things, they'll just miss out on a lot of great new things. Their loss. Pity them, and live your best life! :drinker:0
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OP, I haven't read any of the posts to which you are referring, but I do agree with you. There is a "Pack" mentality on the forums. I often wonder if the phone tree gets activated, "we got another one", and these particular people show up in droves. Ignore them. They are so set in their own ideas and way of doing things, they are incapable of really listening or understanding anything else. If they aren't open to learning new things, they'll just miss out on a lot of great new things. Their loss. Pity them, and live your best life! :drinker:
It's interesting that those agreeing with the OP didn't bother to look for the thread for which he is referring to. Let me help you out with this.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975435-timing-of-your-calories
The OP's information was inaccurate. I would like to think that if I went on to a public forum and posted misinformation that someone would be kind enough to inform me as such. Which is what happened. No one called him any names. His incorrect information was corrected. Nothing more.
*edited to add - Actually, I was like the OP when I first came to this site. Then, I started researching the things that I was corrected on and learned that those people were right.0 -
You're on the Internet, people. Stop assuming any single one of you is more "knowledgeable" than any other. Virtually not a ONE of us is experts and most of us don't even have access to the full subscription databases that would be required to read any independent research. Even a flipping doctor on here would say he/she can't tell you SQUAT about you without examining you so it's all CONJECTURE.
We're all idiots. All of you on a high horse jump off and go outside or do something besides recieve gratification for use of this forum. All of you getting offended recognize these people on the Internet don't matter and being offended is a waste of your time. Everyone who can present their OPINION (that's what it is, an OPINION not fact) in a nice, friendly way and accept that others have different OPINIONS continue to use this site as it is intended.
Uhm, wait. You are saying that because this is the internet, no one is more knowledgeable than anyone else, and that no one here has expertise. That is a flawed assertion, and this isn't an opinion, it's a fact.
All "facts" on the internet are equal.*
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OP, I haven't read any of the posts to which you are referring, but I do agree with you. There is a "Pack" mentality on the forums. I often wonder if the phone tree gets activated, "we got another one", and these particular people show up in droves. Ignore them. They are so set in their own ideas and way of doing things, they are incapable of really listening or understanding anything else. If they aren't open to learning new things, they'll just miss out on a lot of great new things. Their loss. Pity them, and live your best life! :drinker:
totally this! there are so many schools of thought. just because someone can use google scholar doesn't mean they know anything. different schools of thoughts, different paradigms. let the haters hate and keep doing what works for you.0 -
OP, I haven't read any of the posts to which you are referring, but I do agree with you. There is a "Pack" mentality on the forums. I often wonder if the phone tree gets activated, "we got another one", and these particular people show up in droves. Ignore them. They are so set in their own ideas and way of doing things, they are incapable of really listening or understanding anything else. If they aren't open to learning new things, they'll just miss out on a lot of great new things. Their loss. Pity them, and live your best life! :drinker:
Check out the "pack" currently engaging in trying to tell some poor woman that living off 900 calories a day is bad in another forum. They've got facts and everything! Ugh, it's, like, so terrible.
They should really open their minds. Newborns eat 900 calories a day - obviously so can adults!
(And it's certainly not that many people in this "pack" have learned how to eat, exercise, lose and maintain weight in healthy, sustainable ways. No. Not that. They just want to push their ideas onto other people.)
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This thread delivers the drama lulz!
Que ultimate drama queen gif...
Like, OMG, LEAVE FTINESS ALONE!
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I believe people would be nicer to you if you tried being right sometimes.
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You're on the Internet, people. Stop assuming any single one of you is more "knowledgeable" than any other. Virtually not a ONE of us is experts and most of us don't even have access to the full subscription databases that would be required to read any independent research. Even a flipping doctor on here would say he/she can't tell you SQUAT about you without examining you so it's all CONJECTURE.
We're all idiots. All of you on a high horse jump off and go outside or do something besides recieve gratification for use of this forum. All of you getting offended recognize these people on the Internet don't matter and being offended is a waste of your time. Everyone who can present their OPINION (that's what it is, an OPINION not fact) in a nice, friendly way and accept that others have different OPINIONS continue to use this site as it is intended.
Exactly this! I was just wondering how these certain people got the "expert" gold start by their name! How do you know in real life they aren't 500 lbs., junk food eating, couch jockeys who know absolutely nothing about fitness, diet, or "science". Because they say so? Having all their credentials after their name also doesn't prove a thing!0 -
Well then you can choose not to listen to those 'experts' who routinely have proven themselves as beneficial for many of us who have struggled over the years. Those experts are willing to post and link peer reviewed scientific data with credible sources. Not links to Vogue and Self magazine or some blog that ultimately is pushing a gimmick diet or product.You're on the Internet, people. Stop assuming any single one of you is more "knowledgeable" than any other. Virtually not a ONE of us is experts and most of us don't even have access to the full subscription databases that would be required to read any independent research. Even a flipping doctor on here would say he/she can't tell you SQUAT about you without examining you so it's all CONJECTURE.
We're all idiots. All of you on a high horse jump off and go outside or do something besides recieve gratification for use of this forum. All of you getting offended recognize these people on the Internet don't matter and being offended is a waste of your time. Everyone who can present their OPINION (that's what it is, an OPINION not fact) in a nice, friendly way and accept that others have different OPINIONS continue to use this site as it is intended.
Exactly this! I was just wondering how these certain people got the "expert" gold start by their name! How do you know in real life they aren't 500 lbs., junk food eating, couch jockeys who know absolutely nothing about fitness, diet, or "science". Because they say so? Having all their credentials after their name also doesn't prove a thing!
Those experts have developed a following because what they have learned and passed on has not only helped them achieve incredible results but has helped countless others. Including myself. How have you been here since 2011 an not noticed who is full of BS and who isn't? Its not that hard to see who is trying to sell you nonsense.
And you know I just wanted to add that Sara and Sidesteel are not 'friends' of mine. I have never spoken to either. And yet I have still managed to ascertain that these two not only practice what they preach, but are doing so to help anyone that wants it. I mentioned them because they were two of the experts that chimed in on this guy's original post with valid responses.0 -
I really don't know what all the hub bub is about but could someone please explain the starvation mode to me? Snicker, snicker! I'm really sorry you got your feelings hurt but really just ignore them.0
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All "facts" on the internet are equal.*
(*apparently, only applies to MFP.)
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I really don't know what all the hub bub is about but could someone please explain the starvation mode to me? Snicker, snicker! I'm really sorry you got your feelings hurt but really just ignore them.
Didn'tcha know .. if you go for like 5 minutes without eating something, your body goes into starvation mode and you start burning muscle? But at the same time, if you dont eat for a few hours and feel hungry, you're not really hungry, you're just thirsty.0 -
All "facts" on the internet are equal.*
(*apparently, only applies to MFP.)
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I personally think you should be able to post whatever you want to and each person has their right to approve or disapprove but not attack or try to make you look stupid. There are soooooo many different theories out there. I can pick up a new magazine every week and it will tell me to try something else. I don't judge people by their beliefs weather it be weight loss or religion or climate changes. Post anything you like and don't get caught up with the negative. Skip over it and move on! Enjoy your day and don't let others get you down :-)0
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The 'pack' people talk about is just those who know their shiz. When I posted my first topic at MFP, I got called a 'special snowflake' by someone. You know what? They were right. I was doing it wrong. I spent years buying into low-calorie BS, but these people set me straight. I'm not friends with them, and typically have only interacted with many of them on forum threads, but they have helped me into the best body of my life. I wasn't here to make lifelong friends (though some of those people are pretty awesome), I was here to get a rockin' body fat %. Those 'gold star' members helped. So what if they didn't hold my hand and shower me with rainbow kisses every step of the way?0
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You're on the Internet, people. Stop assuming any single one of you is more "knowledgeable" than any other. Virtually not a ONE of us is experts and most of us don't even have access to the full subscription databases that would be required to read any independent research. Even a flipping doctor on here would say he/she can't tell you SQUAT about you without examining you so it's all CONJECTURE.
We're all idiots. All of you on a high horse jump off and go outside or do something besides recieve gratification for use of this forum. All of you getting offended recognize these people on the Internet don't matter and being offended is a waste of your time. Everyone who can present their OPINION (that's what it is, an OPINION not fact) in a nice, friendly way and accept that others have different OPINIONS continue to use this site as it is intended.
Please tell me that you are joking? Pretty please? Just in case you aren't: there actually are people out there who know more than other people about any given subject. This is accomplished through not only education, but also an individual's ability to think logically and differentiate between fact and fiction (aka: cleanses, toxins and other magical thinking) when presented with facts. We are talking about actual facts, that take into account that correlation =/= causation. Aka: a large scale study with controls versus "My auntie Mabel used to be fat, but she blinked 4 times every minute while curling her toes for 6 months and has lost 50 lbs! Therefor, blinking 4 times every minute while curling your toes will make me lose weight! Yay!". People's ability to take in information and process it accurately varies, as does the quality of their education.0 -
... I don't judge people by their beliefs weather it be weight loss or religion or climate changes....
I do.0
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