I refuse to take fitness advice...

So if someone with a lifetime of experience and knowledge gets old or injured they can't possibly give good advice anymore if they slip below the standard of physical perfection themselves?
By that standard all sports coaches would have to be young, fit and in great shape.

People may not have changed but a lot of the stuff I was taught 30 years ago is now known to be pointless or sub-optimal. Knowledge and science progresses.

Just keep doing what you are doing. It takes time to transform your body. Some people lose weight quicker than others. Keep exercising and when the exercise gets easier, do something to challenge it. More weight or reps, or start trying a new exercise. Watch what you eat. Eat nutritious, balanced meals. It does not hurt to mix it up. Once or twice a week, eat more calories than normal. It confuses your body and it really helps you lose more or tones you more. Your body needs a certain amount of calories and certain foods supply your body with what it needs to maintain its health. Your body memorizes everything you do. It likes a routine, too. So you need to mix up your food and exercise. So keep it up! You are doing great!

I am trying to lose 55 pounds total. I have lost 27 pounds so far. It has taken me over a year to do this. I could have done it quicker, but I want it to be a lifestyle change. I have done it solely with eating nutritious, balanced meals and exercise. I run 5Ks and walk my dogs. And yes, I do have a day that I eat what I want and not worry about counting calories on that day. I don't want to deprive myself of certain foods. I want to make this a permanent change for my health.

You will get there. Look at it this way, it took time to get those pounds there, it is going to take time to get those pounds off. So keep it up! You are doing great! I know you can do it!

First post and came out swinging lol. O.......k.......then op.

The good news is nobody really cares who you take advice from.

Yea, true. Our society has gotten lazier because of our science and technology. We get our food from the grocery store instead of from gardens. We drive everywhere we go, instead of walking. Our jobs have gotten easier. A lot more people sit behind desks. Even the more physical jobs have gotten easier with technology.

One thing that has not changed is a calorie burned still burns the same way. A calorie consumed still consumes the same way. Whether you eat 1500 calories of junk food or 1500 calories nutritious food. Your body does not care. Only you can keep it healthy by eating nutritious food and exercising.

The problem with this argument is that, you can't tell how healthy or "in shape" someone is based solely on their physical appearance. Was this post written to announce to everyone that you pick and choose what advice you take and from whom? Don't we all do that in our own way? I guess I'm missing the point.

In...

...because OP sounds angry.

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.

Nice ticker!

Wait. So if what we know is the same and works the same as it did 100 years ago, then... scientific knowledge is not actually increasing?


Whew, I don't have to pay attention anymore! Thanks, OP!

Strong first post. Great way to make an introduction and let everyone know what you're about.

I like it that the OP was so straightforward up front... If all first-timers who don't want advice would just say so, instead of asking for advice and THEN rejecting it, MFP would probably be a happier place. Although I suppose the resulting absence of cat gifs would be regrettable.

Who let all the crabby people on today?


OP I think you foolish. People in worse shape than me have given me plenty of good advice and I don't think myself better than anbody due to my fitness level.

When you get advice from someone- consider the source. If they don't look healthy they have no place giving fitness advice.

I raise a hearty middle finger to you, sir. Solid first post.

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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.

really cause 60 years ago leaded gas worked great...should we use it today?
60 years ago asbestos was great...should we use it now?
100 years ago there were no cells phones does that mean we shouldn't use them now?

Oh and BTW Arnold didn't look great a while ago....I would take fitness advice from him...

and how do you know how fit people are?

science evolves we learn more about the human body

Dat strawman doe

My name is DavPul

...and I have no idea what the point of this thread even is

Here is a picture from Diego Maradona a few years ago. Ever heard of him? I would still take any soccer advice he threw my way.....