Don't judge other people!! :(
believetoachieve
Posts: 675 Member
I've seen this happen on more than one occasion (in forums, blogs, profiles, etc!). I've been getting upset, but I read a recent blog where the owner actually argued and said that his/her way was the "proper" way. Frankly, it's shameful! Whether it's someone complaining, or insulting, or laughing at another - it's just not right. :grumble:
Who CARES if a person is "only" walking on the treadmill instead of running like you? Who CARES if someone parks next to the door at the gym? Does it really MATTER if someone loses "just" 0.5lbs a week? Are you really BETTER than someone else because you workout 6x a week and they maybe only do it 3x? Does it matter that your diet is cleaner? Who is anyone to say that another isn't working hard enough? Or that what they do is "weird", or "wrong" ?
Stop judging others. There is no right or wrong way to approach fitness goals. No dumbell is too light, no speed too slow. We're all in this together - stop judging others! :frown: I'm just so mad and sometimes so disappointed. Hopefully this reminds everyone to be kind - your way isn't necessarily the right way for everyone.
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Who CARES if a person is "only" walking on the treadmill instead of running like you? Who CARES if someone parks next to the door at the gym? Does it really MATTER if someone loses "just" 0.5lbs a week? Are you really BETTER than someone else because you workout 6x a week and they maybe only do it 3x? Does it matter that your diet is cleaner? Who is anyone to say that another isn't working hard enough? Or that what they do is "weird", or "wrong" ?
Stop judging others. There is no right or wrong way to approach fitness goals. No dumbell is too light, no speed too slow. We're all in this together - stop judging others! :frown: I'm just so mad and sometimes so disappointed. Hopefully this reminds everyone to be kind - your way isn't necessarily the right way for everyone.
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Like!!!0
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Well Said! :happy:0
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AMEN!! :flowerforyou:0
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I am in absolute agreement! people need to look at themselves more.0
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Well said!
Everyone is different! No body is the same! What works for you is good enough!0 -
Yes! That's been getting to me too. Well said, thank you!0
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I HATE that. The worst to me is when people claim that their protein/carb/fat ratio is the ONLY one anyone should be using! Some people can't handle carbs the way others can!0
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We're all at different points in our journey hopefully learning from one another, knocking one another down doesn't get us further.
I do understand what you're saying.:flowerforyou:0 -
I know like how I am on my month and sweets are my thing I have been eating so called wrong this week but i am doing my best to rid it off in my condition. It's hard with extra water and sore legs and cramps give me a break...CHEERS!!!! to you for saying this.0
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I couldn't agree more! Everybody here has made the decision to do something positive about their health and/or weight and that should be respected. The way we each choose to go about it shouldn't be criticised. That criticism could just be the trigger that causes someone to give up on their goals! I experienced this first hand recently. I posted something on a forum thread I though was a decent achievement only to have some guys knock it. It left me feeling a bit pissed off actually. It all comes back to that old maxim, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all".0
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Welcome to the Internet! Anonymity is a powerful tool.
The Internet teaches one thing well and that is to not feed the trolls.0 -
I agree...there are A LOT of self professed professionals here. I simply ignore the rants.... :flowerforyou:0
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Welcome to the Internet! Anonymity is a powerful tool.
The Internet teaches one thing well and that is to not feed the trolls.
I know, but a lot of these people aren't trolls, they're just loud, rude people with hurtful intentions who think they're the fitness god (rather than simply trying to irritate others). :frown:0 -
I can't excercise cuz of a car wreck, I do what I can but tired of ppl saying that its 80%diet/20%fitness..just dieting alone, and going to the gym 1x for 25min, I've lost 21lbs in 5weeks. I've also ate out 9days outta 10this month and lost 9.2lbs in those 10days..
My point is...if I'm losing weight, and here making a difference n my life...then no1 knows me better than me and what someone else feels they need to do to lose, and what someone else feels they need to not eat or stay away from, is not the same as what I need/want.0 -
Agreed - it's all about encouragement!!! I really hope I'm not too hard on people, as I do like to correct blatantly false information. I'm not trying to discourage people, but am aiming to help!
I guess the key word is unsolicited advice... Because usually they're askin.0 -
Wow! I must be lucky. I have been on here for over 9 mos and have yet to come across these people. Whew!
Love the "don't feed the trolls" remark too! LOL0 -
I've seen this happen on more than one occasion (in forums, blogs, profiles, etc!). I've been getting upset, but I read a recent blog where the owner actually argued and said that his/her way was the "proper" way. Frankly, it's shameful! Whether it's someone complaining, or insulting, or laughing at another - it's just not right. :grumble:
Who CARES if a person is "only" walking on the treadmill instead of running like you? Who CARES if someone parks next to the door at the gym? Does it really MATTER if someone loses "just" 0.5lbs a week? Are you really BETTER than someone else because you workout 6x a week and they maybe only do it 3x? Does it matter that your diet is cleaner? Who is anyone to say that another isn't working hard enough? Or that what they do is "weird", or "wrong" ?
Stop judging others. There is no right or wrong way to approach fitness goals. No dumbell is too light, no speed too slow. We're all in this together - stop judging others! :frown: I'm just so mad and sometimes so disappointed. Hopefully this reminds everyone to be kind - your way isn't necessarily the right way for everyone.
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hey they asked, we answer..just because you dont like the answer we give doesnt mean we are being rude.
dont come on here asking for advice if you cant take what other people say.
if you want to know why you are plateaued and only working out for 20 mins 2x a week dont get offended if someone tells you to workout more...you asked we answer..simple as that.0 -
Well said, I totally agree. People check their self before trying to check others. Just because its good for you does not mean its good for others.0
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I agree!0
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hey they asked, we answer..just because you dont like the answer we give doesnt mean we are being rude.
dont come on here asking for advice if you cant take what other people say.
if you want to know why you are plateaued and only working out for 20 mins 2x a week dont get offended if someone tells you to workout more...you asked we answer..simple as that.
That's not true. People spit out their advice without being asked. In another thread on here, people were ridiculing those who walk on treadmills - making fun of them, laughing at them, etc. It baffles me that people even think this way about others - let alone come to a forum and make fun of these people for "just" walking, or laughing at them for running "too slow". That's just wrong, and totally uncalled for!
In another situation, someone insulted people who park close to the gym entrance. I explained how I'm on an extremely tight schedule, and it's freezing cold here. Wearing shorts/capris to the gym, I have no choice but to park close. He responded, telling me that I'm not doing my fitness"properly". Again, unsolicited, unasked for, and just rude! :frown:0 -
if you want to know why you are plateaued and only working out for 20 mins 2x a week dont get offended if someone tells you to workout more...you asked we answer..simple as that.
Plenty of people lose weight with little to no excercise. Such as myself, who has lost .6lbs a day with barely excercising. I have friends on here in a wheelchair, or severe asthma, that can't excercise.. excercising more is not the answer for everyone. Its not an instant fix, and telling someone who isn't eating enough as is, to excercise more cuz she hit a plateu like I saw u do earlier is wrong advice. I know plenty of ppl that burn 1k calories a day and never take a day off from gym, that hit plateus as well...excercising more isn't always the answer, everyone is different!0 -
Welcome to the Internet! Anonymity is a powerful tool.
The Internet teaches one thing well and that is to not feed the trolls.
I know, but a lot of these people aren't trolls, they're just loud, rude people with hurtful intentions who think they're the fitness god (rather than simply trying to irritate others). :frown:
Definition of a troll0 -
When did we learn to judge? ....... such a awful thing.
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I agree completely. Judgmental people are one of my biggest pet peeves. I've come to the conclusion that they are trying to compensate for their own insecurities. Ignoring it is hard and its good that you can vent in a supportive environment.0
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OP well said ,some people just like to rant on in posts as they wouldnt dare do it face to face I bet !0
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I totally agree with this post.. Before you start judging others take a look at yourself.0
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Completely agree - it's all about finding what works best for you.
If you are happy with what you're eating, the exercise you're doing and you are losing weight - who cares what anyone else thinks!
"You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist." - Friedrich Nietzsche0 -
I agree with all but one point.... the parking next to the gym door, next to my gym door is nothing but two rows of disabled spaces, and generally these are parked in by fit blokes in 4x4's, and I know that there are people who come to my gym to use some of the facilities who really are less able than some of us and so these spaces would be very beneficial should they be kept free for them... but yes other than that I agree totally (and even with that point I was just being silly and pedantic really as I am in that mood
) ) everyone is different and some people chose to do all this without the gym at all and just walk a little more, leave those biccies with coffee so they can have desert later, who cares, whatever works for you, there is no right or wrong way.
I believe some people just feel so passionate about it, that when asked, instead of giving advice and advising how they do it, they tend to tell people how they should do it (I've found myself doing this from time to time) and they may not mean to, they perhaps just feel overall they are trying to help, but in reality they are not!
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