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    • Posts: 10,750 Member
      JayRuby84 wrote: »
      Agreed, anarchysbitch (love the name, btw). I don't particularly like being called a "girl" and no, I don't "need" a man to tell me what to do....but the OP intention wasn't to be a douche, it was to encourage.

      You see encouraging, some of us see condescending.

      Guess we're all different.
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      Iron_Feline wrote: »
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      it's ok DYELB is here

      As long as us uninformed helpless girls have guidance
    • Posts: 181 Member
      I'm not getting into stupid arguments on the internet, as I said its an observation and a question based on MY experience in various gyms. If people are offended I don't care as that wasn't the intention of the post. Like them or not I'll give my opinions an observations on a different topic next, I haven't done because I wanted to be able to respond to the posts here.
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      kimhere wrote: »
      All the offense on being called a girl?? I'm sorry but I would not have even thought for that to be offensive.

      My thoughts exactly. People these days get "offended" wayyyy to easily!
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
      anarchysbitch wrote: »
      I'm sure people will take offence to this too but why are people so *kitten* precious these days? Seriously, political correctness has gotten outta hand! If the intent behind the OP's question wasn't nasty then why the *kitten* is everyone getting on thier damn high horses? Toughen up people!

      This isn't about being political correct.
      Or being tough.

      There are a lot of assumptions in the OP that are insulting- and feel like he's trying to help fix us. We don't need fixing. But thanks for whiteknighting.
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      Iron_Feline wrote: »
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      You see encouraging, some of us see condescending.

      Guess we're all different.

      I see mediocrity giving advice that's either useless or wrong.

      You could call everyone sugar t*ts for all I care (including me) if you're actually being helpful.
    • Posts: 9,151 Member
      I want to clear up something:

      If I say I lift, will I get n00dz from OP? To quantify that statement, does it have to be "formal" lifting (ie with bars and plates and actual equipment)?
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      Iron_Feline wrote: »
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      So you're telling me what I should and shouldn't be offended over?

      I didn't tell you anything. I don't even know you. I was making an observation about the OP that boils down to my opinion. Or am I not allowed to have that? Oh, wait, that wasn't what you were saying right? In general, though, life has way too many things to worry about than one person bringing up a topic and using language that may offend some, but doesn't offend others. Just my opinion of course, you're free to get offended but it reflects poorly (again, my opinion) on you, not him. I don't know him, or you, or anyone else around here enough to get offended by a word thrown out, especially when I understood exactly what he was saying.
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      YES YES YES
      I love my weights....way more fun and exciting than just cardio in my opinion!!!!!
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      Sugarbeat wrote: »
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      I didn't tell you anything. I don't even know you. I was making an observation about the OP that boils down to my opinion. Or am I not allowed to have that? Oh, wait, that wasn't what you were saying right? In general, though, life has way too many things to worry about than one person bringing up a topic and using language that may offend some, but doesn't offend others. Just my opinion of course, you're free to get offended but it reflects poorly (again, my opinion) on you, not him. I don't know him, or you, or anyone else around here enough to get offended by a word thrown out, especially when I understood exactly what he was saying.

      You haven't been looking very hard. Check out a new parents forum sometime.
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      MFPMol wrote: »
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      My thoughts exactly. People these days get "offended" wayyyy to easily!

      +1
    • Posts: 4,334 Member
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      Well this escalated quickly.
    • Posts: 7,237 Member
      JayRuby84 wrote: »
      Agreed, anarchysbitch (love the name, btw). I don't particularly like being called a "girl" and no, I don't "need" a man to tell me what to do....but the OP intention wasn't to be a douche, it was to encourage.

      I thought it was to start collecting friends.

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      marysamezz wrote: »
      Lifting is primarily what I do. When I first started trying to tone up and lose some fat, I would run on the treadmill for 45min-1hr I did this for 3-4x/week for months and saw barely any results. Now I'm working of TDEE, heavy lifting 3x/week and cardio 1-2x/week. And I'm toning up and losing inches, I feel happier and each time I go up in weight in lifting it feels like a great accomplishment. HIIT cardio is also great for women who don't enjoy lifting or think it's boring. (I have that exact problem with cardio). Everyone's preferences are different!


      But like you said, its difficult for lifting to make a woman "jacked" or "manly" simply because we don't make enough testosterone for our bodies to accomplish that. I think it's a great addition to a work out plan for women if it's safe for you to do so and you enjoy it :)

      Yep, me too. Just started lifting 3 weeks ago. Already seeing results and am loving it.
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      DangerousDUCK wrote: »
      I'm not getting into stupid arguments on the internet, as I said its an observation and a question based on MY experience in various gyms. If people are offended I don't care as that wasn't the intention of the post. Like them or not I'll give my opinions an observations on a different topic next, I haven't done because I wanted to be able to respond to the posts here.

      No worries OP. Just wait until some poor uneducated "female" comes along and makes an offhand comment about not wanting to "bulk up." Its like a gazelle running in front of a pack of hungry lions.
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      Lift all the things. Eat all the food. Enjoy all the results. REPEAT *flexes*
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      I dont lift weights because I am a total newb and wouldnt know what the hell I was doing. I would love to learn though so that I dont injure myself and I acheive my weight loss goals. If the OP is willing to offer up some knowledge or insights on this, I for one, am very interested.
    • Posts: 2,973 Member
      amusedmonkey wrote: »
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      Again, it's the middle east. Many women are Muslim and would not like to be seen by men without their head cover (which they take off in the gym). Where there is demand, there is supply.. and there IS demand for female only gyms. Not all gyms are like that. There are mixed gender gyms, but the ones I have access to are either all-female or operated on equal time splits between men and women (men are not allowed in before noon).

      @amusedmonkey I hope you don't mind but I have some questions about Muslim women & the hijab.

      Do all the women take it off to workout during the women only time? Or just most?
      I saw a lady at my gym wearing one last week or so, along with long pants & long shirt (I think even a long skirt over the pants). I couldn't help but wonder how hot she must be with all of that on. (but I also wonder how people workout at my gym wearing sweatpants & a t-shirt, I overheat in my tank top and shorts lol)
      I know only a little bit about Islam and this whole thing just fascinates me.
      Do they take off the headcover at home when they're alone with their husbands? (or is that a personal preference/family matter?)

      I appreciate your time =]
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      marysamezz wrote: »
      Lifting is primarily what I do. When I first started trying to tone up and lose some fat, I would run on the treadmill for 45min-1hr I did this for 3-4x/week for months and saw barely any results. Now I'm working of TDEE, heavy lifting 3x/week and cardio 1-2x/week. And I'm toning up and losing inches, I feel happier and each time I go up in weight in lifting it feels like a great accomplishment. HIIT cardio is also great for women who don't enjoy lifting or think it's boring. (I have that exact problem with cardio). Everyone's preferences are different!


      But like you said, its difficult for lifting to make a woman "jacked" or "manly" simply because we don't make enough testosterone for our bodies to accomplish that. I think it's a great addition to a work out plan for women if it's safe for you to do so and you enjoy it :)

      I'd pick weight lifting over cardio any day of the week. The only cardio I enjoy is the kind that involves a lot of physical contact (combat sports and sex lol)
    • Posts: 563 Member
      I lift because I like it.

      Not everyone does though. I have a friend who does P90X because she doesn't like lifting weights. No matter how many benefits there are it's all about personal preference.
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      I love how i feel after weight training, I use the exercises on bodybuilding.com
    • Posts: 10,750 Member
      Icebunny33 wrote: »
      I dont lift weights because I am a total newb and wouldnt know what the hell I was doing. I would love to learn though so that I dont injure myself and I acheive my weight loss goals. If the OP is willing to offer up some knowledge or insights on this, I for one, am very interested.

      There are some very well respected, knowledgeable people on these boards you can learn from. I wouldn't start with the op.

      try the group 'eat train progress'
    • Posts: 2,973 Member
      DYELB wrote: »
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      You haven't been looking very hard. Check out a new parents forum sometime.

      I heard the wedding forums are just as bad as new parent forums
    • Posts: 10,750 Member
      DangerousDUCK wrote: »
      I'm not getting into stupid arguments on the internet, as I said its an observation and a question based on MY experience in various gyms. If people are offended I don't care as that wasn't the intention of the post. Like them or not I'll give my opinions an observations on a different topic next, I haven't done because I wanted to be able to respond to the posts here.

      We'll be looking forward to it, we'll spot it by the overuse of bold text.
    • Posts: 2,973 Member
      Iron_Feline wrote: »
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      There are some very well respected, knowledgeable people on these boards you can learn from. I wouldn't start with the op.

      try the group 'eat train progress'

      I was about to suggest the ETP group.
      There are great resources and real knowledge there, without the condescension
    • Posts: 219 Member
      Girl:
      "In casual context, the word has positive uses, as evidenced by its use in titles of popular music. It has been used playfully for people acting in an energetic fashion or as a way of unifying women of all ages on the basis of their once having been girls. These positive uses mean gender rather than age."

      So now that I got that off my chest....

      I think weight lifting is extremely beneficial to anyone's training plan. For me personally it has helped reshape my body and given me great amounts of confidence. I think weight lifting is empowering and it is much more fun than being on a piece of cardio equipment. I also find it easier to gauge my progress and my gains; adding weight to a lift or a particular exercise seems much more tangible to me than shaving off a few seconds from my mile time.
    • Posts: 10,750 Member
      Sugarbeat wrote: »
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      No worries OP. Just wait until some poor uneducated "girl" comes along and makes an offhand comment about not wanting to "bulk up." Its like a gazelle running in front of a pack of hungry lions.

      FIFY
    • Posts: 2,286 Member
      I lift, and am lucky to have my own set up at home so gym and gym issues are not my problem. I don't mind being called a girl, I have more important things to complain about.
    • Posts: 15,357 Member
      Icebunny33 wrote: »
      I dont lift weights because I am a total newb and wouldnt know what the hell I was doing. I would love to learn though so that I dont injure myself and I acheive my weight loss goals. If the OP is willing to offer up some knowledge or insights on this, I for one, am very interested.

      I read as much as I could online and watch a ton of videos about form. I also picked a pre-designed beginners program with very basic lifts that weren't complicated.

      Nerd Fitness had a great series about lifting called strength training 101:
      http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/01/14/strength-training-101-where-do-i-start/

      I chose strong lifts as a starting program, and there's a great group for women on here.
      http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
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