But I don't have TIME to exercise!
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Therealobi1 wrote: »hollyrayburn wrote: »if people do not want to exercise it is none of OPs business what their reason is. And having a reason does not equal and excuse….
exercise is not necessary for weight loss.
I love to lift weights, but not everyone does…some people just don't enjoy physical activity ...
People come in here to give and take (non-professional) advice. OP gave advice. Basically move more, eat less, which is basic fitness knowledge. People always attack what they don't agree with or just want to do. Go to any thread regarding detox drinks, adipex, dr oz, or sugar being bad for your body. Some people tended to lash out at @atypicalsmith for saying that exercise is HEALTHY for you. It's true. If you can find any legitimate study that (excluding those with underlying medical conditions) proves otherwise, please feel free to direct us to it.
when did I say exercise is NOT healthy?
I said some people PREFER not to do it…
saying exercise is not required for weight loss does not equate to exercise is not healthy …
OR, are you saying that you have to exercise to lose weight?
As someone who does partake wouldn't you politely encourage exercising as part of the whole package?
I don't partake in what?
my advice is that exercise is beneficial but not necessary and that one should do what one enjoys and not torture yourself with X exercise just because you are told you have to it that way ...
now that I can agree with
but I hate exercise and sweat but the benefits it has its worth it for me. Plus getting to 40 need to think about protecting my bones.0 -
Not really true. there are posters who feel upset as if the post is directed at them.Therealobi1 wrote: »No one has to do anything they dont want. Op has nt forced anyone to do anything. Stop getting knickers in a twist
the only people I see getting all worked up are the ones flying in here to defend the OP …
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hollyrayburn wrote: »if people do not want to exercise it is none of OPs business what their reason is. And having a reason does not equal and excuse….
exercise is not necessary for weight loss.
I love to lift weights, but not everyone does…some people just don't enjoy physical activity ...
People come in here to give and take (non-professional) advice. OP gave advice. Basically move more, eat less, which is basic fitness knowledge. People always attack what they don't agree with or just want to do. Go to any thread regarding detox drinks, adipex, dr oz, or sugar being bad for your body. Some people tended to lash out at @atypicalsmith for saying that exercise is HEALTHY for you. It's true. If you can find any legitimate study that (excluding those with underlying medical conditions) proves otherwise, please feel free to direct us to it.
when did I say exercise is NOT healthy?
I said some people PREFER not to do it…
saying exercise is not required for weight loss does not equate to exercise is not healthy …
OR, are you saying that you have to exercise to lose weight?
As I clearly stated above, exercise is HEALTHY for you, not required for weight loss. I did not exercise at all my first month of beginning a healthy eating regimen, and lost 13 lbs. (lotsa water weight I know, but still). My weight loss has substantially slowed down since late January, despite exercising, but I continue to do it, even when I would rather catch up on the walking dead, because I feel better in the long run, both mentally and physically.
OP is saying that some people (not necessarily the person with the child) just use excuses not to. In all honesty, I'd prefer not to work, and I'm sure I could think of every excuse in the world not to: I could get a check for some kinda hardship, let my boyfriend support me, or mooch off mommy in her basement. But...I work, because it's better for my life and because I CAN.
As I previously posted, choices. We all have them. If that latest soap opera episode or couch sitting is someone's choice, then so be it.0 -
Therealobi1 wrote: »Larissa_NY wrote: »I would like to make a motion that everyone who does not have an autistic child shut the hell up about how this woman is raising hers. Especially with comments that imply that she's somehow lazy or neglectful for needing one damn hour a day to herself.
Seriously, people, come on. Armchair quarterbacking the life of someone with this many challenges is straight-up repulsive. For the five minutes it takes to type and post a critical comment, try to be a better person than that. Or do freaking jumping jacks, whatever.
have you done your 3 jumping jacks
Nope. I did my deadlifts, my prowler pushes, my rowing, my pull-ups, and my yoga. You know why I was able to do that? Because I don't have a special needs child who requires 24/7 care and no one to give it but me, that's why.
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Larissa_NY wrote: »Therealobi1 wrote: »Larissa_NY wrote: »I would like to make a motion that everyone who does not have an autistic child shut the hell up about how this woman is raising hers. Especially with comments that imply that she's somehow lazy or neglectful for needing one damn hour a day to herself.
Seriously, people, come on. Armchair quarterbacking the life of someone with this many challenges is straight-up repulsive. For the five minutes it takes to type and post a critical comment, try to be a better person than that. Or do freaking jumping jacks, whatever.
have you done your 3 jumping jacks
Nope. I did my deadlifts, my prowler pushes, my rowing, my pull-ups, and my yoga. You know why I was able to do that? Because I don't have a special needs child who requires 24/7 care and no one to give it but me, that's why.
Someone's there to help. Unless the child is taken to the three jobs.0 -
Larissa_NY wrote: »Therealobi1 wrote: »Larissa_NY wrote: »I would like to make a motion that everyone who does not have an autistic child shut the hell up about how this woman is raising hers. Especially with comments that imply that she's somehow lazy or neglectful for needing one damn hour a day to herself.
Seriously, people, come on. Armchair quarterbacking the life of someone with this many challenges is straight-up repulsive. For the five minutes it takes to type and post a critical comment, try to be a better person than that. Or do freaking jumping jacks, whatever.
have you done your 3 jumping jacks
Nope. I did my deadlifts, my prowler pushes, my rowing, my pull-ups, and my yoga. You know why I was able to do that? Because I don't have a special needs child who requires 24/7 care and no one to give it but me, that's why.
Great. You did loads more than me. I only did that nerd fitness beginner body weight workout.
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Some people genuinely don't have time. Some people don't want to 'make time' for exercise because they prefer to use that time for other things. Up to them. I enjoy exercise and would do it even if it didn't help with weight loss/maintenance, because I choose to do things like get up early to fit it in or arrive slightly later at the pub of an evening to go to the gym on my way home from work. It seems very easy to me but then I don't have a child or unpredictable work shifts or any health complications.
I do think exercise is massively beneficial, and some people would probably benefit from exercise if they made an effort to introduce it regularly, and might say 'I don't have time' when really they mean 'it would cut into my family/friend/partner/telly/reading/gaming/whatever time'. That's up to them. It's just priorities. I've probably told myself I don't have time to clean my garage/phone the bank/learn how to change a car tyre, because although those things would help me out, they're just so dull to me I don't have the motivation to do them.0 -
hollyrayburn wrote: »hollyrayburn wrote: »if people do not want to exercise it is none of OPs business what their reason is. And having a reason does not equal and excuse….
exercise is not necessary for weight loss.
I love to lift weights, but not everyone does…some people just don't enjoy physical activity ...
People come in here to give and take (non-professional) advice. OP gave advice. Basically move more, eat less, which is basic fitness knowledge. People always attack what they don't agree with or just want to do. Go to any thread regarding detox drinks, adipex, dr oz, or sugar being bad for your body. Some people tended to lash out at @atypicalsmith for saying that exercise is HEALTHY for you. It's true. If you can find any legitimate study that (excluding those with underlying medical conditions) proves otherwise, please feel free to direct us to it.
when did I say exercise is NOT healthy?
I said some people PREFER not to do it…
saying exercise is not required for weight loss does not equate to exercise is not healthy …
OR, are you saying that you have to exercise to lose weight?
As I clearly stated above, exercise is HEALTHY for you, not required for weight loss. I did not exercise at all my first month of beginning a healthy eating regimen, and lost 13 lbs. (lotsa water weight I know, but still). My weight loss has substantially slowed down since late January, despite exercising, but I continue to do it, even when I would rather catch up on the walking dead, because I feel better in the long run, both mentally and physically.
OP is saying that some people (not necessarily the person with the child) just use excuses not to. In all honesty, I'd prefer not to work, and I'm sure I could think of every excuse in the world not to: I could get a check for some kinda hardship, let my boyfriend support me, or mooch off mommy in her basement. But...I work, because it's better for my life and because I CAN.
As I previously posted, choices. We all have them. If that latest soap opera episode or couch sitting is someone's choice, then so be it.
sorry but comparing wanting to work with wanting to exercise is a horrible comparison.
If you want to get by in life then you have to work to make ends meet.
Exercise is not going to make or break the bank account.
talk about apples and oranges…
if people don't want to spend their five minutes doing "jumping jacks" then that it is up to them to use their time as they see fit, and not up to OP ...0 -
Therealobi1 wrote: »No one has to do anything they dont want. Op has nt forced anyone to do anything. Stop getting knickers in a twist
the only people I see getting all worked up are the ones flying in here to defend the OP …
I am just making two points:
1. exercise is not necessary for weight loss
2. some people prefer not to exercise because they don't enjoy it. That is not an excuse that is just a fact.
Okay... So what if the post were limited to those who want to workout but complain about excuses not being able to?
Oh, PS: You White Knightin', or is it the girl in the white dress that's doing it? I confuse :bigsmile:0 -
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Therealobi1 wrote: »No one has to do anything they dont want. Op has nt forced anyone to do anything. Stop getting knickers in a twist
the only people I see getting all worked up are the ones flying in here to defend the OP …
I am just making two points:
1. exercise is not necessary for weight loss
2. some people prefer not to exercise because they don't enjoy it. That is not an excuse that is just a fact.
Okay... So what if the post were limited to those who want to workout but complain about excuses not being able to?
Oh, PS: You White Knightin', or is it the girl in the white dress that's doing it? I confuse :bigsmile:
its not my tread, maybe you should ask OP that..
not sure how it is "white knighten" to make a general statement….0 -
Therealobi1 wrote: »No one has to do anything they dont want. Op has nt forced anyone to do anything. Stop getting knickers in a twist
the only people I see getting all worked up are the ones flying in here to defend the OP …
I am just making two points:
1. exercise is not necessary for weight loss
2. some people prefer not to exercise because they don't enjoy it. That is not an excuse that is just a fact.
Okay... So what if the post were limited to those who want to workout but complain about excuses not being able to?
Oh, PS: You White Knightin', or is it the girl in the white dress that's doing it? I confuse :bigsmile:
its not my tread, maybe you should ask OP that..
not sure how it is "white knighten" to make a general statement….
Not sure to be honest. You use the term a lot so I figured I'd ask.
You seem pretty passionate about rescuing these poor poor people who are being dragged kicking and screaming and forced to exercise by the OP's post
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Therealobi1 wrote: »No one has to do anything they dont want. Op has nt forced anyone to do anything. Stop getting knickers in a twist
the only people I see getting all worked up are the ones flying in here to defend the OP …
I am just making two points:
1. exercise is not necessary for weight loss
2. some people prefer not to exercise because they don't enjoy it. That is not an excuse that is just a fact.
Okay... So what if the post were limited to those who want to workout but complain about excuses not being able to?
Oh, PS: You White Knightin', or is it the girl in the white dress that's doing it? I confuse :bigsmile:
its not my tread, maybe you should ask OP that..
not sure how it is "white knighten" to make a general statement….
Not sure to be honest. You use the term a lot so I figured I'd ask.
You seem pretty passionate about rescuing these poor poor people who are being dragged kicking and screaming and forced to exercise by the OP's post
again, I am not rescuing anyone..
I am simply making a statement about exercise..and pointing out that is really none of OP's business what people choose to do with their time.
go look up white knight, read about it, comprehend it, and when you have we can discuss the merits of the definition and how to apply the term.
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Therealobi1 wrote: »Larissa_NY wrote: »Therealobi1 wrote: »Larissa_NY wrote: »I would like to make a motion that everyone who does not have an autistic child shut the hell up about how this woman is raising hers. Especially with comments that imply that she's somehow lazy or neglectful for needing one damn hour a day to herself.
Seriously, people, come on. Armchair quarterbacking the life of someone with this many challenges is straight-up repulsive. For the five minutes it takes to type and post a critical comment, try to be a better person than that. Or do freaking jumping jacks, whatever.
have you done your 3 jumping jacks
Nope. I did my deadlifts, my prowler pushes, my rowing, my pull-ups, and my yoga. You know why I was able to do that? Because I don't have a special needs child who requires 24/7 care and no one to give it but me, that's why.
Great. You did loads more than me. I only did that nerd fitness beginner body weight workout.
That's a great workout. I did it for a while when I was first starting out. I eventually decided I liked weights better, but you can get some pretty beastly results from body weight work.
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Therealobi1 wrote: »No one has to do anything they dont want. Op has nt forced anyone to do anything. Stop getting knickers in a twist
the only people I see getting all worked up are the ones flying in here to defend the OP …
I am just making two points:
1. exercise is not necessary for weight loss
2. some people prefer not to exercise because they don't enjoy it. That is not an excuse that is just a fact.
Okay... So what if the post were limited to those who want to workout but complain about excuses not being able to?
Oh, PS: You White Knightin', or is it the girl in the white dress that's doing it? I confuse :bigsmile:
its not my tread, maybe you should ask OP that..
not sure how it is "white knighten" to make a general statement….
Not sure to be honest. You use the term a lot so I figured I'd ask.
You seem pretty passionate about rescuing these poor poor people who are being dragged kicking and screaming and forced to exercise by the OP's post
again, I am not rescuing anyone..
I am simply making a statement about exercise..and pointing out that is really none of OP's business what people choose to do with their time.
go look up white knight, read about it, comprehend it, and when you have we can discuss the merits of the definition and how to apply the term.
Meh. It's being used as a slang. Either explain it or don't. I'm not that curious
It seems to me a large portion of the forum discussions is about what other users do with their time. *shrugs*0 -
Therealobi1 wrote: »No one has to do anything they dont want. Op has nt forced anyone to do anything. Stop getting knickers in a twist
the only people I see getting all worked up are the ones flying in here to defend the OP …
I am just making two points:
1. exercise is not necessary for weight loss
2. some people prefer not to exercise because they don't enjoy it. That is not an excuse that is just a fact.
Okay... So what if the post were limited to those who want to workout but complain about excuses not being able to?
Oh, PS: You White Knightin', or is it the girl in the white dress that's doing it? I confuse :bigsmile:
its not my tread, maybe you should ask OP that..
not sure how it is "white knighten" to make a general statement….
Not sure to be honest. You use the term a lot so I figured I'd ask.
You seem pretty passionate about rescuing these poor poor people who are being dragged kicking and screaming and forced to exercise by the OP's post
The passion in this thread is interesting.
I dont think the OP was trying to force anyone to exercise. Just stop saying you dont have the time because most people do have the time, they just have other priorities. So just own it and say, I dont want to exercise because after do sixteen hours of x, y, and z, all I want to is relax and watch tv/ read/sleep. Say I don't want to exercise. Because that is the truth. I certainly don't look down on people who make that choice. I just don't like the excuses. Ditto for people who claim they don't have time to log their food.
To those people who work 2-3 jobs and/or have special needs children or whatever, I very much sympathize with this situation. I don't think anyone here is saying you should start training for a triathlon and exercise vigorously for 1-2 hours a day. However, there is a big range between doing that and doing nothing. Just a few minutes a day -- a short walk or an easy yoga routine or something like will probably help you relax and unwind after your busy and stressful day. People under this amount of stress really should make getting at least a few minutes of exercise a day a priority for mental health reasons if for no other reason.0 -
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Larissa_NY wrote: »I would like to make a motion that everyone who does not have an autistic child shut the hell up about how this woman is raising hers. Especially with comments that imply that she's somehow lazy or neglectful for needing one damn hour a day to herself.
Seriously, people, come on. Armchair quarterbacking the life of someone with this many challenges is straight-up repulsive. For the five minutes it takes to type and post a critical comment, try to be a better person than that. Or do freaking jumping jacks, whatever.
Here here. Jesus.
I'll tell you right now, I'd crack under that pressure. No flipping way I'd be doing jumping jacks.0 -
I was one of those people who made that excuse. I work 60 hour work weeks and that doesn't include my 40-minute commute one way to work. But you are absolutely right, it wasn't a priority to me then, I'd much rather spend that time watching my hour of 'Real Housewives'. Something clicked in my head though, and I knew it was going to be hard to try to make time to exercise and go to the gym, but I did, and I still am making that time. I work my 12-hour day, pick up my pup from doggie daycare, drive my 40 minute commute home, quickly eat, then head to the gym for an hour or so. I do this almost every night, and although it is a struggle, I love it. I'm prioritizing what is more important in my life and my health is way more important than that hour of TV. Anyone can do it, it's just a matter of what you find most important.0
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Larissa_NY wrote: »I would like to make a motion that everyone who does not have an autistic child shut the hell up about how this woman is raising hers. Especially with comments that imply that she's somehow lazy or neglectful for needing one damn hour a day to herself.
Seriously, people, come on. Armchair quarterbacking the life of someone with this many challenges is straight-up repulsive. For the five minutes it takes to type and post a critical comment, try to be a better person than that. Or do freaking jumping jacks, whatever.
Here here. Jesus.
I'll tell you right now, I'd crack under that pressure. No flipping way I'd be doing jumping jacks.
Seconded.
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MissSaraSunshine wrote: »I was one of those people who made that excuse. I work 60 hour work weeks and that doesn't include my 40-minute commute one way to work. But you are absolutely right, it wasn't a priority to me then, I'd much rather spend that time watching my hour of 'Real Housewives'. Something clicked in my head though, and I knew it was going to be hard to try to make time to exercise and go to the gym, but I did, and I still am making that time. I work my 12-hour day, pick up my pup from doggie daycare, drive my 40 minute commute home, quickly eat, then head to the gym for an hour or so. I do this almost every night, and although it is a struggle, I love it. I'm prioritizing what is more important in my life and my health is way more important than that hour of TV. Anyone can do it, it's just a matter of what you find most important.
Thank you!0
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