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mylittlechocobo wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »
I’m gonna assume here that visible abs means you’re trying to lose fat.
I’d lower your calories to 1600 a week. Leave your rest days and workout days the same, if you’re always going above your fat intake; why don’t you increase your fat intake and your lower carbs?
You have to hit your protein intake, it’s very essential you do so to keep your muscle mass and protein has a high thermic food effect that can help with metabolism.
Well my goal is visible abs so if the way to do it is lose fat then yes.
I will adjust the calorie intake and as far as the fat/carbs that's essentially what my diet has been, I increased the fat and lowered the carbs, I was just curious if it had any negative impact because it differed from the macros that were suggested (I used an online calorie/macro calculator).
As long the calories are the same, and you’re keeping the protein the same. carbs and fats have little no impact on body composition since you’re in a calorie deficit2 -
Actually there's no scientific studies that support that. The gallon of water thing is a broscience gym fallacy.sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today
but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
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I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements3 -
So are you here to just give YOUR advice or actual teach? Because there's actually a difference. I mean when someone tells you they heard that drinking apple cider vinegar accelerates weight loss, are you just going to accept it or ask why? Looking at an answer from the receivers point of view can do wonders for your own progress in fitness and health when you take into consideration their concerns. You're on an open forum so the OP's aren't the only ones reading the advice. You'll have lurkers too who don't engage in conversation, so to clarify actually puts you in better standing. By not answering a question, advice becomes suspicious to some.sandboxfitness wrote: »
I have. 35+ years in the business with over 700 clients. I'll just say that if you have advice and it gets scrutinized, give the reason why you give it. In fact, I've also learned things here from others being on here for over 10 years. I'm good at what I do, but I'm also willing to learn from others if what they are touting has legit scientific back up to it. I don't know it all. There are likely some who are much better in knowledge in certain areas of fitness and health than myself. Remember if you ain't learning, you ain't growing.sandboxfitness wrote: »I’m here to help ppl; you can disagree with the advice I give; if they want to take it, fine; if not that’s fine too. it’s free and free speech. Don’t come into my thread to argue with me cause I don’t care what you have to say. you can disagree all you want.. I’m not here for a debate; I know my stuff and I got many ppl into shape..
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
The is the thing, I don’t have to; unless the OP asked why. I don’t get paid for this so if anyone else agreed with it then oh well; it’s open forum; I’m not here to debate
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sandboxfitness wrote: »
Actually there's no scientific studies that support that. The gallon of water thing is a broscience gym fallacy.sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
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I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
I can actually kind of agree with this. I have noticed, that "average" ( I use the word lightly ) , does like to be told what to do. Many people do not want engage in the way folks in here do. Lots of people like absolutes. Do X and Y will happen kind of thing. Problem is, they learn nothing. I would even go as far to say that telling people, especially newbies, to train to failure may increase muscle gain. The reason is, many newbies dont know what an rpe of 7 or 8 feels like. Instead of telling them to train to failure all the time, maybe have them do it a few times to see what true failure feels like.6 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »
Actually there's no scientific studies that support that. The gallon of water thing is a broscience gym fallacy.sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
I think you have come to the wrong place - in general people on MFP like one to have backing (studies, sources) for their recomendations
I also think this recomendation is nonsense - all people do not need to drink a gallon of water per day or even to keep their intake high
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sandboxfitness wrote: »
So are you here to just give YOUR advice or actual teach? Because there's actually a difference. I mean when someone tells you they heard that drinking apple cider vinegar accelerates weight loss, are you just going to accept it or ask why? Looking at an answer from the receivers point of view can do wonders for your own progress in fitness and health when you take into consideration their concerns. You're on an open forum so the OP's aren't the only ones reading the advice. You'll have lurkers too who don't engage in conversation, so to clarify actually puts you in better standing. By not answering a question, advice becomes suspicious to some.sandboxfitness wrote: »
I have. 35+ years in the business with over 700 clients. I'll just say that if you have advice and it gets scrutinized, give the reason why you give it. In fact, I've also learned things here from others being on here for over 10 years. I'm good at what I do, but I'm also willing to learn from others if what they are touting has legit scientific back up to it. I don't know it all. There are likely some who are much better in knowledge in certain areas of fitness and health than myself. Remember if you ain't learning, you ain't growing.sandboxfitness wrote: »I’m here to help ppl; you can disagree with the advice I give; if they want to take it, fine; if not that’s fine too. it’s free and free speech. Don’t come into my thread to argue with me cause I don’t care what you have to say. you can disagree all you want.. I’m not here for a debate; I know my stuff and I got many ppl into shape..
Have you?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
The is the thing, I don’t have to; unless the OP asked why. I don’t get paid for this so if anyone else agreed with it then oh well; it’s open forum; I’m not here to debate
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I teach the people who ask questions.
But you have no actual qualifications to do so - or if you do you didnt answer to say what they are
We can all teach people who ask questions if our area of knowledge covers their question or our experience is relevant - I have answered questions about immunisations for example because that is my area of knowledge and working experience.
I am not a fan of posters starting a thread with I am an expert on everything and then refusing to engage in discussion about their recomendations and making sarcastic and derogatory remarks about others - 'they are just in a bubble because they dont agree with me'
I dont agree with some of your recomendations or conclusions (poster's issue after 1 week of not losing was not adding muscle which disguised weight loss
) - and those I know nothing about - eg gym excercises - I have not commented on.
I also disagree with your approach - one of the first things when giving relevant advice is finding out enough to base that advice on and individualising the advice - and that applies to any area, not just fitness/nutrition
Kitchen cabinetry, financial advice, family therapy, aged care assistance, garden design, wedding planning etc etc
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@cmriverside. Aka... The Unicorn... aka momma bird. She has maintained an 80lb weight loss for 8 years. 13 years Her knowledge base is amazing.
@psychod787 Fixed that for ya.
Are you *kittening* kidding me? DO NOT TAKE away five years of not-nearly-the-amount-of-ice-cream-as-I-would-like-sacrifice.
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »
Actually there's no scientific studies that support that. The gallon of water thing is a broscience gym fallacy.sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
I can actually kind of agree with this. I have noticed, that "average" ( I use the word lightly ) , does like to be told what to do. Many people do not want engage in the way folks in here do. Lots of people like absolutes. Do X and Y will happen kind of thing. Problem is, they learn nothing. I would even go as far to say that telling people, especially newbies, to train to failure may increase muscle gain. The reason is, many newbies dont know what an rpe of 7 or 8 feels like. Instead of telling them to train to failure all the time, maybe have them do it a few times to see what true failure feels like.
And to be honest, most people unless very experienced and/or pushed hard by a coach don't understand what failure is, they have never been to that point in any physical activity.
Agreed, but I think "true" failure has to be used sparingly and with respect. I personally prefer, if I do failure, to form failure. When form starts to break, injuries become more likely. That said, I would never tell a new gym goer to take each set to true failure. First, they need to learn the basic lifts and master tech. Then, taking each set to failure, may impact muscle gain. The person may exhaust themselves and be able to push less volume in a session. If they had left a rep or two in the tank, they may push more total volume. Third, I do not believe that "breaking" a new client, especially an obese one, is a good idea. They may get hurt or just think the gym = pain. Not a very good association for something we like for people to love. I hate it when I see a never obese trainer just decimate an obese client. Walking lunges for a 300+ lbs client. *kitten*, put on a 120 lb suit and try that $#!÷. Then we can talk.13 -
I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.6
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psychod787 wrote: »Then there is my boy toy @PAV8888 ... hey snuggles... hands off ladies, he's mine. Lol he has lost 100+ lbs and maintained for 6 years. Guy is always evolving and looking at new ideas.
Please leave a message at the tone... @PAV8888 expired while trying to traverse the australian outback while drinking no more than a universally approved gallon of water a day....11 -
TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
I don't care about YOUR qualifications, because you haven't presented yourself as an expert. The OP has, yet he has not shared his qualifications, and does not appear to have taken the time to "read the room" (get to know the forum) before posting and reacting.
This is not a thread for the OP and people who have questions. This is a thread for any forum member who choses to participate, which will include people who question his responses.
I wouldn't characterize anyone as "so concerned" - you're just seeing the normal pushback to pronouncements with no citations.13 -
psychod787 wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »cmriverside wrote: »
@sandboxfitness
You've made 41 posts as of right now, and you have acquired 244 "Disagrees."
That's impressive. Not really, that says to me that in fact you don't really have all the answers.
Maybe take a step back and understand that there are many people here who know at least as much as you do and they WILL call you out on it. Coming into a 16 year-running community forum without knowing your audience is bound to be problematic.
Lol I don’t care if people disagrees. They’re in a bubble and don’t want to hear anything else other what they read on here.
(snip)
@AnnPT77 aka.. aunt granny, is one of the smartest people on here. She gives me feedback, good and bad about my post. Besides she is super polite!
(snip)
Aunt granny? Still feeling kinda deflated after learning that I must apparently "look stringy and skinny fat . . . not toned", on account of doing basically all "cardio" all the time, given that "toning requires weight lifting". Good thing I'm not appearance sensitive, huh? I guess I'm still staying pretty polite about it so far, so there's that. 🤷♀️
You're sweet to say such nice things, though. Makes me feel better. 😉
Gonna go sulk and cardio some more now.21 -
Hello, I am looking to get some advise. For over 6 weeks, I've been away from sugar and carbs. I went from about 124 to about 113. I wasn't using MyFitnesspal to track anything. I have been doing 30min. of the elliptical 4 days a week and walk about an hour 2-3days a week.
I've noticed that for the past 2 weeks or so, I haven't lost any weight. I just got to tracking meals for 4 days. I hate weights and my Rheumatologist suggests I don't do it. She says that I can walk and do yoga. But, the cardio is something I like, keeps me focused and helps with depression. Is there any reason why I'm stagnant? I still continue to eat protein and veges and olive oil and nuts (almonds and pumpkin seeds).
Is there any reason why I'm stagnant?
I was hoping to lose a pound a week for 5 months so I can lose 20lbs. Is this a realistic goal with how I'm eating and exercising? I am 50 and female.1 -
113 lbs? What's your height?0
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4.7"
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4 feet 7 inches0
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abigailetches wrote: »4.7"
You've lost 11 pounds in 5 weeks, over 2 pounds a week on average, which is an aggressively fast loss rate for someone your size, and doing it in a context with a non-trivial exercise schedule. (I'm not saying it's excessive exercise, just that it's a physical stress added to the fast loss rate, which is also a stressor. If it's not new exercise, possibly less of an issue.) I gather you have some kind of ongoing health condition (since you mention the rheumatologist) as a backdrop. One thing that can happen in a scenario like that is a sort of gradually increasing stress-related (perhaps cortisol-related) water retention that masks fat loss on the scale. That's not the only possibility, but it is one.
Are you noticing any fatigue (even subtle) or weakness? Has your sleep quality/quantity changed?
I'm not a nutrition coach, though. Just a fellow female, also over 50. 🙂10 -
kshama2001 wrote: »TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
I don't care about YOUR qualifications, because you haven't presented yourself as an expert. The OP has, yet he has not shared his qualifications, and does not appear to have taken the time to "read the room" (get to know the forum) before posting and reacting.
This is not a thread for the OP and people who have questions. This is a thread for any forum member who choses to participate, which will include people who question his responses.
I wouldn't characterize anyone as "so concerned" - you're just seeing the normal pushback to pronouncements with no citations.
you’re talking about certifications and you’re the guy who google articles, post them and don’t even read them lmao..0 -
I understand that you're not a nutrition coach. But, appreciate any advice. The ellliptical is not new to me. I was hoping to change the quality and quantity of sleep, but no change. I'm frustrated with the scale. It's not a great source of motivation. I have taken measurements and they have decreased. But, I was really hoping that I would see a decrease on the scale.3
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paperpudding wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »
So are you here to just give YOUR advice or actual teach? Because there's actually a difference. I mean when someone tells you they heard that drinking apple cider vinegar accelerates weight loss, are you just going to accept it or ask why? Looking at an answer from the receivers point of view can do wonders for your own progress in fitness and health when you take into consideration their concerns. You're on an open forum so the OP's aren't the only ones reading the advice. You'll have lurkers too who don't engage in conversation, so to clarify actually puts you in better standing. By not answering a question, advice becomes suspicious to some.sandboxfitness wrote: »
I have. 35+ years in the business with over 700 clients. I'll just say that if you have advice and it gets scrutinized, give the reason why you give it. In fact, I've also learned things here from others being on here for over 10 years. I'm good at what I do, but I'm also willing to learn from others if what they are touting has legit scientific back up to it. I don't know it all. There are likely some who are much better in knowledge in certain areas of fitness and health than myself. Remember if you ain't learning, you ain't growing.sandboxfitness wrote: »I’m here to help ppl; you can disagree with the advice I give; if they want to take it, fine; if not that’s fine too. it’s free and free speech. Don’t come into my thread to argue with me cause I don’t care what you have to say. you can disagree all you want.. I’m not here for a debate; I know my stuff and I got many ppl into shape..
Have you?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
The is the thing, I don’t have to; unless the OP asked why. I don’t get paid for this so if anyone else agreed with it then oh well; it’s open forum; I’m not here to debate
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I teach the people who ask questions.
But you have no actual qualifications to do so - or if you do you didnt answer to say what they are
We can all teach people who ask questions if our area of knowledge covers their question or our experience is relevant - I have answered questions about immunisations for example because that is my area of knowledge and working experience.
I am not a fan of posters starting a thread with I am an expert on everything and then refusing to engage in discussion about their recomendations and making sarcastic and derogatory remarks about others - 'they are just in a bubble because they dont agree with me'
I dont agree with some of your recomendations or conclusions (poster's issue after 1 week of not losing was not adding muscle which disguised weight loss ) - and those I know nothing about - eg gym excercises - I have not commented on.
I also disagree with your approach - one of the first things when giving relevant advice is finding out enough to base that advice on and individualising the advice - and that applies to any area, not just fitness/nutrition
Kitchen cabinetry, financial advice, family therapy, aged care assistance, garden design, wedding planning etc etc
I don’t really care what you agree with. this is not a debate table; this is a thread I made to answer questions based on what I learned from 15 years; 6 bodybuilding shows I coached myself through, 30+ clients.. can I get certifications? I sure can, but 99% of these certifications any kid can take and claim they know something.. like the “old guy” who keeps wanting my attention4 -
abigailetches wrote: »Hello, I am looking to get some advise. For over 6 weeks, I've been away from sugar and carbs. I went from about 124 to about 113. I wasn't using MyFitnesspal to track anything. I have been doing 30min. of the elliptical 4 days a week and walk about an hour 2-3days a week.
I've noticed that for the past 2 weeks or so, I haven't lost any weight. I just got to tracking meals for 4 days. I hate weights and my Rheumatologist suggests I don't do it. She says that I can walk and do yoga. But, the cardio is something I like, keeps me focused and helps with depression. Is there any reason why I'm stagnant? I still continue to eat protein and veges and olive oil and nuts (almonds and pumpkin seeds).
Is there any reason why I'm stagnant?
I was hoping to lose a pound a week for 5 months so I can lose 20lbs. Is this a realistic goal with how I'm eating and exercising? I am 50 and female.
I wish I can help you, but if I’m not managing your nutrition plan; it’s extremely hard to know what’s going on. I need a lot of info to be able to do so.
There’s a chart someone posted here; pretty helpful the previous page; Check it out.2 -
abigailetches wrote: »I understand that you're not a nutrition coach. But, appreciate any advice. The ellliptical is not new to me. I was hoping to change the quality and quantity of sleep, but no change. I'm frustrated with the scale. It's not a great source of motivation. I have taken measurements and they have decreased. But, I was really hoping that I would see a decrease on the scale.
you literally gave me no info.3 -
Wait, I can ask anything?4
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L1zardQueen wrote: »Wait, I can ask anything?
regarding fitness, yes.1 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »L1zardQueen wrote: »Wait, I can ask anything?
regarding fitness, yes.
But not nutrition? I have my fitness down, I think, down pat.2 -
L1zardQueen wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »L1zardQueen wrote: »Wait, I can ask anything?
regarding fitness, yes.
But not nutrition? I have my fitness down, I think, down pat.
fitness includes nutrition, workout, healthy lifestyle .. ect3 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »L1zardQueen wrote: »Wait, I can ask anything?
regarding fitness, yes.
Oh, i thought you were a "nutrition coach" (whatever that is) based on the title of this thread.
Maybe people would take you more seriously if you didn't act so arrogant. You have a really off-putting attitude which makes people inclined not to believe what you say. (That, and the fact that a lot of the "advice" you are giving isn't good advice. )
Oh, and if you had real, solid credentials like Ninerbuff or Oldguy, we might be more inclined to believe you. Just because you were a bodybuilder doesn't mean you are qualified to give advice. There's a lot of "broscience" that bodybuilders like to spout, that isn't really accurate.21 -
I have trouble meeting my protein. I'm not a fan of eggs and have not found a protein supplement I like. Any ideas?2
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abigailetches wrote: »I understand that you're not a nutrition coach. But, appreciate any advice. The ellliptical is not new to me. I was hoping to change the quality and quantity of sleep, but no change. I'm frustrated with the scale. It's not a great source of motivation. I have taken measurements and they have decreased. But, I was really hoping that I would see a decrease on the scale.
Now that you're tracking, you'll get a better idea of your intake, and that will provide more material for insight. Eat all the way up to your goal calories (including a reasonable chunk of exercise calories) and see how things go in the next week or two, maybe start your own thread here for follow-up questions.
If your measurements are smaller, but the scale is stalled, the water retention hypothesis may have more likelihood. If it is stress-related water retention, it will leave eventually, perhaps suddenly. But if that is what the cause is, it can also be a sign that you've been putting your body under too much cumulative stress (health condition(s), big calorie reduction, exercise load, maybe other factors in your life besides). (I asked about your sleep because sleep changes - like disruptions or insomnia - can be another sign of too much cumulative stress.)
You've been losing 2 pounds a week so far, and want to lose 1 pound a week. Half a pound a week might be a better idea, honestly, depending on your health condition, but for sure 2 pounds is aggressive for someone as petite as you are.
Have you asked your doctor to refer you to a registered dietitian? With a health condition in the picture, that might be a useful thing.
This is not my advice thread. I'm not a nutritional coach. I don't feel very comfortable giving advice on this thread because of those two things. But I do wish you well, and wish you success in reaching your goals in a healthful way.9 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »
So are you here to just give YOUR advice or actual teach? Because there's actually a difference. I mean when someone tells you they heard that drinking apple cider vinegar accelerates weight loss, are you just going to accept it or ask why? Looking at an answer from the receivers point of view can do wonders for your own progress in fitness and health when you take into consideration their concerns. You're on an open forum so the OP's aren't the only ones reading the advice. You'll have lurkers too who don't engage in conversation, so to clarify actually puts you in better standing. By not answering a question, advice becomes suspicious to some.sandboxfitness wrote: »
I have. 35+ years in the business with over 700 clients. I'll just say that if you have advice and it gets scrutinized, give the reason why you give it. In fact, I've also learned things here from others being on here for over 10 years. I'm good at what I do, but I'm also willing to learn from others if what they are touting has legit scientific back up to it. I don't know it all. There are likely some who are much better in knowledge in certain areas of fitness and health than myself. Remember if you ain't learning, you ain't growing.sandboxfitness wrote: »I’m here to help ppl; you can disagree with the advice I give; if they want to take it, fine; if not that’s fine too. it’s free and free speech. Don’t come into my thread to argue with me cause I don’t care what you have to say. you can disagree all you want.. I’m not here for a debate; I know my stuff and I got many ppl into shape..
Have you?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
The is the thing, I don’t have to; unless the OP asked why. I don’t get paid for this so if anyone else agreed with it then oh well; it’s open forum; I’m not here to debate
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I teach the people who ask questions.
But you have no actual qualifications to do so - or if you do you didnt answer to say what they are
We can all teach people who ask questions if our area of knowledge covers their question or our experience is relevant - I have answered questions about immunisations for example because that is my area of knowledge and working experience.
I am not a fan of posters starting a thread with I am an expert on everything and then refusing to engage in discussion about their recomendations and making sarcastic and derogatory remarks about others - 'they are just in a bubble because they dont agree with me'
I dont agree with some of your recomendations or conclusions (poster's issue after 1 week of not losing was not adding muscle which disguised weight loss ) - and those I know nothing about - eg gym excercises - I have not commented on.
I also disagree with your approach - one of the first things when giving relevant advice is finding out enough to base that advice on and individualising the advice - and that applies to any area, not just fitness/nutrition
Kitchen cabinetry, financial advice, family therapy, aged care assistance, garden design, wedding planning etc etc
I don’t really care what you agree with. this is not a debate table; this is a thread I made to answer questions based on what I learned from 15 years; 6 bodybuilding shows I coached myself through, 30+ clients.. can I get certifications? I sure can, but 99% of these certifications any kid can take and claim they know something.. like the “old guy” who keeps wanting my attention
I thought you weren't replying to me again?
I was referring to actual qualifications like registered dieticians not any certification any kid can take and call themselves a nutrition coach.
I'm not sure what you mean by a debate table - but it is a discussion thread, anyone can give their view.
You seem to think everyone should view you as some sort of qualified expert - when that seems to be far from the case.16
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