Top 11 Things I've Learned From MFP Forums

TexasRattlesnake
TexasRattlesnake Posts: 375 Member
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1) Barefoot or minimal running is best.
2) Barefoot or minimal running will destroy your feet.
3) You should eat back your exercise calories.
4) You should not eat back your exercise calories.
5) Starvation mode is real.
6) Starvation mode is a myth.
7) It's about eating healthy, not calories.
8) It's about calories, not eating healthy.
9) Losing a certain amount of weight (.5-2 lbs) per week is best and the only right way.
10) Losing any amount of weight is okay if you're permanently changing your lifestyle.

So, what I've really learned...

1) Discover what works for you personally and that you feel you can sustain for the long-haul.
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  • dollipop
    dollipop Posts: 379 Member
    You forgot...
    Muscle weighs more than fat :laugh:
  • TexasRattlesnake
    TexasRattlesnake Posts: 375 Member
    You forgot...
    Muscle weighs more than fat :laugh:

    That was number 12... just missed the cut. LOL
  • ProudMommy817
    ProudMommy817 Posts: 2 Member
    LOL I really like this post.
  • orishp
    orishp Posts: 214 Member
    yeap, that sums it up nicely ;)
  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
    I learned what a thigh gap was. :laugh:
  • cardiokitten
    cardiokitten Posts: 401 Member
    13. Someone MUST say "pot, meet kettle" at least once per thread.
  • TexasRattlesnake
    TexasRattlesnake Posts: 375 Member
    I learned what a thigh gap was. :laugh:

    I can only think of one thing, and I'm not putting it in writing.
  • elenathegreat
    elenathegreat Posts: 3,988 Member
    14. You must haz use propper speling an' grammer er what you say haz no merrit!
  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
    I learned what a thigh gap was. :laugh:

    I can only think of one thing, and I'm not putting it in writing.

    Lol, whatever floats your boat. :P
  • small_ninja
    small_ninja Posts: 365 Member
    You also forgot that "loose" and "lose" can be used interchangeably.
  • jolarocknrolla
    jolarocknrolla Posts: 236 Member
    13. Cardio is better than lifting weights.
    14. Lifting Heavy is better than cardio.
  • melbaby925
    melbaby925 Posts: 613
    I learned what a thigh gap was. :laugh:

    And I just learned that unless you're really gifted, the body stores fat in the inner thighs and there's only one small tiny muscle there, and you can't really target that area.

    And then...the big one...you cannot spot reduce!

    Oh - and everything is ok as long as there's an emoti involved. :drinker:
  • Jodibear58
    Jodibear58 Posts: 280 Member
    LOL! Great Thread! :laugh:
  • jenready
    jenready Posts: 2,658 Member
    Great summary!
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    15) being confused and then being humiliated for said confusion.

    Agree with all the above.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    Eric you forgot:

    Lift weights or:

    you are weak/will have cellulite/will be skinny fat/will start to store fat (even though you may run a marathon every Saturday morning)
  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
    I learned what a thigh gap was. :laugh:

    And I just learned that unless you're really gifted, the body stores fat in the inner thighs and there's only one small tiny muscle there, and you can't really target that area.

    And then...the big one...you cannot spot reduce!

    Oh - and everything is ok as long as there's an emoti involved. :drinker:

    Of course. Emoticons speak louder than words. :tongue:
  • readyforthejourney
    readyforthejourney Posts: 40
    Like Like Like :)
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    11) It's okay to be classless, hateful, ugly, and just rude to anyone who disagrees with you on the above opinions (or anything else for that matter) as long as you're just some anonymous person behind a computer.

    Discerning individuals know that disagreeing is an acceptable option. I learn quite a bit from those that disagree with me.
  • rah27liz
    rah27liz Posts: 12
    Well said. Do what works for you! and be happy :)
  • KaidaKantri
    KaidaKantri Posts: 401
    HAHAHAHA <3 it! :)
  • TexasRattlesnake
    TexasRattlesnake Posts: 375 Member
    11) It's okay to be classless, hateful, ugly, and just rude to anyone who disagrees with you on the above opinions (or anything else for that matter) as long as you're just some anonymous person behind a computer.

    Discerning individuals know that disagreeing is an acceptable option. I learn quite a bit from those that disagree with me.

    True, but some fail to see the line between disagreeing and attacking/abusing.
  • mdj1501
    mdj1501 Posts: 388 Member
    You also forgot that "loose" and "lose" can be used interchangeably.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • Chigger56
    Chigger56 Posts: 105
    HA ha!! Thats G R E A T!!!!!!
  • Way_2_a_Healthy_Mel
    Way_2_a_Healthy_Mel Posts: 175 Member
    I really like this thread. Great job!
  • mdj1501
    mdj1501 Posts: 388 Member
    Awesome post Eric... you are my new hero :flowerforyou:
  • gromithere
    gromithere Posts: 172 Member
    Best post ever.
  • amsohs85
    amsohs85 Posts: 166
    11) It's okay to be classless, hateful, ugly, and just rude to anyone who disagrees with you on the above opinions (or anything else for that matter) as long as you're just some anonymous person behind a computer.

    Discerning individuals know that disagreeing is an acceptable option. I learn quite a bit from those that disagree with me.

    Being classless, hateful, ugly and rude should never be an acceptable option to the acceptable option of disagreeing. I think everyone can learn something from a difference in opinion but few will consider anothers words when they are meant to ridicule or denigrate. There are more then a few on here who need a lesson in the art of debate. :smile:
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    You also forgot that "loose" and "lose" can be used interchangeably.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Some things I've learned:

    1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and you'll get fat if you don't eat breakfast. Every day.

    2. If you eat any calories after 8:00 at night, you'll get fat.

    3. It doesn't matter when you eat your calories as long as you're in a deficit.
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    11) It's okay to be classless, hateful, ugly, and just rude to anyone who disagrees with you on the above opinions (or anything else for that matter) as long as you're just some anonymous person behind a computer.

    Discerning individuals know that disagreeing is an acceptable option. I learn quite a bit from those that disagree with me.

    True, but some fail to see the line between disagreeing and attacking/abusing.

    I see nothing wrong with "attacking" nonsense, I do agree with you on abusing. :)
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