IronIsMyTherapy Member

Atomic Habits by James Clear

This.

Why encourage someone to do something they can't stand when its entirely unnecessary to accomplish their goals? And as for envy, why would I be envious when I can be shredded AND eat pasta, pizza, doughnuts and beer? I'm not a keto hater, I'm a "being miserable because of my diet" hater. If keto doesn't make you miserable,…

I ain't picky so this is just thrown together but I eat rice, ground turkey, pasta sauce and boiled spinach. It's also good with scrambled eggs or you could make meatloaf or turkey burgers.

See the first paragraph of the OP and maybe you could take my word for their existence?

I agree with what you wrote but none of those things were the examples I gave. I'm talking about basic goals like a flat stomach or low bf% without a timeframe. As I stated, I had a goal that took over a decade. I'm not talking about helping people put a realistic time frame to their goals; I'm talking about how people…

I'm sure lots of people do and that's ok. It is, and was meant to be, only my opinion (and a dash of humor) with regards to my own experience.

The point was to create discussion on what is considered unrealistic, spurred by seeing a few people call things unrealistic that are extremely realistic in a general sense, not to cover every eventuality and circumstance.

They're the enemy of crappy performance, looking depleted and cravings. (See what I did there?) 😂

Then don't do keto. If your diet makes you hate your life or crave things, it's not the diet for you.

Chalk, not gloves but it's really your grip strength you should work on. I'd suggest doing farmers carry's to build grip strength.

Sexy bacon doneness. I'm happy with it.

THANK YOU! I never want to have the mindset of telling someone their goal is unrealistic because that will also be reflected in what I accomplish. Anyone that has accomplished anything extraordinary has a deep seated belief that the extraordinary is possible. "Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those…

I'm not chastising anyone, or youd know whoever they may be. I also never said it was the majority.

Fair point and that's what I have a problem with. They're the kind of people that would tell their kid that dreams of being a neurosurgeon to just get an average job. I dont feel its anyone's job here to squash someone else's goals. It's just as easy to give them support even if there's a small likelihood of them achieving…

I'm not going to call out individuals. I'm not saying people aren't encouraging enough, they're discouraging without having a clue about the person they're trying to impose they're defeatist wisdom to. And no, it's not everyone. I've just seen people here being unnecessarily negative. Oh, I also see people who are more…

I have competed and you're right. I also agree with adding some reality to how LONG it might take but it's not like your trainer said your goal to compete was unrealistic in itself. I'm taking issue with people telling other that things like a flat stomach or sub 10% bf is unrealistic without knowing where they're at…

Youre right about me, but I disagree that it's only possible that way. Theres of lot people natural that have better physiques than me. My physique isnt extraordinary imo. I dont believe my physique is unrealistic for someone natural but I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about wanting to have a flat belly or single…

Where do they go? Neverland?

I'm no Dr so I'll put this in context of what I'd do: if the pain of not working out is more than the physical pain, I'd ignore the Dr. Again, not telling you what to do lol

I've been "overweight" at 8% bf because of lean body mass. Forget the label, forget your family and be the size that makes you happy.

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You're right. And what I'm taking issue with is the people on this site telling others that are aiming for a difficult but attainable goal that its unrealistic.

THANK YOU! My point is who are we to impose that on someone else's physique goals, even if we feel they really are aiming high?? There are many people that have accomplished extraordinary transformations and that person might be next! If the heaviest person on here said "I want visible abs" I'd be stoked to help them work…

It wasn't a trainer and client, it was random people on MFP replying to others that had made posts. The context was there to plainly see and it made me mad! Some guy whose profile picture looked in good shape said something like "I want a sub 10% beach body" and a guy replied that it would be virtually impossible without…

The Boys. I should be fine.

Stocking up on "kick me" signs to put on the backs of selfish people panic buying and further disrupting the already stressed supply chain.

I suggest logging in from a computer to make your adjustments

You have it backwards. Take recipes your family will eat and make them healthy.

I don't think people should be belittled because of it but they also shouldn't be told it's ok. I feel "body positivity" should be valuing yourself enough that you take care of yourself. Theres nothing positive about sticking your head in the sand about being obese. As far as seats to accommodate larger people, sure, but…