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FatMoojor, fair enough. You have made valid points. One question, though. How do you go back and look at someone else' post history? I agree that this could color one's reading of a current post.

You have a valid point.

Wow. Another lucky person who has never been treated like crap by a total stranger and so assumes that the OP must have been the offender. While I can see your point as to how the 20 year old might have taken OP's comment the wrong way, I disagree with your assertion about how some people (me being one of them) seem to…

I used to love jogging, but cannot do it anymore. Due to a damaged cervical disc, running compresses my vertebrae resulting in nerve irritation with potential for permanent nerve damage. Basically I would experience non stop itching down both arms until the damage became so severe it would switch to numbness. I'm jealous…

This. So let me re-iterate, I went vegan for a year. I gained a ton of weight. While I was vegan, I was eating whole foods, no meat or dairy. I wasn't putting any cheese or sour cream on my potatoes, and aside from some very occasional vegan cheese or boca burger and frequent tofu, very little of what I ate was processed…

Yes, certainly you have to use a little discretion. But, I am not a door mat. I'm not saying I'm going to curse somebody out for being rude. I'm not trying to "one up" their rude "kitten". But, I'm also not just going to turn red and timidly walk away like I would have at age 20. I'm more likely to just say, wow that was…

Don't know if it's working, but exfoliating and moisturizing my entire body.

Yes. I see it as just another case of strangers being ridiculously rude to other strangers. As my examples have already shown, this could have happened anywhere and been about anything. This just happened to be about weightlifting. I hope the OP does not let this one ugly situation ruin her and dear daughter's bonding time.

JoRocka, agree to disagree. She didn't say he randomly walked up and started yelling. She said she caught them talking about how stupid she was, and when she called them out on it, dude started screaming. As far as being an adult and figuring out "if" you "let" that affect you or not . . . different people with different…

This exactly, the rude meathead was frustrated that he didn't get to that rack earlier, before OP and her daughter got to it, and took it out on her.

JoRocka, I see your point. But, I still think you are discounting her story simply because something this extreme hasn't happened to you. And, I truly hope it never does. But, a raised voice paired with hateful words is screaming in anyone's book. And, it can be just as detrimental either way. Scenario 1: Mature…

JoRocka, you must be one of the lucky ones. I personally think I must have a stamp on my forehead that says "Please take your frustration out on me". I have had many instances from late teens on up to my mid 40s of total strangers saying really hateful, crappy things to me with little or NO provocation. And, I know from…

Name: BABetter1 Age: 43 soon to be 44 Height: 5'5" Start Weight: March 1st - 205.6 lbs Goal Weight March 30th: 196 Weigh-ins: Mar 6th: 203.4 lbs Mar 13th: 200.2 lbs Mar 20th: 198.8 lbs Mar 27th: Weight -/+ this week: -1.4 lbs Weight -/+ this month: -6.8 lbs

This is yet another case of "people should mind their own DMN business and stop getting involved and ruining the days of total strangers". Over the weekend, family and I were walking about at a flea market. One of the rugrats was walking up to every animal he saw and petting without permission from the pet parent. I…

Rawroy, please give me the best unprocessed plant based sources of protein and fat that are NOT also high in carbs. And, you cannot include leafy greens or avocados (because I already eat a ton of both - love them), and no nuts and seeds.

Rawroy, not sure what you think I "want to hear". I posted this in "Debate: Health and Fitness" so I could see if there is a legitimate health argument against my way of eating versus "clean eater's" approach. I mean clearly I don't think there is or I wouldn't continue eating this way. Aside from that, I think I get what…

Where would I have been by now if I hadn't given up back then? This reminds me not to give up again.

I don't normally eat breakfast. I get up at 3:45 am, and I have a decaf coffee and milk before I go out the door at 5. By lunch time, 11:00 to 11:30, I am most definitely hungry, and that is also when it is convenient for me to eat lunch. I'm usually home by 5:30 or 6, and the first order of business is getting a dinner on…

You are right. And I will start very soon.

LOL! Only one simple reason I am putting off weight training, weight loss contest. I am primarily doing this for my health. But, I am still in this weight loss contest (with a prize that I definitely want/need). I mean, when I win this thing, it will be like somebody paid me to lose weight! And, I kind of need the money.…

Thanks for all the info on the muscle question. So, yeah I sort of wondered about the whole "less of me overall requiring less muscle to haul around" thing. And, yes, my hikes are in hilly areas. So, score.

I am currently down 26 pounds since January 10th. 72 pounds to go!

I am definitely not a fitness expert. And please don't take this as an argument when I ask this question. It is a legitimate question, but could come across as sarcastic. I have X amount of lean muscle mass without any attention to diet OR exercise, but I automatically must lose lean muscle mass if I diet and lose weight…

Name: BABetter1 Age: 43 soon to be 44 Height: 5'5" Start Weight: March 1st - 205.6 lbs Goal Weight March 30th: 196 Weigh-ins: Mar 6th: 203.4 lbs Mar 13th: 200.2 lbs Mar 20th: Mar 27th: Weight -/+ this week: -3.2 lbs Weight -/+ this month: -5.4 lbs

I know! Right?! I think that is what bothered me most is that he said it behind my back. If he had said it to me, I could have engaged in a debate with him or at least pointed out that I actually get plenty of veggies and protein and don't gorge myself on bacon and cheese. He also pointed out another person who is eating…

Nope, after the rumor I heard, I will not even bring up the subject of diet to him or anyone else unless they ask. :p

Just mentioned this to a co-worker, and was surprised to hear, rumor has it, "Clean Eater" got reported t HR because his subordinates were sick of him preaching to them about clean eating. :o Just wow.

I like to take boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and briefly marinate them in a mixture of my favorite dry barbecue rub, garlic powder, McCormicks montreal chicken seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, and Apple Cider Vinegar. If I'm out of Apple Cider Vinegar, I will use other acids like lemon juice or red wine vinegar.…

I just want to add, I have done various diets over the years. I did the eat whatever diet (didn't work out too well for me, lol), I did the "everything in moderation" diet, I did vegetarian, I did vegan (holy moly I gained a ton of weight trying to be vegan), and I finally have settled on this as the best one FOR ME. The…

"Could be he is evangelizing against meat and dairy or could be he just has a biased view against low carb and assumes you are eating mostly bacon and cheese." Lemurcat12, could be you hit the nail on the head, there. That's probably it.