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For sure they do, just like I have free will with mine :)

Agreed! I have already learned from this one post how to phrase things differently so as to not get everyone's panties in a knot. But then again, I'm just a mighty, conceited, miserable, know it all troll anyway. I hope I'm at least one of those cute trolls from my childhood with the flourescent colour hair. Might as well…

It is. If you ever do find that unicorn, please let me know. Calorie free fries sound amazing!

That is an excellent tip. Thanks!

Funniest part was, I wasn't stressed until everyone started freaking out at me about it! I simply stated it and moved on. I will continue not to stress but not trying to justify myself in every post as well, it doesn't seem to be doing any good anyway! Hopefully the rest of you can also move on with your day.

Exactly, exactly, exactly. My only point was people were logging things that are absolutely part of their normal, every day routine. But chose to log them one day just to earn more calories or to make it look like they did something extra. These were things they do every. single. day. Not above and beyond, or vigorous. Or…

Doesn't really inspire me to post, now does it? Oh well! I have thick skin, which is a good thing :)

It wasn't clear if that was directed at me, but no that's not it. I just don't see how in any situation, name calling and anger will get results or get someone to see the other side of an argument. It's not productive. There have been many thoughtfully constructed posts as to why they don't agree, and those are the ones…

No. I just type really quickly. How was it nasty? I said it drove *me* crazy. I made it to be MY issue, and it is. I didn't say that someone was stupid or uneducated for doing it. I said that it made ME feel a certain way. And I wrongly felt safe to express MY feeling on this board. A mistake I will not make again.

Well , we have freedom of speech and so yes, someone could express any opinion that they'd like. Would I agree? No. Would I be upset? Probably. But that doesn't negate that person's right to express it. That being said the quickest way to diffuse someone that you don't agree with is to simply not acknowledge them. If my…

Perhaps. However in just expressing an opinion for 30 seconds in a quick post I really didn't expect the amount of backlash . It wasn't intended as how it apparently came across. All I have learned from this is that expressing an opinion is not acceptable here, and that is indeed a very sad thing. What I know is that we…

LOL - if only! I'd be mighty famous if that were true.

Actually, that post just proves my point. The people I was referring to are in no way sedentary, therefore these activities would be included in their allowance already and should not be logged. I should've clarified in my OP who I was talking about, because I'm getting a lot of flack about a sedentary lifestyle and that…

Well sorry. I'm fairly new to MFP, so I didn't realize this is a subject that has been hashed out too many times. There is power in education though. It may not impact me, but it will eventually impact them. At the end of the day, I just want to see people being successful though intentional, planned exercise. I realize…

I would like you to reread your post and what you are saying this forum and site should be for ("it is for supporting people and giving other people respect") and decide for yourself whether your post demonstrates the behaviours that you are advocating for. Please also read my clarifying post about what I was actually…

Whew! I will say I find it ironic that I've heard that "this is supposed to be a supportive site" on more than one post, all of which are anything but supportive of my own opinion. If this is supposed to be supportive, let's be that, shall we? I will also say that I didn't really clarify my own post. I understand that very…

Because as a personal trainer, I see it all the time. People don't understand why they aren't losing weight when they are 'burning' so many calories. Or why they still have health concerns when they are so 'active'. I don't know any trainer that would consider making dinner part of the daily recommended exercise. It's…

Sure! Medicine balls routines, especially those where you twist, can be effective for ab targeting. But as with anything, it should be part of an overall program.

I need something a bit more than calisthenics at this point so based on the descriptions I'm thinking Insanity isn't right for me. I use calisthenic exercises a LOT in my bootcamps though and know the benefits they can provide! I did end up ordering it through my rewards program and it should be here in 4-6 weeks, just in…

What does IR stand for?

Thanks for the tips guys! I am already extremely active, and do constant weight training and cardio and yoga (with a HRM) which is why I was asking. I guess I can always up my weights if I need more challenge. I know that 'anything is great' but it's not a matter of starting something for me, I am already doing TONS - I…

For me it's my Vibram FiveFinger shoes. Running halfs in those seem easy in comparison to regular running shoes! And a hydration belt.

Cheese. Glorious, glorious cheese.

I have an atomizer (available at any kitchen gadget store, not expensive) that I put the olive oil in. Then I can pump it up an spray it lightly on the popcorn, just like you would spray butter. Better for you, you use less and not quite so strong of a taste.

That may be the very issue then :)

Muscles are like rubber bands... think of what a rubber band would do if you tried to pull it after it was sitting in the fridge. Snap! You should never static stretch before a workout... 'active' stretching like a light walk, slow jog, light weights, etc is recommended. After you work out, static stretching is perfectly…

No one can make you feel a certain way, not even you. You feel how you feel, but you can choose how to react. If your friends are not going on a diet with you, it is not fair to expect them to stop eating how they'd like just because you can't. You are choosing to let it bother you - why not instead acknowledge your…

The rule with fat is "first on, last off". The place that you gain it the quickest will be the place that you lose it the slowest. Unfair? Kinda. Your body will pull fat cells from wherever you have them. So if there's nothing left in your midsection, it WILL eventually start taking from the fleshier bits. That being said,…