The FAT Chronicles

[Magnus T Rico]

Poink. Thanks again for the words. I am taking JKD because Bruce Lee is one of my idols since I was a child. The weapons are because I like them. I have always been into swords ever since I can remember. Where I train martial arts we have Muay Thai and BJJ. JKD and Muay Thai are often put together in one class. I actually enjoy taking the Kickboxing though at times I am ready to pass out (literally) after an intense session. Right now BJJ is more than I can handle.

 

[Norman Bates]

We don't have much in common, and we probably aren't going to change each other's minds.


When we can just live, and not have to be "better" than the next person, the world will become a happier place for all.

And I suspect that some fat people know a few things about life that could benefit some thin folks as well.

YOu did change your mind really quickly to someone saying i want to change myself.
Is that some sort of troll game?

 

[Temple]

Hey troll! I'm 5'9'', 180, 17% fat, and I LOVE the women's board. In fact, we like to make fun of people that are "skinny-fat."



Stop by and introduce yourself. There's a thread waiting for you....

http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=129890

I have been everywhere from anorexic to as big as my fridge - I am now 5'4" 143# and 16-17% BF, stronger and fitter than I have ever been in my life. I will tell you that IMO fat people do not eat enough and when they do eat it is the wrong things. I don't care if you are male or female, please join us.

 

[Rockafella Skank]

At last!! Something positive has emerged from this thread!!

 

[Zirakzigil]

shut up, buttnugget

 

[Rockafella Skank]

shut up, buttnugget

To whom do you refer, peanut?

 

[ATrollFromTheFatBoard]

Hey troll! I'm 5'9'', 180, 17% fat, and I LOVE the women's board. In fact, we like to make fun of people that are "skinny-fat."

"Skinny-fat??" What does that mean?

Please don't take this the wrong way, but don't hurt anyone's feelings over there. Why must you make fun of anyone at all?

YOu did change your mind really quickly to someone saying i want to change myself.

Uh ... where??

Perhaps I've only recently made my full point clear, here ... or you misunderstood?

For clarification: What I've been going for all along here is that some of us DO make *reasonable* efforts at exercise and are still fatter than the norm. We resent those who would encourage us to exercise six hours a day if that's what it takes to look slim, because that's excessive to us and we don't want to do that. However, if we are spending the same amount of time exercising as you and trying to watch what we eat, we don't like hearing such things as "Get your lazy ass out of bed!" and "I guess you spend longer eating than that." It really is a quality of life issue.

What I am saying is, don't lump overweight people all in one pot and assume you know their character based on what their body looks like. And, for those overweight people who have given up on themselves in some way and really do need healthier habits and a new attitude, loving acceptance is going to produce that faster for them than hatred.

Think about it. If I came over with a two by four and started hitting you over the head with it, what would you instinctively do?? You'd probably put your hands up to protect yourself, wouldn't you? (Before taking it from me and knocking my brains out with it ...)

Well, that's what those people are doing. If you don't attack, but instead offer a hand up, ***without offering judgement about looks***, you inspire them to do more for themselves, and let them know that not all thin people hit.

Yeah, I do want to develop more muscle and become stronger. I always did. I never said, I am completely fat and totally out of shape and happy that way! But if I am making the best effort I can without the three-to-six hour marathon, improve my strength and stamina, but still don't look slim, I don't wanna hear it from folks. That's my point.

Well, I promised I'd go to the gym today and if I don't go soon, it'll be too late. So I'd better get going. Back later ...

 

[Sebass67]

Yet another reason why most people on Elite don't cut much slack for fat people is simply because we look at them and see them wasting away, letting their bodies slip and having this helpless mentality about them. Many people at Elite have realized part of their potential. We realized it took time and dedication. We dicovered our own power to change.

When people say get to the gym fattie or words like that it is for your own good. I will admit weight training was very hard for me to start at first. They are only trying to get you on a good program because they see potential in you. They realize that once you know your own power you will understand and than you will be better off.

Did any of that make sense?

 

[Temple]

Troll - we don't make fun of them in the sense that you mean. We are usually just disgusted by the crock of shit that the media has fed to people about how to become fit - actually being lean is almost a side effect of the lifestyle. Skinny/fat is what occurs when people eat too little or do too much cardio in an attempt to lose fat, ultimately they end up losing more lean mass than anything else, which lowers their metabolism and so they eat less and exercise more and the cycle goes on and on and on.

If you are truly interested in becoming stronger and more physically fit we can help you do that efficiently. NOBODY should have to do that much exercise to see results - I believe you when you tell me that is what you currently have to do to lose weight. The secret is to gain lean mass which will up your metabolism and in turn you will lose the fat.

Once again, I would like to invite you to join us on the Women's Discussion Board at Elite Fitness.

 

[Zirakzigil]

skinny-fat is when a person doesn't weigh very much and so they look skinny, but they have very little muscle and thus a high body fat percentage, even though they may look very skinny.