I found this so humorous yesterday when I was at the doc. I was seeing my family physician for a couple of issues and while I was there thought I'd ask him about why I keep pulling my bicep when I go up 2 lbs in dumbbell weight. He had just gotten done saying that I was really fit, good weight, etc. When I told him about my bicep, he looked at me quizzically and totally serious and said "what exactly are you trying to do?". I told him I was trying to build more muscle, become more cut, etc. I guess you had to be there, but it was so funny to me. And a perfect example of how so many people just don't get those of us who are always trying to improve our bodies, when so many people barely even workout.
He asked "what exactly are you trying to do?"
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This reminds me of a few years ago when I was in for my physical. I told the doctor that I always seem to have to pee, of course I do drink alot, I added. His eyebrows went up. He thought I meant alcohol! Water, I meant water doc!!!
"Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Satchel Paige
This reminds me of a few years ago when I was in for my physical. I told the doctor that I always seem to have to pee, of course I do drink alot, I added. His eyebrows went up. He thought I meant alcohol! Water, I meant water doc!!!
"Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Satchel Paige
Beavs
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Well, take a gander around you. The future diabetic club of America is expanding (pun intended) and I would guess that statistically a doctor is not likely to see people interested in physical fitness. For many, McDonald's is a staple and sitting on the couch is a national passtime.
Well, take a gander around you. The future diabetic club of America is expanding (pun intended) and I would guess that statistically a doctor is not likely to see people interested in physical fitness. For many, McDonald's is a staple and sitting on the couch is a national passtime.
cwsoxfan
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That IS funny!!
I love the knee story too Susan. LOL!
Beavs, it is sad. I was out shopping today and it's just sad looking around at other shoppers. The thing I look at is health problems down the road for a lot of the folks. They must not realize what they are doing to themselves. On the other hand, people think we are way too extreme.
Sophiem, what did the doc say to you when you answered his question? LOL!
Dallas
That IS funny!!
I love the knee story too Susan. LOL!
Beavs, it is sad. I was out shopping today and it's just sad looking around at other shoppers. The thing I look at is health problems down the road for a lot of the folks. They must not realize what they are doing to themselves. On the other hand, people think we are way too extreme.
Sophiem, what did the doc say to you when you answered his question? LOL!
Dallas
alsrnbsn
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>Well, take a gander around you. The future diabetic club of
>America is expanding (pun intended) and I would guess that
>statistically a doctor is not likely to see people interested
>in physical fitness. For many, McDonald's is a staple and
>sitting on the couch is a national passtime.
Unfortunately for me, this is job security!
>Well, take a gander around you. The future diabetic club of
>America is expanding (pun intended) and I would guess that
>statistically a doctor is not likely to see people interested
>in physical fitness. For many, McDonald's is a staple and
>sitting on the couch is a national passtime.
Unfortunately for me, this is job security!
delfin
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That reminds of my MIL telling me I needed to "fill out" while gesturing at my chest. (Guess seeing chest muscle... or any muscle for that matter... is just not feminine to some people) My DH knows I'm addicted to working out, esp. with CAthe dvds, and he keeps telling me, great, but he doesn't want me to look like Cathe... and she looks totally amazing to me!
That reminds of my MIL telling me I needed to "fill out" while gesturing at my chest. (Guess seeing chest muscle... or any muscle for that matter... is just not feminine to some people) My DH knows I'm addicted to working out, esp. with CAthe dvds, and he keeps telling me, great, but he doesn't want me to look like Cathe... and she looks totally amazing to me!
Luv2WorkHard
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RE: They just don't get it...
*insert sarcasm here* Don't you just love it?
So many people are so very ignorant when it comes to the world of fitness and striving to be heahtly. I mean, not everyone has to be as into it as many of us are, but some of the looks you get from people when you tell them how you lift weights and workout several days a week is amazing. They look at you like they think you are absolutely crazy and an unhealthy "addict" of some sort. And...yet...according to many in our society as a whole, it's perfectly "normal" for people to be "addicted" to sitting on the couch, drinking soda, and stuffing their face with potato chips 7 days a week. Yes...THAT'S normal...but working out 5-6 days a week? Lifting weights? Eating mainly clean foods? Huh? We must be crazy.
Dianna
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*insert sarcasm here* Don't you just love it?
So many people are so very ignorant when it comes to the world of fitness and striving to be heahtly. I mean, not everyone has to be as into it as many of us are, but some of the looks you get from people when you tell them how you lift weights and workout several days a week is amazing. They look at you like they think you are absolutely crazy and an unhealthy "addict" of some sort. And...yet...according to many in our society as a whole, it's perfectly "normal" for people to be "addicted" to sitting on the couch, drinking soda, and stuffing their face with potato chips 7 days a week. Yes...THAT'S normal...but working out 5-6 days a week? Lifting weights? Eating mainly clean foods? Huh? We must be crazy.
Dianna
http://www.picturetrail.com/Luv2WorkHard
Beavs
Cathlete
RE: They just don't get it...
I would venture to guess that many moons ago few people had access to as muh tempting food as we do today as well as exerices programs. I'm guessing people ate much healthier and likely walked more than we do now so there was no need for health nuts becase people were simply much healthier prior to and during World War....at least in terms of type of food consumed, amount, and daily exercise.
I would venture to guess that many moons ago few people had access to as muh tempting food as we do today as well as exerices programs. I'm guessing people ate much healthier and likely walked more than we do now so there was no need for health nuts becase people were simply much healthier prior to and during World War....at least in terms of type of food consumed, amount, and daily exercise.
RE: He asked
This reminds me of a dr's appointment for a varicose vein a few years ago where I was sitting on the exam table, legs outstretched. The doc goes "relax your leg....relax...relax your leg!" while he felt the vein. In my mind I was thinking, Dude, I am relaxing it! I just had harder quads than he's used to seeing, apparently. And I don't even think I'm that strong, but he must feel a lot of mush in his job? Oh well, it made me happy!:7
This reminds me of a dr's appointment for a varicose vein a few years ago where I was sitting on the exam table, legs outstretched. The doc goes "relax your leg....relax...relax your leg!" while he felt the vein. In my mind I was thinking, Dude, I am relaxing it! I just had harder quads than he's used to seeing, apparently. And I don't even think I'm that strong, but he must feel a lot of mush in his job? Oh well, it made me happy!:7