gelfling
Cathlete
RE: reply to all: for argument's sake
>
>Well, you are adding in the factor that the change in exercise
>resulted in the change in body composition. This is probably
>a PARTIAL factor. But, again, if it were the only factor,
>then those (such as we here on the forum) who have similarly
>changed our exercise to include much more weights, would also
>have witnessed a change in body composition. But if you read
>the posts on the open forum and in ask cathe, you'll see that
>many people still struggle with weight issues - despite doing
>loads of lifting.
>
I find this last statement irritating.
"Many people struggle with weight issues": I agree. However, no one approach works for everyone. Why haven't you addressed the very real fact that we are all different? This is my point. Have I misunderstood yours? Were you telling me that we are all exactly the same? (honest question, after all we all have different styles of writing, which can be misunderstood by someone who has a different style). I have no doubt that what I said in my posts is accurate.
>By the way, my original argument is only flawed (in your view)
>due to its not pointing out weight lifting as a factor. I
>have included it now, and still it doesn't wash as the only
>reason for body composition change.
>
It's not just my view, it's fact. You are being pedantic. So was I in my last reply, so I won't take it personally. Please, accept that we are all different and that for me and many people like me, exercise is our key. That was my point. I am entitled to be irritated with statements that say that diet is 75% responsible for the way your body looks. I am entitled because it does not apply to me (and many others) and the data that says this applies to every single human being, just isn't there. That alone was my issue with your original post.
>Of course, individual factors play in. But in this case, ALL
>of the Cathe-video
>people have leaned out. And that's all I'm concerned with.
>
Apart from the rant aspect of your post (and what's wrong with ranting from time to time anyway?), that is what I thought you were focusing on.
If Cathe did start posting a food diary here, what would you think if she told us she eats like a horse? How do we know that Cathe doesn't eat 8 big meals per day? What if we found out that Cathe lived on chocolate chip cookies alone?
I sincerely wish you luck with your weight loss and I hope you reach your goal soon!
ATB,
- Lisa
>
>Well, you are adding in the factor that the change in exercise
>resulted in the change in body composition. This is probably
>a PARTIAL factor. But, again, if it were the only factor,
>then those (such as we here on the forum) who have similarly
>changed our exercise to include much more weights, would also
>have witnessed a change in body composition. But if you read
>the posts on the open forum and in ask cathe, you'll see that
>many people still struggle with weight issues - despite doing
>loads of lifting.
>
I find this last statement irritating.
"Many people struggle with weight issues": I agree. However, no one approach works for everyone. Why haven't you addressed the very real fact that we are all different? This is my point. Have I misunderstood yours? Were you telling me that we are all exactly the same? (honest question, after all we all have different styles of writing, which can be misunderstood by someone who has a different style). I have no doubt that what I said in my posts is accurate.
>By the way, my original argument is only flawed (in your view)
>due to its not pointing out weight lifting as a factor. I
>have included it now, and still it doesn't wash as the only
>reason for body composition change.
>
It's not just my view, it's fact. You are being pedantic. So was I in my last reply, so I won't take it personally. Please, accept that we are all different and that for me and many people like me, exercise is our key. That was my point. I am entitled to be irritated with statements that say that diet is 75% responsible for the way your body looks. I am entitled because it does not apply to me (and many others) and the data that says this applies to every single human being, just isn't there. That alone was my issue with your original post.
>Of course, individual factors play in. But in this case, ALL
>of the Cathe-video
>people have leaned out. And that's all I'm concerned with.
>
Apart from the rant aspect of your post (and what's wrong with ranting from time to time anyway?), that is what I thought you were focusing on.
If Cathe did start posting a food diary here, what would you think if she told us she eats like a horse? How do we know that Cathe doesn't eat 8 big meals per day? What if we found out that Cathe lived on chocolate chip cookies alone?
I sincerely wish you luck with your weight loss and I hope you reach your goal soon!
ATB,
- Lisa
