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Christopher Ferguson
traineo Newbie
Posts: 12
Christopher Ferguson
I am 26, and need all the help I can get. The photo is from my wedding day, and I have got a bit bigger since then!
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2006 13:51
Am I the only one who suspects that some of the posts made in this section of the fora are meant to promote certain products? Methinks that some of these testimonials are bunk, sirrah!
Please remember: it doesn't matter which diet it is, the way we lose weight is by using up more fuel than we put in ourselves and that the only way we can remove excess fat is by exhaling carbon dioxide.
Estrogenic? Oestrogenic? I understand the o-so-subtle mysogyny in your idea, but I question your science. And don't tell me to 'google' things - the internet is a hive of poor science.
A rallying call to Traineo members who are concerned with ads and misinformation in this area: If you see a post you think is an ad, please reply to it with that one word - 'ad'. Then allow the poster to defend his views. THat way, we can be sure we are not just swallowing crepe.
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Justin Shearer
traineo Newbie
Posts: 23
Justin Shearer
I am 26. College, stress, 21 meal plan... all caused me to go from 180 to 320. I realize I will probably never be 180 again but I think 250 is a very reasonable goal. My photo is a reminder to me that my body CAN be smaller and I CAN survive without massive amounts of food.
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2006 16:21
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Jeremiah Utecht
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 190
Jeremiah Utecht
I am a contractor for a monolithic IT firm. This translates into a lot of time spent sitting. I have always been a big guy, but I am tired of being obese so I am going to utilize the power of community to hold my feet to the fire to stay active.
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2006 16:32 - Edited by: Puchembo
Quoting: cjfthistle Am I the only one who suspects that some of the posts made in this section of the fora are meant to promote certain products? Methinks that some of these testimonials are bunk, sirrah! I agree that discretion is warranted ANYWHERE on the 'net. But I also think that it is good to hear what has and has not worked for some people.
Referring someone to Google is not a futile exercise as they are likely to find examples of both pro's and con's (think of diet plans here). There is also the likely hood that the seeker will run into the alternatives.
Yes the web is a hive of poor science. But such dismissal sounds like your throwing the baby out with the bathwater so to speak.
Not trying to be combative, but put forth a reasonable retort.
P.S. For the record I have no affiliation with any diet "anything". Just a lowly B.A. trying to get through the day while eating better and eating less.
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Christopher Ferguson
traineo Newbie
Posts: 12
Christopher Ferguson
I am 26, and need all the help I can get. The photo is from my wedding day, and I have got a bit bigger since then!
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2006 17:31
The internet is full of good resources. I just think that googling certain phrases will lead you certain places.
Just because you or I are smart enough to spot the good science doesn't mean we should put up with people advertising the bad.
And to paraphrase Kissinger: Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they aren't trying to take your money off you in exchange for rubbish.
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Colin Principe
traineo Regular
Posts: 46
Colin Principe
Working a lot makes it very easy to come up with excuses as to why I can't work out or eat healthy. It's time to end the excuses, get out there, enjoy some workouts and eat healthy foods. I'm hoping that Traineo can help.
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2006 17:48
While it's definitely a policy of "Cavaet Emptor" on the internet, there are plenty of reputable sites with useful information. There is certainly a lot of blog and forum spam going on. There is nothing that can replace the good advice of a doctor or nutritionist.
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Alasdair McLean
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 154
Alasdair McLean
Thank you for visiting traineo.com!
As the CEO of traineo, I'm proud to be a part of a team passionately dedicated to helping a large number of people reach their health and fitness goals. We're working hard to create solutions to help you improve your lives and I hope you're enjoying what we've put together so far.
Our goal and focus is to build a dynamic and resourceful community around our members - I'd love to hear from anyone regarding ideas and suggestions on how traineo can serve you better so please drop me a personal message if you'd like to get in touch.
I'm a runner who has represented England at an international level in the 800m and I'm passionate about fitness, health and sports.
I wish everyone the best of luck with their health and fitness goals and I very much hope that you will be a frequent visitor to traineo and follow our continued growth and developments.
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2006 18:30 - Edited by: amclean
Thank you all for your comments.
On behalf of the traineo community as a whole we're taking the issue of spam / advertising in the forums and elsewhere throughout the site extremely seriously.
Our goal is to create a knowledgebase built around real member discussions, suggestions and debates in an effort to provide value to all of our users. We certainly encourage 'open' discussions in the forums however, for the interests of the traineo community, we will be closely monitoring and removing blatant spam or advertising if necessary.
I hope you all continue to enjoy the community we're developing in these forums and as always please feel free to post your feedback.
Alasdair McLean-Foreman
the traineo team
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Nick Richards
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 123
Nick Richards
Train as a bodybuilder. Aiming for 16 1/2 stone at 8% bodyfat, currently about 14 stone 10 at 14%.
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2006 22:14
The anti-estrogenic diet guys are trying as hard as they can to peddle their products here. Just have a good understanding that they are trying to make money and in all likeliness isn't an effective diet... (in my opinion)..
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Jeremiah Utecht
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 190
Jeremiah Utecht
I am a contractor for a monolithic IT firm. This translates into a lot of time spent sitting. I have always been a big guy, but I am tired of being obese so I am going to utilize the power of community to hold my feet to the fire to stay active.
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2006 22:29
Quoting: nickatbristol The anti-estrogenic diet guys are trying as hard as they can to peddle their products here. Just have a good understanding that they are trying to make money and in all likeliness isn't an effective diet... (in my opinion).. I echo Nick's sentiments. I am confident however that as this site matures that we as the community will be able to winnow out the peddlers and pushers.
It is interesting to me that this process of seizing control over my fitness has meant an increased awareness of everything around me. What I am doing, not doing, what I am eating, what I am not eating. For me to reassign that to a formulaic approach just doesn't jive. I am happy that people can find a "Diet System" that works for them. I am just not in that camp I guess.
If you look on the "Man Bitties" thread the community did a pretty good job of calling out someone that was not forth right with how and what they were. This is a good thing.
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