Comments on: The 8 Worst Reasons to Lift Weights http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/ A place where beginner, amateur, and experienced athletes can maximize their physical potential. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:26:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ELove http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-23391 ELove Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:23:33 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-23391 #8 is interesting because I have had great success at the gym. Women want to improve and are afraid to ask for help. Some just have some issues and go Bionic Woman on you to prove a point. But generally they are eyeballin too, so stop it! I find that when I constructively offer advice they listen and end up hugging and kissing me when we meet again. This definitely breaks the ice especially if you know what you are talking about. But offer the advice, give them space, and watch them seek you out...because most of all they were attracted to begin with. #8 is interesting because I have had great success at the gym. Women want to improve and are afraid to ask for help. Some just have some issues and go Bionic Woman on you to prove a point. But generally they are eyeballin too, so stop it! I find that when I constructively offer advice they listen and end up hugging and kissing me when we meet again. This definitely breaks the ice especially if you know what you are talking about. But offer the advice, give them space, and watch them seek you out…because most of all they were attracted to begin with.

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-20161 Steve Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:23:56 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-20161 That is true, however I think people should start by developing a solid base, rather than just jumping head first into a pro bodybuilding routine. That is true, however I think people should start by developing a solid base, rather than just jumping head first into a pro bodybuilding routine.

]]> By: Joe http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-20103 Joe Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:49:10 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-20103 Don't tell people not to be bodybuilders just because you think that they will never make it to the top. Follow your dreams and work hard if that is what you want to do. Don’t tell people not to be bodybuilders just because you think that they will never make it to the top. Follow your dreams and work hard if that is what you want to do.

]]> By: D0nkey http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-19700 D0nkey Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:25:54 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-19700 lmao lmao

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-17524 Steve Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:52:10 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-17524 I've never seen a co-ed sauna in the gym. If you are sitting in the sauna with one nut hanging out trying to get a date, I'd hate to think about what kind of 'chicks' you're picking up. Yikes! I’ve never seen a co-ed sauna in the gym. If you are sitting in the sauna with one nut hanging out trying to get a date, I’d hate to think about what kind of ‘chicks’ you’re picking up. Yikes!

]]> By: Rocket http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-17522 Rocket Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:35:23 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-17522 all i can say is the gym is the place I go to get away from all the idiots.. guys- dont hit on chicks at the gym, if they like ya, they will let ya know.. seriously.. just sit in the sauna with one nut hanging out, if they want ya, they will take care of the rest.. works for me all the time.. weed out the high maintenance gals! all i can say is the gym is the place I go to get away from all the idiots.. guys- dont hit on chicks at the gym, if they like ya, they will let ya know.. seriously.. just sit in the sauna with one nut hanging out, if they want ya, they will take care of the rest.. works for me all the time.. weed out the high maintenance gals!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-9044 Ryan Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:57:05 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-9044 Wow! cut the guy some slack... keep doing what ur doing Steve. Wow! cut the guy some slack… keep doing what ur doing Steve.

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-4815 Steve Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:22:27 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-4815 Indeed orson, you are correct. In fact, "muscle weighs more than fat" is a myth. A pound is a pound. Instead, we should say, "Muscle is heavier by volume than fat." I suppose we could also say, "Muscle is more dense than fat," as you stated. The reality is that 1 lb of fat is much larger, softer, and looser than 1 lb of muscle. The point to take away from this is, if you lose 5 lbs of fat and gain 5 lbs of muscle, it will make a HUGE difference in the way you look, yet you will still weigh the same. This is why I prefer to focus more on losing fat than on losing weight. Indeed orson, you are correct. In fact, “muscle weighs more than fat” is a myth. A pound is a pound. Instead, we should say, “Muscle is heavier by volume than fat.” I suppose we could also say, “Muscle is more dense than fat,” as you stated.

The reality is that 1 lb of fat is much larger, softer, and looser than 1 lb of muscle. The point to take away from this is, if you lose 5 lbs of fat and gain 5 lbs of muscle, it will make a HUGE difference in the way you look, yet you will still weigh the same. This is why I prefer to focus more on losing fat than on losing weight.

]]> By: orson http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-4813 orson Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:26:14 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-4813 "muscle weighs more than fat" How can muscle weigh more than fat ? 1 lb is always 1 lb maybe you should correct this and point out that muscle is more dense than fat “muscle weighs more than fat”

How can muscle weigh more than fat ?

1 lb is always 1 lb

maybe you should correct this and point out that muscle is more dense than fat

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-8-worst-reasons-to-lift-weights/comment-page-1/#comment-3862 Steve Tue, 19 May 2009 15:14:54 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=818#comment-3862 Susan: I say “No man will be interested in you for your femininity.” regarding the nasty changes that take place when females use androgenic substances like steroids. You might not be feminine yourself, but if you hit the juice you'd really start to look like a man. Sorry that you are offended by the terms 'gym bunny' and 'chick'. Maybe you would enjoy life more if you weren't so uptight. I believe men and women are equal, but you probably would never believe me since I can tell you are some kind of man hating feminist. Sure you're married but you probably give the guy a hard time each and every day. Glad I'm not stuck in that hell. Furthermore, if you can't handle a guy coming up to you and saying "Hey listen, I think it's great that you lift free weights when so many other women are scared by it. I don't see too many women lifting in this gym, so I think it's great," then maybe you don't belong at a public gym. That would be the same as me going up to a guy doing some Olympic lifts and saying "Hey listen, I think it's great that you are doing Olympic lifts. I don't see too many people doing them around here, and I think it's great." It's not about me hitting on you, it's about me striking up a conversation with another enthusiastic weight lifter and giving him or her props for doing what most other trainees don't have the balls to do. I'm really sorry that you are so pessimistic about men because I'm not like what you think. If you knew me in person I guarantee you would like me. I can't really think of a woman I've met in my life who hasn't liked me, and not in a conceited every-woman-wants-me kind of way. You just don't know me. Susan: I say “No man will be interested in you for your femininity.” regarding the nasty changes that take place when females use androgenic substances like steroids. You might not be feminine yourself, but if you hit the juice you’d really start to look like a man.

Sorry that you are offended by the terms ‘gym bunny’ and ‘chick’. Maybe you would enjoy life more if you weren’t so uptight. I believe men and women are equal, but you probably would never believe me since I can tell you are some kind of man hating feminist. Sure you’re married but you probably give the guy a hard time each and every day. Glad I’m not stuck in that hell.

Furthermore, if you can’t handle a guy coming up to you and saying “Hey listen, I think it’s great that you lift free weights when so many other women are scared by it. I don’t see too many women lifting in this gym, so I think it’s great,” then maybe you don’t belong at a public gym. That would be the same as me going up to a guy doing some Olympic lifts and saying “Hey listen, I think it’s great that you are doing Olympic lifts. I don’t see too many people doing them around here, and I think it’s great.” It’s not about me hitting on you, it’s about me striking up a conversation with another enthusiastic weight lifter and giving him or her props for doing what most other trainees don’t have the balls to do.

I’m really sorry that you are so pessimistic about men because I’m not like what you think. If you knew me in person I guarantee you would like me. I can’t really think of a woman I’ve met in my life who hasn’t liked me, and not in a conceited every-woman-wants-me kind of way. You just don’t know me.

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