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The Official Gym & Fitness Thread

Discussion in 'Health' started by TyT, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. Apr 22, 2022 at 11:23 AM
    PackCon

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    That shit gives me GI bleeds.
     
  2. Apr 23, 2022 at 8:49 PM
    weldertaco

    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Before and after. Turned a $100 yoke into almost new!

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  3. Apr 25, 2022 at 2:58 PM
    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    Hey, homies. Random request.

    Getting the wife back into lifting and living with me. We both have a past in it, just getting back in the boat.


    Y’all bunch of weirdos happen to know of any fitness inspiration for a brown lady who’s actually built like a bodybuilder/crossfitter/etc and not just a skinny model? Haha

    I know none of y’all are creeps and know fit women’s names at the drop of a hat or anything . . . but when the wife looks for athletes and real life ladies she can emulate it’d be nice if they looked like her people (brown and buff) and not just another skinny white girl (nothing wrong with that, she’s just not lacking melanin nor are we ectomorphs).
     
  4. Apr 25, 2022 at 3:14 PM
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    Nadia Stowers comes to mind to me.
     
  5. Apr 25, 2022 at 3:28 PM
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    Serena Williams strength trains
     
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  6. Apr 25, 2022 at 4:15 PM
    weldertaco

    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Melissa peacock.
    Nadia stowers
    Sam belliveau
     
  7. Apr 25, 2022 at 5:02 PM
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    Does she have to have someone to emulate? Won’t get any happiness out of trying to be like someone. Tell her to do what she enjoys and the societal fitness norms aren’t something you have to fit within.
     
  8. Apr 25, 2022 at 6:02 PM
    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    Gracias


    EDIT: 2/3 white girls haha
     
  9. Apr 25, 2022 at 6:03 PM
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    She’s not a brainwashed American girl :rofl:
     
  10. Apr 25, 2022 at 6:24 PM
    weldertaco

    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Well. They aren’t tiny skinny supermodels
    I never looked at someone and said “nope, I don’t wanna be that guy. He’s the wrong color” hahaha
     
  11. Apr 25, 2022 at 6:53 PM
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    True enough.

    Was just a passing thought. Don’t see many brown females who are yoked. Was wondering if y’all knew of any.

    My wife is a boss. Doesn’t need anything. Grew up outside the states, where the whole world is on the daughter’s shoulders, not pampered and feelings worshipped like here haha. Was just thinking it’d be cool to show her people who look like her in passing. No worries either way! Thanks, all! Ha
     
  12. Apr 25, 2022 at 8:04 PM
    weldertaco

    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    In the strongman world, there’s not a ton in the top level as far as I know. I know a few amateurs tho are.

    all that means is she can be one of the few and pave the way for other darker skin women who are looking for someone to look up to as well!
     
  13. Apr 25, 2022 at 8:13 PM
    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    She can squat me and I’m a fat boy these days haha I look up to her for sure. So do the girls from her island. Soon to be kiddos, too!

    Thanks for the inspiring words. Knocking out, my dudes. Up in 6 hours and 52 minutes :)
     
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  14. Apr 27, 2022 at 10:08 AM
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    Color matters. Gender matters. Sex matters. Sexual orientation matters. Heritage matters. Culture Matters. Creed Matters.

    All of the above are what makes us valuable and individual human beings. It's part of who we are and what this world will become. Diversity adds immense value to the world.

    An ideal world provides a space where everyone is free to be themselves and express their individuality in a completely judgement free zone. It also includes a world where people don't need to educated on someone else's life customs in order to be willing to accept that individual or provide them appropriate treatment.

    It's not our job to educate you in how to treat us with basic human respect and empathy.

    Shame on anyone who tries to state anything in the above list doesn't matter and doesn't add value to life. To tell someone they don't need to seek value in role models who share same or strive to become a role model for those who share shame is pure bigotry.

    How dare anyone want to erase the parts of this world that make us different. How dare anyone want to promote a homogenous society with zero diversity and inclusion. That's for someone without the basic mental capacity to see outside of any world but their own.
     
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  15. Apr 27, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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  16. Apr 27, 2022 at 4:38 PM
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    I think if we commit to read each other assuming the other's best intentions, we might find common ground more easily than conflict. For those of us without the experience of having others make a big deal about our identities (often negatively or against our will) we say "it doesn't matter" as a way to say that we aren't judging. But of course for some folks that cuts close to the bone given what they've had to deal with by people who say terrible shit.

    So I actually think y'all are likely closer in understanding that you might think. It's just that language and different experiences get in the way of a common understanding.
     
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    I completely understand what you are trying to say, and do agree with you. Although were I would disagree with you is that people need to take it upon themselves to be more mindful of how their behavior impacts others rather than just project their limited experiences onto the world. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

    My comments were more geared towards a specific person who has been called out for their comments in the past and has a history of making ignorant and harmful comments towards minorities.

    Additionally what fuels my comments are toxic masculinity that is all too common. Someone comes on asking a simple question and now it's got to be turned into a very personal commentary on that individuals culture and ethnicity. I really don't think there is a place for that, especially not in a fitness forum where someone was just simply asking about potential colored female influencers and role models in the power sports and physique industry (which unfortunately, are a rare breed). Don't try to educate a man married to a brown woman about how they both should be view race a little better. The comment wasn't intended to be helpful or educational, it was made in a direct attempt to throw sand and cause waves.

    Me personally, especially post-COVID I'm really kind of tired of that crap. Be kind and be mindful of of course...







    be well :)
     
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    Thank you for being one of the few thoughtful and wise people I’ve encountered on here in the many years I’ve been here. You are appreciated. Sincerely.
     
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  19. Apr 27, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    Thank you for your thank you.
    I work hard to attempt to be mindful, especially these days.
     
  20. Apr 27, 2022 at 7:29 PM
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    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    Slowly but surely the home gym is coming together.

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