Crossroads...

[katie64]

Originally posted by DaMayor
Um, yes, I believe that Atkins and SKD are synonymous. Of course, CKD is a different approach. I haven't finished Lyle McDonald's book yet, so I don't consider myself an authority on the subject.

As far as the splenda is concerned.....I personally don't think it would hurt. But of course, this all depends on your goals and the way you view artificial sweeteners. I use splenda myself.

Thanks Honey...........I use equal b/c I have to use 2 pkts of splenda vs. 1 pkt. of equal, I haven't heard anything bad on this ...........yet

 

[DaMayor]

Well, based on what I've read here, aspartame far from the ideal sweetener....and that's putting mildly. Do a search...... it has been addressed numerous times. As far as I know, splenda, or sucralose, is the lesser of the two evils. Stevia is another sweetener that I have heard fairy good things about, but it is a bit pricey.

 

[DaMayor]

Originally posted by Pepper
Not sure that was fair

Which part? My comment or mmafiters?

 

[Pepper]

Originally posted by DaMayor
Which part? My comment or mmafiters?

mmafiter's

You see, that is why I quoted him, not you. However, you, not being a Clemson man, did not pick up on that!

 

[DaMayor]

You may be right..

Well, I like ol' mmafiter, but I'm very disappointed that he would attempt to instigate another argument. A bit overly defensive....not his style. The whole situation was, and is, unfortunate.

 

[Pepper]

Originally posted by DaMayor
You may be right..

Well, I like ol' mmafiter, but I'm very disappointed that he would attempt to instigate another argument. A bit overly defensive....not his style. The whole situation was, and is, unfortunate.

Well, when I read your comment, I thought you were referring to your wife (in a joking manner, of course.)

I like and respect both mmafiter and w8 and am quite frankly confused by their reaction. However, I have not read every post, so I may have missed something.

 

[DaMayor]

Well, I believe that there is a lot more to the situation than we know. Surely I couldn't be single handedly responsible for running off senior members of this site via my "humor", or poor choice thereof......that's ludicrous.
If they truly valued those members who obviously appreciated and seeked their advice, they would have stayed. That's called professionalism.

 

[Pepper]

Originally posted by DaMayor
Well, I believe that there is a lot more to the situation than we know. Surely I couldn't be single handedly responsible for running off senior members of this site via my "humor", or poor choice thereof......that's ludicrous.
If they truly valued those members who obviously appreciated and seeked their advice, they would have stayed. That's called professionalism.

I don't want to get all philosophic on you...but...in my opinion any time you step up to be a leader in any organzation, someone is going to throw tomatos at you.

I've seen it at my office, my church, everywhere...Leaders get criticized. That is in no small part why everyone is not cut out to be a leader. That is not to say the 'leaders' we are discussing can't take criticism.

I like GoPro's attituce about it.

 

[DaMayor]

I agree. Gopro is the eternal optimist, as is Tank, and many of the other Mods here. I think that maybe some people, including myself, take this internet "reality" too seriously.
I believe everything that took place was due to misinterpretation(s) of what was meant to be humor, while tongue in cheek, still humor.....Beyond that, I believe there were many more issues involved in the background that most members were not aware of.....and need not be aware of. On the other hand, certain standards of behavior exist for those who are either appointed or self-proclaimed leaders . As for hecklers....comes with the territory. So, in summation, I think both parties could have behaved differently, and am sorry that i/we didn't. Secondly, I really wish the members of this site would evaluate the entire situation before hastily chosing sides, which they did. This did nothing for IM, and I'm sure many newbies left wondering what kind of nut cases frequented this site. I hope they came back.

 

[MJ23]

Somebody please close this thread...


Oh, HI "DM"

 

[Triple Threat]

DM, if you're done waxing philosophic, are you going to get back to working out?

 

[DaMayor]

Well, it's like this, I'm experimenting with a new diet, and I don't want to post any of the details here, otherwise Everybody will want to do it.
As for my workout(s).....can't write about what ain't happening. I've been on the road for the las t couple of weeks (off and on), and have missed at least a week of workouts.....enough to screw everything up....for now. Think I'll buy one of those thigh masters or something to use on the road. Maybe one of Jake's machines......or Tony Little.......they fold up small enough to fit in your glove compartment....don't they?

 

[Triple Threat]

Is it possible to find a gym to work out while you're travelling?

Go to google.com, enter "gym locator" and search.

 

[DaMayor]

Well, I'm not staying out of town over night...not yet. I'm gone just long enough to screw up my schedule. Believe me, I'm not happy about it. When I was a member of the YMCA, my membership allowed me to go to any Y in the country. However, I'm now a member of a privately owned gym...so that isn't an option.

 

[Triple Threat]

The dreaded day trips. I know the routine. Get up early, travel, spend all day sitting on your ass, eating, more travel, go to sleep. It doesn't leave much time for working out. If I have to travel, I'd much rather go somewhere for several days or a couple of weeks even. At least that way you could have somewhat normal days. Hopefully this won't last too long and you can get back to a regular routine.

 

[katie64]

Originally posted by DaMayor
Well, based on what I've read here, aspartame far from the ideal sweetener....and that's putting mildly. Do a search...... it has been addressed numerous times. As far as I know, splenda, or sucralose, is the lesser of the two evils. Stevia is another sweetener that I have heard fairy good things about, but it is a bit pricey.

Thanks DM..........I'll do some research..........

 

[DaMayor]

Originally posted by CaptainDeadlift
The dreaded day trips. I know the routine. Get up early, travel, spend all day sitting on your ass, eating, more travel, go to sleep. It doesn't leave much time for working out. If I have to travel, I'd much rather go somewhere for several days or a couple of weeks even. At least that way you could have somewhat normal days. Hopefully this won't last too long and you can get back to a regular routine.

Well at this point it is hard to tell exactly what is going to happen. I do know that I need to be on a regular training schedule, otherwise it's a downward spiral.......can't have that.