Fri, Aug-29-08, 18:35
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Plan: Keto IMO Atkins 72 Induct
Stats: 283/229/180
BF:mini goal 250, 225
Progress: 52%
Location: St. Pete, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wifezilla
There is a world of difference between giving people good solid information and then having some not follow recommendations due to personal choice -and- not giving people the right information because you ASSUME they are too stupid, lazy or unmotivated to follow it.
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And that's another problem. People don't *know* what the correct info is anymore. So many studies come out with contradictory results. So many media reports exist with contradictory information. Fat is bad. Fat is good. Carbs are good. Carbs are bad. Some carbs are good, some are bad. Eggs are good. Eggs are bad. What's the average person supposed to believe? People don't always have the time or resources to research everything. They rely upon the disseminated information. I'd wager that this is another reason people don't follow a plan for long.
And yes, giving recommendations to have them ignored is difficult and annoying. But people are independent creatures. They ask for advice, stew on it and mix it with other pieces of information. Eventually, they may follow the advice given, or they may not. I do that - I solicit opinions, evaluate the info received, figure out if the info fits what I need out of life and make a decision. Sometimes the decision I make is shortly after receiving the advice/opinions; sometimes it's years later, possibly after I've followed other advice. And yes, when I finally figure out what works for me and realize someone gave me that advice/opinion/idea years before, I kick myself. But, being independent and stubborn, this is what I do. So, while it seems I ignore opinions/advice/etc., in reality, it is stewing in the back of my mind. I can't be the only person that does this.
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