Comments on: Katy ‘Confused’ By ‘Contradictory Messages’ But My Philosophy Has Always Remained Consistent

By: Katy

Katy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:18:38 +0000

LOL! Exactly, Allison! And what if you don’t have someone as nimble as Jacob on hand to jump in and stop the runaway vehicle? Just a slight decline and there it goes….

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:42:27 +0000

I guess it was the part where it rolled backwards (presumably in neutral) and the group in the rear scattered like bowling pins to avoid being crushed beneath the vehicle.

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:20:14 +0000

I just wanted to add that the “mini-van pushing” exercise I saw in the one FitCamp video I watched is very dangerous and I strongly urge Isabeau to remove it from the program (and don’t try this at home!).

Okay, I’m game–what’s so “dangerous” about pushing a vehicle, Allison?

–Jimmy

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:00:27 +0000

So not to confuse, Katy and Kathy are the same person here, just different email addresses and names populate the reply forms.

I just wanted to add that I simply would like to see people treating their bodies with kindness and respect. We are complicated biological systems and all sorts of things can go wrong due to any number of imbalances. I would argue that Jimmy’s blood sugar issues and recent weight gain are prime examples of this; in no way do I denigrate Jimmy or his accomplishments. My grandfather had a tiny quote from a newspaper taped to the light on his desk, and I read it every time I sat there. It read, “The rock that resists a crowbar gives way to the roots of tender plant.” I think we should be gently coaxing our bodies into better health.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:44:20 +0000

Vadim, I, too, think that Jimmy ROCKS! And I also think that I have been respectful and not judgmental. My comments stem from what I see as variations in message from Jimmy. In previous posts and totally discountlng advice from experts regarding overtraining. Many responders have injected subjective, emotional reactions to my points or, in some cases, to points I never made. And while Jimmy believes that everyone should do what’s best for them, even a low fat plan, there is no refuting that Jimmy has absolutely discounted the need for consuming any whole grains, and not too subtly, I might add. And the part about Michael Phelps not needing carbs (Kattie when you say that Phelps could easily eat Atkins style diet and still blossom, are you saying it form experience? I think not, I am not trying to be rude or disrespectful, just the opposite; Kattie you sound a bit naive when you think it is posssible to pull Phelps on extreamly low carb) was NOT, NOT, NOT my thought, but was written by JIMMY just prior to going to FitCamp (look up Michael Phelps in the search bar on this site). Further, he claimed that Fred Hahn’s tip about overexercising was right on, then goes on to extol the virtues of long, intense workouts. Yes, of course, I will say it again, I agree that everyone should find what’s best for them; everyone is an individual. Jimmy can do whatever he wishes regarding his low carb lifestyle. And no doubt, it is highly entertaining to read his rants in response to those foolish enough to malign LLVLC. I feel, though, that if he truly does not endorse a point of view, he should just remain neutral. I still believe that excess exercise will do more harm that good in the long run and that too many overweight individuals try to do too much, too soon to their detriment, physically and emotionally (and please read my comments again when you are not sleep-deprived:-))

By: Vadim

Vadim — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:00:52 +0000

Hi all! I cant even start to begin describing how I feel at the moment. Guys, I honestly think there is too much estrogen going at once, oops didnt want to stir the pot, it was meant as a joke, but I will try to add a litttle bit perspective if I may. Many of you have valid points in my opinion, but…….. There is a difference between what you say and how you say it! Let me get to it later. First and foremost, Jimmy you are doing a fantastic job promoting low carb lifestyle. I may agree or disagree with you on many points, but I will forever be thankful to you on starting on a low carb lifestyle which is changing my life. I am 36 years old Russian guy, a former professional table tennis player. I was second best in my country 15 years ago, and even though table tennis is not considered as intense as soccer for example, is still quite physically demanding! When I immigrated to NYC 15 years ago I weighted 160 pounds at 5”9 and then ballooned to a whooping 300 few years back. I may state the reasons, excuses or not, but it is not important. Whats important here is that I lost 100 pounds, quit smoking and in the best shape of my life, even better then when I was 16 and one of the best player in my contry. And Jimmy, you share so much of my success with me! Honest to God if I havent stumbled upon your site I would probably be obese, hypoglycemic and disfunctional. Jimmy, my favorite saying is that LIFE is like a toilet paper,seems long but get wasted on so much……….. Guys lets not waste energy on being upset, argumentive and bitter. Even though you might say you nare not bitter, some of you guys come out that way. There is a biter undertone in some of your comments. Kattie, even though you have valid questions and comments for Jimmy, you say it in a judgemental tone, one MAN’s opinion. I have a degree in sports physiology and clinical nutrtion, and work in the same instituition with Dr Feinman. I tried so many diets in the past until one day I started suffering form paralysis by analysis, and gave up. Thats when I started gaining. Until I found Jimmy Moore and his wonderful website with all those wonderful guests. I adore and respect EAdes tremendeously, very smart people and great doctors. So one should never stop searching for the truth, weather it be diet or anything else. Kattie I can see your point about Jimmy changing, but I can also see Jimmy/ point about evolving and experimenting. When you say as a public commentator Jimmy should be responsible for his message, I couldnt disagree with you more. Every person ought to be an educated consumer, and just because something Jimmy or any guest on his show claims works doesnt mean it works for all. Jimmy is doing a fantastic work on providing links , interviews and information for all to disseminate, and its up to individual to make a final choice. Plus I must command a man on his naked truth about all his ordeals. Not only Jimmy honestly describes his journey, he is not afraid to be challenged or ridiculed. And it speaks volumes about this mans character! I remember a guy was making fun of him when he showed a video on youtuve about his loose skin problem. Kattie when you say that Phelps could easily eat Atkins style diet and still blossom, are you saying it form experience? I think not, I am not trying to be rude or disrespectful, just the opposite. In arguments, truth is born!!!!! Lets just be civil about them. From evolutionary biology point of views, human have a pancreas and insulin for a reason, right? If we all ate meat, fish, limitted vegs and few berries randomly, human body wouldnt need such an intrinsic and complicated hormonal system and pancreas, which in itself is a quite complicated hormone. So back to evolutionary bilogy. Humans throughout history and evolutionary development, havent relied on running 26 miles, or swimming for 8 hours a day to survive. Short sprints, muscular strength, and quick thinking were staples of our survival mechanism. As a young athlete I trained 6 to 8 hours a day in a very strict and controled environment. Soviet Union treated their athletes as lab amimals to advance our performence. I was given injections of vitamins, to only suffer adrenalin insufficiency years later. Were those vitamins? I would never know, now I highly doubt it. But my diet was primarily high carb, exteamly high carb. Morning would be oatmeal with honey, butter and walnuts with a banana and kvas. Lunch would be soup, meat with creamed potato and fruit and dinner a piece of meat with fruit again. Then we were given at least three snacks of walnuts, yougurt, and honey in between training sessions. Plus those above mentioned vitamin shots!!!! And I was 160 pounds, alwyas in shape and very fast. Never had an insulin resistance or high glucose porblem, becuase I burnt it all for energy. Now fast forward to these days. I obviously dont train for 8 hours any more but I do play every week for about 3 hours. And I tried low carb, below 40 grams of carb on those days for 3 month to get me throgh the program. I did survive, but felt very tired and my performance always suffered. So I started experimenting. and added more carbs on those days. I would add a full glass of full fat buttermik which i love. It has 15 grams of carbs, and a cup of rasberries. Kattie I was a new man and my perofmance did improve tremendously. So what I am saying here is following, trust your nature, trust and listen to your body and find your way whci individually works for you., otherwise we will be like blind misleading the blind! Just because Jimmy Moore does or doesnt do smng doesnt mean we all should, he and I find our own unique ways while being on a low carb diet. Kattie you sound a bit naive when you think it is posssible to pull Phelps on extreamly low carb.And just because it works for Jimmys moderator while doing half marathon doesnt mean it works for u or me. HAve you tried any high intensity, long duration sprorts while following low carb? So basically while living relatively comaprabel lifestyle to our paleo ancestors low carb works fine, doing long hard work out may not. I dont know whats healthier though, thats great debate in itself. Sorry for the spelling and typing, I am sleep deprived. Thats another topic in itself that Jimmy covered before that has so much implication on health. So lets keep arguments going, but do it in a civil, respectful and non-judgemental ways. Thank you, everyone and keep it real while not too being way too harsh. Thanks, and Jimmy keep up a great work, you rock MAN!!!!!!!!