CrossFit on 60 Minutes

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[quote]pushharder wrote:

[quote]Derek542 wrote:

[quote]pushharder wrote:

[quote]Powerpuff wrote:
Idaho, that was really interesting.

Some of you might like this clip of Christmas Abbott. I’ve been reading her book. She’s 5’3, 115 to 120 lbs of athleticism.

Women don’t need to strive for this level of muscle or athleticism, but I’d rather have my daughter look to this as an ideal, than what we have going on in the figure/bikini world these days. A big part of the message to girls and young women is “breast implants are required if you want to be pretty.” I’m all for these Crossfit women bucking that trend. [/quote]

Gorgeous woman in all respects.
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She has Tats carrying a power tool. What is not to love? [/quote]

I’m not one for ink on a woman but I would definitely run through the jungle and chase this woman down and drag her back to my cave to help me produce offspring who’d turn into mighty warriors and Freya-esque daughters.

And Derek…here’s a jungle jingle for you:

You can listen to this while envisioning me chasing Miss Christmas down (you KNOW she’d want me to catch her but she’d still want to make it an athletic event).[/quote]

Dream on Push, you could never run her down. You would have to set up a trap or something for her. Maybe lure her in with some Mammoth Chops or Cave Bear Burgers.

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[quote]on edge wrote:

I think you’re putting too much thought into this…boobs.

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I have a lot of deep thoughts, on edge. Only some of them are about boobs.

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Powerpuff,

I think it is natural in many cases to think we need what we don’t have, especially those constantly striving for a better version of ourselves. I would love to be taller, smarter, and have hair!

We are constantly being bombarded by direct and indirect messages about some social ideal. In my opinion, the real understanding is that really beautiful people come in all sizes, shapes, and packaging. Seeing and appreciating that beauty is the messaging we should seek and do our best to ignore the rest.

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[quote]fiftyplus wrote:
Powerpuff,

I think it is natural in many cases to think we need what we don’t have, especially those constantly striving for a better version of ourselves. I would love to be taller, smarter, and have hair!

We are constantly being bombarded by direct and indirect messages about some social ideal. In my opinion, the real understanding is that really beautiful people come in all sizes, shapes, and packaging. Seeing and appreciating that beauty is the messaging we should seek and do our best to ignore the rest.[/quote]

For sure. It’s better to try to live your life by your own internal standards, instead of in comparison to others, but it’s easier said than done. Part of that awareness is what makes us human. The economics of happiness has a lot to do with our perception of how the people around us are doing. I’m really happy with a B on the test if everybody else got a C, but if I know everyone else got an A, I’m no longer happy about it.

Of course, some things we just don’t care about. My friend can drive a new Porsche and I can be completely happy with my 2003 Toyota. I can pat myself on the back about the virtues of not being materialistic, but the fact is, it’s not a big virtue on my part because I just don’t care about cars. I might care about other things more. We’re a complicated bunch of star-bellied sneetches. :slight_smile:

It is better to try to develop your own sense of self, your own standards for success, and your own value system that is tied to something deeper than what the Kardashians are doing, or what your neighbor is doing, or a beauty standard that’s been influenced by the porn industry, or whatever. And then try to not judge other people, because their motivations aren’t always what they seem. This is very true.

BTW, I’d also like to be taller and smarter. As for hair, men make too much of that. There are lots of attractive bald guys. The unattractive thing is the guy with the comb-over. Same goes for short men, it’s not a deal, IMO.

Nice to talk to you guys! Have a good weekend.

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Forgot to attach boob joke… :slight_smile:

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[quote]Powerpuff wrote:
Forgot to attach boob joke… :)[/quote]

cute face > abs,quads,butt > boobs

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I’m a boob guy, but I admit Crossfit does a woman good.

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[quote]Powerpuff wrote:

[quote]fiftyplus wrote:
Powerpuff,

I think it is natural in many cases to think we need what we don’t have, especially those constantly striving for a better version of ourselves. I would love to be taller, smarter, and have hair!

We are constantly being bombarded by direct and indirect messages about some social ideal. In my opinion, the real understanding is that really beautiful people come in all sizes, shapes, and packaging. Seeing and appreciating that beauty is the messaging we should seek and do our best to ignore the rest.[/quote]

For sure. It’s better to try to live your life by your own internal standards, instead of in comparison to others, but it’s easier said than done. Part of that awareness is what makes us human. The economics of happiness has a lot to do with our perception of how the people around us are doing. I’m really happy with a B on the test if everybody else got a C, but if I know everyone else got an A, I’m no longer happy about it.

Of course, some things we just don’t care about. My friend can drive a new Porsche and I can be completely happy with my 2003 Toyota. I can pat myself on the back about the virtues of not being materialistic, but the fact is, it’s not a big virtue on my part because I just don’t care about cars. I might care about other things more. We’re a complicated bunch of star-bellied sneetches. :slight_smile:

It is better to try to develop your own sense of self, your own standards for success, and your own value system that is tied to something deeper than what the Kardashians are doing, or what your neighbor is doing, or a beauty standard that’s been influenced by the porn industry, or whatever. And then try to not judge other people, because their motivations aren’t always what they seem. This is very true.

BTW, I’d also like to be taller and smarter. As for hair, men make too much of that. There are lots of attractive bald guys. The unattractive thing is the guy with the comb-over. Same goes for short men, it’s not a deal, IMO.

Nice to talk to you guys! Have a good weekend. [/quote]

I like to think most people have an innate drive to better ourselves; and I think this is what may motivate women to try to improve their appearances. I hope that the women athletes of CrossFit can inspire women to engage their drive for self improvement into healthy exercise and diet rather than into the unhealthy eating behaviors which seem to correlate with the skinny runway model ideal.

I will never be satisfied with my body’s progress; I can always be leaner, bigger or stronger. This is good for me because this drives me to healthy behaviors specifically eating better and training smarter and harder.

I do not agree with the notion that women should be taught to accept their bodies; rather I feel they should embrace better role models.

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[quote]pushharder wrote:

[quote]Derek542 wrote:

[quote]pushharder wrote:

[quote]Powerpuff wrote:
Idaho, that was really interesting.

Some of you might like this clip of Christmas Abbott. I’ve been reading her book. She’s 5’3, 115 to 120 lbs of athleticism.

Women don’t need to strive for this level of muscle or athleticism, but I’d rather have my daughter look to this as an ideal, than what we have going on in the figure/bikini world these days. A big part of the message to girls and young women is “breast implants are required if you want to be pretty.” I’m all for these Crossfit women bucking that trend. [/quote]

Gorgeous woman in all respects.
[/quote]
She has Tats carrying a power tool. What is not to love? [/quote]

I’m not one for ink on a woman but I would definitely run through the jungle and chase this woman down and drag her back to my cave to help me produce offspring who’d turn into mighty warriors and Freya-esque daughters.

And Derek…here’s a jungle jingle for you:

You can listen to this while envisioning me chasing Miss Christmas down (you KNOW she’d want me to catch her but she’d still want to make it an athletic event).[/quote]
Love me some Credence.

Ink on a women has to be tasteful, placeful and elegant. There is an element of a wild side with a women with ink.

Anyway carry on.

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[quote]Powerpuff wrote:
Idaho, that was really interesting.

Some of you might like this clip of Christmas Abbott. I’ve been reading her book. She’s 5’3, 115 to 120 lbs of athleticism.

Women don’t need to strive for this level of muscle or athleticism, but I’d rather have my daughter look to this as an ideal, than what we have going on in the figure/bikini world these days. A big part of the message to girls and young women is “breast implants are required if you want to be pretty.” I’m all for these Crossfit women bucking that trend. [/quote]

So modifying your body with tattoos is okay, but breast implants are bad? Seems like a double standard here.

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Implants are like instant beauty, and tattoos are like instant outlaw/ danger status.

One weekend I put a huge, fake spider tattoo on my neck. All my friends, even a dude who just got out of jail, were disappointed with my life choice. But at the bars, I got lots of attention from women of a certain type.

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[quote]Captnoblivious wrote:

[quote]Powerpuff wrote:
Idaho, that was really interesting.

Some of you might like this clip of Christmas Abbott. I’ve been reading her book. She’s 5’3, 115 to 120 lbs of athleticism.

Women don’t need to strive for this level of muscle or athleticism, but I’d rather have my daughter look to this as an ideal, than what we have going on in the figure/bikini world these days. A big part of the message to girls and young women is “breast implants are required if you want to be pretty.” I’m all for these Crossfit women bucking that trend. [/quote]

So modifying your body with tattoos is okay, but breast implants are bad? Seems like a double standard here.
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I don’t have any tats. Some of this is probably a generational thing. Women didn’t get them when I was young. Honestly, I wouldn’t want my kids to get them either. Believe me, they know this. :slight_smile: I don’t know her, but there are probably other things that I wouldn’t necessarily want my daughter to emulate.

edited.

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If you’re fit, why would you put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari?

either way, bieber has a sleeve, and tattoo’s are played out and lame.

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[quote]aeyogi wrote:

I like to think most people have an innate drive to better ourselves; and I think this is what may motivate women to try to improve their appearances. I hope that the women athletes of CrossFit can inspire women to engage their drive for self improvement into healthy exercise and diet rather than into the unhealthy eating behaviors which seem to correlate with the skinny runway model ideal.

I will never be satisfied with my body’s progress; I can always be leaner, bigger or stronger. This is good for me because this drives me to healthy behaviors specifically eating better and training smarter and harder.

I do not agree with the notion that women should be taught to accept their bodies; rather I feel they should embrace better role models.
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There’s sort of a balance, right? Self-improvement and progress, but also being able to accept your genetic limitations. There are things we can’t change. That’s more what I meant about being comfortable in your skin. We tend to value goal-oriented behavior, but there’s something to be said about enjoying the present, or with being content and grateful with the things that we do have. Being in the moment, instead of always looking for the next thing.

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[quote]Powerpuff wrote:

[quote]fiftyplus wrote:
Powerpuff,

‘As for hair, men make too much of that.’

Ha, the same goes for women and breasts.

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[quote]fiftyplus wrote:

[quote]Powerpuff wrote:

[quote]fiftyplus wrote:
Powerpuff,

‘As for hair, men make too much of that.’

Ha, the same goes for women and breasts. [/quote]

Touche.

I wonder how many women would encourage their spouse to get hair implants. It seems like it would be a low number.
bald > hair implants or comb over.

Do hair implants involve general anesthesia? I wouldn’t think so. Breast augmentation generally requires replacement and revision over the years, so women who get them when they are young are signing on for additional surgeries as they age.

Sorry for the big threadjack…

My only issue with Crossfit is it’s really expensive where I’m at.

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[quote]Aggv wrote:
It’s not crossfit itself, it’s the yuppies who have never done anything physical in their lives who do 2 weeks of crossfit; notice the noob gains, and proclaim crossfit the greatest thing since beer and call themselves elite fitness athletes.

Yes other lifters do the same douchey things, but not anywhere near the level of crossfit people.

Also, it’s a gym, calling it a “box” is a clear signal…

end rant/

Overall crossfit is a great thing for getting people who would otherwise not care about fitness, to care about fitness. [/quote]

Holy Fuck, I actually agree with you !
Will some wonders never cease ?