The Fat Nerd Stereotype
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Ive tried protein shakes, tried eating more meat than usual and still little to no muscle gains. Same thing goes with fat, Ive tried just cramming as much junkfood and burgers as I can into my body and I will never go over a certain amount of stomach fat (If I eat healthy and do cardio a lot, I will gradually burn the fat down but not by much cause there isnt much to begin with). As for my biceps, they have absolutely no fat just a bit of muscle and skin (skin which streches a lot, leading me to believe that I have room to grow).Turkey Braveheart said:
Give it a go. It's a lot of fun.MystryMeet said:I SEE! Okay okay I get it now thanks! Maybe I should look up the rules and try out again!Jamous said:Unfortunately that's exactly why you need to run.MystryMeet said:If the opposition get the ball, you have to run in a line to pressure them and trying and get it back. If you're attacking, you have to run so that there's always a place for the ball to go, and to support if the ball goes to ground.
Jurassic park reference YAY!!zehydra said:I was under-weight for a while, so the fat stereotype obviously doesn't fit me, but I'm tall and lanky, which is another one of the stereotypes.
Ultimately, the stereotypes are nonsense.
and in the words of Robert Muldoon in Jurassic Park:
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"They should all be destroyed."
Dont like the stereotype, change it
Only you can prevent stereotypes-smokey bear...oh wait thats wrong.
umm, I'll be the first to admit it, I'm not a light dude, but I'm not a weak ass neither, been jogging/running alot, and I eat healthy enough. the extra workout and excercise keeps me good and my waist only fluctuates a little... slow metabolism is made up for by the uncanny ability to improve majorly with little effort... gotta love my genetics... I could be ripped and still have a spare tire... still... I'm not really a nerd either... I'm too social and stuff, I work hard and I practise a martial art, maybe a good thing to think of for any that also have a slow metabolism, take up a martial art... pretty much anything can at least keep you strong and flexible enough to feel comfortable with yourself on a level that makes even minor imperfections not matter anymore... /end 2 cents
still... I'm not really a nerd either... I'm too social and stuff, I work hard and I practise a martial art, maybe a good thing to think of for any that also have a slow metabolism, take up a martial art... pretty much anything can at least keep you strong and flexible enough to feel comfortable with yourself on a level that makes even minor imperfections not matter anymore... /end 2 cents
6'6", 190 pounds. Capable of benching upwards of 250. Can run a five-and-a-half minute mile.
Also plays Magic and is actively working to turn his girlfriend into a D&D'er.
Defying stereotypes FTW. Glad to see that many other Escapists do the same.
Also plays Magic and is actively working to turn his girlfriend into a D&D'er.
Defying stereotypes FTW. Glad to see that many other Escapists do the same.
Most nerds I know have the musculature of Beavis and Butt-head. Scrawny, underfed, pale, and more befitting the stereotype of the "98-pound weakling" from those old Charles Atlas fitness ads than the fat "Fanboy!" type from Freakazoid.
Personally, I'm 5'11, 180, and not doing too bad considering I'm unable to do any strenuous exercise due to a heart condition. I have to settle for light exercise and keeping my calories down. But then I'm also a jock, not a nerd.
Personally, I'm 5'11, 180, and not doing too bad considering I'm unable to do any strenuous exercise due to a heart condition. I have to settle for light exercise and keeping my calories down. But then I'm also a jock, not a nerd.
You may have a hormone imbalance, consult your doctor because this can be dealt with easily. Other than that, do cardio, build muscle in the center and upper chest and widen the chest a bit and the moobs should become pecs in a few months.Hopeless_One said:
These exercises would help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFcU-d5uDmM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ACcDWHwM4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PDsbD4jSnQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJJpSkg8Isk
I'm actually supposed to gain weight because of my chronic illness. Ironically I'm the exact opposite, it's hard for me to eat high calorie foods because I like vegetables and lean meats. I do weight training though and in about 6 months I've gained about 10lbs(which is a lot for me) so things are good.
Heh. I was fat before it was cool.Dags90 said:
I'm going to have to go on a diet to stay non-conformist...
I am at a healthy weight and I don't really gain weight as my metabolism is pretty good. I am pretty short (I think I am at 5'3 - 5'2) but I can hold my own and I am pretty fit. I am into various sports and before I was injured I used to play ice hockey. I might not be allowed to play anymore, but I like to go out for a morning walk or run and I tend to walk to university and walk to the city centre as opposed to catching the bus (unless it's dark) which saves money, and ensures I get excercise.
SEARCHING FOR LOCAL RUGBY TEAMS AWAY!Jamous said:Give it a go. It's a lot of fun.MystryMeet said:I SEE! Okay okay I get it now thanks! Maybe I should look up the rules and try out again!Jamous said:Unfortunately that's exactly why you need to run.MystryMeet said:
DO IT.MystryMeet said:SEARCHING FOR LOCAL RUGBY TEAMS AWAY!Jamous said:Give it a go. It's a lot of fun.MystryMeet said:I SEE! Okay okay I get it now thanks! Maybe I should look up the rules and try out again!Jamous said:Unfortunately that's exactly why you need to run.MystryMeet said:
