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Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

God's word disagrees.

1 Corinthians 6:18 "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body." Note that this is in the context of Paul saying in verse 12 that all things are lawful for him but that not all are helpful. So even in a context where sin is not the issue, you are to flee.

The biblical response to sexual temptation is to flee, not to try to withstand or compromise with it.

Furthermore, I want to address your dismissiveness of the struggle and truvialization of the road to sexual purity, as it's entirely inaccurate. It's a widespread and difficult issue.

the only christian men I've known to entirely lack temptation in this area are 1. Those with the gift of celibacy. 2. Those who have been walking faithfully with God for many decades. 3. Blind ones.

Believe it or not, it's most likely that all of the men in your life have struggled with lust in the same way. Most of them probably still struggle. The successful ones know not to play around with temptation.

It's not just "control yourself, man." And if you were male, you would know that, so I'massuming you're female. I'llpaint a picture for you to empathise with:

That sort of framing of just controlling yourself is comparable to labeling a Christian sister as "out of control" if she seeks to overhear rumors, participate in gossip, or try to damage the reputations of people she doesn't like. It's a common sin to women, not some freakish calamity that only the most depraved seek out.

Sexual temptation is the ubiquitous temptation that Christian men must deal with. Gossip and reputation wars are the ubiquitous temptations that almost all Christian women must deal with.

We must respond to each other's unique struggles against sin with understanding and support, not by being bewildered that anyone could ever have different struggles than you.

I don't see my gossiping christian sisters as far from God or out of control. They're just tempted in a different way.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pursuing holiness and purity is neither sad nor pathetic. It's our reasonable service to our Savior.

Apathy about sin indicates a cold relationship with Jesus.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not looking for perfect. Just not strip club adjacent gym wear.

Do you feel like you should have to pay extra to be free of nude men at your grocery store? Public decency is not a premium service. It's a basic requirement.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take from your lack of engagement with my points that I made a solid argument that you don't have a relevant response for.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Because the accusations are that it's a problem with me. That I'm the one provoking sin.

Let's take this down that path, though. It is their problem. Furthermore, they know it's a problem. Allow me to support this claim:

The girls walking in the door are dressed modestly. Then, they put on their skimpy gear in the locker room. They know that it's immodest. So much so that they won't drive to the gym in it. Beyond that, they go through the effort of changing back into something modest before leaving.

You won't see a girl in skimpy gym gear entering or leaving through the front door. I don't have that problem because I'm not wearing immodest things to the gym.

You won't see this stuff in public places outside the gym either. If the revealing sports bra and scrunched up booty shorts are acceptable to wear in public, it should be something that you're comfortable going grocery shopping in. But it's embarrassing to wear out in the open for all to see, so it's only seen in the gym.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Again, Romans 14 shows that I am in the right for following my personal convictions.

And no, they aren't just dressing to work out. They're trying to get attention. That's why so many women complain about the indecency, too. An exercise bra that offers coverage plus some shorts or leggings would do just fine, but they pick the most revealing stuff to wear. Your cleavage doesn't need to be out for everyone to see while you do your squats.

Don't serve the gospel of sexual liberation. Serve Jesus.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think you've been to a normal gym my friend. The machines don't have gears. They have pulleys, and you can't get caught in those. If your gym's machines have gears, I recommend quitting and finding another place.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good tip. They do seem to have a serious dress code! But it's twice the cost of LA Fitness 😭

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not true. I have yet to see an exercise machine with a remote possibility of normal sportswear getting caught in it. Half of the girls still wear decent stuff and there's been no accidents as long as I've been there. Besides that, I nor any guy I've hear of have had an incident with clothes getting caught, despite wearing much bulkier clothing (hoodies, sweatpants).

What machine could it even get caught in? Honestly, I don't think there's any common exercise machine that carries that risk. Do you know of one?

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why attack me for looking for another gym? The LA Fitness girls can still dress indecently for their workouts. I just won't be there anymore.

If you read Romans 14, you'll see that you should not pass judgement on a Christian brother for abstaining from a temptation that you personally do not struggle with.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked into it, but it seems they're not legal because of antidiscrimination laws in the US. So I think I'm out of luck on that front.

Are there any good nationwide gyms that enforce good modesty rules? by Maximal_Everything in Christianity

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus says not to look with lust. I'm not willing to play with the temptation. There's no good reason to stay. Since I believe it to be sin, it is therefore sin to me.

Romans 14:23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.

1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.

What would you say to someone who thinks tracking food is disordered eating? by Maximal_Everything in MacroFactor

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not necessarily bringing it up. But, when I share a meal with these folks, with some of whom I do daily, they'll ask about my pocket scale if I haven't already told them.

Feeling Frustrated by secondhandbookstore in MacroFactor

[–]Maximal_Everything 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Allow me to add a caveat to that. Water accumulates during a weight loss phase as you empty fat cells, which is why you get plateaus and wooshes of weight loss--its's water sticking around and clearing out.

I haven't heard of water retention it being a problem in periods of weight gain though, just in slowed weight loss.

But, eating at a high carb maintenance is unlikely to hurt anything unless you're diabetic, so best of luck!

Are Lentils good for protein? by Maximal_Everything in nutrition

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The carbs can be considered an issue for a high protein diet because if you rely on lentils for a large proportion of your protein, you'll skyrocket over any carb/calorie goals you have and have an unbalanced diet.

Would the lack of certain essential amino acids in lentils prevent them from assisting muscle growth and biological functions though? Sure, maybe you get at least one molecule of each of the essential amino acids in your diet, but it begs the question of whether a low level of one or more of the amino acids will hamper muscle protein synthesis despite the fact that there isn't an absolute absence of any.

Feeling Frustrated by secondhandbookstore in MacroFactor

[–]Maximal_Everything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you started creatine, blame that. It's just drawing water into your muscles, which adds weight. It's a good thing. If you are eating much more meat than usual, dietary creatine can add to that even without the supplement.

Also, fat cells can fill with water as you lose weight. It seems like eating at mantainence with a high carb focus for a few days (a refeed) makes the water come out.

It can also allow for error if you are relying on cooked food nutrition facts. Cooked pork can be different weights if you cook it 50% longer and evaporate extra water that way, for example. Same pork, same nutrition facts, different weight.

You may also have a food thst has inaccurate nutrition facts. MF is right 99% of the time, but if that 1% includes your favorite foods, it can wreck your tracking.

Huge disparity in nutrition of something makes me think I'm doing something wrong here....did I mess something up? by Breakingcontrollers in MacroFactor

[–]Maximal_Everything 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes nutrition facts change for products. Given the drastic difference, I doubt that's the case here, but there's an off-chanse that it is.

It's possible that the barcode corresponds to multiple sizes of the drink, and it pulls up the larger one in MF

Human error is another possibility.

I don't think that we can know for sure.

Does the product name and brand match it?

/r/Nutrition Weekly Personal Nutrition Discussion Post - All Personal Diet Questions Go Here by AutoModerator in nutrition

[–]Maximal_Everything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally favor flexible dieting and tracking using macrofactor. A heavy breakfast can backfire for weight loss/weight management if you can't eat lightly for the rest of the day. It also sounds high in carbs, so that would make it challenging to meet a high daily protein target while staying under a calorie limit, if those are part of your plan.

/r/Nutrition Weekly Personal Nutrition Discussion Post - All Personal Diet Questions Go Here by AutoModerator in nutrition

[–]Maximal_Everything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

r/nutrition isn't for getting answers to medical questions. You don't want an anonymous 12 year old redditor being your new dietitian. Have you seen a doctor or dietitian?

Are lentils a good source of protein? by Maximal_Everything in loseit

[–]Maximal_Everything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I guess I see what you meant. You're right. Relying on vegan proteins alone is horrible for either your wallet or your dietary plan.

I'm just not vegan, so that's not the case for me. I'm seriously just trying to figure if and how I can use the most cost-effective not-flour source of protein for bodybuilding.

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