Comments on: Question of the Week: What gives me the right to write a health and fitness blog? http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/ Daily writings about fitness, diet, and health Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:45:44 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kim http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-211636 Kim Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:46:30 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-211636 <p>In some of your blogs you've cited individuals with PhD's and they are quacks. A degree doesn't say it all about a person. It says a lot but what says even more is a person's commitment to ongoing research and personal development, as well as honesty about their own flaws. I like your blog and I'm glad I found it.</p> In some of your blogs you’ve cited individuals with PhD’s and they are quacks. A degree doesn’t say it all about a person. It says a lot but what says even more is a person’s commitment to ongoing research and personal development, as well as honesty about their own flaws. I like your blog and I’m glad I found it.

]]> By: Emily http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-209254 Emily Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:09:31 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-209254 <p>I've stumbled across your blog several times in the past few weeks - and I think even a few times a few months ago. It's obvious you're not a professional fitness coach and don't have "credentials"...but who cares? I've been inspired, challenged and educated by what you write.</p> <p>I find the best teachers are the ones who actually KNOW and have EXPERIENCED what they're teaching. My most out of touch professors in college were the ones who had never had a real job. The best ones? The imperfect ones who may not have had theories memorized, but who had the nerve to say, "I don't know...let's find out."</p> <p>Please, keep writing because it's obvious you've inspired others. And like a few people have said, IT'S YOUR BLOG!!! Write whatever the heck you want in it!</p> I’ve stumbled across your blog several times in the past few weeks – and I think even a few times a few months ago. It’s obvious you’re not a professional fitness coach and don’t have “credentials”…but who cares? I’ve been inspired, challenged and educated by what you write.

I find the best teachers are the ones who actually KNOW and have EXPERIENCED what they’re teaching. My most out of touch professors in college were the ones who had never had a real job. The best ones? The imperfect ones who may not have had theories memorized, but who had the nerve to say, “I don’t know…let’s find out.”

Please, keep writing because it’s obvious you’ve inspired others. And like a few people have said, IT’S YOUR BLOG!!! Write whatever the heck you want in it!

]]> By: Hugo http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-168002 Hugo Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:21:01 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-168002 <p>I'm qualified in fitness and diet, it took me many years to get to the level that I am. However I have no qualification in writing, english or journalism maybe I should stop writing too!</p> <p>I think you do a fantastic job and out of all the blogs I read yours has to be one of the most honest. It is nice to read a blog that cuts through the bull and brings an honest and educated review.</p> <p>Keep up the good work!</p> I’m qualified in fitness and diet, it took me many years to get to the level that I am. However I have no qualification in writing, english or journalism maybe I should stop writing too!

I think you do a fantastic job and out of all the blogs I read yours has to be one of the most honest. It is nice to read a blog that cuts through the bull and brings an honest and educated review.

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: thalassa http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-165377 thalassa Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:28:56 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-165377 <p>Sometimes people don't have the diplomas but have the experience and the wisdom that comes out of it.I find that you have them both.THANKS</p> Sometimes people don’t have the diplomas but have the experience and the wisdom that comes out of it.I find that you have them both.THANKS

]]> By: Pat http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-165039 Pat Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:33:38 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-165039 <p>You tell em!.. </p> <p>Also, read this http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/02/25/the-science-of-fat-loss-why-a-calorie-isnt-always-a-calorie/</p> <p>Tim Ferris is a unique and dynamic individual. But has to be the most mentally strongest persons I've ever read about.</p> <p>But this latest post just has some startling thoughts to ponder.</p> <p>Excerpt: "So, I’ll say it again. It’s not simply a matter of calories, and anyone who says it is should perhaps give the issue a little more thought."</p> <p>I've been doing the slow-carb diet for 5 days and dropped 8 pounds.</p> You tell em!..

Also, read this http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/02/25/the-science-of-fat-loss-why-a-calorie-isnt-always-a-calorie/

Tim Ferris is a unique and dynamic individual. But has to be the most mentally strongest persons I’ve ever read about.

But this latest post just has some startling thoughts to ponder.

Excerpt: “So, I’ll say it again. It’s not simply a matter of calories, and anyone who says it is should perhaps give the issue a little more thought.”

I’ve been doing the slow-carb diet for 5 days and dropped 8 pounds.

]]> By: Ammanda http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-156149 Ammanda Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:36:45 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-156149 <p>I stumbled upon your blog today. I love it. I am on a similar campaign. I have only lost 22 pounds to date and it is slow going but so worth it!</p> <p>Take care</p> I stumbled upon your blog today. I love it. I am on a similar campaign. I have only lost 22 pounds to date and it is slow going but so worth it!

Take care

]]> By: mtbman1 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-155606 mtbman1 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:18:24 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-155606 <p>Usually a blog is about the writer's experience. Often we synthesize information from many sources, apply them and report the results. We communicate what has and has not worked for us and how we come to certain conclusions. Readers are free to take what they can use and leave the rest. </p> <p>Blog on!</p> Usually a blog is about the writer’s experience. Often we synthesize information from many sources, apply them and report the results. We communicate what has and has not worked for us and how we come to certain conclusions. Readers are free to take what they can use and leave the rest.

Blog on!

]]> By: Lory http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-155376 Lory Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:08:33 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-155376 <p>This was such a powerful post to me. I appreciate your thoughts. The great thing, as you suggest, about the blogging medium is an excellent tool for self-expression, but more importantly self exploration. I only discovered you today, but I can tell you you are appreciated. :D</p> This was such a powerful post to me. I appreciate your thoughts. The great thing, as you suggest, about the blogging medium is an excellent tool for self-expression, but more importantly self exploration. I only discovered you today, but I can tell you you are appreciated. :D

]]> By: JonathanLegerSuccess http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-148306 JonathanLegerSuccess Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:50:25 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-148306 <p>I think it is irrelevant if the Author has a list of credentials after their name. If the comment hits home to the reader then great. We all read this blog not only for information but for it's lightheartedness, it's candour and the fact it is written by someone unqualified who is prepared to spill their guts ( No pun intended ) about their journey is refreshing. I for one will continue visiting if only to give me a smile. Keep up the great work. Cheers.</p> I think it is irrelevant if the Author has a list of credentials after their name. If the comment hits home to the reader then great. We all read this blog not only for information but for it’s lightheartedness, it’s candour and the fact it is written by someone unqualified who is prepared to spill their guts ( No pun intended ) about their journey is refreshing. I for one will continue visiting if only to give me a smile.
Keep up the great work.
Cheers.

]]> By: Tammy http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-123011 Tammy Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:06:07 +0000 http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2007/07/02/what-gives-me-the-right-to-write-a-health-and-fitness-blog/#comment-123011 <p>I'm a nurse and not a nutritionist but I love to write about what I have learned over the years of dealing with fibromyaglia, nutrition and women's health. One of my biggest motivators to keep working out and becoming stronger is my blog. You are a charm! Binges can be a demon.</p> <p>Tam</p> I’m a nurse and not a nutritionist but I love to write about what I have learned over the years of dealing with fibromyaglia, nutrition and women’s health. One of my biggest motivators to keep working out and becoming stronger is my blog. You are a charm! Binges can be a demon.

Tam

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