Don't you just hate it when someone who's only been LFRV for like, less than a year, makes videos like "OMG 811's, like, totally awesome!" and they crash and burn and for some reason, they going back to eating crap and posting videos like: "Don't go 811!" or "The Dangers of 811". Now I know that there are some exceptions to this pattern and by all means I'm not against anyone who's just starting this lifestyle and using YouTube as a means of logging his or her lifestyle; however, it's incredibly... silly of them to
1) Go back to eating and living a lifestyle that they know in their heart isn't healthy - at least do the HCCV thing... but you KNOW it isn't your best option.
2) Attackthe diet based on their limited experiences - especially when they are many long-term 811ers who are thriving
Even if it just didn't work for them (though I suspect foul play), others can benefit from this lifestyle. They spread a negative image of the HCRV lifestyle. Everyone knows that fast food is bad for you, but most still choose to go through the drive-thru because everybody does it, and "if everyone's 'cheating' a little, why can't I?", they'll think. 811's different, because it really is extreme in the eyes of most folks. Just one 5-minute video can scare them away from this path forever. That's just not fair.
If you're a newbie and run in to trouble, seek some real help rather than despair and think it's the end of the world or something. We all love the forum, but when you have a serious issue, something you're really struggling with, don't expect 30BaD to substitute as your psychologist/physical therapist/etc.
I wish I had known this when I first started. I know, I've only been 811 for two years so what do I know. :P
Seriously though, if you're going through a crisis. Carb up, because it's going to shift your perception. Some people just get all freaked out when they gain a little weight or get a pimple. Getting a coach would also be great because you get to talk one-on-one with a experienced individual who's likely to understand where you're coming from.
Ultimately, it will take some willpower to stick with to 811, but it's really worth it. :)
Oh - oops, was I supposed to sound angry because this is a rant?
ARGH! I HATE VEGAN-to-PALEO DOUCHEBAGS!!! WTF, MAN!?
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Fortunately though the most watched crew are skinny minnies like Freelee, Kristina, Megan etc. Most girls come to this lifestyle to get skinny. Healthy skinny with no starvation or stupidly excessive training regimes.
Feast and pump that lymph now and then. Easy. :)