Should Diet & Fitness have an age limit of at least 19 to use?

Question

...because I am tired of the 12 year olds asking "am I fat??" or "how to I get fat off of my legs?" or my personal favorite, "HELP I need to lose 15 pounds in 2 days." In fact, these stupid questions have made this category a haven of spammers, trying to push their dangerous products on these gullible kids, who might steal their parent's credit card to actually buy the crap. What do you think?

Answer 1

I see it as an opportunity to actually educate these kids. But when it comes down to it, their parents are responsible for monitoring what they do on a computer, not Yahoo.

Answer 2

It depends. Some of those kids may get that they are fat from family members saying it. I know I have. I still have a problem with my weight, but I don't advertise it. No matter how many times you try to tell a person that they aren't fat, they won't believe you. It takes a lot for people to actually believe something if they don't believe in it themselves. Fitness is not a bad thing for young kids, it keeps them active. And there is no harm in having them eat healthy food. But I do think that there should be a limit on how much they get.

Answer 3

Yah know i don't think so. I'm almost 15 and I'm trying to shed extra pounds and tone up in a healthly way...the people trying to loose like 50 pounds in two weeks obviously aren't being very smart, but I think doing that would punish people who actually use this section appropriately.

Answer 4

I don't think there should be an age limit for diet and fitness, have you seen that show on t.v. "Honey we're killing our kids"? A nutritionist goes into households with somewhat obese children, and teaches them how to eat and exercise properly. I think for children under the age of 12, their parents should be the ones to push them to eat right and to take care of themselves. It's very sad when parent's don't care enough for their children, to help teach them the healthy way of living.

Answer 5

I see just as many of those exact and stupid questions from adult users. And some of these kids have legitimate questions about things they're scared about and need answers. (One kid's dad told her that sanitary napkins contained ground glass!) The spammers are abusing the forum, and should be reported.

Answer 6

I agree with you. But it's like trying to put an intelligence minimum on some of the other areas. How would it be enforced?

Answer 7

I agree and I've been reporting this latest spammer.

Answer 8

I think the best way to Diet & Fitness is changing your habit of living.
You should have a meal with suitable calories needed, then do more exercise. And they are free. The result is up to you, you do hard, you lose much. ^__^
And an holistic approach to weight loss Is Best factor to lose weight.
The following article is one of a series of articles which focus on Self Improvement, Motivation and Empowerment. It is based on research done over twenty years as a personal and business coach. This self improvement article was written in response to questions which have been asked on exercising, keeping fit, losing weight and long term weight loss as well as address common challenges that people have with this subject. I sincerely hope that you find the following information of value.

Weight Loss - Why An Holistic Approach To Weight Loss Is Best

People have problem areas. Even people, who have achieved their ideal body weight, will still have problem areas. I know I'm one of them - at 57 it's my "love handles". With others it could be flabby arms, sagging skin or the hips. Then you will find the market is offering all sorts of products, from creams and applications to get rid of the fats to gadgets and machines to tone the arms, thighs or the legs.

However, we all have to face the hard truth. You cannot spot reduce. The attempt to do so is not going to work and it could be detrimental to your resolve and well being

O.K. Then, Why Can't I Spot Reduce?

The diet and weight loss markets continue to misinform the public of the benefits that can be expected from their so-called revolutionary products when in fact there really are no revolutionary or "miracle" results to look forward to.

Maintaining A Healthy Diet Is Important

Diet is an important element to get rid of the undesirable body fats. The foods that you eat have calories and cholesterols that get stored in your body, probably amassing on those problem areas of yours. Our diet is, by and large, the main reason for the presence of body fats.

So no matter how much you depend on those gadgets or miracle potions on offer in the marketplace, it will remain a lost cause if you keep indulging in sugars, fatty foods and junk foods.

Spot Reduction Is Nothing More Than A Myth

Having spent over 20 years in personal development and self improvement, I have learned that the most effective and productive attitude is to look at our personal challenges holistically. It is not healthy to believe what certain marketers say about the productivity of spot reduction efforts. The products you see on the market require nothing but merely attaching or applying them to the problem areas. What about your other body parts?

What about the other requirements of the whole body?

In any healthy endeavors, you must be on the top of your physiology. You should know what it takes to achieve a goal. For example, if you want the infamous six-pack in your stomach, you have to know what it takes to get them.

Some people out there would claim that if you want to improve the look of your stomach, you simply have to concentrate on abdominal exercises or use the gadgets that will do the exercise for you. Again, you cannot spot reduce.

Yes, abdominal exercises work - I do them every day but I also know that I will never maintain a six pack with simply doing that one abdominal exercise.

Genetics has to do with it. Diet has to do with it. Lifestyle has to do with it.

The truth is, before we can even aim for the six-pack on the stomach, we have to take away the fats first.

Your body will not burn the fats stored in that spot you are targeting. More complete body workouts can actually address this. With this, the fats are burned one at a time, and not just in one area. In taking this more integrated approach of reducing the fats in the body, we will see a much more effective and longer lasting result.

Then you will also have to gain body mass. At this point, the only way you can only get rid of the fats and get some body mass is to have a healthy diet and do cardio exercises.

Only after surpassing the diet and cardio requirements can you focus on the abdominal exercises. This is the only proper time to really focus on working out for that six-pack.

There Are No And Never Will Be Shortcuts

Miracle diets, pills and potions are mere shortcuts that will lead you to disappointment. If a healthy body is your long term goal, you have to work for it. You have to earn it.

We may be living in an era that just seems to get faster and faster - technology, transport for example but our bodies still follow the same natural ways. So, we still need to understand and get the basics right in what is naturally required by the body - healthy diet, regular exercise and a considerable amount of time and effort to develop that desired outcome.

Ongoing and Long Term Health and Fitness Require Commitment

Your dedication to the health of your body is a lifelong commitment. Even if you achieved a good body now, it will not remain so forever if you abuse on your diet and lifestyle. It needs to be loved and taken care of, regularly.

That is why if you depend on the spot reduction claims, it will really get you nowhere. Worse, it will lead to disappointment. Much worse, you may just give up completely.

Never give up. If your goal is a fit and healthy body; get an exercise program for your self and make some changes in your diet. Give your self an holistic development. Improve not only the body, but your outlook in life as well.

Do It the Proper Way

Finding sensible, safe and long term methods of weight loss and weight maintenance takes a lot of research which we have done and continue to do so that we can provide these informative and motivational articles to help you move forward and realize your personal goals and aspirations even if you have been overweight or out of shape for years

Why struggle with losing weight when all the weight loss research has already been done for you?

What do you really have to lose by paying us a visit? You've got it - All that excess weight you want rid off.

Answer 9

i agree