Syphilis is back! 

2 hours ago, Marlenaphan said:

A muscular body is nearly impossible to attain, and muscular/jock/athletic guys have terrible personalities.

 

I would disagree with that.  My husband maintains a nice muscular body and has a heart of gold.  Do all pretty and fit women have horrible personalities?  A muscular body is nearly impossible to attain?  LOL.  Well, go to your local gym (make sure it's a real one) and you'll see alot of fit, muscular people.  It's not that hard to attain if you apply yourself.  And these are people who are paid to act and have nothing but time on their hands to eat well and work out. 

13 minutes ago, Fevuh said:

I would disagree with that.  My husband maintains a nice muscular body and has a heart of gold.  Do all pretty and fit women have horrible personalities?  A muscular body is nearly impossible to attain?  LOL.  Well, go to your local gym (make sure it's a real one) and you'll see alot of fit, muscular people.  It's not that hard to attain if you apply yourself.  And these are people who are paid to act and have nothing but time on their hands to eat well and work out. 

Not every male soap actor needs to be a generic, cookie cutter muscleman. Certainly not Reed. 

1 hour ago, Fevuh said:

I would disagree with that.  My husband maintains a nice muscular body and has a heart of gold.  Do all pretty and fit women have horrible personalities?  A muscular body is nearly impossible to attain?  LOL.  Well, go to your local gym (make sure it's a real one) and you'll see alot of fit, muscular people.  It's not that hard to attain if you apply yourself.  And these are people who are paid to act and have nothing but time on their hands to eat well and work out. 

 

+1 preach!  I work hard to maintain what I’ve got and I’m still just as big a soap nerd as I’ve always been. 

 

And let’s face it, with soaps as they are today, they’re not looking for the next Tony Geary or Larry Bryggman. A reformed serial killer with an im-pec-able body will do just fine 😹 as long as he can keep up with the hectic shooting schedule. 

7 minutes ago, Gray Bunny said:

 

+1 preach!  I work hard to maintain what I’ve got and I’m still just as big a soap nerd as I’ve always been. 

 

And let’s face it, with soaps as they are today, they’re not looking for the next Tony Geary or Larry Bryggman. A reformed serial killer with an im-pec-able body will do just fine 😹 as long as he can keep up with the hectic shooting schedule. 

It’s not possible for everyone. Muscular people are in the minority. Remember, America has an obesity problem. I’ve struggled with my weight since I was 10 years old and it’s still a problem for me in my 30s. 

1 hour ago, Gray Bunny said:

And let’s face it, with soaps as they are today, they’re not looking for the next Tony Geary or Larry Bryggman. A reformed serial killer with an im-pec-able body will do just fine 😹 as long as he can keep up with the hectic shooting schedule. 

 

"Patrick Bateman IN at DAYS!"

 

I haven't watched in weeks and just came here to catch up.

 

I see Devon and elena slept together already. This relationship is nothing. Seems created to push another story. I have ideas but I'll keep them to myself 

 

Also watched a clip of Adam. He's really good just like folks have said. The show will wear fans out on him in 6 months. 

 

When does Chelsea make her debut? 

 

52 minutes ago, Khan said:

 

"Patrick Bateman IN at DAYS!"

 

 

I bet he’s got some killer business cards  

 

16 hours ago, Marlenaphan said:

 Remember, America has an obesity problem. I’ve struggled with my weight since I was 10 years old and it’s still a problem for me in my 30s. 

 

I understand your plight and know it's not easy, but I also know that to achieve and maintain a fit body requires work, determination, sacrifice, and commitment. Yes, America has an obesity problem because their diet consists of greasy fast food and cheap processed crap from Wal-Mart (or most other grocers, if you choose the fast 'n easy stuff). Yes, it's unfair to see a burger sold at $1 while the salad next to it is $5, but it's all about choice and understanding what you're putting into your body.  Also, many just get home from work and plop down on their sofa or stare at their phone screens for hours upon hours. No exercise and a sedentary lifestyle equals a gut, love handles, and multiple chins. 

 

Okay, stepping off soap box. But to clarify what I said earlier, although it'd be great to have high caliber new actors on soaps, the reality - especially on DAYS - is there's little to no time to prepare for scenes and really get into the emotions of it all, because they're up to shooting NINE episodes per week! Whether it's good or bad, they just want it done so they can move on to shooting the next scene. Performance expectations are at an all-time low, although IMO, the majority of the veteran Y&R actors can still put out some great emotional performances. 

 

Edited June 19, 20196 yr by Gray Bunny

47 minutes ago, Gray Bunny said:

 

I understand your plight and know it's not easy, but I also know that to achieve and maintain a fit body requires work, determination, sacrifice, and commitment. Yes, America has an obesity problem because their diet consists of greasy fast food and cheap processed crap from Wal-Mart (or most other grocers, if you choose the fast 'n easy stuff). Yes, it's unfair to see a burger sold at $1 while the salad next to it is $5, but it's all about choice and understanding what you're putting into your body.  Also, many just get home from work and plop down on their sofa or stare at their phone screens for hours upon hours. No exercise and a sedentary lifestyle equals a gut, love handles, and multiple chins. 

 

Okay, stepping off soap box. But to clarify what I said earlier, although it'd be great to have high caliber new actors on soaps, the reality - especially on DAYS - is there's little to no time to prepare for scenes and really get into the emotions of it all, because they're up to shooting NINE episodes per week! Whether it's good or bad, they just want it done so they can move on to shooting the next scene. Performance expectations are at an all-time low, although IMO, the majority of the veteran Y&R actors can still put out some great emotional performances. 

 

Your entire attitude is why I can’t stand muscular guys. You have no empathy. The last thing I want is to go to a gym and find myself surrounded by guys like you.

I think he's absolutely right about American's diet and lack of any kind of exercise.  You don't have to want to be buff, but you should want to be healthy.

5 minutes ago, Ponds said:

I think he's absolutely right about American's diet and lack of any kind of exercise.  You don't have to want to be buff, but you should want to be healthy.

Look, no one chooses to be fat. There are forces beyond our control that determine the kind of life and body we have. I’d love to be slim but it’s not going to happen at this point in my life, and that sucks.

1 hour ago, Marlenaphan said:

Look, no one chooses to be fat. There are forces beyond our control that determine the kind of life and body we have. I’d love to be slim but it’s not going to happen at this point in my life, and that sucks.

 

As someone who has lost over 100lbs all I can say is keep hope alive, it's never too late as long as you're still around.

1 hour ago, Ponds said:

I think he's absolutely right about American's diet and lack of any kind of exercise.  You don't have to want to be buff, but you should want to be healthy.

 

He is right. (And yep, we do have an obesity problem ... look at the size of meals we serve! but what matters isn't the size of the person but if they're healthy. Stomach fat is one of the worst fats to have)

 

I've also struggled with my weight. I'm not obese but I've always been either 20-30 pounds over where I should be. It's a constant struggle. And he's absolutely right that it's about what you put in your body ...

 

But the other poster is also right that it's not easy to deal with someone telling you how easy it is or whatnot, even if they mean well. Everyone's body is very different, what works for some doesn't work for everyone.

 

It's really about a lifestyle change. Not really "diets". Exercise is one of my main problems ... lol

 

Anyway ... this is a pretty good topic to talk about.

 

Kinda sad it's more interesting than the show itself ...

21 minutes ago, Darn said:

 

As someone who has lost over 100lbs all I can say is keep hope alive, it's never too late as long as you're still around.

 

This!

1 hour ago, Marlenaphan said:

Look, no one chooses to be fat. There are forces beyond our control that determine the kind of life and body we have. I’d love to be slim but it’s not going to happen at this point in my life, and that sucks.

 

Yes, unfortunately many do have health ailments that cause weight gain. Most seem to be dismissive of that because they don't understand it. They shouldn't be dismissive of it ... sometimes folks truly *can't* lose that weight. (I have a former co-worker/friend - still a friend, lol - who struggles with multiple ailments that cause weight gain, and I think even some medications do as well)

Edited June 19, 20196 yr by KMan101

22 minutes ago, Darn said:

 

As someone who has lost over 100lbs all I can say is keep hope alive, it's never too late as long as you're still around.

Thanks. 

 

I’m not obese by normal standards but I am by gay standards (5’9 and 165 lbs). 

 

I have been a vegan for 9 years and eat healthier than most but I’ve still got unwanted body fat that makes me undesirable.