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I decided to eat new healthy food every weekend! I have to see the doctor what I am allergic to.

XHealthY · Accepted Answer

I am thinking of going to Puerto Rico.

Or

I was thinking of going to Puerto Rico.

Which is right?

Avangi · Answer

xHealthYI am thinking of going to Puerto Rico.

I was thinking of going to Puerto Rico.Both are correct. The second version is commonly used in place of the first version to make the intention seem less strong - in casual conversation. If you get a negative reaction from the person you're telling this to, you can say, "But I changed my mind."

"I'm thinking of trying out for the Red Sox." (reply) "Wonderful! I think you'll make it!"
OR - You're crazy! What have you been smokin'?

"I was thinking of trying out for the Red Sox." (reply) "That would be stupid! You haven't got a chance." (response) "Yeah, you're right."

(present continuous vs. past continuous)

Even though the second one is in past tense, the listener assumes you mean you're still thinking about it. (depending on context, of course)
xHealthYI decided to eat new healthy food every weekend! I ~~have to~~ must first see the doctor and find out what I am allergic to.
If you really wish to use the infinitives, it's possible:

I have to see the doctor [first] to find out what I'm allergic to.

XHealthY · Answer

Thank you, what about this one

Np. Avocados are good source of fats. It's needed for body builders!

Avangi · Answer

xHealthY Avocados are good source of fats. It's needed for body builders!

Avocados are a good source of fats, which are needed by body builders!

Avocados are a good source of fats, which are needed for body building!

XHealthY · Answer

thanks a lot!

I decided to post here everytime I post something at other forums.

Here's more

When I first started, I used to weight about 150-155 lbs. I've gained up to 10 lbs of muscles.
then I stayed at 165 lbs for a while because I wasn't getting enough carbs. I decided to eat a lot of ezekiel bread and it had been working fine!

My brother, who eats junk food, is stronger than me. However, he eats a lot of junk food. And I eat healthy. I am nearly stronger as him!

I look better than him, though, he has unwanted fat.
I am about %10-%12 of body fat, or lower. My brother is like %40-%60 of body fat, so go figure.

Anonymous · Answer

Both are correct.

"I am thinking of going to Puerto Rico" - it is still in your mind to do so.

:I was thinking of going to Puerto Rico." - are you no longer thinking of doing so?

Avangi · Answer

AnonymousBoth are correct.

"I am thinking of going to Puerto Rico" - it is still in your mind to do so.

:I was thinking of going to Puerto Rico." - are you no longer thinking of doing so?Of course this would be the legal interpretation, but my position is that in casual conversation it's often said and understood as meaning, "I'm still thinking of doing it." (often, but not always)

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