Author Topic: Getting in shape for con season 2010 (Read 152524 times)

camname21 · « **Reply #900 on:** June 23, 2010, 07:05:56 pm »

Quote from: reppy on June 22, 2010, 12:40:31 am

Whoa.. I could have sworn I made a super long response to this thread .. or maybe I accidentally posted it to another thread again? Ugh. D: I dunno.

Ya you made one in another thread then said "wops wrong thread" and deleted it.

Quote from: lychee-twist on June 21, 2010, 11:44:40 pm

I didn't want to run around actual athletes.

Ya, doing stuff around people you think are better then you isn't the most helpful. But you should try and see it as you getting to be more like them, if you want to idolize them like that. Or tell yourself you are trying to get in shape and this is where everyone goes to do so, don't let other people's goals get you down, you aren't them!

This happens a lot at gyms, people don't want to go because they think they are out of shape (despite their actual fitness level) and everyone else there is so much better. Well it is because they go to the gym A LOT that most the people there look "better." You have to keep going, and go often. ^.^

nyahaha · « **Reply #901 on:** June 23, 2010, 11:05:14 pm »

this week has been so busy with drivers ed, room cleaning, dentist, and present making, that I haven't been able to do anything. I don't think I can start my summer training schedule till next week >.> At least I've walked and biked a few places so I havent been just lazing around.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #902 on:** June 24, 2010, 11:47:10 am »

I am going to Hawaii in a little more than two weeks so I am trying to work my butt off (literally) and eat well.

Tomecko · « **Reply #903 on:** June 24, 2010, 01:34:46 pm »

Urgh, I've been skimping on my workouts the last week. But in my defense, I went to Vegas this week. I walked all over that city and my legs hurt so bad!

I have been doing good with eating right, though. I've even been learning a little more about cooking while at it. I can make real meals now, not just Top Ramen!

veraca · « **Reply #904 on:** July 01, 2010, 03:45:58 pm »

Ugh I did like 50 Shinra squats on Monday and my legs are like jell-o xD It hurts to walk. Goes to show how BADLY out of shape my top thigh muscles are! ><

nyahaha · « **Reply #905 on:** July 01, 2010, 05:33:55 pm »

did a workout video, then biked almost a mile to my dad's house. I felt great after excersising~

soundninja12 · « **Reply #906 on:** July 04, 2010, 09:35:50 am »

I just saw an infomercial for 'Sensa', something you sprinkle on your food to make you eat less of whatever it is you're eating.
Being me, I checked it out online and found mostly raving reviews.
Examples 1, 2, and 3
But the draw backs that are consistent are:
- If you go over your 30 day trial, you automatically get enrolled in the plan (which is a spendy bugger at $60 a month)
- Not a long term solution
- It may irritate your stomach
- It usually takes 3 months to see results.

reppy · « **Reply #907 on:** July 04, 2010, 11:16:46 am »

That's lame. Alternatively, you could try just drinking a large glass of Metamucil (2-3 times a day) then waiting 10 or so minutes before any of your main meals. ^_^

veraca · « **Reply #908 on:** July 04, 2010, 02:31:40 pm »

I'd actually suggest drinking lots of water... You need it for your blood flow mainly,and to clean your system naturally, but I find it fills the stomach pretty fast. I always have a water-bottle near me and try to drink at least 12 oz before I eat and wait about 10min for it to settle in my stomach before eating.

reppy · « **Reply #909 on:** July 05, 2010, 10:02:55 pm »

I recently started using my FitDay.com account again. It's free and a great way to track your diet / exercise / weight / body composition
progress!

My profile --> http://www.fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=reppy

veraca · « **Reply #910 on:** July 05, 2010, 10:13:18 pm »

Everyone eats better than me right now , reppy! Applause for eating well though! ^^ I had 2 servings of ice cream, cheerios, water, pretzels, 2 popsicles, what else... oh a milk shake with whipped cream and chocolate... XD Lots of stuff lol

reppy · « **Reply #911 on:** July 05, 2010, 10:51:11 pm »

You shoulda seen me last night .. a mountain of chips, hot dogs, s'mores everywhere.. omggggg...

nyahaha · « **Reply #912 on:** July 05, 2010, 10:52:51 pm »

not sure if I can continue my workouts tomorrow...Yesterday I crashed on the Alpine slides xD I hurt my ankle and it still hurts today and when I woke up I was sore all over xD It was worth it though, so much fun!

reppy · « **Reply #913 on:** July 05, 2010, 11:01:07 pm »

Ouch! Good luck with that! Maybe you can just do some stuff like .... err, you know what? give yourself a rest! XD

soundninja12 · « **Reply #914 on:** July 05, 2010, 11:17:24 pm »

I'd rest it, if I were you.
I felt the same today. Kayaked all yesterday and my legs, back, and arms were all sore (hoorah for keeping a boat upright with your leg muscles >.e), so I didn't really do anything. Back to the buff-ness tomorrow, though >.>

Oh! And I am veggie... usually, but I had the biggest craving for Sesame chicken, and I indulged myself. No more meat for at least a while, so I can feel better about myself again >.e
But I had a feeling that if I didn't indulge at least one craving, I would end up stopping my vegetarian ways... again >.e

veraca · « **Reply #915 on:** July 06, 2010, 12:44:20 am »

Quote from: reppy on July 05, 2010, 10:51:11 pm

You shoulda seen me last night .. a mountain of chips, hot dogs, s'mores everywhere.. omggggg...

Mmmmmm that makes me wanna get some of my tomboy and boy friends over so we can mess with pizza, chips and sm'ores~ *hearts* Oh that sounds sooooo good!
I'm lots of veggy but I like a good burger, hot dog and eggs. And crab meat! Mom made me crab meat pasta for the 4th and it is delicious even reheated~ <3 Parmesean cheese~

Hope you feel better, Nyahaha!

I haven't done my Shinra squats today I'm gonna do them tomorrow! ^^ Yard work almost every day this week helps keep you moving.

nyahaha · « **Reply #916 on:** July 06, 2010, 09:09:41 am »

thanks guys! I have work today, but its pretty low key. I'll prolly get back on schedule tomorrow or thursday

camname21 · « **Reply #917 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:41:42 pm »

Biked to town center and back today, 8 miles? Got a really nice sweat from all the heat. Its so freaking nice out!!!! Need someone to go have fun with outside >.<

Wants to play frisbee with some people damn it.

reppy · « **Reply #918 on:** July 12, 2010, 10:52:12 am »

I've recently started drinking this protein shake:

16 oz of water
2 scoops of unflavored protein powder
1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup of oatmeal
1 banana
1 apple
1 cup of raw broccoli tops

(Original available here.)

And here's what it looks like:

The calorie breakdown is something like this:

Calories 640
Fat 5g
Carbs 88g
Protein 68g

nikkiolie · « **Reply #919 on:** July 12, 2010, 11:36:25 am »

Even on vacation I am still working out. I went running yesterday and today. It is a lot harder here, very humid x.x Later today we are going to go snorkeling so that will take a lot out of me

And we have been walking around a lot since we got here XD

reppy · « **Reply #920 on:** July 12, 2010, 11:52:56 am »

Swimming is awesome! Really good exercise, too.

camname21 · « **Reply #921 on:** July 12, 2010, 09:57:59 pm »

Just reading about that drink makes me want to barf, sorry. I was thinking that was a lot of carbs, but from your pictures you don't need to worry about slimming down DO YOU!

I prefer 100% fruits in my shakes, might not have the protein, but it tastes just so damn good.

asdfAnimeProductions · « **Reply #922 on:** July 12, 2010, 10:25:24 pm »

I lost a pretty good amount of weight just to be good for Kumoricon. I'm planning on loosing more though, since I reccently gained more. >,<

reppy · « **Reply #923 on:** July 12, 2010, 10:43:11 pm »

Quote from: camname21 on July 12, 2010, 09:57:59 pm

Just reading about that drink makes me want to barf, sorry. I was thinking that was a lot of carbs, but from your pictures you don't need to worry about slimming down DO YOU!

I prefer 100% fruits in my shakes, might not have the protein, but it tastes just so damn good.

I'm certainly a weirdo, but it tastes good, I swear. D: I had someone try it and they didn't immediately barf! And that was before I started to blend it extremely thorough so that there is not a single lump in it. ^_^

Anyways, my plan is to add a little more muscle mass (tomorrow is day 9 of this "30 day mass" plan, after day 10 I get 5 days off from the gym, then I repeat it one more time), and then about a month before Kumoricon, I'll go on a serious cardio / diet. My diet is fairly strict right now, but I'm consuming lots of (good) calories.

Animeman73 · « **Reply #924 on:** July 15, 2010, 04:04:33 pm »

At my Taekwando class today oh boy did Master Frennel put me and the class through the paces. I'm kind of beat.

Dubaby · « **Reply #925 on:** July 15, 2010, 04:08:18 pm »

So I've become totally addicted to those new 'Dannon Lite and Fit' yogurts.... About 60-80 calories depending on if you get the full or snack size cup, and I have to say they taste absolutely amazing. I've never been very good about eating breakfast, but the past two weeks I've been grabbing one of them and mixing it with some granola to make a nice little snack, and it's been helping to keep me from resorting to greasy high fat foods from my colleges student store between classes. XD

My friend has also mentioned that the two of us should set up a jogging routine since we've both been working out on our up until now, which could be fun. I'm feeling pretty good about my size right now though, and I've been maintaining my weight loss, so no complaints here. Hoping to focus more on toning now than anything else... I made a diagram of my old size versus my current for a fitness board and it blew my mind how much of a difference there was. Dang.

camname21 · « **Reply #926 on:** July 16, 2010, 01:11:23 am »

They put crack in those yogurts, that is why they are so damn good.

Spontaneous · « **Reply #927 on:** July 16, 2010, 01:51:35 pm »

Anyone else a swimmer here?
For the past 4 weeks I've been swimming for an hour and a half four days a week so that I can get back in shape for my high school team in the fall. We swim at least 1500 meters a day, it's very tiring x__x

camname21 · « **Reply #928 on:** July 16, 2010, 08:26:56 pm »

If only I had a nice place to swim where speeding boats were not my constant fear.

Tomecko · « **Reply #929 on:** July 17, 2010, 10:57:42 pm »

@Dubaby - Me too! I cut out my morning chocolate-with-chocolate-chips muffin at work and replaced it with yogurt and granola. It's not quite as filling, but I feel good that I'm being healthier. I haven't tried those Dannon yogurts, though, I've just been getting Yoplait Lights... they sound gooood.

I fell off the workout wagon, though. Gotta start up my nightly crunches and bicep curls again! I still bike about 2-3 miles, 5 days a week, so at least I'm still doing cardio.

reppy · « **Reply #930 on:** July 18, 2010, 12:45:20 am »

So I've been doing this program .. called the 30 day mass plan .. 10 straight days working out (very specific exercises, with very specific amounts of reps for each day, and it varies from day to day) .. and then 5 days no exercise. I'm on day 3 of rest and I feel STIFF! D:

nikkiolie · « **Reply #931 on:** July 21, 2010, 03:57:38 pm »

Only six and a half weeks left till con. I am really trying to focus on getting in a bit better shape now. I am wearing two costumes that show off my stomach and one of them the pants don't fit so I either need to lose a few inches or get new pants. But I did pretty good today. I just got done jogging. I did about 2 and a half miles in 30 minutes and I am about to go to work so I know I will be walking a lot there too

camname21 · « **Reply #932 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:51:51 pm »

For all those looking for more toned abs, thighs, or whatever!

Remember if you want to lose some fat you need cardio. Also, if you don't have enough muscle you won't have much definition in your target areas. A solid exercise and diet program to get the figure you want is 20-30 minutes of uninterrupted cardio exercise such as running, swimming and fast paced, light weight lifting. For your muscles to show a bit ether go with the cardio weight lifting, focusing on the spots you need to show, or max weight light repetition sets on the same areas for the best results. And for all you out there who focus more on your diet, a high protein low carb food intake will keep those carbs from turning straight into fat.

I wish you all the best on your getting in shape for con preparations, and good luck! ^.^

Kurohime · « **Reply #933 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:12:37 pm »

Reppy, thanks for the shake recipe. It sounded too weird not to try, and I can testify that though it's a little planty tasting, it's overall pretty good! It looks like it will be my breakfast staple for a while; I can make it at night and run out the door with it.

reppy · « **Reply #934 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:21:32 pm »

Yep that's what I do! Glad you liked it!!

It is really, really important to let it blend for quite awhile. Like, I usually spend a total of 2 minutes or so blending it. I'll blend, stop, shake it a little, blend some more.. let it run while I get some water and take my vitamins, etc.. xD Basically, it shouldn't really require any chewing. ^_^ If it does, it needs more blending!

If you eat the entire thing in one sitting, it's pretty filling. And while many people may be turned off by its high caloric content (understandable), but as I understand, breakfast should 1) be the biggest meal of the day 2) have the most carbs out of any of your meals.

Alternatively, you could just eat half at a time. xD

But yes, I love it. It seems to give me some energy. While it's filling, it's light on your stomach and isn't going to bog you down. I drink it before I go to the gym in the morning. Also, I know I don't eat enough vegetables. So, it's good for me in that respect too. xD

I dunno if you add protein powder to it or not, but I do. I use plain, unflavored stuff I buy online. I tend to shy away from the flavored stuff since most use artificial sweeteners and I would like to avoid those when possible. Still, I wonder what this would taste like with a vanilla protein powder.. ;d

Oh, I should also add that I usually throw in a handful of ice cubes. Otherwise, the temperature seems sort of tepid and, .. who wants to drink a room temperature shake? But, if you do it before bed and throw it in a fridge I guess you don't have to worry about that!

Kurohime · « **Reply #935 on:** July 21, 2010, 08:14:09 pm »

Thus far I haven't gotten it to blend perfectly smooth, but I don't know that it needs it. I've also used milk as I don't have protein powder; I think it's a little fattier and somewhat less protein, but it's still quite good and light. And I can't eat very much of it in a go- I've been putting it in 8 oz. canning jars which allows me to shake it up. Additionally I find a small bit of coconut milk helps the flavor. Also adds calories but I need to finish up the can. And do you cook the oatmeal first or throw it in raw? (I've been cooking it.)

But if you do make it and let it rest overnight I suggest filling it up in containers ALL the way so it gets limited oxygen exposure, so it stays fresh.

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #936 on:** July 22, 2010, 01:20:25 am »

I have lost ten pounds from swimming in my pool.

reppy · « **Reply #937 on:** July 22, 2010, 02:31:47 am »

Quote from: Kurohime on July 21, 2010, 08:14:09 pm

Thus far I haven't gotten it to blend perfectly smooth, but I don't know that it needs it. I've also used milk as I don't have protein powder; I think it's a little fattier and somewhat less protein, but it's still quite good and light. And I can't eat very much of it in a go- I've been putting it in 8 oz. canning jars which allows me to shake it up. Additionally I find a small bit of coconut milk helps the flavor. Also adds calories but I need to finish up the can. And do you cook the oatmeal first or throw it in raw? (I've been cooking it.)

Ah, milk is a decent protein source. ^^ Coconut milk, eh? That sounds interesting. I've heard of people adding coconut oil to their protein shakes. Supposedly, the fat in coconut oil is more likely to be used by your body for energy, letting the protein do its thing by rebuilding muscles. Or something. I probably botched the scientific argument behind it. xD Anyways, I cook my eggs in extra virgin coconut oil, and occasionally eat a tablespoon on its own -- it's good for you!

The protein I add to my shake is actually a casein blend. It is much more filling than whey protein. I buy it from www.trueprotein.com and I usually will buy 4 lbs each at a time of Complete Milk Dairy Isolate and Milk Protein Isolate. I think that's what they're both called, anyways. I add 1 scoop of each to my shake. (I buy them separate; you can have them mixed together if you want. Also, the reason I buy them both instead of one or the other is because one is cheaper than the other, and .. slightly lower quality. So, I get a little bit of expensive, high quality protein and some of the cheaper, good protein. If you wanted to be super cheap, you could buy whey protein concentrate -- I bought 12 lbs of the stuff like a month or two ago. It's what I use immediately after a workout. You want a fast digesting/absorbing protein like whey after a workout. But, I also will drink a scoop of it mixed with water throughout the day at times.)

And.. to answer your question xD no, I do not cook the oatmeal!

(Sorry, I tend to get kind of longwinded on stuff like this..)

Quote from: Kurohime on July 21, 2010, 08:14:09 pm

But if you do make it and let it rest overnight I suggest filling it up in containers ALL the way so it gets limited oxygen exposure, so it stays fresh.

Hm yeah, good idea. ^^ I have these shaker bottles called Blender Bottles that I put them in. I like them since they have a little "ball" whisk inside of them that you move around and "blend" the ingredients when you shake it.

Quote from: Jacob_Blackfeather on July 22, 2010, 01:20:25 am

I have lost ten pounds from swimming in my pool.

Dude, high five! That's awesome! XD

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #938 on:** July 22, 2010, 03:22:35 am »

-high fives- I need to loose a bit more then I am good.

camname21 · « **Reply #939 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:30:05 am »

reppy you are so hardcore

Maybe if I had a gym to workout with I would do more to increase my workout effectiveness, but right now there isn't much point.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #940 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:40:30 am »

I feel really overweight lately, so I've been eating a lot less.
I was at the hair dresser yesterday and she said my face looks thinner. Yay! <33

NightLotus · « **Reply #941 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:49:03 pm »

I lost the final 5 pounds that I was displeased with, and I think my stomach has pretty much flattened out. I'm focusing on my thighs and just keeping my general body fat down. I have slight definition in my stomach now, but I'm hoping to get more before I debut Luca. Also working on my arms for her! I want to shave off an inch total from both before con!

StarryShay · « **Reply #942 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:10:33 am »

I should prolly lose like 5 or so pounds around the stomach and thighs BUT I LOVE FOOD AND AM LAZY. Dx

BUT OMG GOOD JOB LOTUS AND SOUNDY~!

camname21 · « **Reply #943 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:21:26 am »

LoL shay, its good to be realistic right. And good work you two

nikkiolie · « **Reply #944 on:** July 23, 2010, 07:45:05 pm »

My goal is to try to burn 1000 calories a day. So far I am at about 700 calories today. I am going to vacuum my room and walk up and down the stairs for a while to get the last 300

StarryShay · « **Reply #945 on:** July 24, 2010, 07:37:54 pm »

Good job Nikki~! > u <

nikkiolie · « **Reply #946 on:** August 05, 2010, 10:13:27 am »

I got down to 135. I have been at 137 for the past month or so. And my waist measured at 28.5 now is just bellow 28 inches

reppy · « **Reply #947 on:** August 05, 2010, 12:07:16 pm »

sweet. xD

I just started this new program I bought. It's called Body of FIRE. Cost me like $67. >__> But I followed the guy's 30 day mass program and it worked pretty well for me. This one is designed to lose weight.

I did the first workout yesterday. I'm pretty stiff right now. It looks sort of like this:

Warm-Up
3 minutes jump rope
30 seconds rolling a tennis ball under your foot (yeah, sounds weird but it does actually loosen up muscles all over your body)
10 Wall Squats
10 Cat/Camels

Then it goes to cardio ...

10 Jumping Jacks
10 Mountain Climbers (5 reps each side)

NO REST in between sets! Do the entire thing 5 times, so a total of 50 reps each exercise.

Holy crap I was sweating so bad just after that. And I hadn't even lifted up a weight yet. ^^;

camname21 · « **Reply #948 on:** August 11, 2010, 10:45:44 pm »

I've probably biked 30 miles or more in the last 5 days, feels good to be outside so much.

reppy · « **Reply #949 on:** August 11, 2010, 11:04:36 pm »

Awesome. Where'd ya go?

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