Author Topic: Getting in shape for con season 2010 (Read 152583 times)

camname21 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 21, 2009, 04:50:41 am »

Hehe, ya true. I tend to eat whatever when I have been eating decent food for a while and want to taste some cane sugar goodness. Not a good way to lose fat/weight, but if I've been exercising I don't need to watch what I eat much.

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #51 on:** October 21, 2009, 07:08:03 am »

Started up my routine again at the beginning of the week eating OATZ for breakfast every morning. They're getting hard to choke down though, I should stop being poor and go buy something to put in it :\

Tomorrow is workout day 1. I'll run and I'm not sure what else, hmmmm.

camname21 · « **Reply #52 on:** October 21, 2009, 01:07:00 pm »

Maybe some stairs specifically for those calve muscles, sit ups, and push ups at the end of the run? A little bit every workout shows results fast

Roddy Manic · « **Reply #53 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:37:07 am »

I recently started using my sparks again... btw, it's a great free sight and it does help a lot of people keep and/or get into shape and is pretty easy. but yes, I started it up again and today I looked at my page and found something that really got me in a good mood. When I started it back in 1/28/2008, I was at 165. I am now 149. So I have been loosing weight! when you loose just .7 here and 1lb here and gain .3 then loose .5, you don't really notice the loose. Nee, I am happy girl now. and I do recomend the site, it's free so if you end up not liking it or forgetting to use it there is no money lost.

oh, and if you do join, I'd love to be your friend on it! ^^
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=RODDYMANIC

tofutakeout · « **Reply #54 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:37:55 pm »

I really need to lose some extra weight. >_> I want to be able to wear smaller pants then I do now and be less self conscious when I go to rocky. Even though they don't care much about body shape there.

I eat pretty healthy. I try to burn more then I consume everyday(which is really hard). I really need someone too give me support 24/7 and ask me if what I'm about to eat should really be eaten. I also need to get my family to stop making/buying sweet things. Cereal should be the only sweet thing. and monster, I can't live without that.

And I'm trying to take up dancing more often but I have no space in my room and I don't want to go somewhere else for it. :<

camname21 · « **Reply #55 on:** October 29, 2009, 01:57:05 am »

Boyfriend/girlfriends are awesome for support such that you speak of. ^.^

Roddy Manic · « **Reply #56 on:** October 29, 2009, 02:10:21 am »

I lack that. and will for a long time to come. ^^: my son helps me though. He helps me not buy candy or junk at the store when I shop with him. ^^

tofutakeout · « **Reply #57 on:** October 29, 2009, 06:49:54 am »

Yeah I'm lacking in that as well. :<

My dad's kind of like that but he also likes to have me happy so if I want some sweets he'll get them for me. XD

NightLotus · « **Reply #58 on:** October 29, 2009, 01:58:38 pm »

I don't really have someone to help me get in shape, and i do tend to splurge on chocolate a lot >< but i've been working out some lately (Focusing on my thighs and butt

) and I'm seeing results which is making me really happy!

I'm going to start working on cosplay today (after my TKD class) and I just sized DOWN my dress form (for the first time in a while). I think one of the best things to do is just alternating sets of core muscle building exercises, and then if you have a specific area, work on that every 3rd set. I'm not really sure why, but that always helps me not only work on what i want to, but keep working out for longer! ^^

soundninja12 · « **Reply #59 on:** October 29, 2009, 02:17:55 pm »

Down 15 pounds!

Roddy Manic · « **Reply #60 on:** October 29, 2009, 02:45:21 pm »

congrats soundninja!

Well... you cannot focus on what fat will be lost; your body decides that no matter how you focus things. But focusing on a specific area is great to tone the muscles. And some day with focusing on the core muscles you will get that cute female 2 or 4 pack. But if you only do muscle training, yes, you could very well gain a 4 pack, but it will be hiding under the tummy chubbies if you don't do any cardiovascular exercise. But don't forget the muscles either, for when you gain muscle you lose more fat when at rest then when you lack muscle. Also remember you lose both fat and muscle when doing cardiovascular exercise too.

A good thing to do for women is cardiovascular exercise, then strength training, then cardiovascular exercise, then strength training. The time in each, and the amount of switching will differ from woman to women though. So test things out until you find one that seems to work, or even better get a trainer to help figure it out.

Oh, and also burn the fat but don't forget to feed the muscle. If you eat less then you lose then you are starving your muscles and will lose them, you don't want that. Muscles are your friends.

camname21 · « **Reply #61 on:** October 29, 2009, 06:11:38 pm »

I don't read enough about this stuff, why exactly do you lose muscle doing cardio? That makes me think they are talking about people who don't have enough protein and so it starts taking it from muscles, instead of some odd way the body treats the type of stress. Which is it?

tofutakeout · « **Reply #62 on:** October 29, 2009, 07:40:41 pm »

Quote from: soundninja12 on October 29, 2009, 02:17:55 pm

Down 15 pounds!

I'm proud of you. ^_^ I'm also a bit envious. XD How did you do it?

princessmoon · « **Reply #63 on:** October 29, 2009, 09:18:35 pm »

Halloween's around the corner! Don't be splurging on too much candy everyone! ^_^ I will try not to!

Keep up your training!

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #64 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:45:12 pm »

Yay! Started my workout routine. It's actually surprisingly nice to have TV's in the work out room, time goes by so much faster. I'm going to try to plan my workout times when Project Runway is on

Ran a bit though, I need to remember my inhaler so I can run for longer. Worked out my arms and legs too. And played with this weird bumpy hula hoop for like, 20 minutes. Does anyone know what that thing does?

Anyways goal is flat tummy at Sakuracon. GO GO GO!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #65 on:** November 20, 2009, 10:26:28 pm »

I signed up for two soccer classes next term so I will for sure be working out an hour a day four days a week. Now if I can really work up the will power I will go to the gym before my class on Friday

soundninja12 · « **Reply #66 on:** November 21, 2009, 11:37:00 am »

Quote from: tofutakeout on October 29, 2009, 07:40:41 pm

Quote from: soundninja12 on October 29, 2009, 02:17:55 pm
Down 15 pounds!

I'm proud of you. ^_^ I'm also a bit envious. XD How did you do it?

Eating way too healthy than someone at the age of 14 should be XD
That and Swiming around a half mile to a mile every morning before school X3

Is working rather well for me.

1 thing that sucks about losing weight:
I am always cold now. I've always had a lot more fat on me than I do now, and fat keeps you warm. Less fat, more cold.
brrrrr

camname21 · « **Reply #67 on:** November 21, 2009, 09:09:57 pm »

LOL ya less fat = cold. My less then manly arms are always cold even in the summer (some times) but my legs are built up from years and years of soccer and biking that I can go out in the snow with boxers on and they are usually just fine. Though that seems sadly unimpressive when I see girls walking around in winter with like a 14" skirt on...

If it wasn't so good I'd say yall are horrible.

The_Geek · « **Reply #68 on:** November 22, 2009, 05:31:58 pm »

Quote from: soundninja12 on November 21, 2009, 11:37:00 am

Eating way too healthy than someone at the age of 14 should be XD
That and Swiming around a half mile to a mile every morning before school X3

Is working rather well for me.

1 thing that sucks about losing weight:
I am always cold now. I've always had a lot more fat on me than I do now, and fat keeps you warm. Less fat, more cold.
brrrrr

That probably shouldn't be happening. If you're swimming that much you should be heightening your metabolism to the point where you don't have to be worrying about that.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #69 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:18:50 pm »

hmmm...

Maybe I was just tired ~.~
Bein' tired makes you cold, if I'm not mistaken ^^

princessmoon · « **Reply #70 on:** November 22, 2009, 10:39:09 pm »

I've been sleeping my fat away....as in I've been slacking. *sigh. Hibernation mode~

Yep...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #71 on:** November 23, 2009, 11:32:06 am »

Good luck to everyone this weekend. Try not to eat too much but do enjoy your Thanksgiving

StarryShay · « **Reply #72 on:** November 23, 2009, 01:56:14 pm »

Oh gosh, I forgot about Thanksgiving. ;O;
A few weeks ago I had the flu, so I lost like three pounds, but I have a feeling the amount of pumpkin pie I'm planning to eat will put that right back on~! x33

soundninja12 · « **Reply #73 on:** November 23, 2009, 01:56:40 pm »

There's a five mile run in Bend on Thanksgiving, GENIUS!
Work off all that food!

I always feel like I'm going to explode after Thanksgiving. It sucks >.<

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #74 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:21:30 pm »

Thanksgiving food is disgusting. I end up eating less then then I do on most days.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #75 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:25:00 pm »

What kind of food does your family have on Thanksgiving?
My family are all health nuts, so it's all organic, and healthy... I guess that helps

StarryShay · « **Reply #76 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:30:06 pm »

I love Thanksgiving food~! <33
Homemade pie, and turkey, and mashed potatoes, and and and -drools-

soundninja12 · « **Reply #77 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:31:33 pm »

I like the sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and the cranberry relish <3

StarryShay · « **Reply #78 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:34:27 pm »

I never understood the marshmallow potatoe dish.
It looks so scary. ;-;

soundninja12 · « **Reply #79 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:37:55 pm »

It does look quite scary O.O
But it is nummy!

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #80 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:49:25 pm »

All I eat on Thanksgiving is salad, bread, and pie.

I don't like cranberries.
I don't like potatoes.
Yams make me vomit.
Stuffing does the same thing.
Turkey tastes like stuffing because it's exploding with it so I won't eat it.
I hate most vegetables.
Pasta salad also makes me sick.
Also if anything has even the tiniest bit of red meat, I can't eat it. I've only eaten poultry and fish for 3 years now. Red meat is now another thing that makes me vomit if I try to eat it.

I am super picky and don't eat a lot due to it >:

The_Geek · « **Reply #81 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:51:29 pm »

*Laughing quietly* Vegetarians for the win! The only things on my family's table that I can eat are salad and potatoes. I walk away feeling healthy, they walk away feeling stuffed and tired. To top things off, I usually then go work out.

StarryShay · « **Reply #82 on:** November 23, 2009, 02:53:12 pm »

Pie ftw. >>

soundninja12 · « **Reply #83 on:** November 23, 2009, 03:14:10 pm »

Quote from: ~boogiepop~ on November 23, 2009, 02:49:25 pm

All I eat on Thanksgiving is salad, bread, and pie.

I don't like cranberries.
I don't like potatoes.
Yams make me vomit.
Stuffing does the same thing.
Turkey tastes like stuffing because it's exploding with it so I won't eat it.
I hate most vegetables.
Pasta salad also makes me sick.
Also if anything has even the tiniest bit of red meat, I can't eat it. I've only eaten poultry and fish for 3 years now. Red meat is now another thing that makes me vomit if I try to eat it.

I am super picky and don't eat a lot due to it >:

-hugs-

nyahaha · « **Reply #84 on:** November 23, 2009, 04:35:04 pm »

uhhg...I've gained some weight from not doing anything. BUT winter track conditioning starts on Monday, so I will be in shape [hopefully] by spring. 8D

I always stuff myself on Thanksgiving...I love most of the food that our family makes.

Man of the Public · « **Reply #85 on:** November 23, 2009, 06:08:04 pm »

I've started running and doing about a 100 crunches a night, thought I wouldn't say it's just for Cosplay.

I'm planning on cutting most junk food out of my diet, after Thanksgiving. I'm going to miss Little Debbie and her tasty snacks.

tofutakeout · « **Reply #86 on:** November 23, 2009, 06:19:49 pm »

I've been slacking off so badly lately. I haven't really gained weight. maybe a pound.>_> But I haven't really been exercising as much as I was. DX I still do my daily crunches and other little workouts but its not helping much.

This weekend I swear I'm going to get to it along with working on some cosplay and X-mas gifts. This weekend is going to be a looooong one. x_x

Roddy Manic · « **Reply #87 on:** November 24, 2009, 10:34:00 am »

The SUCH hike helped. Got lucky and the weather was nice.

But... flaws as of late
1 - my insomnia has kicked in pretty hard. and my body does not like lack of sleep
2 - candy... Hershey bars, Hershey’s kisses, and Snickers mainly... and odd thing is I don't even like Snickers.
3 - My Gym has not seen me in about a month
4 - WATER! I got down to about 8 to 10 oz a day... my body hates me for this as I was drinking 60 to 90 oz a day for a long time here.

odd plus
I have not gained anything in 2 months. I do sprint a lot at work. so maybe this is why. or maybe, bad thing, I am loosing muscle. ><

StarryShay · « **Reply #88 on:** November 24, 2009, 11:09:04 am »

I'm eating an apple for breakfast instead of a bagel. :>

Roddy Manic · « **Reply #89 on:** November 24, 2009, 11:13:01 am »

apples are yummy.
I had 2 wheat waffles and 4oz OJ for my breakfas. I love wheat now.. I tried having white bread the other day and it just didn't taste right. I love Wheat Rolls the best, but also love my mini wheat bagels I have at lunch, and my wheat waffles and wheat thins.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #90 on:** November 24, 2009, 12:26:42 pm »

Quote from: StarryShay on November 24, 2009, 11:09:04 am

I'm eating an apple for breakfast instead of a bagel. :>

You need some protein in there to make you last till the next meal. An apple and peanut butter would be good. As long as you don't overdo it with the peanut butter you will be fine. And that little bit of protein will help you stay full till lunch.

StarryShay · « **Reply #91 on:** November 24, 2009, 01:39:47 pm »

Thanks Nikki~! :33
It's lunch time now though, so I wonder what I will eat~!
(Leaning towards a Tuna sandwhich... That's not too un-healthy, right? > x <)

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #92 on:** November 24, 2009, 01:54:53 pm »

Tuna is healthy and amazing. Just go light on the mayo and throw some relish in there. Or even better some onions and celery too. MMMMMMM MMM GOOD.

God I want some tuna, I eat like 5 cans a week.

camname21 · « **Reply #93 on:** November 24, 2009, 10:24:02 pm »

Quote from: ~boogiepop~ on November 23, 2009, 02:49:25 pm

All I eat on Thanksgiving is salad, bread, and pie.

I don't like cranberries.
I don't like potatoes.
Yams make me vomit.
Stuffing does the same thing.
Turkey tastes like stuffing because it's exploding with it so I won't eat it.
I hate most vegetables.
Pasta salad also makes me sick.
Also if anything has even the tiniest bit of red meat, I can't eat it. I've only eaten poultry and fish for 3 years now. Red meat is now another thing that makes me vomit if I try to eat it.

I am super picky and don't eat a lot due to it >:

How do you not like potatoes? 0.o Okay, they can be bland but you get used to it. I eat them all the time, just pop them into the microwave of death and heat them up. Instant (but slightly destroyed) complex carbs that will last a few hours.

Quote from: StarryShay on November 23, 2009, 02:53:12 pm

Pie ftw. >>
Quote from: StarryShay on November 24, 2009, 11:09:04 am
I'm eating an apple for breakfast instead of a bagel. :>

Me wants pie too...... and apples are good but there is nothing wrong with bagels if they are made well

And yes boogiepop, tuna is amazing. Its just too bad we are overfishing and polluting our waters that feed us. (5 cans/week??? I could but I refrain.)

soundninja12 · « **Reply #94 on:** November 27, 2009, 01:28:20 pm »

Jogged 5 miles yesterday morning as to be able to eat thankgiving food without gaining too much weight.

O.O

tofutakeout · « **Reply #95 on:** November 27, 2009, 04:58:15 pm »

I'm so tired. I've been running around frantically because it's black Friday. So I got a good work out there. DX

Also I didn't each much yesterday or today because I think something I ate at the beginning yesterday got me sick. I was puking later on in the day. x_x So it's been a crazy holiday. But I'm doing pretty good on working to get into shape.

I think I've lost a few pounds considering when I put on a pair of my tighter jeans yesterday they were actually loose.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #96 on:** November 27, 2009, 07:53:27 pm »

Quote from: tofutakeout on November 27, 2009, 04:58:15 pm

I think I've lost a few pounds considering when I put on a pair of my tighter jeans yesterday they were actually loose.

YAY!

My jeans are feeling looser too...
I hope soon enough I will be fitting in to a size smaller of PacSun jeans ^^

tofutakeout · « **Reply #97 on:** November 27, 2009, 10:02:16 pm »

Quote from: soundninja12 on November 27, 2009, 07:53:27 pm

YAY!

My jeans are feeling looser too...
I hope soon enough I will be fitting in to a size smaller of PacSun jeans ^^

Isn't it such a wonderful feeling when you can do that? I miss that first moment when I threw out all my old pairs and put on 14 for the first time. But that was like a year or so ago. T_T

soundninja12 · « **Reply #98 on:** November 27, 2009, 10:05:27 pm »

It really is ^^
I'm ready to dispose of my ol' jeans.

I barely, BARELY fit in to the largest size of PacSun jeans last year... now I fit in to an even smaller one.
Thank gods.

tofutakeout · « **Reply #99 on:** November 27, 2009, 10:09:21 pm »

Goodness. 030 What size do you wear?

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