Motivation is always the best, so I'll post here. :3
I want to build up muscle for my job (baker), and to be healthy. I've been eating healthy, not going out for food for 2 months at a time, and I hand make a lot of my food, so I know what exactly goes into it. To heck with counting calories, carbs, or whatever. The food pyramid is where it's at. :3 Along with getting the proper nutrition, it'll help you have the energy to get up off the couch and go for a walk. My favorite time to go out is in the morning or evening, when there are not a lot of people out, and when it's somewhat dark. Rain does not bother me, ever since I went to Alaska, where summer lasts only a couple of weeks, then it's one week of fall, then winter sets in. It was snowing in May! Running from the bears helped, too. XD Having small weights to work with also helps, so if you don't want to go outside, you can still do a bit of work.
Since my cosplay is ivysaur, I don't have to loose that many inches. I just want to be back to the size 12 pants that I always wore. My build is short and stocky, since I'm only 5 feet tall. XD I accept that, and I love the way I look. All it boils down to is health. If I'm healthy, I'm happy.
So please, everyone, put your health before your looks. I don't want you collapsing due to lack of food or overworking yourself. Also remember, less weight, more reps works just as well as more weight and less reps.
Edit: Another note; Please remember to stay warm! Nothing cramps faster than cold muscles, so make sure you wear warm clothing when working out, and take a warm shower after you are done. The heat helps relax those muscles so they won't cramp, and it feels great to go from super sweaty to super clean.
