Author Topic: Getting in shape for con season 2010 (Read 152691 times)

Cyprus · « **Reply #350 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:57:18 pm »

Quote from: soundninja12 on February 17, 2010, 11:25:37 am

I was talking to my mother, who is kind of a weight Nazi.
She said that she thought I would be perfect if I lost 15 pounds :DDDDD
YAY~
I'mma go run now :3

We should make HDC go on a weekly jog for a meetup Rebel! I could seriously use more exercise myself...that whole month & a half I was taking those pro-biotics & stuff kept me kinda lazy

soundninja12 · « **Reply #351 on:** February 17, 2010, 04:18:18 pm »

WE SO SHOULD!!!
And go on hikes during the summer *o*
Like, cosplay hikes, and take cosplay photos for our nature dwelling characters

Cyprus · « **Reply #352 on:** February 18, 2010, 07:15:18 am »

I need something to make me more active again ;; I miss being in the shape I used to be in.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #353 on:** February 18, 2010, 07:36:39 am »

We just need to convince Patty boy xD He won't want to do it >_<

nikkiolie · « **Reply #354 on:** February 23, 2010, 08:37:13 pm »

So with 37 days left till Sakuracon I started my workout routine up again. I think that I will do is:

Soccer: Mon-Thurs
Gym: Mon, Wed, Fri
At home stuff like squats: Tues Thur

I did find a site that will help me lose some fat off my stomach to help my abs show up. It points out some great foods that are healthy for you and types of food that you want to avoid. http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/how-to-get-six-pack-abs-in-a-month-546033.html

oslapedo · « **Reply #355 on:** February 23, 2010, 08:57:25 pm »

37 days? :O -faints-

nikkiolie · « **Reply #356 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:06:12 pm »

I know...i didn't realize it either till Bressler pointed it out to me.

NightLotus · « **Reply #357 on:** February 24, 2010, 08:18:18 am »

grrr I'm so jealous you're going

but anyway! thats a cool site ^^
its still a long time from kumo, but I've started seriously on slave leia, so I need to get working on good abs! ^^

soundninja12 · « **Reply #358 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:06:31 pm »

I'm scared now. I think I'mma just have May Lee... Maybe Shilo =O

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #359 on:** February 25, 2010, 07:09:11 pm »

o.o; so i picked up roller skateing! and im doing exercises for my tummy and legs every other night

Lin · « **Reply #360 on:** February 25, 2010, 07:13:56 pm »

3 more pounds gone! *does an armstrong-like flex of the arms* XD Also been walking a good 30 minutes to an hour the past couple days... blisters are forming on my feet. XP Still worth it!

soundninja12 · « **Reply #361 on:** February 25, 2010, 07:56:19 pm »

I ran 3 miles :3
I'm so proud of myself!
(And great job Lin, I'm jealous!)

Lin · « **Reply #362 on:** February 26, 2010, 09:49:12 am »

What are you talking about?! I couldn't run 3 miles when I was doing sports back in school! Always had to power walk the curved part of the track during gym! XD

steelychan · « **Reply #363 on:** February 26, 2010, 04:17:34 pm »

ok... i know the whole fat turns into muscle can screw up your weight... but its weird! my pants are like, falling off and i somehow gained 3 pounds. How is this possible?! All I've been doing is walking home... its about a 20 minute walk if i walk fast.

Lin · « **Reply #364 on:** February 26, 2010, 04:46:46 pm »

Quote from: steelychan on February 26, 2010, 04:17:34 pm

ok... i know the whole fat turns into muscle can screw up your weight... but its weird! my pants are like, falling off and i somehow gained 3 pounds. How is this possible?! All I've been doing is walking home... its about a 20 minute walk if i walk fast.

You lost 3lbs of fat and built up 6lbs of muscle. Muscles are leaner and denser than fat! I believe that is the answer I could be mistaken in some areas.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #365 on:** February 26, 2010, 04:58:34 pm »

*claps* MILE TIME
I'll plug my phone in and watch some BACCANO <333
Or bring the laptop with me and watch some Gurren Laagan. :3
Katie I's idea (or her post, anyways) has inspired me

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #366 on:** February 26, 2010, 06:27:48 pm »

ok thats it... after im done eating im changing and stretching and playing we cheer!

soundninja12 · « **Reply #367 on:** February 26, 2010, 06:30:36 pm »

No stretching -_-
Stretching makes micro tears in your muscles, and straining your muscles when there are micro tears in them hurts yyyyoooouuuu
(Mr. Young, you are win)

EDIT: As I have been proven wrong, I will post that stretching can help, as long as you don't attempt to put your leg behind your head and then go run a marathon.
It is helpful in some cases, but far from in others.

For example: If you're about to go wrestling, it's a fine idea to stretch, but not to the point where it it painful as opposed to feels good.

There, now it's correct :3
Sorry for causing an argument the size of Canada Dx I really didn't mean to.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #368 on:** February 26, 2010, 06:32:03 pm »

o.o;;; ok then no stretching! ....hurting me is not my faveorite subject... but... dancing with we cheer shall be good for me, yes?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #369 on:** February 26, 2010, 06:37:15 pm »

Stretching is not bad for you at all. It is quite good for your muscles. Yeah it may make tears but they come back stronger

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretching

It actually makes your muscles stronger, prevents injuries and prevents soreness after working out. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STRETCH BEFORE AND AFTER WORKING OUT!

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Overwhelming research concludes that omitting pre-exercise stretching, especially for those who do not use short bursts of muscular activity, may result in a reduction in performance of up to five percent.

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This is due to the fact that stretching tears muscle. That sounds almost like torture but the repeated micro tears in your muscle fiber has many benefits. Increased muscle density, strength, and flexibility are a few. Also, your body Burns Calories like crazy when repairing these micro tears thereby allowing you to lose weight.

From http://www.taekwondo-connection.com/stretching-muscles.html

I have known people who only stretch as their form of workout and lose weight. Please believe me when I say YOU SHOULD STRETCH!

And finally, if you are skeptical of unknown sources like I am here is a reliable one from webMD
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/basics-stretch-your-fitness-limits

Felix · « **Reply #370 on:** February 26, 2010, 10:10:57 pm »

^seconded.

If you don't stretch before working out you can injure yourself pretty badly - a lot more painful than micro tears.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #371 on:** February 26, 2010, 10:17:00 pm »

I beg to differ, I was speaking with a Sports Medicine major when he alerted me of that.
I will also state that Wikki is the most unreliable source ever to have touched this wonderful thing called the internets.

oslapedo · « **Reply #372 on:** February 26, 2010, 10:22:29 pm »

From personal experience- I like stretching, it makes me feel good :O

Felix · « **Reply #373 on:** February 26, 2010, 10:30:45 pm »

Do you know what sport that guy was talking about? Every activity I've done has had stretching beforehand, and Yoga is excellent for your health and that's almost entirely stretching. Perhaps he meant that it can hurt you if you're not doing it right?

soundninja12 · « **Reply #374 on:** February 26, 2010, 10:37:10 pm »

He was speaking more in the sense of not doing so before you run a marathon, or before a difficult gym class.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #375 on:** February 27, 2010, 06:22:26 am »

I know wiki is an unreliable source so I also provided a reliable one at the end. Here is a quote from webmd

* Counters the shortening that occurs when muscles are repeatedly used -- as in exercise or a repetitive daily activity -- and keeps muscles elastic
* Increases the range of motion in joints
* Decreases joint pain and stress
* Improves balance, stability, and circulation
* Aids athletic performance, relaxation, and posture

I'm sorry if you think I am being negative I just don't want someone possibly getting hurt because she was told not to stretch. Ask any personal trainer, doctor, or sports trainer and they will tell you how important it is. Yes it does tear your muscles, but so does weight lifting. Every time you lift weights you tear your muscles, that is how they get stronger.

I see what the guy you were talking to is talking about now. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/sports/playmagazine/112pewarm.html Stretching is still good before working out just not the sit and hold kind. You still need to loosen your muscles and increase your range in movement but in a different way. In the article it has better ways to stretch rather than "static" stretching. But I can really feel the difference playing soccer this term. On Mondays I am always really stiff during the warm-up jog and half the time it hurts my knees and I typically don't play as well, but latter on the week once my muscles have loosened I am able to run and play much better.

So he was right, static stretching may be bad (it is still being debated, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1043690/Fitness-news-Is-stretching-bad-you.html says it may be good for regular exercisers) but that doesn't mean that you should stretch at all. There is nothing about stretching at the end of workout routines so I am going to assume that satic stretching is still alright for that. Things always seem to change so rapidly.

I actually kept reading on that first article and found this

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A major study published earlier this year by the Centers for Disease Control, on the other hand, found that knee injuries were cut nearly in half among female collegiate soccer players who followed a warm-up program that included both dynamic warm-up exercises and static stretching.

So what they are saying is don't only stretch and expect that to be enough. You also need to warm up before you stretch. Your muscles need to be active a little before you start stretching.

Lin · « **Reply #376 on:** February 27, 2010, 09:23:48 am »

Doing mild warm up stretches and some calistenics before lifting weights or going for a jog helps blood flow to the muscles thus allowing them to operate at a higher rate of efficiency. Going at a work out straight out the gate with no prep and no cool down makes it far more likely to pull or damage a muscle or ligament. I mean Pilates and Yoga are based around stretching with mild weight resistance from your own body. Just don't go all crazy stretching otherwise you can possibly pull something! Remember all things in moderation doesn't just apply to the diet portion of getting in shape! Hope you all stay healthy and meet your goals!

nyahaha · « **Reply #377 on:** February 27, 2010, 12:52:59 pm »

In track we do a 3 lap jog warm up before stretching, then we do another warm up before doing the actuall work out.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #378 on:** February 27, 2010, 01:26:49 pm »

Quote from: soundninja12 on February 26, 2010, 06:30:36 pm

No stretching -_-
Stretching makes micro tears in your muscles, and straining your muscles when there are micro tears in them hurts yyyyoooouuuu
(Mr. Young, you are win)

EDIT: As I have been proven wrong, I will post that stretching can help, as long as you don't attempt to put your leg behind your head and then go run a marathon.
It is helpful in some cases, but far from in others.

For example: If you're about to go wrestling, it's a fine idea to stretch, but not to the point where it it painful as opposed to feels good.

There, now it's correct :3
Sorry for causing an argument the size of Canada Dx I really didn't mean to.

And they do come back stronger, as long as you don't push them much too hard. If you do go about pushing them too hard, it could sprain your muscle, and seriously injure you Dx

steelychan · « **Reply #379 on:** February 27, 2010, 02:13:25 pm »

Quote from: Lin on February 26, 2010, 04:46:46 pm

Quote from: steelychan on February 26, 2010, 04:17:34 pm
ok... i know the whole fat turns into muscle can screw up your weight... but its weird! my pants are like, falling off and i somehow gained 3 pounds. How is this possible?! All I've been doing is walking home... its about a 20 minute walk if i walk fast.
You lost 3lbs of fat and built up 6lbs of muscle. Muscles are leaner and denser than fat! I believe that is the answer I could be mistaken in some areas.

I thought as much but I just wanted to confirm my suspicion. it was kinda freaky when my pants started feeling looser and i gained pounds... either way, im satisfied with my progress.

Lin · « **Reply #380 on:** February 27, 2010, 03:49:38 pm »

Well just remember that it is better to be healthy and to focus more on the fit than the pounds as you work out! Its pretty encouraging to see the inches melt away or build up depending on what type of fitness you are going for! And Congrats on losing those inches!

steelychan · « **Reply #381 on:** February 27, 2010, 04:01:39 pm »

thanks! ^^ It was really weird. I didn't even notice I had lost the inches until a couple days ago. I tried a pair of pants that used to be too small. But now! They fit! ^^

StarryShay · « **Reply #382 on:** February 27, 2010, 08:34:45 pm »

I rode eight miles on my bike today, so, yeah.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #383 on:** February 28, 2010, 12:27:47 pm »

Quote from: StarryShay on February 27, 2010, 08:34:45 pm

I rode eight miles on my bike today, so, yeah.

I think you just kicked my running three miles in the seat xD
I'm jealous, I can't even ride a bike -_-;;

I know this sounds really stupid, and I've heard that for the most part these kind of things aren't safe, but I'm getting desperate Dx
http://news6health.com/indexb2.php
If that isn't bull pucky, then I'm interested... I just can't seem to exercise enough, or eat small enough portions. I've been eating healthy for months, but out of fear, I haven't climbed on to a scale in months...

I've replaced all soda with water, studied "Negative Calorie" foods. I check the ingrediants of every single thing I eat before I eat it, but nothing seems to work. I just can't seem to convince myself in to running, or walking, or doing really anything athletic Dx

Thought I'd post it here first

nikkiolie · « **Reply #384 on:** February 28, 2010, 12:54:05 pm »

I have heard some things about them too. I looked up a little and I found this article from Journal of the American Dietetic Association (a very trusted sources, articles need to be reviewed but a bunch of other people before getting in) and they say there not enough research to prove the claims. BUT, it may be worth a shot. The only suggestion I have it to avoid things on the internet regarding them. My mom got some pills on a "free trial" and they ended up charging her for something stupid and it was $80.

Maybe a good way to look at it is to eat it trying to be healthy but not expecting that this thing alone will make you lose weight.

Lin · « **Reply #385 on:** February 28, 2010, 02:33:34 pm »

Just did some research on the acai berry and found this article from CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/acai.berries.scam/index.html

soundninja12 · « **Reply #386 on:** February 28, 2010, 02:41:36 pm »

Thank you ;.;

Lin · « **Reply #387 on:** February 28, 2010, 02:57:43 pm »

Quote from: soundninja12 on February 28, 2010, 02:41:36 pm

Thank you ;.;

I was hoping it was true too. But eating a lot of any type of berry or drinking the healthier concentrate fruit beverages will help with your diet and heighten your energy with natural sugars. It won't be all crazy dramatic like those companies try to hype their products but eating plenty of berries, nuts, and fresh veggies and avoiding sodas and bleached grain products can help a lot. I won't tell anyone not to eat candy or sweet things cause that road leads to deprivation and possibly failure. All things in moderation!

Oh my god. I sound like all those health food and exercise books my father had me read as a young teen! XD

soundninja12 · « **Reply #388 on:** February 28, 2010, 03:01:02 pm »

They made there mark then, eh? xD

I eat lots of veggies (as I don't eat meat, I seem to need to xD) and I pour a bowl of almonds every morning, to eat progressively through out the day.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #389 on:** March 01, 2010, 03:14:47 pm »

Alright here is what I have done for the day so far

Soccer from 9-9:50
Walked on tedmil speed of 4.0 at incline of 15 for 30 minutes
30 minutes of weight training including hamstrings, leg press, inner thigh, and abs.
and walked a total of 3 miles to all of my classes

Food:
Oatmeal with raisins
bottle of milk
smoothie with a protein boost
bagel and cream cheese
carrots and celery (a little peanut butter on those)

And for dinner I am having crab cakes :3

soundninja12 · « **Reply #390 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:27:47 pm »

SOB, Nikki xD
And you have soccer in the morning? >_> I would die.

StarryShay · « **Reply #391 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:32:11 pm »

I eat so unhealthy, and excersize rarely.
Why am I not gaining weight? 'o'

NARUNIK · « **Reply #392 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:38:12 pm »

HIGH METABOLISM.

^ BEST THING IN THE WORLD.

Gosh- Twinkys are sooo good.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #393 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:41:07 pm »

*punches your cursed metabolism in the FACE*

oslapedo · « **Reply #394 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:41:55 pm »

@ Shay, It's probably our lovely genes. The only side effects are that we'll likely get diabeetus, become bald, get into a (or a few) unstable relationship(s), and gain a random beer belly by the age of 30, oh wellz.

Today I had half a donut, a little bag of cool ranch doritos, a row of thinmint girl scout cookies, a bottle of OJ, and some veggie soup. Mmm, I feel American.

Haha, Katie. What an image.

NARUNIK · « **Reply #395 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:44:20 pm »

I just had some soup, lasagna, banana cream pie...and now like 7 OREOS with milk. Yum.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #396 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:46:59 pm »

*punches Nik in the face*

NARUNIK · « **Reply #397 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:54:30 pm »

NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM
NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM
NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM
NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM

StarryShay · « **Reply #398 on:** March 01, 2010, 04:59:23 pm »

Now that I'm on the quidditch team and have a bike, I'm gonna start excersizing more~
And woah, I keep spelling things wrong...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #399 on:** March 01, 2010, 05:45:11 pm »

Shay it could also be because you are still young. As you get older your metabolism will slow and you will (or may I should say) start to gain weight.

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