Getting in shape for con season 2010

[steelychan]

omg! if you realign your chakra, you get so much more energy and you feel better.... its amazing!

[Sayda]

First time posting in this thread! But it needs to be done. I've got a pretty revealing outfit coming up for AX, and I have to drop about 30 - 40 pounds. I've been running for a half hour 4 days a week, and on the off days I'm lifting weights. Doing crunches and the Shake Weight every day, though. owo I've lost 5 pounds since I started last Monday. 8'D

[reppy]

that's awesome.  don't push yourself too hard in the beginning, though.. you don't want to burn out!  Just make gradual improvements.  From week to week ask yourself, "what can I remove from my diet, what exercise can I do, etc.. to take the next step?"

also.. I'm personally not a fan of crunches. ^_^;  I've just heard too many horror stories about them causing lower back pain and stuff.  you should maybe look into some body weight exercise circuits you can do.  I bet you could find all kinds of great full body work out stuff on youtube that can be done entirely without weights.  heck, I know I've seen 'em myself.

also .. you said you lift weights on off days .. do you have any days that are just "off" days?  like, nothing?  maybe take the weekends off from exercise while maintaining healthy eating?

[Sayda]

I'm not too worried about burning out. XD I know my limits fairly well. I'm gradually working my way up to running more and taking less breaks. I'll run 15 minutes, then speed walk for 2, then run for another 10, etc.

Haha, I'm not either. But crunches have helped me in the past to tone my stomach. Those and good old sit ups. I do enjoy other stomach exercises though!

As for "off" days, these past two days I took off due to my exercise partner being sick. But tomorrow we're back on. Usually on the weight lifting days we take it pretty easy. I've also been drinking solely water and milk, as well as eating all organic foods, fruits, and veggies.

[nikkiolie]

That great Marie! I can't wait to see this costume :3

This weekend I am going to take base measurements and write them down somewhere so I will know if anything changes.

[soundninja12]

I. Am. Getting. DDR.
God, I love that game, and I need to loose weight, so, DDR it is >3

[Lin]

GLEE Soundtrack! Great to dance to!

[Sayda]

Thanks! I can't wait either. XD

That sounds productive. I've been taking photos of myself every week to see the changes that have started happening.

[nikkiolie]

That is also one way to do it. I may do that as well

[Sayda]

Lol it's a little scary at first, but it definitely motivated me to start exercising again!

[nikkiolie]

I took some pictures yesterday. Not horrible but it could be better. I think I will be posting new pictures every week on my facebook. I hope that I can see some changes. The next big thing that I need to be in shape for is our trip to Hawaii then for Kumoricon. So my goal is to be 36-27-37 by July. Not horribly hard, right now I am 36-28-38. So really an inch of my waist and hips

[reppy]

Unlike most people here... I'm actually trying to gain weight (muscle, specifically). xD  It's tough because 1) I have to eat a lot of food 2) I have to eat foods that are healthy.  It's hard to get a lot of calories when you eat good food!

Right now I'm eating a pretty typical breakfast for me:

4 eggs (360 calories)
2 slices of Ezekiel bread (160 calories)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 calories)
Cheese stick (80 calories)
2 clementine oranges (50 calories)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (120 calories)

[oslapedo]

About to go on a jog with Maddy! Yesterday we DDR'd and played some canoe game at the mall. And I do squats now to work dem upper thighs.

Why does peaut butter have so many calories? :O

[soundninja12]

Lifted weights while watching anime yesterday and now my arms are sore >.e

I HAVE BEEN EATING SO MUCH LESS LATELY :3

It's probably because I have been slowing down and chewing my food since a friend of mine told me I should chew my food better when I vomited

Why does peaut butter have so many calories? :O

I KNOW ;O;

[reppy]

High fat content? ^_^;

[Sayda]

We took another picture of ourselves about 2 weeks after exercising, and wow, what a difference. owo If you want to lose weight, I'd say the best method is running for 30 minutes.

[meep]

Unlike most people here... I'm actually trying to gain weight (muscle, specifically). xD  It's tough because 1) I have to eat a lot of food 2) I have to eat foods that are healthy.  It's hard to get a lot of calories when you eat good food!

ACK I feel your pain reppy. Im trying to gain weight too because being underweight is unhealthy, but I love eating healthy food. But the size of my stomach is small so I cant eat ALOT XD @_@ We should do some research on healthy foods that have a lot of calories XD

[Pchan]

Right now I'm 39-31-42
Yes, I have huge hips |:.

I'm trying to get down to at least have it be closer and more even. BC

[nikkiolie]

Unlike most people here... I'm actually trying to gain weight (muscle, specifically). xD  It's tough because 1) I have to eat a lot of food 2) I have to eat foods that are healthy.  It's hard to get a lot of calories when you eat good food!

ACK I feel your pain reppy. Im trying to gain weight too because being underweight is unhealthy, but I love eating healthy food. But the size of my stomach is small so I cant eat ALOT XD @_@ We should do some research on healthy foods that have a lot of calories XD

Avocados One of my favorites

We took another picture of ourselves about 2 weeks after exercising, and wow, what a difference. owo If you want to lose weight, I'd say the best method is running for 30 minutes.

ooooo I have to see this :3

[princessmoon]

I have been eating waaay too much mochi ice cream lately, thanks to the new trader joes in town. OYE!

[fleur_fraise]

So I had been really bad lately, I stopped working out and my eating got lazy. But now I'm back on track! I'm going to do the elliptical every evening again, and I'll talk walks after school if I don't have too much homework.
Also I'm going to be drinking a bottle of water instead of snacking between meals.

Right now I'm 39-31-42
Yes, I have huge hips |:.

Man, I have 44 inch hips. And it's barely fat, too, my hip bones are just giant.
I'll look so ridiculous if I get my waist measurement down.

[reppy]

Unlike most people here... I'm actually trying to gain weight (muscle, specifically). xD  It's tough because 1) I have to eat a lot of food 2) I have to eat foods that are healthy.  It's hard to get a lot of calories when you eat good food!

ACK I feel your pain reppy. Im trying to gain weight too because being underweight is unhealthy, but I love eating healthy food. But the size of my stomach is small so I cant eat ALOT XD @_@ We should do some research on healthy foods that have a lot of calories XD

Nuts are pretty calorie dense.  I think avocados are, too.

[Cyprus]

Unlike most people here... I'm actually trying to gain weight (muscle, specifically). xD  It's tough because 1) I have to eat a lot of food 2) I have to eat foods that are healthy.  It's hard to get a lot of calories when you eat good food!

ACK I feel your pain reppy. Im trying to gain weight too because being underweight is unhealthy, but I love eating healthy food. But the size of my stomach is small so I cant eat ALOT XD @_@ We should do some research on healthy foods that have a lot of calories XD

Nuts are pretty calorie dense.  I think avocados are, too.

Indeed they are...avacados provide lots of natural vegetable fat for your body.

[Lin]

Been making sure to eat veggies with each meal and counting my calories! Managed to keep my weight pretty even without working out so now that I know the optimum calorie intake I can lose the weight easier!

[~boogiepop~]

Squatz and oatz

SQUATZ AND OATZ

Still trying to work out a lot. My pokewalker has been pushing me to do things. Me and Kyle have been taking a hike through McClay park two times a week and I've been running and doing situps 4-5 days out of the week.

I'm still kinda "eh" about being able to get a flat tummy by Kumoricon. I guess I know it takes a couple years to show super results or anything, blah blah blah. But yeah, as long as I'm keeping in shape I guess I don't mind :3

[Lin]

Yay my skates are almost here! Now if only it would get sunny out! Its all over cast and rainy!

[reppy]

I'm still kinda "eh" about being able to get a flat tummy by Kumoricon. I guess I know it takes a couple years to show super results or anything, blah blah blah. But yeah, as long as I'm keeping in shape I guess I don't mind :3

If you don't mind me asking, how much weight do you need to lose?  It's perfectly safe to lose 2lbs a week.  You have like, oh, 20 weeks?

I just got back from the gym.  I did dead lifts, bench press, and chin-ups.  I am one sore puppy. D:

[steelychan]

why??!! i keep making baked goods! its just so addicting! i need to lay off baking... now that i have to be able to fit into my prom dress AND my cosplay outfit, so that means ill need to duct tape the baking stuff as off limits.

[Lin]

I would advise baking fruit filled things! Such as tarts cobblers and pies and either cut out a lot of sugar or use a healthier substitute!

[reppy]

Played a couple hours of basketball last night.  I'm beat.  ^_^;  But at least this time my cardio endurance jumped leaps and bounds from the first week!

[oslapedo]

SQUATZ

SQUATS ARE SO AWESOME. After days of doing at least 20 squats a day I can already feel my thighs getting leaner!

[soundninja12]

40 crunches a day for a week and mah muffin top is already gone.
But my boobs aren't.
Is there anyway you guys can think of to help me get rid of them?

[fleur_fraise]

40 crunches a day for a week and mah muffin top is already gone.

Woah seriously? I've been trying to get rid of my stomach forever, but I'm a total wuss when it comes to crunches.

[soundninja12]

TV seems more interesting from up-side-down xD

[reppy]

Crunches are so bad for your lower back. D:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ar2iRusnnc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp439jhHRlE

[Sayda]

soundninja - addressing your breast problem, I'd suggest some sort of cardio, whether it's biking, an eliptical trainer, or even jogging. When you do hard cardio, everything shrinks. That includes your breasts. You could also do some chest exercises to tighten your muscles in your target areas.

[ChibiGrace]

Going on a new diet and exersize routine for the con.
I'm looking for a way to loss a pound or two each week, which means heavy workouts and cutting off junk food. (Oh cake! I shall miss you!)
Anyone got any tips to get rid of fat...fairly fast?

[Classy Viking]

So I'm not fat, but I have a bit of a Tum-Tum (Gut), So far I haven't anything outside of my P.E. class, but when I'm out of that me and my best friend are planning to get in shape. We're thinking diet plans and work out sessions. We gotta look good while in Spandex for Mega and Protoman.

[ChibiGrace]

So I'm not fat, but I have a bit of a Tum-Tum (Gut), So far I haven't anything outside of my P.E. class, but when I'm out of that me and my best friend are planning to get in shape. We're thinking diet plans and work out sessions. We gotta look good while in Spandex for Mega and Protoman.

Spandex...? @o@
I applaud thee. I'd never have the confidence to wear spandex. Good luck!

[reppy]

Going on a new diet and exersize routine for the con.
I'm looking for a way to loss a pound or two each week, which means heavy workouts and cutting off junk food. (Oh cake! I shall miss you!)
Anyone got any tips to get rid of fat...fairly fast?

Eat low glycemic foods.  No carbs in the evening. ^_^; Plenty of cardio.  Take yer vitamins and fish oil! XD

[soundninja12]

I... Can't ride... A bike ;.;
*feels very pathetic about this*
But I'll do my best to do some intense cardio!

[ChibiGrace]

Eat low glycemic foods.  No carbs in the evening. ^_^; Plenty of cardio.  Take yer vitamins and fish oil! XD

Hahaha, thanks! I got my Vitamin D and Fish Oil!
I just need a good cardio work out. Suggestions welcome!

[nikkiolie]

Dancing is good. I have seen some good result with just dancing in my room for 30 minutes.

Speaking of which. I did my dancing and I am thinking about taking a nice long walk around campus its a pretty nice day out there :3

[reppy]

It is? *looks outsides and sees clouds, 50F*  Where are you? ^_^;

[chelseahavoc]

i agree dancing is very good. thats how i stayed so in shape when i was younger... i should hop backinto it xD

[nikkiolie]

It is? *looks outsides and sees clouds, 50F*  Where are you? ^_^;

Corvallis. There is some clouds in the sky but not a whole lot

[~boogiepop~]

@reppy I'm too stingy to buy a scale so I don't know how much weight I want to lost (plus I fluctuate so much it's hard to keep track). Basically I want to get rid of the gross pooch in this picture: Do not click if you don't want to see my gross bare tummy and my legs in short shorts . I just try not to get my hopes up because it seems like a lot to me. I don't know how that would calculate to pounds or whatever.


Also random "Bawww" I hate having a thick body. I look huge even though I'm not at all alskdjfksajdfoaejrkakjf.

[reppy]

Well, first thing you want to do is re-evaluate your self-image because I think you look great! ^_^  Honestly, I see no legitimate reason why you couldn't see abs within a month if you pushed yourself really, really hard.  But I think 2-3 months is more realistic and won't kill you.

Dig the haircut, too!  

(Also, for what it's worth .. it is harder for girls to show abs than guys.  The safe BF% range for women is higher than men's.  And honestly I think most guys would prefer toned, soft abs over rock hard visible abs on a girl.)

Here's a picture of what five pounds of body fat looks like:



(To be perfectly honest, I think the girl in this picture could spare to have that extra 5 lbs back in her..) xD

[soundninja12]

I gotta agree with Reppy, Nikki, you look great!
Lies about looking big >>

[~boogiepop~]

@Reppy- It's so hard though. I've got 'dem woman problems where I look in the mirror and see huge. I blame the mass media. Pushing myself hard I couldn't do with school. But 2-3 months? That lifts my spirits up a bit. Even just seeing small results by that point would be nice. And I'm just going for soft abs. Just a flatter tummy that isn't lumpy would be good enough for me.

And that pictures is absolutely disgusting looking D: Body fat just as is really gross and looks like earwax....

@Soundy- Thanks Katie. I suppose I should try to convince myself that being tiny isn't everything ._.