Author Topic: Getting in shape for con season 2010 (Read 152530 times)

reppy · « **Reply #850 on:** June 03, 2010, 07:28:01 pm »

Nice. I killed myself in a workout today. Came back from the dead; doin' alright so far, thanks for asking. xD Only problem is I have this strange craving for brains. Good source of protein, I think.

Anyways, I did some foam rolling (warm-up), one set of push-ups to failure, low rows, dips, pull-ups, back extensions, planks, and reverse lunges. Followed it up with a little bit of stretching and some stuff to cool down. I was really, really feeling my workout in my legs and my back. Which is nice because I have trouble working my back, especially lower back.

veraca · « **Reply #851 on:** June 03, 2010, 09:37:13 pm »

Quote from: soundninja12 on June 03, 2010, 03:21:18 pm

Quote from: danayoki on June 02, 2010, 08:09:54 pm
When you sing, it works your lungs, stomach, and abdominal muscles.
Singing's a good workout too. 8D
That is awesome to know *3*

I argue that it only works if you stand and don't walk around *nod* If you're sitting it's not as much of a work out.

I haven't done anything but I'm putting off packing til tomorrow anyway xD

Tomecko · « **Reply #852 on:** June 03, 2010, 10:10:41 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on May 31, 2010, 10:43:44 pm

I can not stress this enough. Just doing ab workouts wont give you a six pack. You may have the abs you want but if you don't eat right you wont see them. In order to see abs you need to lose fat around your stomach. That is what is keeping mine from showing through so eat low fat foods and do cardio to burn off the fat. Every person in the world is capable of having a six pack. The reason why so many don't is because their body fat % is too high. It needs to be pretty low to show up.

Good info, thanks! I don't own a car, so I always bike to work (and the fabric store, of course!), so I was hoping that was enough cardio, but apparently not. I only live about 1.5 miles from work... I was pretty fit when I lived 5 miles away, but I still didn't have a six-pack.

I think to step up my cardio workouts, I'm going to start daily DDR sessions. If I'm going to work out, might as well make it fun.

And I've only just started to watch what I eat. I just feel weird about eating low fat, though... except for a little stubborn pudge around my belly button, I'm pretty thin. The biggest reason I started eating healthier is because I'm at a diabetes risk (both my father and sister have it), and wanted to cut down on my sugar intake. I don't want to overdo it and end up underweight.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #853 on:** June 04, 2010, 07:08:41 am »

meh i only did a 33 min work out yesterday (my 23 min everyday exercises and a 10 minute step... thing?) i was wicked tired after work x.x (curse you sailor moon english lingo!)

lychee-twist · « **Reply #854 on:** June 05, 2010, 09:40:38 pm »

Biked/walked to Joann's fabric store from my house. 3.4 miles one way. My legs are tiiiiiired.
I really want a new bike.

StarryShay · « **Reply #855 on:** June 05, 2010, 09:49:04 pm »

I EAT CRAP, AND FHDFHDH.
I'm going to seriously start TRIMMING DOWN.

reppy · « **Reply #856 on:** June 05, 2010, 09:58:40 pm »

You actually eat FHDFHDH? That's awful! XD

Also, I am so. freaking. sore. from doing lunges the other day. EUGH. XD

camname21 · « **Reply #857 on:** June 06, 2010, 01:43:13 am »

Quote from: lychee-twist on June 05, 2010, 09:40:38 pm

I really want a new bike.

Why not just fix up your current bike? If it is tension you are after, you just need new gears and chain. If you don't care how the bike you have now looks (you can strip and spray paint it too), that is a lot cheaper then getting a new one.

After biking for 12~ miles today I felt pretty good. I think i need to ether add more inclines or go further, which sucks cuz I don't really like going any further unless I have a reason to be biking that far. :/

lychee-twist · « **Reply #858 on:** June 06, 2010, 11:08:31 am »

Camname, man, you put my six miles to shame XD;; I felt so good, too. Oh well, I'll try again.

I thought about getting everything fixed up, but the cost of fixing everything will more than likely cost the same as a new bike. I'm not looking for anything fancy at all.

I'd need to completely replace my gears as I rode my bike through the ocean and corroded them. I only have one gear. Literally. Either the gears won't shift at all or will shift in a very choppy manner. My brakes are awful and a couple of times I've had to use my feet to stop when I was barreling down Bull Mt. on W-99. To top that of, my butt is still sore from yesterday so I'd want to buy a new seat.

So yeah. I drive a crappy bike. New one is highly desired.

reppy · « **Reply #859 on:** June 06, 2010, 11:19:49 am »

It's hard to motivate yourself to bike when you know there's a good chance you might not be able to come to a complete stop XD and your butt will hurt.

KogaRyu · « **Reply #860 on:** June 06, 2010, 08:08:53 pm »

Just curious, on average, how often do you guys visit the gym and when you do go, how long are you there?

I go 3-4 times a week for 2hrs, with school and work this can prove somewhat difficult to maintain though.

lychee-twist · « **Reply #861 on:** June 06, 2010, 08:16:47 pm »

Uhhh. Maaaaybe three hours total a week.

Yeah. Gotta fix that. I'm extraordinarily lazy. Being able to run a mile straight out was a kind of a big deal for me.

camname21 · « **Reply #862 on:** June 06, 2010, 09:23:19 pm »

Quote from: lychee-twist on June 06, 2010, 11:08:31 am

Camname, man, you put my six miles to shame XD;; I felt so good, too. Oh well, I'll try again.

I thought about getting everything fixed up, but the cost of fixing everything will more than likely cost the same as a new bike. I'm not looking for anything fancy at all.

I'd need to completely replace my gears as I rode my bike through the ocean and corroded them. I only have one gear. Literally. Either the gears won't shift at all or will shift in a very choppy manner. My brakes are awful and a couple of times I've had to use my feet to stop when I was barreling down Bull Mt. on W-99. To top that of, my butt is still sore from yesterday so I'd want to buy a new seat.

So yeah. I drive a crappy bike. New one is highly desired.

Take some pics of your bike for me and post a link. I know brakes are cheap, a seat is 20$? for something cheap (or it was the last time i looked) as for gears, and ya you would probably wanted new ones even without the corrosion of the ocean. The repairs might not be all that much if you do it yourself, or know someone that can help. A new bike of non walmart quality will put you back 500$ easy. If it is just a really shitty old bike and looks like you will just be scrapping it I MIGHT have a bike I don't need anymore for you. I got it a while back for basically nothing and haven't used it after tweaking a thing or two the day i got it.

As for putting your 6miles to shame, 12 felt like 5 miles when compared to how tired I am after a 20+ ride into portland. Running on the other hand SUCKS for me. I'll go like 2 miles at what I call a "good pace" (which is kinda slow) and I'm done for. Seems to be a problem with oxygen. Biking doesn't take as much as running, and me little lungs can't keep up

@kogaryu no gym just a few weights at home 2-3 times a week, 20-30 minute lifts.

CheshireStray · « **Reply #863 on:** June 08, 2010, 10:04:28 pm »

Ugh, i walk everywhere, and so i usually stay in shape, at six feet tall and about 150 pounds... But recently i started grabbing a couple soda's after school, and its killing me. I just checked, and although maybe its partly cuz ive gotten a little taller, I just hit 170.
*sigh*
I guess my vice has to die... And more situps before bed... and... well, probably more if i wanna be in good condition for school/K-con after summer... XP

Lin · « **Reply #864 on:** June 09, 2010, 10:55:28 am »

I've been slacking so I am trying to start a competion between one or two of my similar health/sized friends. Also gonna check out the local gym. I love weight lifting! Stupid cardio....

thesirensings · « **Reply #865 on:** June 09, 2010, 11:21:09 am »

The boyfriend won't stop buying me food. T^T

reppy · « **Reply #866 on:** June 09, 2010, 12:12:02 pm »

Kick him in the nuts!

superjaz · « **Reply #867 on:** June 09, 2010, 02:11:32 pm »

I had that problem when I started going out with my now hubby , we would eat out so much, I rarely ate out anywhere other then the collage cafeteria before him.

StarryShay · « **Reply #868 on:** June 09, 2010, 06:35:05 pm »

Quote from: KogaRyu on June 06, 2010, 08:08:53 pm

Just curious, on average, how often do you guys visit the gym and when you do go, how long are you there?

I go 3-4 times a week for 2hrs, with school and work this can prove somewhat difficult to maintain though.

Zero times ever. = u =
My parents won't take meh. ;- ;

Pots · « **Reply #869 on:** June 09, 2010, 06:54:44 pm »

^{im too lazy for the gym O-O}

Hazuza · « **Reply #870 on:** June 09, 2010, 07:05:13 pm »

You don't need a gym, especially if you're a student. >C *LIFTS TEXTBOOKS*

StarryShay · « **Reply #871 on:** June 09, 2010, 07:10:45 pm »

True dat brotha.

StarryShay · « **Reply #872 on:** June 09, 2010, 07:16:33 pm »

Oh, and yesterday I did a mile on the treadmill at %12 incline~
I'MA DO THE SAME TODAY AFTER HOMEWORK.

reppy · « **Reply #873 on:** June 09, 2010, 09:12:09 pm »

*does bicep curls with his Calculus textbook* RAHHHH!!!

lychee-twist · « **Reply #874 on:** June 10, 2010, 07:22:03 pm »

OMG so manly! *o*

Tomecko · « **Reply #875 on:** June 10, 2010, 08:12:33 pm »

Quote from: reppy on June 09, 2010, 09:12:09 pm

*does bicep curls with his Calculus textbook* RAHHHH!!!

Oo la la, brains AND brawn!

I too, never attend the gym and do all my workouts at home. Though, I did have a membership back in junior year of high school. I had an early class, but the bus only ran at about 4:30-5:00 am so I had time to kill in the mornings! I went 2-3 times a week for a couple hours before my class, and occasionally attended their yoga classes after school on Fridays. It was a really nice women's-only gym, and they did mother-daughter membership specials. So I got a discount since my mom was already a member!

reppy · « **Reply #876 on:** June 10, 2010, 10:09:13 pm »

Female-only gym? SEXIST!! j/k. I understand why. I always feel super awkward talking to any females at the gym. I just have this feeling that they're tired of getting oggled and gawked at all the time. But really, I just want to be friendly. ^_^; There's a couple of older ladies there I talk to every time I see them, but besides that.. xD

lychee-twist · « **Reply #877 on:** June 10, 2010, 10:41:16 pm »

Well, you seem like a nice enough guy.

Just biking to Joann's last Saturday got me a "Hey, Baby! How 'bout you ride me?!" comment. Given part of me was flattered, but the guy looked like a gang-banger so I wasn't all that enthused.

Not that this would happen at the gym, but I can see why women would prefer a gender restricted gym. Not to mention that if you aren't fit or the perfect Size 3, something without male attention would be nice.

Tomecko · « **Reply #878 on:** June 10, 2010, 10:58:09 pm »

Yes, it was nice that I could wear tight workout pants and not worry about old men staring at my butt. Also, since I was only 16 (and a very tiny 16-year-old I was too), and was attending the gym all by myself before the sun was even up, it felt a lot safer. Probably the only reason my parents let me go! It made everyone feel a lot more secure, and less self-concious. Plus they only had to have one set of showers and locker rooms.

And I met some really sweet older ladies there too! I remember seeing them outside the gym once and doing that "OMG WHERE DO I KNOW THEM FROM" freakout. It's hard to recognize people out of their workout clothes.

And yeesh, the biker-creepers. When biking to and from work along a busy highway, I constantly had creepy dudes pulling over in their pickups to offer me a ride. I always politely declined, saying I was "almost there," whether I was 3 minutes or 3 miles from home. What was really weird was the people who would pull up in little compact cars and offer me a ride... like I'm just going to abandon my bike on this lonely country road and hop in? Then of course there was the whole schoolbus fiasco, which is a whole 'nother story.

Which brings up a good point! For both males and females, if you're going to be jogging/biking in a secluded area or after dark, don't go alone. Bring your protective dog or a jogging buddy! Not just because of spooky people, but if you fall and twist an ankle, it's always good to have a friend to lean on. At the very least, bring a cellphone.

reppy · « **Reply #879 on:** June 10, 2010, 11:40:10 pm »

I take for granted being male. ^_^; I can bend over and very rarely get a whistle!

Lin · « **Reply #880 on:** June 12, 2010, 09:00:21 am »

Reppy I am sure that will be rectified at con!

Also my father who like compulsively buys diet and exercise stuff just sent me his P90x and I am looking it over and it is awesome! I am starting next week! Yay kenpo!

kai-chan · « **Reply #881 on:** June 16, 2010, 12:48:13 am »

I started a 2 week antioxidant treatment ( acai berry, blue berry and more) that tastes nasty. After that I will take body cleanse for a month which will take away the toxins i have accumulated over the years which will make it so my body will take in the nutrients and i will eat less calories ( 90 calorie breakfast bar) and dinner. after the two weeks of the antioxidant treatment I will join a gym again and continue my excersizing. the last 3 months of excersizing I havent lost weight ( that i can tell, refuse to weigh myself ). But my legs and stomach got tighter which is what i want!! I cant wait to see the results for the con!!

ichigo_m. · « **Reply #882 on:** June 16, 2010, 11:24:21 am »

Quote from: The_Geek on November 23, 2009, 02:51:29 pm

*Laughing quietly* Vegetarians for the win!

This indeed! I've been vegetarian for most of my life, but still eat meat on occasion (My dad's a chef, we are his test subjects) and I find being vegetarian has helped me keep my weight down. The only thing that made me gain some weight was sweets (Darn you months of depression! *shakes fist*)

There's alot of stuff that's been said here that I totally agree with! Lots of water really helps, as dose dancing. I've been dancing lately and it's helped me drop 5 pounds in the past month (that's dancing maybe an hour a few times a week).

I find this pic to be good motivation as well: http://bignanime.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/yoko.jpg

It'd actually be really cool to have a "flash dance" at k-con. We could use it to loose weight and then show off.

But I'm looking for some ways to loose some belly fat. I don't have much, but I need to loose it for Yoko. D=
I'm 5"7' and 150lbs.
I run a mile a day.
And dance an hour or so twice a week.
Any tips for a flat belly?

livexluvxlaugh · « **Reply #883 on:** June 16, 2010, 11:36:12 am »

Quote from: nikkiolie on October 17, 2009, 10:01:55 am

I know there are others trying to do the same

yay im not alone, im trying to do the same. im 5'4 and have droped 40 pounds in the last 3 years. 3 years ago i was 160 but now im 135. its been hard tho because i was once 180 -.-'
right now im trying to work of the pudge on my tummy. also tone my theighs and torso. its hard tho track ended...i dont live near a gym, but i do have some equiment in my garge. i bike, i hike and swim when i can, and im slowy getting towards my goal but it really lowers my self estem because at times it feels like its not doing anything :/

but now i know others are trying to do the same! we can do it, just keep you heads up high. see ya all at kumori

camname21 · « **Reply #884 on:** June 16, 2010, 02:11:00 pm »

There really is no way to "target" that belly fat. From what I've heard being said by nutritionists and workout programmers and enthusiasts alike, the body won't take fat just from a specific area when you work out. It takes it from all over. Now, this is what I've heard, be it true or not I have not looked into it much because I don't like reading. That is probably where you might find the most in depth, non hearsay, factual information on how your body uses and stores fat. I'm not sure whether building muscles in the abdominal area would help, or just puff up the fat there making it look worse, on top of the cardio needed to get rid of your fat. Its your call.

If you guys need cheap weight ideas, think about putting water in bottles, like soda bottles and milk jugs. for something a little heavier try mixing some dry cement and putting it into the same thing. There are probably lots of containers around your house that would work "okay" for just water.

StarryShay · « **Reply #885 on:** June 16, 2010, 02:23:34 pm »

Quote from: ichigo_m. on June 16, 2010, 11:24:21 am

Quote from: The_Geek on November 23, 2009, 02:51:29 pm
*Laughing quietly* Vegetarians for the win!

This indeed! I've been vegetarian for most of my life, but still eat meat on occasion (My dad's a chef, we are his test subjects) and I find being vegetarian has helped me keep my weight down. The only thing that made me gain some weight was sweets (Darn you months of depression! *shakes fist*)

There's alot of stuff that's been said here that I totally agree with! Lots of water really helps, as dose dancing. I've been dancing lately and it's helped me drop 5 pounds in the past month (that's dancing maybe an hour a few times a week).

I find this pic to be good motivation as well: http://bignanime.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/yoko.jpg

It'd actually be really cool to have a "flash dance" at k-con. We could use it to loose weight and then show off.

But I'm looking for some ways to loose some belly fat. I don't have much, but I need to loose it for Yoko. D=
I'm 5"7' and 150lbs.
I run a mile a day.
And dance an hour or so twice a week.
Any tips for a flat belly?

OmgYoko! :333
My main motivation is this picture, hehe.
http://www.nekomagic.com/figure_news/200909/wave_nia_swimwear09.jpg
Hehe, Nia is so cute. xD
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR GOAL~!

Lin · « **Reply #886 on:** June 20, 2010, 10:35:46 am »

Just hiked along some old railways along the river bank and through the woods with a buddy for 2 hours yesterday. Would of kept going except we had no clue where we were and the knats started to swarm us.

Dubaby · « **Reply #887 on:** June 20, 2010, 01:03:56 pm »

Oh man I am so pumped right now. Just before Sakuracon I was just a little over 5 foot and weighed 156 pounds (sometimes 160), I really wanted to finally slim down and get to a point where I felt more comfortable with my body so I learned more about calorie intake and took control of my snacking/portion control problem....

I just weighed myself and I am an even 130, I haven't been this thin since before middle school, and the thought that in just a few months I've been able to drop 26 pounds makes me feel great. Ideally I'd like to get down to 120, but with the amount of progress I've made I'm really not too picky right now. =]

It's amazing how much losing just a bit of weight can boost your energy and self-esteem!

reppy · « **Reply #888 on:** June 20, 2010, 02:02:38 pm »

It did wonders for me, too. ^_^; I got up to 205-208lbs for awhile. It was killer on my back. Back pain all the time. The lowest I went down to was ~150lbs. I'm currently ~168lbs. I've been trying to add weight (muscle) and I've been successful. Of course, a little extra pudge on my stomach was to be expected and shouldn't be too hard to get rid of. ^_^

Anyways, congrats!!

Keep up the great work!! XD

lychee-twist · « **Reply #889 on:** June 20, 2010, 05:46:04 pm »

I set up a wicked goal for myself: I must be able to run two miles straight by the end of July or I have to put $200 in the penalty jar.

This is going to be really, really hard for me.

livexluvxlaugh · « **Reply #890 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:53:32 pm »

it is gonna be really hard!
im fighting my past of 180pounds, im now 135 but it go higher or lower.

im gonna be working out doors four days aweek with 2 mile walks, but whats going to get me is the weight training and the toning... i have so many other things to do this summer. but working out helps my self estem and relives stress! woot! ... sadly right now im stressing it -.-''''

lychee-twist · « **Reply #891 on:** June 20, 2010, 10:26:03 pm »

I can totally relate. It's stressing me giving me a deadline like that. Luckily running helps with that stress. Now if I can just get out doors and stop eating so much. I eat waaay too much on these family functions. And seeing how there's routinely 20+ people on my mom's side, we have a LOT of family functions... so many... family functions.

Anyways, I've never had a whole lot on the self-esteem circuit either. Perhaps that's one reason why I like cosplay. I can be my uninhibited nerdy self without worry of being looked down upon.

Liveluv, you and I can totally do this! Booyah!

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #892 on:** June 20, 2010, 10:55:36 pm »

I'm in total FAIL in this department D: I haven't done crap to get into shape!!! D:

J3l1yspy98 · « **Reply #893 on:** June 20, 2010, 11:08:01 pm »

I'm going to start my "burn fat" workout plan any day now... *coughcough as soon as I get over that people will watch me on my jog TTATT coughcough* Any tips on my odd phobia besides "running where no one can see you", because there aren't private places where I live, and "ignore them"? Please

but I am starting my "build muscle" workout! Pretty intense! My goal's Naruto type body

He just has an awesome body and I want it! (is not stalkerish... just...LOL

) I haven't gotten very far; just started it a week ago when school ended :p I need to get my body by KC, so I'm working my ass off (with some literal tense) for it! I can't wait for the end of summer >D

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #894 on:** June 21, 2010, 01:35:54 am »

run with someone else? that way if there is attention being drawn, it's not all on you and they'll be looking at the other person? mind over matter kind of thing or a mind trick

camname21 · « **Reply #895 on:** June 21, 2010, 01:57:10 am »

Running with someone else is a really good idea. Not because people won't be staring just at you, but because its so much easier to motivate each other to run and funner with someone else there with you.

reppy · « **Reply #896 on:** June 21, 2010, 10:38:46 am »

Quote from: lychee-twist on June 20, 2010, 10:26:03 pm

Anyways, I've never had a whole lot on the self-esteem circuit either. Perhaps that's one reason why I like cosplay. I can be my uninhibited nerdy self without worry of being looked down upon.

This might seem kind of odd, but I've been looking into this therapy called REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.) The guy that made it (Albert Ellis) is famous for saying "self-esteem is a sickness." While it is much deeper than this, I know it does try to teach you that your self-esteem is bad and that you should practice unconditional self-acceptance. I.e., I accept myself whether or not I do well, not because I do well.

So, I definitely could use something like this.

Haha. I'm wayyyyy too hard on myself about everything. But if you rely on your self-esteem, your feelings about yourself are on a constant roller coaster. If you can only feel good when you do well (say on a test) then what happens if you don't do well and it had nothing to do with your studying or how much work you put into it?

Dubaby · « **Reply #897 on:** June 21, 2010, 03:36:04 pm »

Quote from: reppy on June 21, 2010, 10:38:46 am

If you can only feel good when you do well (say on a test) then what happens if you don't do well and it had nothing to do with your studying or how much work you put into it?

I have such a problem with this... I'm way too hard on myself, and my mom and friends are always saying I have a warped perception of myself. I think a lot of people out there, myself included, could benefit from looking into therapies like you mentioned Reppy.

lychee-twist · « **Reply #898 on:** June 21, 2010, 11:44:40 pm »

Then I want more confidence to stick up for myself and my thoughts.

Anyways, that aside, I walked around two miles and ran around one mile. It's not a lot, but it's a start! There's an industrial area near my house that I run. I tried to go to a highschool track, but it was so busy. I didn't want to run around actual athletes.

reppy · « **Reply #899 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.

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Author Topic: Getting in shape for con season 2010 (Read 152530 times)