Cosplay Gym?

[Sui Fong]

So not sure if this is the right spot (if not i'm sure the admins will change it), but here goes!
I created a group on facebook called "cosplay gym" for those of us who are looking to get in shape for our cosplay and such. I thought it would be good for people *coughlikemecough* who like to have some encouragement, but whos friends don't cosplay. so here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=153270698024008  I made it an open group, so feel free to join!!

[reppy]

I joineded. 

[~boogiepop~]

Joiiiined, I need to get in shape for B. Jenet before Kumoricon D:

[StarryShay]

I need to get in shape for messenger Nia *_*

[oslapedo]

JOINED. Tomorrow I'm getting back into running and eating healthy so I don't have love handles or a jiggy booty for my skimpy cosplay.

[tofutakeout]

Joined bro. Are their gonna be like planned work out meets or is a just a group to combine and share?

[reppy]

That'd be sweet.

WORKOUT GET!!!!!!!

[Sui Fong]

Joined bro. Are their gonna be like planned work out meets or is a just a group to combine and share?

I would love to do planned meets, but atm i'm working on packing to move. Once I'm done then yeah! atm tho its just to talk and share and cheer eachother on.

[MiriaRose]

JOINED. Tomorrow I'm getting back into running and eating healthy so I don't have love handles or a jiggy booty for my skimpy cosplay.

No more pizza and breadsticks, then? 

[oslapedo]

JOINED. Tomorrow I'm getting back into running and eating healthy so I don't have love handles or a jiggy booty for my skimpy cosplay.

No more pizza and breadsticks, then? 

LITTLE CAESAR'S HAS SALADS, NO WORRIES

[MiriaRose]

JOINED. Tomorrow I'm getting back into running and eating healthy so I don't have love handles or a jiggy booty for my skimpy cosplay.

No more pizza and breadsticks, then? 

LITTLE CAESAR'S HAS SALADS, NO WORRIES

YAY OKAY. JUST MAKING SURE.

[EveofAbyss]

Great idea! I like the idea of joining up and encouraging each other. So, I joined too.

My next two cosplays, Barret and Ward, are bulky guys, so I will need to focus on shedding some surface-layer fat and toning my muscle.

[reppy]

I bought this eBook weight loss program recently.  I've used the guy's other programs before and figured it was worth putting down $67.  I have not been disappointed so far.  Not sure if I've lost as much fat as I would have liked, but I have lost some.  Most of the lack of fat loss is my own fault since I'll get distracted and forget to eat food, which slows down my metabolism.

But the biggest boon for me has been my increase in athleticism.  My explosive movements have improved, I'm quicker on my feet, I can sprint quicker with less effort, I can jump higher, etc.  I'm really loving it. ^^

[RoscoeTEHclam]

I need people to help me continue bulking up. i tried to beef up enough for wesker, but i ran out of time and motivation. If some of my current cosplays are going to happen (i.e. Bear) i'm gong to need that upper body

[EveofAbyss]

I need people to help me continue bulking up. i tried to beef up enough for wesker, but i ran out of time and motivation. If some of my current cosplays are going to happen (i.e. Bear) i'm gong to need that upper body

Do you have a place to workout, with equipment or weights? If so, I'd encourage you to try a few different lifts every two months or so. There are plenty great tutorials, but this one has been really helpful to me. Just pick one or two for each muscle group and cycle through 1-3 times a week for a couple months, then pick some others or increase the weight. It works great! (Of course diet is a factor too, but I don't know quite as much about that.)

[superjaz]

yo I joined

tho I'm not fat....just full of love


anyways work is my enemy at times, I do group outings with adults with disorders and the places they like to eat out is unhealthy fast food,
At times this is my only chance for a meal, and my work doesn't have breaks or lunch hours because its a 24 facility
I have gotten to the point where I am trying those salads they have
salads from fast food places

[EveofAbyss]

Great comic, Jaz. ^_^ It made me chuckle. 

And I know how rough eating right can be when you don't have the time to do it, but at least you're trying. That's something. Keep it up.

[FateChooseMe]

This is cool!
I toootttally joined.
There is a huge golf course near my house I need to start walking again.

[reppy]

@Wesker

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/the_30_day_mass_plan&cr=

I did that workout plan.  It's tough, but it will help you bulk up. ^^

[RoscoeTEHclam]

@reppy
that page has to be the funniest thing i've seen in a while

[reppy]

Wha? Funny? The article isn't particularly funny.  Although that guy (Chad Waterbury) is one of my favorite contributors to that site, and his articles do frequently contain some good doses of humor.  I'm currently doing an eBook program he wrote for fat loss and it's really good.  It cost me $67. ^^;

Other articles on there tend to be pretty funny.

It's a bit over the top with all the roided out dudes (which I think are awesome) and the babes (I enjoy looking at scantily clad women as much as the next guy/girl but I'd feel uncomfortable reading that site in front of other people.)

[Sui Fong]

@ Jaz
Close to the same prob here. This site: http://www.fastfoodsource.com/   can be of sum help...maybe...

[camname21]

Joined, if nothing more then to help motivate others.

[EveofAbyss]

So, how was everyone's weekend? Any workout progress/stories?

My weekend was pretty rough actually (not in the good way). I was working all weekend, so didn't have a chance to workout, and yesterday I was just too exhausted and stricken with le ennui to get up and do anything, but hopefully the rest of this week will see me at the gym.

Have a great week, everyone!

[nikkiolie]

I went to the gym yesterday and worked on my legs as well as 30 minutes of cardio and today I jogged for 30 minutes. I also need to vacuum my room so that will help burn a few more calories :3

[EveofAbyss]

Nice 

How's your ab-work coming along, Nichole? You still working on toning that area?

[nikkiolie]

not really. The muscle there is quite strong I just need to lose a little bit of fat. If I did I think I would have a very nice six pack going. I can still do triple digits of crunches and not feel anything the next day. >_> I guess I can thank soccer for that

[EveofAbyss]

not really. The muscle there is quite strong I just need to lose a little bit of fat. If I did I think I would have a very nice six pack going. I can still do triple digits of crunches and not feel anything the next day. >_> I guess I can thank soccer for that

That was always crazy to me (the numbers you could pull with crunches). Well, keep up the great work. You definitely have the most discipline out of the people I know. I've been building a lot of muscle, but I still don't really look any different 'cause I need to burn off the covering layers. So, that's gonna be my goal for this next year. Got.to.buuuuuurn.

[camname21]

I'm sure getting those pretty ab muscles to show is part of everyone's goal, I know its in mine. ^.^

[EveofAbyss]

So my workout yesterday was a good one. I did some circuit weight-training, working my biceps and forearms, which has left me with dead arms today. That's always a nice sign of progress.

I have also started doing Cable Crunches, which have been working really well for targeting and working my abdominal muscles. Of course, that's not all I need to do, but it was a good start to my week.

Capped the workout off with some quad-focused lifts, giving me an overall soreness today. Making progress (hopefully). Today should probably be a cardio/tricep/delt day.

[superjaz]

Thanks!  My work hours just changed so I have 2 day shifts so yesterday i had the afternoon to play wii fit after work

[EveofAbyss]

Nice! I wish I could play WiiFit. I am too heavy for the balance board and so it won't let me play. 

But, oh well, I've got a gym so I guess that's better than nothing.

[sandrobotticelli]

Totally joined~

[EveofAbyss]

Had another solid workout today. Dang, though...my abs may be hidden, but they are going to be solid anyway! These Cable Crunches are really working well. If anyone is looking to work the abs and has access to some gym equipment, I'd recommend giving it a shot.

That aside, I didn't get to any cardio (unfortunately), but I still got a nice overall workout in all the extremities. And I'm gonna have salad and stuff for dinner (a la Sweet Tomatoes), so yay for that!

[reppy]

Sweet Tomatoes is amazing. Too bad I always end up eating 3000 calories when I go there. xD

[EveofAbyss]

Sweet Tomatoes is amazing. Too bad I always end up eating 3000 calories when I go there. xD

Shhhhhhhh....you're destroying the illusion, haha

Yeah, I ate well, but did I eat smart? I think I messed up tonight, lol.

[RoscoeTEHclam]

I need to focus on my upper body, not my legs. I already walk or run everywhere i go, since i dont have a car.

[FateChooseMe]

I need to start working on things just in general, but I'm really bad at doing things myself.
I want to get in shape, lose some weight!
It helps that I want to impression a certain someone.
<3

Extra Motivation!

[EveofAbyss]

I need to start working on things just in general, but I'm really bad at doing things myself.
I want to get in shape, lose some weight!
It helps that I want to impression a certain someone.
<3

Extra Motivation!

Do you have anyone that could be a workout buddy for you? Working out with someone else does amazing things for motivation and accountability.

[reppy]

I had a great workout today. Gonna play some basketball later too xD

[superjaz]

I am working an extra 8 hours Tomorrow, extra exercise and money

[EveofAbyss]

Leg day today, briskly walked uphill for 35 mins. and did more cable crunches. I will tone up for Kumoricon 2011! I hhhhwill!

[FateChooseMe]

Sadly, I don't have a work out buddy.
D:

[~boogiepop~]

Starting diet and working out on Saturday (Can't work out tomorrow, I'll be on a bus all day) I'm so glad finals are over...I revert to frozen food since I don't have time to cook anything.

[EveofAbyss]

Sadly, I don't have a work out buddy.
D:

Well, at least you have the forums and cosplay gym to support and encourage you. Do you have access to a gym or any equipment? If not, brisk walking or jogging around the block can be a great start.

@Nikki: Good job making the decision and putting effort to your goal! I know what you mean, school sapped me of a lot of my drive and it can be easy to buckle and drop your goal, but stick with it! I know you'll get to where you want if you focus and don't let anyone or anything derail you.  Do you go to any specific gym?

[~boogiepop~]

@Eve- I will try my best this time! I keep dropping out of it. I get too busy with school, or a combination of school and cosplay and drop it sadly enough. But I'm going to do my best to get as much cosplay stuff done over my break and I'm gonna stick with doing a costume a con for awhile (so I can rewear my lovely new ones )
And I don't go to a gym really, it's too expensive. We have a little work out room in our little district thingy we live in. Its free and has some treadmills and weights so I just go there.

[camname21]

Sadly, I don't have a work out buddy.
D:

Find someone at school who is looking for the same thing as you, or someone from work.  If one of the people on here are close by, try them. 

[EveofAbyss]

@Eve- I will try my best this time! I keep dropping out of it. I get too busy with school, or a combination of school and cosplay and drop it sadly enough. But I'm going to do my best to get as much cosplay stuff done over my break and I'm gonna stick with doing a costume a con for awhile (so I can rewear my lovely new ones )
And I don't go to a gym really, it's too expensive. We have a little work out room in our little district thingy we live in. Its free and has some treadmills and weights so I just go there.

Ah, well that's good then. Making a plan is 75% of accomplishing a goal (I'm full of these motivational phrases, chock-fullofem ^_^). And that's nice that you have open access to equipment of some kind. There are so many different ways you can stimulate your muscles and target different body parts, even the most basic equipment could probably do you wonders if you can find the right routines. I'd definitely suggest looking up some workouts, I've got several pages of them, by body part. Once you get into a routine, your physical exhaustion and soreness becomes an addiction and it can be really rewarding, feeling your progress and then seeing your progress. It keeps me going anyway.

If there are any specific body parts you're trying to target, let me know and I can pass some workouts your way. 

[Dubaby]

Sadly, I don't have a work out buddy.
D:

I wish I had a workout buddy... I had one lined up for awhile, but he didn't pan out. I'm really disappointed that I haven't taken up running like I said I would, but I just can't shake the feeling that I look stupid by myself. I mean somehow I've continued to lose weight so I'm down to about 35 pounds lost, but I know if I want to lose that last ten pounds or more and tone up, that just watching my food intake and keeping busy isn't going to be enough. Somebody set me straight! I'm ridiculous I just ate a fricken ice-cream cone, then again I barely ate today but still. Sorry I'm rambling, it's just the stress talking.... =/

[Mei Long]

I think my biggest problem is that I'm embarrassed to talk about getting fit 'cause I'm not good at it. At all. I love to watch sports and I like to partake in them sometimes... as long as it doesn't matter that I suck. Rarely am I in a situation though where I'm not self conscious of lookin' pathetic. And eating healthy is great and all but it's hard when I looooooove things I shouldn't. Starch is delicious, y'know.

And if I'm ever goin' to look better to myself then something has gotta change. I've been obsessed with my weight since grade school - that's over a decade of hating how I look - and I'm tired of not doing enough about it.

TL;DR - LET'S DO THIS!

... now, how do I do it?

So far I've cut sodas and most junkish foods (though that's more out of lack of money than anything, sadly) and I try and walk where I need to go instead of asking for a ride... but that gets difficult when my destination is a two hour walk in the rain when I need to look presentable for handing in a job application. =/

Anyway, thanks for lettin' me get that out. This feels like rocket surgery when ya just let it well up in your head, y'know?