And you're definitely on the right track as far as diet. Most people who are struggling to get over that little hump of weight need both diet control and exercise, one alone won't get you where you want. That's what I've been learning lately. I have been working out a ton, but in order to shed the weight I want, I need to cut my intake. Just start with little things, try to eat more meals of lesser portions, cut the sugars and sweets and junk (yadda yadda yadda - you all know the gist). Eat healthy, drink water constantly! Can't stress that enough, water will fill you, keep your metabolism going and will make you want to eat less. Keep a couple water bottles in the fridge and just cycle through them. Try to get through 3 or 4 in a day, it'll do you really well.
This.
If some of us are serious about wanting to work out I think we should up the involvement. Those of you who are looking for someone to work out with might want to tell the general area you live in, how far you can go to meet up, and the activities you want to do. This may be gym work, walking, runing, cycling, sport like stuff, anything really. Tell us what you are trying to accomplish and what kind of pace or how hard you want to work on yourself. What kind of time do you have to work out? Do you like mornings, evenings, lunch breaks? I know some of us can do everything on our own, but even those people might be willing to group up. It may even increase their performance. If you have never done this with anyone, it might feel weird, but we are all trying to get close to the same thing and no one should be judging one another. We are all doing our best and everyone should see that.
Example of ^above comment.
Location: SE Milwaukie.
Can you travel to work out: Yes
How far from home/work: 10-15miles, (I bike everywhere, but I'll bike to wherever I want to train if it is worth it. Biking is not vary tiring for me anymore, easier to bike when I have a reason to go somewhere)
Time available: Almost any time.
How much exercise are you looking for: 6+ hours, (I have a lot of free time and really want to get in better shape. I know most people don't have that kind of time. I'm good with 1 hour activities at a time)
What are you looking for: Cardio mostly, I have a few pounds around the tummy I want to see GONE!, muscle strengthening is nice but cant afford a gym.
What is your current fitness level: Not overweight, can run 5+ miles. (I don't know a better scale)
Activities interested in: I love to do sports as my cardio, ones like soccer or tennis or frisbee and anything that I'm moving a lot as a group. Having a group goal makes it fun, and makes me forget I'm working out. I dislike running by myself but it is a little better with another person. I'd work out on wights with a partner if anyone had a home gym and knew more lifts then me
I like to bike, and would be interested in long bike rides. Once a month rides to cool places I've not been to much would be nice, could even do some touring around oregon. A weekend or more would be awesome.
If anyone likes the above idea but does not like posting on the forums, maybe someone can make another site for it or have a private phone tree or something.. I'm just throw'n this out there for anyone who is vary interested in getting in shape but doesn't know anywhere to start. Also, there are a lot of groups on the internet that do this vary thing. You might enjoy just staying with the cosplay community, but you will also find more people wanting to work out if you look elsewhere.
