Author Topic: Operation get in shape for Sakuracon Underway! (Read 95362 times)

nikkiolie · « **Reply #300 on:** October 27, 2008, 05:48:59 pm »

I think the firming lotion might help a little with stretch marks but it wont get rid of them.

lychee-twist · « **Reply #301 on:** October 27, 2008, 10:47:48 pm »

I would think that if it's on the legs, a good set of dance tights might help. Something flesh colored and thick. Otherwise a whole bunch of coverup? Oil based?

ThiefKingsHier · « **Reply #302 on:** October 28, 2008, 08:40:23 am »

I'm kind of in the same boat.
>_< I'm not overwieght, but I do have needs to be toned in a bad way and nothing helps. Nothing.

The apartment complex I used to live at had a pool and I went swimming everyday. I also walk everywhere ( and I mean everywhere) in the greater seattle area.

I cant do much more. My knees and my back are pretty F-ed up ( god i feel like an old person saying so >_<)

I also notice that when I lift something, or tilt my head down ( like going between the overhead and my notes at school) that my neck pops like rungs in a step ladder soo that probabaly isn't good either >_<

In short ( too late) no idea what more Ican do.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #303 on:** October 28, 2008, 09:32:24 am »

I would first of all go to a doctor to see if there is any medication that you could take to help with it. Also you could get their advice about exercises that will keep you in shape but not hurt you.

SageBell · « **Reply #304 on:** October 28, 2008, 07:13:43 pm »

or a chiropractor

nikkiolie · « **Reply #305 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:37:01 pm »

How is everyone doing workout wise? Anyone see any changes yet?

tofutakeout · « **Reply #306 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:38:35 pm »

maybeh.....body seems slimmer but weight hasn't really changed much. but I know that's good. it means I'm gaining muscle....right?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #307 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:59:07 pm »

sounds right. I am going to take measurements next week.

SageBell · « **Reply #308 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:08:19 pm »

i'm a crunch whore. haha

tofutakeout · « **Reply #309 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:12:14 pm »

tone ZEH belleh. I need to tone....well everything. >_> I exercise more but not much is happening.

janelle stock me up on protein or something! D8

nikkiolie · « **Reply #310 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:13:27 pm »

Yeah I do a lot of ab stuff. I have to do A LOT of them to even feel it the next day. And by A LOT I mean about 600+ x.x

I need to lose fat for them to show through.

SageBell · « **Reply #311 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:19:04 pm »

you may not be doing the correct work out routine for your body.
and you actually dont want alot of protien. its just exchanging your choices for healthier ones.
most protien foods are high in fat. like meat and eggs.

besure to always stretch first then work into the crunches and push-ups and stuff then the actual work out routine.

i'm working out tummy and legs and re-fexible-nizing myself for i want to do a certain pose my caracter has. and it requires great balance

tofutakeout · « **Reply #312 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:25:44 pm »

well I do stretch. I'm doing leg exercises and arm exercises. nothing fancy just simple stuff. and I was joking about the protein, I just wanted to say something for dramatic effect.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #313 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:27:48 pm »

are you a member of a gym? Usually when you sign up with a gym they will give you at least 1 free personal trainer......time....thingy. And that can be really useful if you aren't too sure what you are doing.

tofutakeout · « **Reply #314 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:34:14 pm »

well I think I might be too young for signing up at a gym. I'd like to go to one but I don't really have the money either.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #315 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:55:38 pm »

yeah that can be an issue too.

tofutakeout · « **Reply #316 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:57:28 pm »

especially in this economy a lot of people are going to have to quit memberships probably.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #317 on:** October 29, 2008, 10:00:56 pm »

yeah and the problem is that a lot of people NEED them.

ZakkKurama · « **Reply #318 on:** October 29, 2008, 10:04:22 pm »

thats hella true ;d

ThiefKingsHier · « **Reply #319 on:** October 30, 2008, 12:05:21 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on October 28, 2008, 09:32:24 am

I would first of all go to a doctor to see if there is any medication that you could take to help with it. Also you could get their advice about exercises that will keep you in shape but not hurt you.

Thanks for the advice, but I've done that. A big part of the problem IS some medication that I take.

I AM doing all the excorcise that I can, it just..isn't working.
Perhaps there is something..less 'popular'? I mean everyone talks about running/lifting wieghts.

I think what I need, is to strengthen my bones, THEN my muscles. Any ideas there?

Quote from: SageBell on October 28, 2008, 07:13:43 pm

or a chiropractor

Oh noo. They would probably make it worse. Beside my back is messed up for abached surgery, I don't think there is anything they could do.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #320 on:** October 30, 2008, 12:14:11 pm »

The best way to strengthen bones is to do weight baring exercises. Such as walking or running. Seeing how you are having problems with that....I guess what I would suggest is doing a little jog and mostly walk. One you get to the point where it doesn't bother you increase the time spent jogging and so on and so forth. Though if it hurts you do do anything slightly similar to that then you will have a problem.

Maybe you can try taking asprin before hand that is supposed to help with joint and bone soreness then go out and do some exercises. But to increase bone strength you will want to put pressure on them as much as possible. That way the bone is remaking itself stronger to support that extra weight.

SageBell · « **Reply #321 on:** November 01, 2008, 09:47:38 am »

my friend and i had the same amout of out of shapeness like last week. and not i'm got a bit more in toned tummy. woot...

ThiefKingsHier · « **Reply #322 on:** November 01, 2008, 12:59:36 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on October 30, 2008, 12:14:11 pm

The best way to strengthen bones is to do weight baring exercises. Such as walking or running. Seeing how you are having problems with that....I guess what I would suggest is doing a little jog and mostly walk. One you get to the point where it doesn't bother you increase the time spent jogging and so on and so forth. Though if it hurts you do do anything slightly similar to that then you will have a problem.

Maybe you can try taking asprin before hand that is supposed to help with joint and bone soreness then go out and do some exercises. But to increase bone strength you will want to put pressure on them as much as possible. That way the bone is remaking itself stronger to support that extra weight.

I guess i could try that. Unfortunately, it's getting to be winter and I HATE cold but I guess I'll just to deal with it.

Never thought of taking aspirin, but i do have some so I'll try it.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #323 on:** November 01, 2008, 07:21:33 pm »

well actually if you put on a lot a lot of clothes then you can sweat more and they burns more calories

SageBell · « **Reply #324 on:** November 02, 2008, 01:24:12 pm »

yeah i rather sweat when its needed not when ever.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #325 on:** November 02, 2008, 07:44:30 pm »

there is a sauna at our gym and I want to check that out sometime....maybe during the winter when it is cold XD

I also keep forgetting to measure myself to see progress....I just need a piece of string and a ruler

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #326 on:** November 03, 2008, 02:05:53 pm »

I lost 4 pounds from eating junk food x.x

SageBell · « **Reply #327 on:** November 03, 2008, 07:29:10 pm »

yogurt has sugar therefore also bad

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #328 on:** November 03, 2008, 07:30:54 pm »

I dun likes yogurt >.<

SageBell · « **Reply #329 on:** November 03, 2008, 07:53:32 pm »

i likes it. only vanilla though

nikkiolie · « **Reply #330 on:** November 04, 2008, 12:17:29 pm »

I'm the opposite, I like anything BUT vanilla. I can't eat too much of it though otherwise the texture will make me sick.

SageBell · « **Reply #331 on:** November 04, 2008, 05:28:09 pm »

well i learned to love it. i did have mono at one point.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #332 on:** November 04, 2008, 05:29:54 pm »

I cant learn to love yogurt XD

It tastes really bad to me DX

misamisa · « **Reply #333 on:** November 05, 2008, 01:51:04 pm »

Hey, I'm totally in on this!

Getting in better shape has been a goal of mine for a while. <3

And I currently seem to be on the right track. I am eating pretty well, getting more serious about nutrition, exercising and weight training a few times a week.

I'm going to Akicon in Everett, WA next week, and I'm wearing an updated version of a cosplay I did in 2007, but the skirt is the same, and it's quite a bit bigger on me now.

And today I noticed that I'm actually starting to get flatter in the abs and getting some actual definition! So exciting! I'm going to work really hard to get my arms toned.

I want to look great for Sakuracon!

It is not my sole motivation, of course, since it makes me feel great too.

I'm addicted to Oxygen magazine, which I think is the best women-oriented fitness publication out there:
http://oxygenmag.com/

I haven't taken the time yet to read through all 22 pages of replies, but I think we should all keep in touch up through Sakuracon (and beyond!) to help encourage each other!

Keep on the right track, guys!

SageBell · « **Reply #334 on:** November 05, 2008, 04:03:35 pm »

and remember muscle tone-ing exercise does not burn fat. it just tones. so dance or sports or other phyiscal activities are what burn the fat

nikkiolie · « **Reply #335 on:** November 05, 2008, 05:03:28 pm »

But it does burn calories, and 30 minutes of weight training is said to burn more than 30 minutes of cardio (consistency with both) because it burns calories for your muscles to recover after weight lifting too....so do cardio with a bunch of weight resistance (like I do) for 30 minutes and 30 minutes of weight training

On top of an hour of soccer twice a week.

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #336 on:** November 06, 2008, 10:20:21 am »

I keep jumping in on working out and stuff but WORK AND SCHOOL! God I leave 6:30 am and I'm not home until 6:30 pm and then I'm doing homework until 9:30-10. Are any of you doing your workouts in a busy schedule?

I need to figure out something to do that will work on my time schedule that I can do in my small apartment and that won't cost me money.

College makes me poor.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #337 on:** November 06, 2008, 10:33:03 am »

my schedule is busy but not THAT busy. After next week it should lighten up a little bit. But some easy things to do in your own home are jumping rope, mountain climbers (I hate those with a fiery passion, but they work really really well) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSTK0XzbFN0 also lunges, squats, ski jumps (I can't find a video but jumping over a line for about a minute or so, kinda like jumping rope just side to side without the rope)

I hope this helps a little but.

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #338 on:** November 06, 2008, 11:45:26 am »

It does a lot. Thank you. I think I'll start disciplining myself so I will start working out (like no talking to boyfriend until I've done my stuff) I'm just so tired by the time I get done with my day that I don't want to move. I'm sure working out more will help with making me not so tired every day.

katayamadono · « **Reply #339 on:** November 06, 2008, 12:38:38 pm »

Oh man, I need some buttocks help! Lol. I usually would bike (Which works the bumbum nicely), but its getting colder out and riding would probably result in me getting pnuemonia or something (I dont have a very good internal heating system. haha). Anyway, I need some nice quick excersizes that mainly focus' on my bum and thighs.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #340 on:** November 06, 2008, 02:46:53 pm »

squats work your butt pretty good. If it gets too easy do them with weight. Also lunges too.

BigGuy · « **Reply #341 on:** November 06, 2008, 02:54:38 pm »

get a jump rope, jumping rope is a tough exercise, pro boxers do it for to build up cardio stamina. Plus a jump rope costs less than 10 bucks and you can do it almost anywhere

tofutakeout · « **Reply #342 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:31:47 pm »

I'm slipping down hill! I haven't had time to exercise and food is soo tempting. especially when I have two foods classes in one day. I try to get rid of my food after I make it but I still eat some.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #343 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:33:12 pm »

Dont worry wifey JOO CAN DO EET!

When I move back up or move in with someone I sha'll help and eats joor fatty foods and bring hoodia!

tofutakeout · « **Reply #344 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:36:56 pm »

yes hoodia would be nice.

no but then you'll get big. :/ I just need someone that really believes in me losing weight and will tell me no. I need someone to tell me no! and be there to do so because it's hard stopping myself.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #345 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:38:11 pm »

Yush I'll bring much much much hoodia so I wont get to become a fatty also!

I belive you can lose the weight

NO SWEETS FOR JOO!

tofutakeout · « **Reply #346 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:43:15 pm »

but no one takes them away. janelle just says 'eat better' and sam can't seem to see I'm in turmoil. she's like 'if you want it, have it' but it's bad for me or fattening! 'so?' sam I need to lose some weight here. and I don't have a lot of time to exercise. D:

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #347 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:45:26 pm »

Then next time Im up there and it looks unhealthy I WILL STEAL IT!

Your not overweight just remember that ^^

Next time I also come up we'll go on a certain millitary program my brother made me go through its a little hard to do but I belive we can do it!

tofutakeout · « **Reply #348 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:51:35 pm »

well technically I'm am overweight I'm just not obese.

steal it PLEASE. well we still need to do albel's boot camp and at least every month.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #349 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:53:47 pm »

=3= Im cutting down to 110 pounds and my mom keeps saying OH NO YOUR NOT! D8 apearently thats way underweight A website called me FAT DX

I'll steal it and throw it away, eat it or give it to joor dog! >:3 I am gonna be damanding and start a program so we dont have to wait for it!

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Author Topic: Operation get in shape for Sakuracon Underway! (Read 95362 times)