'We are going to pump *clap* YOU UP!' - The fitness thread

Nique · 12-13-2010, 07:52 PM

I don't know why I picked the 'hikym' tag. I guess becuase kung fu masters are generally in good shape, except of course 'Kung Fu Panda', but that's neither here nor there.

Anyway, I can't recall having a 'get your ass in shape' thread for a while, thought it might be helpful to compare notes.

So, personally, I'm just trying to loose weight. After failed attempts at re-instituting a solid workout routine in my schedule, I'm gonna shoot for counting calories. I know this basically sounds like the least fun thing ever, but it's actually not been too bad so far, esspecially with the magic of the internet!

This is probably pretty common knowledge but I didn't know there was anything like this available until last week; Livestrong.com is free and actually has a library of foodstuffs so I don't have to do a bunch of math see how much junk I've eaten, and it also breaks it down into proteins and fat and stuff which is kinda cool.

So share your fitness/ weight loss tips and/or goals!

Krylo · 12-13-2010, 07:55 PM

Eat less. Move more.

TopHatAssassin · 12-13-2010, 07:59 PM

Student living. You eat what you can afford, and you can't afford much. Also, chasing buses and running to classes is great cardio.

Bells · 12-13-2010, 08:22 PM

Actually no... eating less is not necessarily connected to Fitness. You can loose weight that way, sure, but also your health.

Trust me, i lost a ton of weight (still some tons to go) in the last few months, and it shows, and i feel great, and i didn't starve. Sure, it could be BETTER if i dranked less sodas and eated less pizza and burguers, but i didn't had to deprive myself of anything.

Some of the very basic main tips are... try to replace as much as you can of industrial stuff with natural, fresh stuff. This is not very easy because the Natural Fresh stuff is expensive stuff.

Other thing, always start your day with a LIGHT breakfast. It actually puts your body into motion, so you have smaller meals during the day and better digestion.

Try to eat a little something every 3 hours.

Eat some fruit.

Drink fresh juices and Soy based juices more.

Pasta is better than rice (in moderation) and more Vegetables and less Oil also make a difference without you having to sacrifice taste.

Other than that, just search a bit (or talk to a nutritionist) about Stuff with specific functions and vitamins. For instance, i didn't knew that Fresh Lemon juice was good for the Liver, and a Fatty Liver is VERY common if you are overweight and/or drink a lot and it can lead to Cancer

If you make your body work better, getting in shape gets easier

rpgdemon · 12-13-2010, 08:45 PM

Loose weight seems like it might be dangerous. What if it falls on someone's head?

mauve · 12-13-2010, 08:45 PM

What is this "fitness" of which you speak?

I'm pretty horrible about exercising. I'm lucky if I get on the WiiFit once a month, let alone do anything close to an actual traditional workout. I should probably remedy this. I don't gain weight, but I'm pretty sure it's still hurtling me along towards an early grave or diabetes or something similarly unpleasant. My main problem is finding something I'm physically capable of doing without hurting myself. Maybe this should be my new year's resolution.

pochercoaster · 12-13-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Krylo

Eat less. Move more.

This.

If you're just going to change your, diet, however: everything in moderation. Generally too much or too little of anything is bad for you. This is why low carb/low protein/low fat diets are bad for you. Obviously some carbs (white bread, soda) and fats (margarine, vegetable oil) are not as good for you as their healthy counterparts (oats, quinoa, sweet potatoes for carbs, and olive oil and nuts for fats.)

That said, simply giving up soda goes a long way towards losing weight without having to exercise, IF you're a soda junkie.

I enjoy cooking as a hobby so it's rare that I actually indulge in junk food. If your tastebuds aren't conditioned to HFCS it's really not that hard to eat well. However I've rarely tasted something I didn't like so I'm content to munch on brussel sprouts and lentils for dinner.

Everyone's different but you might want to try gradually adding healthy foods to your diet instead of eliminating a bunch of unhealthy foods right away, the principle being that it's easier to add something to your diet than remove it.

Exercise-wise: I work out 4-5 times a week, mostly intense cardio (running or spinning/cycling) but I also do weight training inconsistently. I have found regular exercise to be very beneficial for many reasons besides vanity, including: better quality sleep, better posture, LOTS of extra energy (I rarely feel sluggish), and an overall stronger body. Oh yeah, it's also a great way to decompress after a stressful day. I can definitely relate to the feeling of runner's high.

Specterbane · 12-13-2010, 09:04 PM

No, fitness should never be the New Years Resolution, because no one ever gets those done. Heck, mine was to get an engineering job and that won't even happen till next year.

For me I've only ever been in shape when I've found an activity I enjoy and people to do it with. So I'd say join a league if you can, or find some friends that enjoy learning a new sport. Racquetball is the only thing that's ever been good at keeping me in shape; but it does cost money and require friends who play too, so be wary of that.

Loyal · 12-13-2010, 09:14 PM

Most of the fitness I get is walking from place to place, because I'm uncomfortable driving cars. I should fix that, I think they even have a gym somewhere at this apartment complex.

Darth SS · 12-14-2010, 12:05 AM

I've gone from 210 at the end of high school to 170/175 right now. But now that I've gotten permission to go back into the gym...

You heard it here first, by the end of 2011 I want to be 185lbs, with 10% body fat. And I'm going to fucking crush my next VO2 max test. Probably not, VO2 is the closest thing to torture I've ever experienced, but that's not the point.

My work out plan is to do 20 minutes of skipping in the morning, followed by stretching, every day. After that...

Monday- Morning jog/run. Eventually start running with weights. Upper body at gym.
Tuesdy- Lower body at gym. Burn-out pad drills in the afternoon.
Wednesday- Morning jog/run. Upper body.
Thursday- Lower body. Burn-outs.
Friday- "Suck" day. Start asking my kin friends to throw their worst exercises at me.
Saturday- Whole body at gym, 75% effort. Pad work. Extra skipping and stretching at night.
Sunday- Just skipping.

With cleaning up my diet some more, which in this case is pretty much just "No more fries," I think I can do it.

12-13-2010, 07:55 PM	#2
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	/thread. Eat less. Move more. __________________ I am very tired.

12-13-2010, 07:59 PM	#3
TopHatAssassin Like a millionaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 637	Student living. You eat what you can afford, and you can't afford much. Also, chasing buses and running to classes is great cardio. __________________ Aye, num nums indeed.

12-13-2010, 08:22 PM	#4
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	Actually no... eating less is not necessarily connected to Fitness. You can loose weight that way, sure, but also your health. Trust me, i lost a ton of weight (still some tons to go) in the last few months, and it shows, and i feel great, and i didn't starve. Sure, it could be BETTER if i dranked less sodas and eated less pizza and burguers, but i didn't had to deprive myself of anything. Some of the very basic main tips are... try to replace as much as you can of industrial stuff with natural, fresh stuff. This is not very easy because the Natural Fresh stuff is expensive stuff. Other thing, always start your day with a LIGHT breakfast. It actually puts your body into motion, so you have smaller meals during the day and better digestion. Try to eat a little something every 3 hours. Eat some fruit. Drink fresh juices and Soy based juices more. Pasta is better than rice (in moderation) and more Vegetables and less Oil also make a difference without you having to sacrifice taste. Other than that, just search a bit (or talk to a nutritionist) about Stuff with specific functions and vitamins. For instance, i didn't knew that Fresh Lemon juice was good for the Liver, and a Fatty Liver is VERY common if you are overweight and/or drink a lot and it can lead to Cancer If you make your body work better, getting in shape gets easier __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

12-13-2010, 08:45 PM	#5
rpgdemon Not a Taco Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,313	Loose weight seems like it might be dangerous. What if it falls on someone's head? __________________ I did a lot of posting on here as a teenager, and I was pretty awful. Even after I learned, grew up, and came to be on the right side of a lot of important issues, I was still angry, abrasive, and generally increased the amount of hate in the world, in pretty unacceptable ways. On the off chance that someone is taking a trip down memory lane looking through those old threads, I wanted to devote my signature to say directly to you, I'm sorry. Thank you for letting me be better, NPF.

12-13-2010, 08:45 PM	#6
mauve So Dreamy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Someplace magical Posts: 6,863	What is this "fitness" of which you speak? I'm pretty horrible about exercising. I'm lucky if I get on the WiiFit once a month, let alone do anything close to an actual traditional workout. I should probably remedy this. I don't gain weight, but I'm pretty sure it's still hurtling me along towards an early grave or diabetes or something similarly unpleasant. My main problem is finding something I'm physically capable of doing without hurting myself. Maybe this should be my new year's resolution. __________________ Yoo Hoo!

12-13-2010, 09:04 PM	#8
Specterbane Safety First Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Land of Gumdrops and Ice-cream Posts: 746	No, fitness should never be the New Years Resolution, because no one ever gets those done. Heck, mine was to get an engineering job and that won't even happen till next year. For me I've only ever been in shape when I've found an activity I enjoy and people to do it with. So I'd say join a league if you can, or find some friends that enjoy learning a new sport. Racquetball is the only thing that's ever been good at keeping me in shape; but it does cost money and require friends who play too, so be wary of that. __________________ http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpos...ostcount=10436