[GITS SAC Motoko]

Kii, on 26 March 2012 - 03:48 PM, said:

Thank you!

Well it tastes like spicy fresh lemonade. Also a little bit like pond water at first. It grew on me, but it took a while.

hmmmmmmmm :3 I kinda like the sound of that. Hey, I'm open to anything, sounds delish.

[Red Juliet]

I've heard of the cayenne pepper and lemon thing before. Not sure if I could go through with it. XD I fell off the wagon when I went to visit my parents, I had waaay too much dessert. Something I've been trying recently is adding cinnamon to everything I eat. It's a strange trick but I picked it up in a diet book. "Cinnamon has a regulatory effect on blood sugar levels and simultaneously increases insulin levels in the body. It imitates the biological activity of insulin and increases the metabolism of glucose. Since high blood sugar levels can lead to increased storage of fat by the body, cinnamon helps prevent this increased storage of fat and enables you to lose weight." I thought it was pretty boss, since I love cinnamon anyway.

[MsLovelyCookie]

Anyone else working out more since Acen is less then a month away? I'm actually working out when I don't feel like working out. I know if I at least do something it is more beneficial then if I don't do anything at all. Regular Tv VS Workout Videos.

[magishine]

I've definitely increased my workouts and I won't stop till I hit my weight goal

[JujuFox]

I've gained some muscle and lost some weight(only about 5 lbs), and most importantly I've gained a ton of stamina! I've been running further than I ever thought I could. I really hope I can lose more weight before the con, but there isn't much time!

I'm running on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with my husband. On those days I also do a ton of crunches and pushups. I'm eating healthy and drinking plenty of water and tea. I only have one naughty beverage a day, and we only eat out twice a month. We make all our dinners from scratch so we have full control over what we are putting in our bodies. I'm fairly certain we just need to keep this up.

I'm thinking that I probably won't be down to my ideal weight with only about a month to go until the con, but I may be able to get an inch off. Ideally I want to lose 25 lbs and be comfortable wearing a bikini. I've never worn one before, and no matter how much my husband begs I'm just not ready to show that much skin.

My husband is looking real good. He dropped a ton of weight when he decided to drink nothing but water. I hate how guys can do that. They make it seem so easy to lose weight!

[Siren_N0el]

Just eat anything you want.
and be happy.


that's my fitness program.

[nouseforaname]

I've always told myself the same thing and I ended up being considered over weight/obese. Even now I'm not in my weight range for my age and height but I'm pretty close to it now. I've cut out a lot of foods, more than you can count on your hands and honestly, I feel better about that choice even though I love milksteak.

[XenoBlade]

Just thought I'd mention something that just came to mind.

It is okay to actually take a week break or so (still eat healthy and stuff) from lifting weights and stuff (dunno much bout aerobics. I just studied into lifting weights) Can't say I can source anything, or I might be wrong (I read this a bit ago from a good fitness book, and from my fitness teacher in college) but basically the break helps build muscle back and you'll be stronger from it.

Case in point. I was unable to go to the gym for a week, and I did some push ups after said time, and I was able to do more then I was before.

Rest is more important then the lifting itself. That is how muscle grows.

[GITS SAC Motoko]

The feeling of the deadline is getting to me too, so I've been super conscious of my eating and working out super hard all the time. Anyone ever watch anime while running or something? It makes time go by waaaaaay faster for me--more than music. And it's cool to see Motoko run while I do, it's super awesome. hehehehe :3

[magishine]

I've never watched anime while running. I wonder what would be a good one to run to?......Besides Ghost in the Shell

[HiroEcks]

Clannad

;_____;

[magishine]

HiroEcks, on 29 March 2012 - 04:56 PM, said:

Clannad

;_____;

Oh yes. Crying and running go really well together

[HiroEcks]

I can see it now! *ponders*

[XenoBlade]

Where I run, it's pretty much impossible to watch something. lol

[Kii]

MsLovelyCookie, on 28 March 2012 - 01:39 PM, said:

Anyone else working out more since Acen is less then a month away? I'm actually working out when I don't feel like working out. I know if I at least do something it is more beneficial then if I don't do anything at all. Regular Tv VS Workout Videos.

Crunches on ALL THE DAYS.I haven't been to the gym much lately because of work and then working on cosplay but....I'm working on my abs.If I'm going to be sporting a bikini top this is a must.

[GITS SAC Motoko]

magishine, on 29 March 2012 - 04:49 PM, said:

I've never watched anime while running. I wonder what would be a good one to run to?......Besides Ghost in the Shell

ANY TYPE OF HENTAI.


;3

[magishine]

Must......get......teh Boobies!!!!

[GITS SAC Motoko]

hahahaa. Though I will be honest, doing a lot of pectoralis major/minor strength training does help get your boobs "perky" if that's an accurate way of putting it. It's because the muscle can basically hold them up, and it prevents them from sagging and causing back pain. Exercises that work the Lats (latissimus dorsi) muscles and even the trapezuis can help prevent teh sagging. :3 though I will say it doesnt make them bigger, it holds them up so they appear bigger. But hey, it's something, right? XD

[Kii]

GITS SAC Motoko, on 30 March 2012 - 11:40 PM, said:

hahahaa. Though I will be honest, doing a lot of pectoralis major/minor strength training does help get your boobs "perky" if that's an accurate way of putting it. It's because the muscle can basically hold them up, and it prevents them from sagging and causing back pain. Exercises that work the Lats (latissimus dorsi) muscles and even the trapezuis can help prevent teh sagging. :3 though I will say it doesnt make them bigger, it holds them up so they appear bigger. But hey, it's something, right? XD

Yeah, I want to start doing these sorts of workouts.I'm not sagging at all (I don't really have enough for it to go anywhere...), but appearing a little bigger would be nice.That would always be nice.
This is the final fitness stretch guys. Less than a month before ACen!

[Kii]

GITS SAC Motoko, on 26 March 2012 - 06:53 PM, said:

hmmmmmmmm :3 I kinda like the sound of that. Hey, I'm open to anything, sounds delish.

It is delicious but it also makes your insides feel like they are on fire.
Recipe I use:
16 oz of water1 fresh squeezed lemon1/4 of a tablespoon of cayenne
Drink about three or four a day in place of other drinks for about a week.
Feel refreshed. And probably about five pounds lighter.


Another thing that helped me lose weight quickly was cutting out meat and dairy from my diet, and just eating a ton of vegetables and fruit. Not only did the fiber clean out my system like crazy, but I felt way more energized and clear-headed. I also lost a lot of fat really quickly, without any real extra effort.
It sounds hard but it's pretty easy after the first few days, as long as you stay away from the Food Network (my biggest vice...).
Tip: Dip your vegetables in hummus.Seriously.They taste about 1000 times better if you don't really like raw vegetables.

[kazixcupcake]

Went to the gym today and ran with my friend(boss)lol and did some weights and I lost another 2 pounds this week! Although I think that's due to a limited appetite, but I'm still eating. :] Nutritional drinks have saved me, too, because when I have to wake up and run out the door, they're so convenient to grab and go. 12 pounds away from my goal~

[Kii]

kazixcupcake, on 31 March 2012 - 06:54 PM, said:

Went to the gym today and ran with my friend(boss)lol and did some weights and I lost another 2 pounds this week! Although I think that's due to a limited appetite, but I'm still eating. :] Nutritional drinks have saved me, too, because when I have to wake up and run out the door, they're so convenient to grab and go. 12 pounds away from my goal~

Glad you're pushing past your plateau you were talking about earlier in the thread.

[XenoBlade]

Yay for having a cold that invigorates you to work harder. lol

And new running shoes.

Seriously, those shoes saved my life. Running feels so much better now.

[Kii]

I've been working out in converse.I thought it was no big deal until I got a blister the size of the sun on my heel and was out of commission for two weeks.

[GITS SAC Motoko]

^Yeah from wearing heels all day when I went to a scholarship ball for my school I got such bad blisters on my feet I had to stop running for a few days. I FEEL YOUR PAIN.

Yeah, super awesome healthy April is kicking! It's been good! Tea and water has been mah fuuuuuuueeeeellll :3.

But I always say the month before a con I'm always super healthy as a huge last minute thing to speed up weight loss (yeah I know you cant lose tons of weight in a month but it's just something I do XD) but since I'm going to Anime Midwest as well and it's only in two months once ACEN rolls around, the super awesome healthy month kick will be back in session again!!! XDDD!!!! I still can't believe it's (almost) been a year kinda sorta since this thread started and if you look back to what we were and where we are now it's breathtaking!!!!!! GO US! ACEN 2012!!! HECCCCKKK YEEEEAHHHHH

2013 IS GONNA EVEN ROCK HARDER! YESH!!!! :3

This post has been edited by GITS SAC Motoko: 03 April 2012 - 08:38 AM

[nouseforaname]

I lost four more pounds. Who wants to high five at acen?

[kazixcupcake]

nouseforaname, on 03 April 2012 - 07:39 PM, said:

I lost four more pounds. Who wants to high five at acen?

I do.

[nouseforaname]

kazixcupcake, on 04 April 2012 - 04:57 AM, said:

I do.

I thought your name said nazixcupcake lol I'll high five you because of my grammar error as well so expect two.

[Kii]

GITS SAC Motoko, on 03 April 2012 - 08:38 AM, said:

^Yeah from wearing heels all day when I went to a scholarship ball for my school I got such bad blisters on my feet I had to stop running for a few days. I FEEL YOUR PAIN.

Yeah, super awesome healthy April is kicking! It's been good! Tea and water has been mah fuuuuuuueeeeellll :3.

But I always say the month before a con I'm always super healthy as a huge last minute thing to speed up weight loss (yeah I know you cant lose tons of weight in a month but it's just something I do XD) but since I'm going to Anime Midwest as well and it's only in two months once ACEN rolls around, the super awesome healthy month kick will be back in session again!!! XDDD!!!! I still can't believe it's (almost) been a year kinda sorta since this thread started and if you look back to what we were and where we are now it's breathtaking!!!!!! GO US! ACEN 2012!!! HECCCCKKK YEEEEAHHHHH

2013 IS GONNA EVEN ROCK HARDER! YESH!!!! :3

Run intervals every other day. That'll take off at least 10 more lbs before Acen if you keep at it.

nouseforaname, on 03 April 2012 - 07:39 PM, said:

I lost four more pounds. Who wants to high five at acen?

ME.

[chainedbyroses]

Just Dance 2 spamming and testing DDR pads/PS2 combos for our panel has kncoked 3/4 an inch off my calves so far, so I'm hoping this continues until the con. * w*

Scale is still entertainingly haywire, so I have no clue what I'm currently at (and I'll know next week at the doctor anyway). The rest of me (bar my face/jawline) has yet to catch up, but I'm thinking it might just be a plateau, or my fat hasn't got the memo that muscle is taking is place pronto, lol.