Fitness thread anyone?

[nissangirl74]

Nothing's more annoying than an attractive girl who whines about how she doesn't look good.

Maybe I'm missing something, but I didn't think Michele was whining at all. She wants to look good, for herself, and for Ryan. There's nothing wrong with wanting to better yourself, as long as it's for a good reason. She wants to tone up (that's what she means by "fluffy"), as do I, as well as other people who have posted. It's about getting healthy and staying that way. I have a lot of things left to do in this life and I need to be healthy in order to enjoy them. As for beauty and attractiveness, well, that's just a bonus.

[krimsonviper]

5'7"215lbs

Target: Lose 35lbs, and gain better cardio.I'll be buying weights now, since I don't have membership anymore.

Anyone have the Bowflex Adjustable dumbells?

[nissangirl74]

I don't have a gym membership either. Just a good pair of Adidas and a jump rope. I may have to modify that though if my knee can't take the impact. I plan on lots of sit-ups and push-ups. Maybe a Pilates workout video. Priss has a Wii fit I could use.

[krimsonviper]

you were 5'5" of sexy, liar. pssh, 5'7"

I'll rape you again, if you'd like.

Maybe I'm missing something, but I didn't think Michele was whining at all. She wants to look good, for herself, and for Ryan. There's nothing wrong with wanting to better yourself, as long as it's for a good reason. She wants to tone up (that's what she means by "fluffy"), as do I, as well as other people who have posted. It's about getting healthy and staying that way. I have a lot of things left to do in this life and I need to be healthy in order to enjoy them. As for beauty and attractiveness, well, that's just a bonus.

It kinda did to me as well(agreeing with MoD). She was going on about how her boy is handsome, and then put herself "passively" down in a couple of posts. Maybe I'm missing your point?

You irritate me.



You know how much pressure there is on me, having to stand next to you? UGH. I can't be looking all "fluffy". Hot guy cannot have unhot girlfriend.

That's what I'm hoping for. Ryan's a big runner. Me... not so much. Having a dog to run with would be good motivation for me. Fingers crossed!

Don't you "this" me, Ant. This is the first time I'm dating someone prettier than me. It puts you in your place right quick.

Love you Boo.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I got Wii fit a little less than a year ago... its a joke. I really don't see how you can get a good workout from it.

Instead I ponied up and bought an elliptical machine. Cheaper than a treadmill, no impact on your knees, and it works more muscles. Do it inside with the air conditioning on in the summer, and the heat on in the winter. Crank some tunes, and your fridge is right there, full of cold water.

Other than that I just do situps/pushups/crunches/leg lifts. I've lost over 25 lbs since I bought it. Good s***.

[PEZi]

Third, I can definitely live without any more pics of Ryan's pasty-white reflective chest.

i feel the same.... but the funny thing is.... he says he's black!!!!

to be fair is part negro.... but still

[krimsonviper]

I don't have a gym membership either. Just a good pair of Adidas and a jump rope. I may have to modify that though if my knee can't take the impact. I plan on lots of sit-ups and push-ups. Maybe a Pilates workout video. Priss has a Wii fit I could use.

I'm missing the Adidas. Need some running shoes. I have a book I used to exercise with, I'm gonna bust that out since the positions are cobb webs in my head ATM.

[93coupe]

Anyone have the Bowflex Adjustable dumbells?

I tried them out in Sports Authority and decided that they were retarded. They feel cheaply made and are tough to get back together.

I am thinking about trying some yoga.

[krimsonviper]

I tried them out in Sports Authority and decided that they were retarded. They feel cheaply made and are tough to get back together.

Good to know. Maybe I'll buy couple of 20lbs and then a 25lbs.

I should probably just stop by a Sport Authority and look at some stuff, instead.

[nissangirl74]

Maybe I'm missing your point?

Maybe I don't see it as whining because I know how she feels. I felt we were on the same page with how we felt and what we wanted to accomplish and I didn't think I was whining. If anyone feels as if I was, my apologies.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Maybe I'm missing something, but I didn't think Michele was whining at all. She wants to look good, for herself, and for Ryan. There's nothing wrong with wanting to better yourself, as long as it's for a good reason. She wants to tone up (that's what she means by "fluffy"), as do I, as well as other people who have posted. It's about getting healthy and staying that way. I have a lot of things left to do in this life and I need to be healthy in order to enjoy them. As for beauty and attractiveness, well, that's just a bonus.

Yeah, if I misunderstood then you can disregard all of that. I completely understand wanting to be "fit" for health/capability reasons.

[ThatGuyRoger]

Day 1/Week 1 Measurements

Height: 5'11"Weight: 187BMI: 26.1Body fat% 21.5Waist: 34"

Goals: 32" waist, 175-180lbs, and be as close to single digit body fat %

will post work out routine soon

[RobPaulson]

5'6" ... 195lbs... FML

cleansed this weekend, ready to start a p90x round today. we'll see how long it lasts this time around...

[PEZi]

ready to start a p90x round today

good s***

[s0m3th1ngAZ]

6'7", 160...I want me some more muscle.For the past month I've kinda been doing random s*** on our complex's gym equipment but I have my eye on a set of used benches and weights.Trying to get serious.

[sentrastace]

You and Stace make me feel like a heffer!

I haven't weighed myself in a while. Never pay attention to those things, but I imagine being around anywhere between 120-130. I'm 5'4 - 5'5?



Time to go running. I really need to trim down. Fuuuuuu.

love you. you're not a heffer

[sentrastace]

Don't feel bad. I have always been thin (until now). Not much boobs, not much butt. When you're slim built and don't have a lot of curves to begin with, you sure as hell don't want them in the wrong places. I look my best when I am really toned, which is where I am trying to get back to. I used to run cross-country and 10K road races when I was younger.

amen to that.

[DrifterXRPS13]

john do not get those bowflex dumbbells...they are very cheaply constructed and are hella expensive.

oh and i already started this on the 1st and i've lost 11 pounds thus far just from changing my diet...i started working out this past week...i'll update as i go.

[Empty V]

I'm in as well.

6'2" 225lbs. My goal is to get down to 190lbs by May for a trip to Puerto Rico.

I've always been a strong guy but my endurance and cardio has never been where I wanted it. 3 weeks ago I started CrossFit. There was no way I was able to make it through a full 1hr workout even after scaling the prescribed weight and exercises down. Last week I made it through my first one and I've noticed a massive difference in everything from flexibility and strength to endurance and motivation. My wife says I look thinner too. I've only lost about 4lbs but I'm gaining a lot of muscle. Joining CrossFit has forced me to eat better and get more sleep, if you don't your performance suffers.

BTW all of you young-ins with the fast metabolisms suck! Mine came to a screeching halt about 5 years ago and now I've got to work 10x harder.
Modified by Empty V at 12:28 PM 2/8/2010

[RobPaulson]

i feel like some people ( this includes me, how do you think i came to this realization!? LOL ) put too much emphasis on equipment etc. you buy all this equipment and gear to make it all easier or better, but the reality is once the novelty of buying that new crap fades, so does your desire to continue to work out.

what i learned? start out basic. if you are just starting to try to get into shape or build muscle, dont go buy a bowflex, or some other $$$$ piece of equipment, get yourself a pullup bar and a few dumbells, if you can produce results with those, then MAYBE you should consider getting further into the equipment world.

I used to spend 2 hours a day at the gym in college (not being lazy in there either, i wasn a social gym person, i went to do work) and i can honestly say, I get a better work out now with a pullup bar and a couple freeweights then i ever did in that gym.

i've officially lost any structure to this post now, i'm rambling, but ya, simple and basic is better, all the time.

GREAT RESOURCE I'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE HERE:

http://www.active.com

The site is an absolute wealth of fitness information from professional athletes and trainers. They touch on the psyche, nutrition, schedule, injury, beginners, advanced, lifters, toners, etc etc. its amazing.

[Empty V]

Rob, at crossfit we use the very minimal when it comes to equipment. Dumbbells, medicine balls, pull-up bars, jump ropes, kettle bells, abmats(for sit-ups) and wooden boxes(for box jumps) and rowers. With that small list of equipment we're able to do a different workout every single day of the year. Sometimes we wont use any of that stuff for a full 1 hour workout.

[Ramonesfreak2010]

YO! Count me in! I'll have pics and stats tomorrow.

[RobPaulson]

ya bill i have looked into xfit before, it is insanity. that and p90 are examples of i think what ideal workouts are like. nothing is perfect, but thats the style that i dig the most.

reposting this cause end of page sux ballz.

GREAT RESOURCE I'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE HERE:

http://www.active.com

The site is an absolute wealth of fitness information from professional athletes and trainers. They touch on the psyche, nutrition, schedule, injury, beginners, advanced, lifters, toners, etc etc. its amazing.

[Griz]

YO! Count me in! I'll have pics and stats tomorrow.

on your username

[Griz]

My pics are up, I will be using a simple dumbell, curlbar (forget what they are called lol) and anything i can to on my floor (pushups, sit ups,etc.)

Everyone who wishes to provide "BEFORE" pics, send them to my email ([email protected]) with your Username or post them up on here and I will put up thumbnails under your name and goals!

Glad so many people are interested!

Just out of curiosity, what will everyone be using to get fit?

[Ghostdrifter88]

24 hour fitness membership.my girlfriend works for starbucks and they get a fantastic discount.

[nissangirl74]

Week 1 / Day 1

Food: (This will help me be honest about what I'm eating and that will help a lot)-sausage biscuit-yogurt-unsweet tea-cheese sandwich-vegetable soup-two apples (w/ caramel dip)-a banana...nothing else but lemon water until bedtime

I have NOT exercised at all today. Greg and I ran errands all day today so all I've done is burn off some tread on the tires and 1/4 tank of unleaded gas! I am going to try and do better with that tomorrow.

[PEZi]

24 hour fitness membership.my girlfriend works for starbucks and they get a fantastic discount.

i wonder if the discount is as good as mine???

$49 a year.......

so yes.... i use the gym to gym fit

[ThatGuyRoger]

oh man, i guess i could take a initial picture too, but it is motivation right?

i have my school gym i go to and i have dumb bells and a medicine ball here at home

im making an excel spreadsheet of my progress and work out routine

[Griz]

Yeah totally motivation!

I figure if we post pictures we'll have the motivation to ACTUALLY work on it so our after pictures will look good to show everyone instead of just saying we lost or gained 10lbs or so much muscle, we actually have to own up and show it.