NDK Health Club...WE not just YOU are getting in shape!!!

[RaeWolfDemon]

So guys! However long NDK is away, whether its around the corner or lightyears...Listen Up!

As the title says this is the losing weight for cosplay group, though to be honest, i'm aiming more for it to be a losing weight and getting in shape encouragement page.. for whatever the reason..Cosplay, health, spouse, the chick your brother is friends with, the dude you saw moving in down the street whatever..

Come lets set goals and share ideas...no one likes doing this alone...for us who have had professional consults what did they say? Ask your questions! Got a good healthy recipe? Share it! If you have a good exercise, post it! Post your progress!

But do keep in mind this is not intended to be an end all be all "YOU HAVE TO DO THIS OR ELSE" kinda thing, most comments will be based off of non professional people. Also this is meant to be about losing weight the HEALTHY way...therefore please refrain from promoting starvation diets ect!

I guess I should go first :3

Im Rae! I currently weigh 185 and my overall goal weight is 135. I wanna get fit so I can better cosplay Riku from Kingdom Hearts and Jack Atlas from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's for NDK as well as for my health and future cosplays. Today I have made the commitment to myself to reach that goal.

I used to be fit (and a health nut) and I am trying to return back to that state of mind, I have experience with many personal trainers due to the fact that I used to train for Taekwondo and Horseback riding on the world circuit I also LOVE to cook so naturally i have some quick and easy healthy meals i would love to share in a variety of different cuisines! 

[M.Mouse]

im in. i want to be able to fit into my werewolf mickey cosplay better to lets do it

[Lusha]

Hey guys.  This is a wonderful Idea.  I am obviously Lusha, I am 15, and I am 185 pounds.  I am only like 5'6'' The reason I want to loose the 55 pounds to reach 130 is so that my cosplays wont be as ambarrasing as this: 


Ya.... Chi doesn't look like that....

It is also because I am really a self contious person about my stomach.  I want to loose weight for the health, the energy, and also the self confidence and the looks.  Alot of anime characters are thin, and also when i move to Japan eventually.. i want to at least blend in instead of standing out for my weight. 

I have been trying to loose weight for 3 years, but I have never had any one push me or support me.  I am not the most athletic person in the world, and so a lot of Fangirls beat me to the Yaoi boys X3

Im hoping to change alot of me into a healthy me.

[.Mitsu:Vision.]

I would love to join this group! I'm looking for some support because I've been in a funk lately that keeps me from wanting to do healthy things. Not to mention I don't have many recipes that are healthy because I love to bake pastries. My family hasn't been cooking often so some simple healthy dinners and lunches would help mucho!

In return for help, I know many GREAT exercises. My best friend is a paid weight trainer and I am an active gal that is involved in sports year around. So, I'll be happy to share my trade secretes. ALSO! I would LOVE IT TO DEATH if people wanted to go do active activities  with me! Like skating, playing sport, Frisbee, running, or light weight lifting! I WOULD LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! So do not be shy to ask!!!!

[The Ronin]

Hell, I'm in. After having a desk job a year and a half ago I ballooned up to 265 and I've only managed to lose 10lbs in the meantime. Now 255 doesn't look that bad on me since I'm 6'2" but it doesn't make for a nice muscular Big Boss...

[RaeWolfDemon]

Im glad you guys are up for it! There is a few ways we can do this:

we can all try it on our own and post updates and such.. or we can go down topics such as scheduling time for working out, what we really should be eating and such and make plans and post updates along the way... there is also opportunities for exercise meet ups and fun healthy bbqs to plan too. My first plan of attack is scheduling a do-able daily exercise plan..I always try to remind myself too that it doesn't have to feel like your sacrificing your first born or anything either...
@ lusha losing weight and exercise in a group setting is much more fun than trying on your own :3 it also gives you accountability, im glad you want to change and proud of you for putting yourself out there.. its hard to do

[Nogardous]

Good luck to you all....

[Mahou Shoujo Michi]

Please note, for those of you wishing to drop a lot of weight...
The SAFE amount of weight to lose is around 1-2 pounds per WEEK.  Note that this is weight from calorie/fat burn.  Your weight can fluctuate daily from several factors.

Also, pay attention to what is a healthy weight for you and to your body type and shape.

Find healthier versions of your favorite foods and snacks, but avoid "diet" foods.   Here are a few of my favorites ^_^ Fresh popped popcorn with spice powders instead of butter, a low fat yogurt thrown in the freezer for a summer treat, lots and lots of water!  Try to cut out soda from your diet entirely, along with over sugary drinks. If you want juice, go for 100% juices. 

[RaeWolfDemon]

Good suggestions Michi! I totally agree! I drink a lot of unsweet teas instead of soda too if anyone wants to try that :3

[Lusha]

O.O ... no... Soda??  Okay that is the first hurdle i am going to have to hit and hit hard. I ave a litteral addiction to diet coke.  All other sodas i dont usually ever drink, but diet coke..... -sigh-  Well, okay... I will give it up for the sake of my own health. 

[Nogardous]

Also consult a nutritionist too if you can... Because with me I have a higher metabolism then most people so I burn calories quicker then most so I have to adjust my diet to that... Also look at how active you are and adjust for that... I eat allot of proteins and Carbs due to my level of activity and muscle usage. Also if you try and starve yourself with cutting out allot of carbs your body will break down fat cells. If you don't ween yourself back onto things you cut out like allot of sugar your body will turn it right back into fat cells to replenish lost supply. Fat cells is essentially stored energy used for emergencies... Also if you walk after about 2 weeks of walking add weights to it... you can get a set of ankle and wrist weight for about 15 bucks at ross.

[Mahou Shoujo Michi]

O.O ... no... Soda??  Okay that is the first hurdle i am going to have to hit and hit hard. I ave a litteral addiction to diet coke.  All other sodas i dont usually ever drink, but diet coke..... -sigh-  Well, okay... I will give it up for the sake of my own health. 

Yes no soda.  In fact if you gradually ween yourself off of soda, it won't be long before drinking it actually hurts your stomach.  XD;   I mean, I still have an occasional soda like a root beer or Italian soda, but that's quite literally a handful of times a year.

If you want soda, two GREAT (albeit expensive) sodas are Izze and Steaz.  Both are all natural, and contain a fraction of the calories and sugar that other brands do. To compare..
Crush Orange Soda: ( This has 2.5 servings per 20 oz bottle.. but let's face it, we usually drink the whole bottle..) Has 320 calories, 120 mg of Sodium, and 83 grams of sugar.

Izze Clementine Orange Soda: (Serving size is one bottle) 120 calories, 25 mg of Sodium, 27 grams of sugar.

Both Izze and Steaz are all natural, and Steaz has the added benefit of being made with green tea.  But that doesn't mean you should drink 5 a day.. ^_^ but if you want to treat yourself~ ♥

[RaeWolfDemon]

Izze are good too ^.^ also you mentioned diet coke.. Its no as bad for you calorie wise ect..however the risks in drinkng too much of those is in the chemicals >.< it is good to get down to a reasonable ammount of soda is the first step...wean it off like your quitting cigarettes.. Write down everyone you drink to keep track

[Lackluster_Lotis]

This is such an amazing idea guys. This group is actually making me motivated to stop sitting around and just...do something!

I'm also trying to get fit for NDK and for my general wellbeing (and also for school sports!). I've started off with doing a few stretches and mini-exercises in the morning and running/playing tennis every other day. Anything that could help me with my stomach and buns/thighs and get all that flab out! >.<

I think a problem for me is finding the right foods to eat, though. I agree with Nogardous, a nutritionist can be a big help! :3

[Nogardous]

see for my I tend to try and take in about 2500 to 3000 calories a day because one... Iwork to jobs so I'm burning calories always moving around and lifting stuff, and so forth... Also I ride my bike to work and or walk to the bus stop at Lakewood Commons from my house(2miles) and back. Also I'm starting to get into a regiment to get my abs hard again.. also stretching out my legs... But if your at a desk job sitting down all the time and you really don't get exercise then you should cut down on your calorie intake... also try eating smaller portions... it will gradually shrink your stomach making you need to eat more to fill you up... Granted I can eat a whole large pizza to myself.... But that because I use more calories then most people.

[RaeWolfDemon]

The right foods can be difficult because lets face it healthy foods canbe expensive and most peoples taste buds are such that healthy food doent taste good.. Ive had the opportunity to meet with an exercise physiologist and a nutritionist recently and learned much that i would like to share on eating and exercise :3

[Lusha]

  I got to munchies and instead of the cake sitting in front of me, i grabbed a Bagel and slapped some light mayo on it... is that good?  Did i do a good job?

[Nogardous]

WebMD has a helpful tool that allows you imput your sex, height, weight, waist, and give you options like, lose 2 pounds a week, 1pound aweek, maintain weight, and even for people like me gain weight. My Body mass index is 18.3 which is .2 under health... .42 for body shape(Waist To Height Ratio) which is considered healthy. My healthy weight should be between 152 and 204lbs based of the BMI and my info. To maintain my current weight I need to 2700 to 3000 calories a day and My RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is: 2733 which is the amount of calories I need to burn for simple living.. Also says I shouldn't drop my calorie intake below 1200 calories(which when I stay at my parents I tend to eat larger portions due to there "Diet").

Gender: Male
Height: 6' 4"
Age: 26
Current Weight: 150
Current Pant Size: 32
Weight Goal: Maintain my current weight
BMI: 18.3
Waist to Height Ratio: 0.42
Healthy Body Weight Range: 152 and 205
Target Heart Rate: 97 to 146
Target Caloric Intake to Meet Weight Goal: 2733


Here is the website http://www.webmd.com/diet/calc-bmi-plus

[The Enigma]

Hey, I'm down! Great idea! In my case, I'm just not very active during the winter months, and even during the summer I sometimes have a hard time making it to the gym. I've just started daily running again recently, and that's something I want to keep up on, in addition to summertime activities, like hiking and such. I guess my incentive is not so much the con as it is my wedding next month, but the reason I'm working on it is just because there's a higher quality of life when you're healthy and active. And besides that, all girls deserve to be delighted when they look in the mirror. ♥

Currently I weigh 120 lbs, but I'd like to drop a few fatty pounds and develop the muscle pounds. I'm not precisely sure of where my weight levels off, but I'm mostly just concerned with being healthy and lean. So... I guess it's not that dramatic, but constantly staying in shape through a healthy lifestyle takes a lot of commitment!

For myself, I'm mostly trying to jog for 30 minutes every day and to do some kind of resistance training every other day. Especially for ladies, resistance training is important--we can't bulk up on huge muscles, but it can help us be strong and delay the effects of osteoporosis later in life--health is rather more important than just looking skinny.

As for healthy foods, I have a suggestion: Most advertised "health" foods are garbage, but foods that are naturally healthy are delicious! And summer is the best time to get them cheap. Go for whole grains, olive oil instead of canola, and hit up the produce section! Instead of a greasy, fatty dessert, treat yourself to some blueberries or watermelon. Experiment with different salads (but go easy on the dressing!). Take advantage of all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are on sale and look up recipes to use them in a variety of ways. Now, in the summertime, is absolutely the best time to start!

And to Lusha--props. Starting a healthy lifestyle is all about choices. Choosing a food that will satisfy you without stacking on the pounds, like a light frozen yogurt instead of ice cream, or a bagel instead of chocolate cake. Walking instead of taking the car, taking the stairs instead of the elevator. It'll all add up, and most importantly, it'll get you in the habit of making really good choices that will affect your entire life.

[Lunara]

http://fitday.com/

This site is actually pretty amazing. You input your current stats, goals, and everything you eat. With that data it creates charts and graphs to track your progress and show you when you stray off your goal.

I haven't used it yet but I've seen it in action and it's just a really great tool.