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The 'I Feel Like Being Healthier' Thread!
St.Germain:
@ Darkbluerabbit: There is a good chance that we have elliptical machines. I'll have to go try that after Christmas break (I'm leaving the day after tomorrow).
They also have stationary bikes that I tried once, and it wasn't too bad. The machines seemed to be smarter than me, though. But I'll probably give that another go, too.
My big problem with the Rec Center is that people are always staring at me. I have no idea what their problem is, it's not like I wear neon spandex or anything (more like a grey tank top and black knee-length shorts). Whatever, I'll just have to work on ignoring them, I guess. I shouldn't let other people get in my way.
Juxtaposition:
Runa, I'm the same height, weight and body type as you almost exactly, and I'm in great shape! You look great in your picture, so don't get in shape for other people. If you want to be healthier because it makes you happy, go for it. but don't do it for other people, or for looks, because you already look great. Also, it's a good thing that you're seeing a doctor because I think your trouble exercising has nothing to do with your personal determination!
ViolentDove:
Regarding the stomach "pouch." With some people, that's just the way your body is shaped. It isn't necessarily fat, it's just your internal organs and such. Some people are just meant to look this way, so it's not something you should worry about unless you're genuinely overweight.
Last weekend I was up at my parent's house for Christmas lunch with the extended family, and I noticed that everyone was fat except me (and except for my three cousins, who're all little girls). When did my whole family get fat? Why have I only just noticed?
Hmm.
Jace:
Here's a pretty handy tip people who are going to work out on any sort of workout machine:
Don't sit there and watch TV or listen to music that has words you know, you need to focus your mind, that way, you'll feel a lot more rested at the end of the day. If you've ever wondered why you work out and don't feel any better, the reason is that you are working out your body while keeping your mind preoccupied. Focus on your workout and don't think about anything else while you are working out. That will help your mind as much as your body.
For example. I'm probably going to go home and go through the Five Element punches with the 10/10/10 method.
Thats 100 punches, 10 pushups, 10 sit ups, and 10 leg presses. Then another 100 punches, 10, 10, 10. Then 60 punches, 10 10 10. 100 punches, 10 10 10. 100 punches (since this is the last set) 15, 15, 15.
From there, I'm going to work on my form. This whole process will take me less than an hour, and I'll feel great afterward.
Spluff:
Honestly, if you can concentrate on something else whilst excercising, you aren't working hard enough.
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