This is for the people that don't train their bodies, or for those who do, but don't feel that they are at peak performance.
I'm pushing 21 and have never really worked out because I was so skinny and awkward looking. I'm getting into it now but am kind of ashamed for being generally weak, and struggling through crunches, sit ups and push ups [basic shit]. Jogging and long distance running is a bore so I prefer to sprint. My explosive sprints aren't really fast but I try. Part of me thinks I could go harder if I was on a track and not running around my block [you tend to be slower when you have to consider pedestrians and an uneven, crumbling sidewalk]
Basically, I'm feeling a little ashamed that my body is akin to a limp noodle. It's not bad looking, it's just not strong. I want to get into great shape, especially on the cardiovascular front, but these little self-pitying thoughts get me down on myself.
I'm pushing 21 and have never really worked out because I was so skinny and awkward looking. I'm getting into it now but am kind of ashamed for being generally weak, and struggling through crunches, sit ups and push ups [basic shit]. Jogging and long distance running is a bore so I prefer to sprint. My explosive sprints aren't really fast but I try. Part of me thinks I could go harder if I was on a track and not running around my block [you tend to be slower when you have to consider pedestrians and an uneven, crumbling sidewalk]
Basically, I'm feeling a little ashamed that my body is akin to a limp noodle. It's not bad looking, it's just not strong. I want to get into great shape, especially on the cardiovascular front, but these little self-pitying thoughts get me down on myself.
So don't feel ashamed but do something about it :)
I'm no body builder and don't want to to be so I'm not ashamed at all really.
As for you, though, I was always told there are two reasons people work out. Either to be fitter, or to look different. If you want definition, it's a whole different regimen.
I'm very shamed at what I have become. It is not my fault, though. I became very ill about 45 days ago and lost a lot of weight and muscle. I'm sick again and I've lost even more weight. It might only be 3 or 6 pounds but that is a lot seeing as I'm already thin. I thought I was done with illness but it won't let me go.
Once I fully recover I need to restore myself to my former glory. It shouldn't be too hard... I'm really good physical activities.
Hahaha! That's fine. It's the thought that counts :}
If you want to get strong on a cardiovascular level, you'll need to do some jogging or cycling rather than short sprints. Use the 'cardio' option on exercise machines. That oughta keep you on the right level.
Also, what Darkoil said.
I could use some tips though. It's so hard to gain weight, I wonder why so many people complain about dieting?
Eat eat eat and eat, buy a good protein shake and lift weights. You will see a differance in weeks.
But it made me want to puke after the first week. :( Maybe it was the vanilla flavor. But yeah, I would weight train too. I've been studying for finals so I haven't hit weights in about a month :(
I mentioned this above, but I used Up Your Mass for about a week and a half and gained 5/6 lbs. It all depends on your caloric intake. If you have unusually high energy, and eat a lot of calories but are still skinny, you may just have hyperthyroidism. Some other marks of hyperthyroidism is uh fat deposit behind the eyes (eyes bulge outwards), and nervousness.
It's a little peculiar for a doctor to ignore your additional 1000+ calories a day, without any improvement.
I feel ashamed of myself that when I say "I'm going to exercise tomorow" I blow it off.
I'm procrastinating right now lol
I could go to the gym and slim down or get toned...
However, my lowest safe weight is 115, I am now 125-130 and remain there as a constant. The achievements to my appearance as is would only be slightly noticeable. I'd like to get back into shape...
But I'm a bookworm, pure and simple. Lucky for me, my build allows me to not work out and stay at the average weight. I'm not a big sports and physical fitness type of person. I'm sure I could be if I tried but who the heck is expecting me to look like Jane Fonda anyway?
I started excersising religiously because I was very tiny as a freshman (5'6" and about 100lbs) so I had to bulk up considerably to be able to compete in football! My peak weight was 145 but I don't work that hard at it anymore. Just keep hitting the gym and you will get where you want to be!
Also be sure to not over do, I dont know if you are male or female, but regardless, if you do over do your joints will suffer from it.
My little brother came up to visit me about a month ago. He has multiple black belts, and spent about a week beating the hell out of me lmao. I feel super weak right now. I have been working out a lot now, but i still feel like i will never reach the strength of my brother and my cousins.
They are fucking super human lmao. I want power and speed.