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A Better Fit
Dec. 1st, 2008 03:41 amOf Health
I decided to let you in on something that I haven't been giving much announcement towards. However it's definitely something to be supported, and not embarrassing. These last few months, I've been increasing my exercising regimen to tone up my body. The muscle is there, it's not toned, and thus I look like a fat slob. Sure, I may have fat, but it's nowhere near as bad as the scale would make people think.
So, let's get to some actual development, alright?
I just got finished exercising for today. Though I should've been resting after what I did yesterday, I wanted to be a little persistent, considering I'm attending a wedding celebration this Thursday.
Let me put this in perspective first; I used to dance. Key word is 'used to,' as in when I was around 5-9/10/11 years old. While I was good for the dance class, there were some things I just wasn't able to do. Mainly because of leg issues that led me to quit back then, that caused leg collapses, knee pain, and me falling down, and up, the stairs. It was that issue that led me to, well I don't want to say depression, but in a slump that brought me to give up quickly on various exercises, and have trouble keeping fit.
So towards the end of todays, I decided to try something I never could do. It's not the position for crab walking, but the bridge difference, with arms over your shoulders instead of going straight down and having your elbows bent while supporting your weight.
I never could, partly because of my back, and because I had trouble balancing my weight so it wasn't simply in my legs and body. It wasn't perfect, but I was able to prop myself up and stay stable.
Earlier I brought up that my goal wasn't in numbers, due to the issue of muscle mass as well. So I went to appearance and ability. This feels like a huge milestone.
Now, I'm going to let my body rest for a while. Despite having pushed myself for this stretching feat (hah, it's a pun,) I know not to overdo and completely ruin all of the progress I mentioned.
Also, I'm making sure to drink plenty of water.
Of Art
I've been trying to get back in to the art stuff, digitally. Especially with my computers fixed up, one better than ever, and Photoshop reinstalled. I'm out of practice, however. So it might be a while before I get back in to the shape of things. I want to make my next deviation an improvement, after al.
Of Cosplay
You could say that I like trying to improve in areas I'm familiar with, yes?
Well, aside from planning to go to Otakon, and LARP, I've been wanting to cosplay this character as well. ^azarath would know what I'm talking about, especially if she's been following the LARP mailing list, which I know she had.
Long story short, I've decided to make my next cosplay Itoshiki Nozomu, from the following series:
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei!
Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei! (2nd Season)
Goku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei! (OVA)
Now, how is it an improvement? I've decided to actually make the kimono myself. Mandarin collar work shirts are a bit more advanced, so I'd save on that, and hakamas have pleats, which would be a bitch for a beginner like me. xD Baby steps, yes? Plus, I found the perfect hakama on eBay for an excellent deal. With a wig I can easily restyle, and thus make it usable for Dr Nii and Itoshiki, and with the tabi and sandles, it's perfect. If feeling especially ambitious, I'll work on a regulation-safe hangmans noose, and a 'suicide kit.'
If all goes to plan, it should be done in time for Anime Boston.
Someday, I'm determined to finally get a female cosplay done. First things first though, right? I can't give up on a character I really love.
I decided to let you in on something that I haven't been giving much announcement towards. However it's definitely something to be supported, and not embarrassing. These last few months, I've been increasing my exercising regimen to tone up my body. The muscle is there, it's not toned, and thus I look like a fat slob. Sure, I may have fat, but it's nowhere near as bad as the scale would make people think.
So, let's get to some actual development, alright?
I just got finished exercising for today. Though I should've been resting after what I did yesterday, I wanted to be a little persistent, considering I'm attending a wedding celebration this Thursday.
Let me put this in perspective first; I used to dance. Key word is 'used to,' as in when I was around 5-9/10/11 years old. While I was good for the dance class, there were some things I just wasn't able to do. Mainly because of leg issues that led me to quit back then, that caused leg collapses, knee pain, and me falling down, and up, the stairs. It was that issue that led me to, well I don't want to say depression, but in a slump that brought me to give up quickly on various exercises, and have trouble keeping fit.
So towards the end of todays, I decided to try something I never could do. It's not the position for crab walking, but the bridge difference, with arms over your shoulders instead of going straight down and having your elbows bent while supporting your weight.
I never could, partly because of my back, and because I had trouble balancing my weight so it wasn't simply in my legs and body. It wasn't perfect, but I was able to prop myself up and stay stable.
Earlier I brought up that my goal wasn't in numbers, due to the issue of muscle mass as well. So I went to appearance and ability. This feels like a huge milestone.
Now, I'm going to let my body rest for a while. Despite having pushed myself for this stretching feat (hah, it's a pun,) I know not to overdo and completely ruin all of the progress I mentioned.
Also, I'm making sure to drink plenty of water.
Of Art
I've been trying to get back in to the art stuff, digitally. Especially with my computers fixed up, one better than ever, and Photoshop reinstalled. I'm out of practice, however. So it might be a while before I get back in to the shape of things. I want to make my next deviation an improvement, after al.
Of Cosplay
You could say that I like trying to improve in areas I'm familiar with, yes?
Well, aside from planning to go to Otakon, and LARP, I've been wanting to cosplay this character as well. ^azarath would know what I'm talking about, especially if she's been following the LARP mailing list, which I know she had.
Long story short, I've decided to make my next cosplay Itoshiki Nozomu, from the following series:
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei!
Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei! (2nd Season)
Goku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei! (OVA)
Now, how is it an improvement? I've decided to actually make the kimono myself. Mandarin collar work shirts are a bit more advanced, so I'd save on that, and hakamas have pleats, which would be a bitch for a beginner like me. xD Baby steps, yes? Plus, I found the perfect hakama on eBay for an excellent deal. With a wig I can easily restyle, and thus make it usable for Dr Nii and Itoshiki, and with the tabi and sandles, it's perfect. If feeling especially ambitious, I'll work on a regulation-safe hangmans noose, and a 'suicide kit.'
If all goes to plan, it should be done in time for Anime Boston.
Someday, I'm determined to finally get a female cosplay done. First things first though, right? I can't give up on a character I really love.
