for nerds who need to lose/gain weight
MrStarkIDontWantToGo
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yo yo yo so um.
this thread is for cosplayers, fangirls, fanboys, and everyone in between.
talk about why you wanna lose or gain weight and all that, but also rant about whatever is happening in your fandom rn.
I wanna lose body fat and gain muscle bc im doing a spiderman cosplay next year and I wanna get buff for it. im biologically female, so some might think it will be a struggle, but I actually gain muscle rlly easily lol.
what abt y'all?
this thread is for cosplayers, fangirls, fanboys, and everyone in between.
talk about why you wanna lose or gain weight and all that, but also rant about whatever is happening in your fandom rn.
I wanna lose body fat and gain muscle bc im doing a spiderman cosplay next year and I wanna get buff for it. im biologically female, so some might think it will be a struggle, but I actually gain muscle rlly easily lol.
what abt y'all?
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Huge nerd/geek/cosplayer here. I'm a Trekkie first and foremost, but for the latest con my wife and I went as Bob and Linda Belcher of Bob's Burgers.
Next con, in just a couple of weeks, I plan to go as Harry F Mudd. (ST, TOS version) 2 -
I dont do cosplay myself but my brother always loses 10-15 lbs every time he goes to cons for the 'right look'. He lost even more when he went as a warboy from mad max bc it was relevant for it
I dont think i have the money for cosplay to be honest. Every time i go to cons i buy so many figures though. I have three whole shelves im running out of space on now... and then i have a lot of monster highs too. My black panther figure is one of my fabs though!1 -
Your username gave me chills1
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Imatrekkie wrote: »Next con, in just a couple of weeks, I plan to go as Harry F Mudd. (ST, TOS version)
Harry F Mudd!! Man, I haven't thought about that name in forever! I love his character.
I've always wanted to cosplay, but my weight held me back (it's a me thing). I'm hoping to lose enough weight that I can comfortably (in my mind) dress up! Fingers crossed!!2 -
Health nerd, but not cosplay. I just want to help people where I can.3
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Love it!
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I know Wolverine has been around for a long time but that's a goal of mine. I'm def not tall enough for Thor.2
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Imatrekkie wrote: »Huge nerd/geek/cosplayer here. I'm a Trekkie first and foremost, but for the latest con my wife and I went as Bob and Linda Belcher of Bob's Burgers. Next con, in just a couple of weeks, I plan to go as Harry F Mudd. (ST, TOS version)
that sounds awesome, dude! I don't know much abt star trek, tho -_-0 -
cryptidsun wrote: »I dont do cosplay myself but my brother always loses 10-15 lbs every time he goes to cons for the 'right look'. He lost even more when he went as a warboy from mad max bc it was relevant for it
I dont think i have the money for cosplay to be honest. Every time i go to cons i buy so many figures though. I have three whole shelves im running out of space on now... and then i have a lot of monster highs too. My black panther figure is one of my fabs though!
hey, I totally get it. I have a hecka ton of monster high dolls too 0 -
Imatrekkie wrote: »Next con, in just a couple of weeks, I plan to go as Harry F Mudd. (ST, TOS version)
Harry F Mudd!! Man, I haven't thought about that name in forever! I love his character.
I've always wanted to cosplay, but my weight held me back (it's a me thing). I'm hoping to lose enough weight that I can comfortably (in my mind) dress up! Fingers crossed!!
haha yea. I used to weigh almost 200 pounds (keep in mind im somewhere between 5'7 ad 5'8), and I still cosplayed then, but it never felt quite right. I get where youre coming from, my dude!1 -
Supernatural, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, Sherlock, Avengers...too many fandoms, not enough time!
I'm working my way through all the Star Treks with my 20 year old son and while the episode plays I ride my stationary bike. It's a great way to get in daily time for my son, my fandom, AND my cardio!1 -
I really want to lose some weight to be healthy enough to confidently attend my first convention. I have zero stamina at the moment really and also tons of anxiety. I think if I can push myself to get more active and lose weight it will help with my physical and mental hang ups a little bit. ^^
I'm mostly a D&D nerd but I dabble in Supernatural, Star Trek TNG, Dresden Files, anime0 -
Anime nerd and cosplayer here. Just wrapped up Otakon with a cosplay of Nana Shimura from My Hero Academia. Also a novel nerd, so LotR and HP are big ones for me. Marvel is my jam, my friends and I try to get a D&D campaign going every once in a while.1
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Not a cosplayer (I have no abilities in that area!) but love LOTR, Marvel (Sebastian Stan OMG), Star Trek, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. Looking to lose weight and gain some muscle - I want to do another triathlon and try a Spartan Race. Would love some people to connect with.0
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I haven't cosplayed in a while, but I definitely have anime cosplays in mind when I try to lose weight. I remember I felt like a boss doing Zoe Hanji (Attack on Titan) a few years back - my job at the time was very physically intensive, so my legs and arms were toned as *kitten*.
I try to keep the mantra "be at least half as badass as a JRPG character" in the back of my mind. Though admittedly with this heat, I usually manage a 20-min walk during lunch, and that's it. OTL0 -
This is the kind of nerd I am - "nerd classic":
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I want to lose weight so that when I go to Japan next year with me newly wedded husband I can actually fit into the clothes. Expecially lolita.0
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Big nerd comics sci fi everything looking to lose 30 more lbs looking for friends1
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Anyone still around?1
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Hi all. Just joined up today. I and my husband are cosplayers and fans of Star Wars, Star Trek, Anime (older stuff like Ghost in the Shell, Inyuasha, Bleach, One Piece, Cowboy Beebop, Death Note and others), Cartoon Network shows and most other sci-fi and fantasy that crosses our radar. I am currently writing a series of pagan fantasy books while my husband is working on a steampunk trilogy in both script & book forms. I need to lose 40-50 lbs. for hernia repair surgery and it's seems a daunting task, but I think it's the best motivation I've ever had in my life, so I'm ready to do it!1
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Missed this thread the first time around. Pretty equal-opportunity nerd, engineer, & cosplayer. Been on MFP since 2012, got into cosplay in ~2014 and started lifting in 2015 primarily to fill out my superhero costumes more readily.1
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@NocteLibri Thanks! I got myself a snobbish job and had to tone it down a bit, but I still keep a bit of it colored. Cause who doesn't like color? ^_^ Also.... pagan fantasy books? I'm very curious....
@steveko89 I'm kinda impressed about the lifting to fill out your costumes. I don't think I've met anyone who ever did that before. I'm not quite there, but I'm hoping to kinda do the same thing. lol
I wanna lose weight so I can feel more comfortable to actually *start* cosplaying. I love the concept but have never really felt okay enough to do it. I'm using it as one of my goals.1 -
Thanks, it’s been a really fun and frankly a fulfilling experience. Growing up I was never happy with my doughy nerd physique so getting to a point as an adult where I actually feel strong and come close to looking the part has been beneficial in a myriad of ways.
The suit quality also makes a big difference in that before and after (2015 and 2019 for reference). The out of costume photos are from 2014 and 2020. There’s about a 15 lbs net increase in scale weight but my body composition is better too.
I’ll also say that while I absolutely get wanting to nail a certain look I would not let that be a barrier to getting started. In the first Cap picture I can see the lack of confidence on my face and remember how unworthy I felt to be dressed as Cap. However, most people we talked with, and especially kids at the con, didn’t notice and didn’t care. They didn’t see the flaws I perceived or my insecurities, they saw the character and that connection is truly something special (at least it has been in my experience).
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@Lorelei19 You're welcome! I HATE snob jobs...worked in a cube farm (offices) for 25 years and it SUCKED. Now I'm caregiving for a fan friend I've known even longer and he wouldn't care what my hair color or dress is as long as it makes me happy, bless his big heart!
I'd love to squee about my book series to you in more detail. I couldn't find a way to friend you, so if it's okay, you can friend me and I'll try to figure it out in the meantime.
I have a cosplay based on one of the main female characters that I'll be taking photos of later today when my FanBrat adopted daughter comes over. We are trying out some brand new sclera full-on black contact lenses and getting most of the costume ready for a convention Turkey Day weekend. The costume is for a character named Lunara, but she is also a mirror image of her ancestress Whocate, the Goddess of Death & Rebirth. My husband is doing one of her consorts and we have his costume all done, thought I do want to get him golden-eyed contact lenses in the future from the same company I bought the scleras, if they work out, that is
Catcha later and I hope to get those pics up soon XD0 -
@steveko89 your before and after pics are AMAZING and you look simply FANTASTIC as The Cap! It really helps us lose weight when we have a tangible, meaningful goal to shoot for beyond getting healthier. I hope one day to see you at a convention if you ever get out to the Southern California area.
Take care =DThanks, it’s been a really fun and frankly a fulfilling experience. Growing up I was never happy with my doughy nerd physique so getting to a point as an adult where I actually feel strong and come close to looking the part has been beneficial in a myriad of ways.
The suit quality also makes a big difference in that before and after (2015 and 2019 for reference). The out of costume photos are from 2014 and 2020. There’s about a 15 lbs net increase in scale weight but my body composition is better too.
I’ll also say that while I absolutely get wanting to nail a certain look I would not let that be a barrier to getting started. In the first Cap picture I can see the lack of confidence on my face and remember how unworthy I felt to be dressed as Cap. However, most people we talked with, and especially kids at the con, didn’t notice and didn’t care. They didn’t see the flaws I perceived or my insecurities, they saw the character and that connection is truly something special (at least it has been in my experience).
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@steveko89 I wish I had the same mindset as you. I would love to not let things stop me, but unfortunately I do. It's just who I am.
Also.. you look absolutely fabulous in both your before and after pictures. You're definately the proof and inspiration I could use. lol
@Noctelibri I adore my job... but the I work for the Federal Government and they tend to be a bit more stingy about appearances. Who knew? lol
It's absolutely okay to be friends, but I'm in the sam boat as you. I can't seem to figure out how to friend people. O_O Guess I'll spend the evening trying to figure that one out. Ha ha!
Can't wait to see your pics!1 -
Anyone still around?
Just started using this app today! Was hoping to find fellow nerds/gamers I could share the journey with. Currently playing FFXIV and SWTOR but am in Star Wars, Fallout, Mass Effect and Dragon Age fandoms with a lot of other loves mixed in. Hit me up if you like.0 -
@VoxxSolaris Welcome! I used to play the hell out of some SWTOR, but I kinda phased away from it awhile ago. I'm not sure why. It's a good game. My current love is Sea of Thieves, CoD Mobile, and New World. And Stardew valley... which is a strange game to be fond of, but I play with a co-worker (at his insistence) and it's oddly amusing. lol2
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