How many of you actually put in a lot of effort to stay in shape?

[Anonymous]

well i gain weight really easily and its a blessing and a curse at the same time because i like having a slim waist (and do a lott to keep it slim), but i love how easy it is for me to gain muscle. when i weight train i do eat a lot of carbs that day, but the majority of the time i try to eat as healthy and light as possible and do a lot of cardio
im used to making healthier decisions because i know how my body works (i can gain like 5 pounds just from eating a little junk food every day for a week and it will not go away just because i eat healthy the next week, i will have to put in A LOT of work to lose it)
but i often feel as though i do too much. because everyone i know (and those who are in good shape as well) dont seem to do that much. i constantly see them eating junk food, being lazy, and not going to the gym as much. yet they are in really good shape. i just dont get it, do people lie about all the effort they put in or am i seriously the only one who goes out of my way to work out almost every day and avoid junk food?

[edibor]

I put in a lot of effort to care for my body. But I could put in zero effort and be "in shape" as far as being a healthy weight. I have a very high metabolism and a very low appetite, so I spent a semester abroad eating crap for months (the "I can polish off a tub of ice cream by myself" sort of crap) and gained about 4 pounds, which I immediately lost again by just not eating tubs of ice cream when I got back. My SO, on the other hand, gains roughly 6-7 pounds after eating a few slices of pizza or having a few "cheat days" in a row where he eats crap. He used to be obese, and apparently once your body has built those fat cells, it's very easy for it to use them again and put the weight back on.

Both of us just completed a 5k and are training for a Tough Mudder. He's doing it to lose more weight and become more fit. I'm doing it to tune up my body and enjoy a sport with him. So staying "in shape" looks a lot different to different people.

[kaylaS91]

I put in quite a bit of work on the regular to stay in shape. Meaning I hit the gym at least every other day. I try to eat healthy most of the time, meaning lots of greens, minimal carbs, a cup of juice=dessert, etc..

It does get frustrating that some girls seem to be able to remain slim while eating like a cow and rarely working out but... oh well. Nothing I can do about that and as long as I'm feeling great and at my best, both mentally as well as physically, that's what matters most. :)

[KAIMisAmazing]

Even I don't eat much junk! It's like i think my body doesn't like such food, coz i can feel it while i have it! But eating healthy keeps me satisfied :) I'm in shape, most of the fat guys, or i should say HUGE guys think I'm skinny and weak :P but i don't care! It's just that keeping my body fit and active is what I'm concerned about more than anything ;) eat frutis! Juicy yummy fruits like strawberries, mangoes, apples, grapes, bananas <3 you'll fall in love with them soon! Try eating healthy over junk :) have desperate tastebuds? Try making healthy dishes on your own! Add good sauces in your meals! Drink fruit shakes and chocolate shakes! Stay fit and healthy ;)

[JC103]

I ate my first piece of bread in 6 month a few weeks ago lol, I cried a bit. I don't stay in shape but when I'm on my fight cycles I'm on it. I weigh out food and eat every freak two to three hours and workout 4 times minimum a day. If you're getting started just clean up your diet as best as you can, you're going to give in a few times but just stay consistent and keep at it. Also don't drink your calories. If you want to push yourself a bit more start fasting. I start from 9am
And cut off at 8pm and go to bed around 10pm

[awilliam360]

I workout for 2/2.5 hours everyday but my metabolism is pretty good and I've never been super skinny or fat, just normal and I think that's why it's easier for me to build muscle. If you're skinnier, it's a lot harder to gain muscle and if you're fat, it's hard to cut down. But I personally feel like I don't have to try hard with my diet because I'm not a fan of fast food, oily or fried food. I never snack because I just dislike it so much. Got to eat the proper meals! And then go hard on working out

[RaggaMon]

I used to put in loads of effort coz I did a sport competitively. These days I'm allergic to people who are on diets and worship the gym, I just can't be bothered, plus I have a girlfriend and she seems not to gaf about any of that. To summarize- none: I eat what I want and do zero exercise. lmao

[JRICHARDS1996]

I eat like an elephant but I still stay amazingly thin. Like literally, I will have three eggs at breakfast, three servings of dinner, and a large sized combo at Jack in the Box. But I don't have much muscle. I've been going to the gym but I mostly just run on the treadmill.

[Anonymous]

Do not eat to much of your most loved foods. So if you got a big bag of doritos eat the amount it says on the packed, but on the other hand that doesn't work for me so i end up eating more but the thing is i have to balance it out by eating and drinking healthier things straight after to feel fuller, mines a diabetic issue so almost anything i eat i lose weight but as i have insulin resistance so my sugar level rise and i generally feel like crap a lot

[MaLifeBeLikeOooAaah]

Nope you're not the only one! But for me it's almost innate, I've always stayed in shape because of Football (soccer) Training and running mostly every week is the norm for me so I'm always in perfect shape no matter how much I eat or what I eat, although I don't eat fast foods just clean and pure healthy foods. Keep up the work always! Dedication for your body is an inspiration OP.

[BeerFarts]

I've been working out for 14+ years and still going strong! It's what keeps me looking and feeling younger than my true age!

Prior to working out, I was a beanpole!

[Courtney90]

I have a extremely physical job so I don't need to work out. I have never been to a gym in my life, but am in better shape then a lot of women an men.

[Josht11]

I do, I enjoy doing cardio and go to the gym about 3 times a week because I've got nothing else to do and I actually like eating vegetables.

[rgb008]

Me!
Lost almost 50 lbs now. NEVER EVER being fat again

[Rissyanne]

I go to the gym at least 4 times a week. I do the elliptical... and it is a but kicker. .

[H0neyPot]

I do... I train hard probably 5 or so says a week on average, and I have a lot of discipline with my nutrition

[ZenithDawn]

Every day i make time for me to hit the gym i stay on a diet and i make sure to eat healthy foods over unhealthy when i can

[Thrifty]

I honestly just lay in bed and avoid the gym. I am naturally slim and fit. Thanks Jesus and genetics.

[carinerose]

You'd say so. I spend almost every day at the gym now that I'm on vacation. I love taking care of my body and everyone should.

[Anonymous]

None at all. I'm lucky that I'm genetically slim. But that doesn't mean I'm healthy at all

[Anonymous]

I put a lot of effort to stay in shape: I count calories, eat only fresh food, and exercise 5-6 times a week for an hour and a half/day.

[Highthoughts]

i put a lot of effort to stay in shape i workout but i still eat junk food here and there .

[kittykatbrat]

Right here x 100000000 :)

[ConsultantIsBack]

I can't understand why you wouldn't

[JohnMike999]

Hi, bro. Any good fitness workout for abs? I need to have ripped 6 pack in one month and half lol, summer is at the door XDD.

[ConsultantIsBack]

@JohnMike999 lift weights and eat clean, wholesome food

[SunnyCaliGirl]

I put in a ton of effort to stay in shape