I fucking exhausted myself at the gym this morning. Like I do most mornings. An hour spin class at full throttle then 5-6km run and weights and core training. Two miserable hours of sweat, pain and suffering. It’s a love/hate thing for me. I’m training for addiction at this point.
Anyone who’d look at me would not imagine for a second I’m considering plastic surgery. But I am. Lipo. Ya’see, no matter how hard I work, there still these two annoying body parts I absolutely can’t influence. Not by diet or exercise… haven’t tried prayer yet. :dubious:
Anyway, it’s an option. Not one I’d exercise lightly. But I’m fresh out of ideas.
Cardio: Anywhere from 1 to 2 hours depending on the day and routine.
On long days, it’s: Swim/bike/run (1-2 times a week)
On medium days, it’s: bike/run/core (2-3 times a week)
On light days, it’s: eliptical trainer/weights (1-2 times a week)
I think we need photos. I dunno, I’m pretty much against lipo unless you’re seriously oddly shaped. (like those girls who are otherwise slender but have huge saddlebags) For some reason I keep getting sucked into those plastic surgery shows recently. (I Want a Famous Face, Dr. 90210, etc.) And, truthfully, I almost never see much of a difference after the lipo and can’t believe people spend thousands of dollars on it. For guys, the only thing I think would be worth it would be if you have a problem with gynecomastia.
Hmm, I’m thinking back over the pictures I’ve seen of QuickSilver, and he’s always looked damn fine to me. I find myself curious about which parts he means, too.
There’s only one kind of plastic surgery I kinda-sorta-maybe want. It isn’t lipo, though. I don’t think they’d do that much on one person, anyway. I just got off my butt and started exercising again, starting slow since I’m not used to it, but it’s to be hoped all the parts will tighten up from that. I’ve never gone as far as I should have, so I don’t know yet.
That would be me - not as bad as the photo, but even at 17 years old and 95 lbs., I had saddlebags and cellulite. It doesn’t get better with age, believe me :).
I’ve heard that your best results with lipo will be if you are under 40 - only then is your skin still elastic enough to tighten up well after the surgery.
I’d only consider it if I was a) still under 40, and b) they could give me a whole new butt and thighs!
Well the obvious places. My gut. I don’t have a spare tire and from all the core work I do, I’ve got a really strong back, abs and obliques. There is just this stubborn layer of fat tissue that keeps my six pack just out of view.
Also, just under my arms around my chest. Again, not a lot of fat tissue but just enought to keep my chest from looking cut.
On the bright side, I’ve got legs and butt like Eric Heiden. Not a gram of fat anywhere. Just solid, cut muscle. Arms and shoulders are pretty good too.
I think I’m obsessing about this. I’m 41. I probably look like I’m supposed to look at this age.
For pics (and shameless self promotion) look here under my user name.
I suppose ‘Just be happy with the body genetics gave you’ isn’t an answer you want to hear? I’ve gone from three 90 minute sessions (spinning, weights) a week, to two 30 minute sessions in the middle of the friggen night. (Twins do that to your schedule.)
But I’ve got the Miller stomach, and there just isn’t much I can do about it. At my best, I was a monster, great stamina, calf crunches to 450 lbs, spinning like mad…but I still had the gut.
Well, there is such a thing as growing old gracefully and not trying to become something you’re not. Some people get plastic surgery and just look pitiful. They don’t look younger, they just look … not old. If you know what I mean.
Some people are really turned off by vanity. The vanity of others of course, but primarily the feeling of vanity in themselves.
Getting lipo is a form of self-mutilation solely for the sake of appearance.
You seem comfortable with your vanity so go for it.
Personally, I think cosmetic surgery is analagous to the binding of Chinese women’s feet and the stretching of necks, lips, and earlobes that you see in some cultures. I have no respect for anyone who does it.
I dunno, I’m pretty much against lipo unless you’re seriously oddly shaped. (like those girls who are otherwise slender but have huge 