Put down the remote, drop that bag of Cheetos and step away from the Playstation. We’ve got six weeks to whip our collective arses into decent Comic-con shape. And by decent shape, we don’t necessarily mean 6-pack abs – basically, the week of Comic-con is a geek marathon, with more walking-time and distance than most geeks are used to getting in a year. Let’s do this!
Basically, we’ve got six weeks until San Diego, so we here at The Con Guy have started our own SIX WEEK COMIC-CON FITNESS CHALLENGE. It’s not really that hard: We’ve broken it down into four easy-to-remember steps: 1) Choose healthier (low-calorie) foods. 2) Eat smaller portions. 3) Exercise at least 3 to 4 times per week. 4) Get better sleep. We’ve created a super simple Google doc to keep track of meals, exercise and sleep.
CLICK HERE to check out the Google Spreadsheet we created. DON’T WRITE ON THIS ONE, but download and use for yourself. Here’s a sample of what it looks like:
Those steps probably aren’t perfect for everyone, but they fit us perfectly. Here at Con Guy, we tend to suck at sleep, so getting better sleep is key. And we love our IPA beers, so cutting back on those – although painful! – is also a priority. (It worked for Chris Pratt).
But don’t pat us on the back too much – we’re “cutting down” on those beers, not “cutting them out” – remember what Ben Franklin said: “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy!” (Alternative: Instead of beer, try more wine and straight liquor, per GQ magazine.)
But in all seriousness, if we can do it, anyone can. And we’re not the only ones. There are lots of folks thinking the same thing (check out #SDCCfit and #CONFit), so you can find all kinds of advice and support online about getting into CON SHAPE.
Who’s with us?
Find out more about being #SDCCfit or #CONFit with these resources.
TheJerd.com
This is one of the best out there for getting nerds in shape. Basically, combine the words “JOCK” and “NERD” and you come up with “JERD.” (a Jock Nerd). Check him out.
How to Get Convention Fit, The Jerd>>>
If you spend your life sitting in front of a computer at work during the day, and on your couch in front of your X-box or Playstation at night, then I am going to go out on a limb and say your legs (and feet) are probably going to be getting mad at you around day two of Comic-Con. So get walking. Right now.
Friends Of Comic Con
These guys have a “support group” and discussion going about getting into Con Shape. Great resource to keep you motivated.
An Englishman in San Diego discusses fitness.
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