Thread: Getting in shape for... Halloween?

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As a kid growing up in Colorado, we ultimately chose our Halloween costumes based on whether or not you could wear you long underwear underneath, if necessary. Then I moved to San Diego for college, and boy was I in for a shock! Warm weather combined with celebrating Halloween in college bars set the stage for a endless parade of Sexy Nurses, Sexy Maids, Sexy Fill-In-The-Blank. Now that I'm a few years removed from the college scene and thankfully celebrating Halloween at my own annual party (still in sunny San Diego!), I've slightly shifted my approach to costumes. I'll probably skip wearing a Sexy Dominatrix costume in front of my neighbors and in-laws, however, I sill have years to go before you'll catch me in a shapeless Clown or M&M getup. So this year I'm going as a jellyfish, with an awesome tentacle headpiece and skirt, and a bikini top that shows plenty of skin, but not too much. As I was going for my morning run (I have vowed not to skip a single workout until October 31st), I couldn't help but wonder, who else is trying to get in shape for Halloween? Who else wants to look great in their moderately scandalous costume? There are loads of reasons for people wanting be healthy and look great, so what if mine is to be a hot invertebrate?

Well since I've been slacking on my healthy eating plan and my cardio, I'm not where I want to be. I would like to be able to fit into my jeans & tighter-fitting T-shirts for Halloween, tho I'm not going to be wearing an "official" costume per se....

I think my answer is "yes" by default! I'm running in a Halloween 5k (ok, technically it's on the 29th) that encourages costumes!

No costume in mind here, but I've got a 5K, 2 half Marathons, a full marathon and the Vegas Ragnar Relay before Halloween..with everything but the half this coming weekend in October. Time to go put in my lunchtime 8

I have it in my mind that I want to get in shape just for Halloween, but it's executing the notion that I have a problem with

Lucky for me.... round IS a shape! And I can still look sexy too

Yeah, I need to get in shape for Halloween. Not for a costume, just in general. lol

Originally Posted by kallie

I have it in my mind that I want to get in shape just for Halloween, but it's executing the notion that I have a problem with

Same here!!! Ugh! lol

I lost almost one hundred pounds in 2006 all so I could make for a good Jason Voorhees. I wouldn't mind losing twenty pounds this year. I may not really start dieting until October hits. I lose weight pretty fast, especially when I stop drinking Diet Cokes and coffee, which is not easy, but I can do it. I'm hoping to look 6'8 (with lifts), and 225 this year.

Originally Posted by Scatterbrains

No costume in mind here, but I've got a 5K, 2 half Marathons, a full marathon and the Vegas Ragnar Relay before Halloween..with everything but the half this coming weekend in October. Time to go put in my lunchtime 8

Fantastic! I think I'll sign up for some races next October for extra motivation. Good luck to you!