New Comm: Action Figures

[fancy-galloway.livejournal.com]

OK, So Dragon*Con changed my life.  To normies out there that might sound odd, but I know there at least a few who will know what I mean.  I found a sense of camaraderie and belonging like no other, a feeling of wonderment and excitement and a feeling of home.

I also felt the need to squeeze into teeny tiny costumes and show off in front of cameras.

Dragon*Con (and the lovely lady cosplayers/costumers who inhabit it) became my fitspiration.  I wanted to look like a superhero.  So I got my butt into gear and have lost 43 lbs and can now run 3.5 miles without stopping and lift some serious wieght.  Since my goal was so unconventional I couldnt find "5 Moves That Will Make Your Ironette Costume Flattering!" articles in any fitness magazines and felt sorta alone in my quest to be as toned as Wonder Woman.

SO I created "Action Figures".  Its not about dieting, or looking like Kate Moss, or even bulking up like SheHulk.  It's about reaching your individual fitness and health goals by sharing information and support with other GEEK girls in a place where wanting to work out your thighs so you can wear a Red Sonja costume isnt wierd at all.  Dragon*Con is my goal and I'm kicking my training into high-gear, so if you want to join me, trade recipies, workouts, costuming tricks, or even just give me some (greatly appreciated) words of encouragement...

join Action Figures!!!!!! 

Remember ladies, We Arent Dolls, We Are Action Figures!

Comments

[fancy-galloway.livejournal.com]

Thanks!!!! Yeah I'm pretty close to my ideal weight but I want to continue making fitness my focus. After all finding new and exciting ways to stay fit is half the fun! Besides I want to support others in the ways I didnt have.

[jackwabbit.livejournal.com]

Absolutely!

I'll spread the word if I can! (I'm not online much right now due to a hand injury limiting my typing and some serious travel (not for fun, sadly) stuff, but I'll do what I can!)