Do you worry about how much you weigh?

leslisa

I worry about how much I weigh affecting my ride. I bust my rear staying the size that I am because I'm afraid if I gain any weight I won't be able to board as well (not that I am any good now - hahaha!). So instead of just exercising to stay in shape, I also limit my caloric intake, and try not to vary my weight too much up or down.

My hubby is supportive of my efforts but doesn't really think they are necessary.

Lisa

indywakechica · Addict Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 645 City: Indianapolis

I'm a bit OCD about my weight but not cuz of wakeboarding. Mine's more that whole girly low self-esteem, distorted self body image thing going on. Seems like a person would have to put on quite a bit of weight really fast to where they'd be able to tell a difference in performance. What you're doing sounds harmless enough though. As long as you're not getting really obsessive about it or getting way too thin where the folks around you are concerned sounds like you are fighting the fight we all do to keeping our booties fittin in our jeans...you're just doing it for a different reason than most. Very Happy

Melanie G · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 230 City: Orlando

I worry about my weight all the time, it's a girl thing.

Dragonlady8 · Guest

Only if I'm starting to have a diffficult time getting back into my boardshorts.

Grace B. · Posted: Oct 17, 2003 3:08 pm Post subject:

I worry about my weight too, I think a lot of girls do. During the summer when I'm wakeboarding and swimming almost everyday I don't worry because I'm getting a lot of exercise. Its during the winter that I worry because I'm not as active! I don't get too obsessive about it, but I do worry!

kerriokie · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 231 City: Cincinnati

Definitely the winter months are a struggle. I don't worry about weight loss or gain during the winter time, just trying to keep my strength and endurance up so I'm ready when the season rolls back around.

Premier135Chick · Guest

I used to be hung up on my weight. But when I stopped modeling, I stopped carrying about the whole weight issue. As long as I am healthy and happy, then who cares what the scale says?

Dragonlady-I agree with you. The only time I would be concerned would be if I didn't fit into my boardshorts. I hate having to buy new ones. I had that problem last winter-gained some weight. But I worked it off with all the riding I did over the summer. Plus, I started skateboarding again and stopped drinking. I shouldn't have any problems this winter if I stay active

Lindsay · Posted: Oct 22, 2003 10:40 pm Post subject:

Do I worry about my weight? Yes, from a girly "I'm fat" kinda perspective. Do I obsess about it? No. If eating that big bowl of ice cream is going to help me relax after a stressful day and put a smile on my face, I'll do it. I get enough activity to keep it in check.

I've never really thought about my weight impacting my riding because I'm a big girl already (>160) and I ride no problem, wake to wake, plenty of air.

Tigerblp · Posted: Oct 23, 2003 6:32 am Post subject:

I think we all worry about our weight... but if you wakeboard enough, that should keep any new weight off. I ride usually 3 or 4 times a week, and that's all the exercise I get... and everyone keeps telling me how I've lost weight. I thinkw akeboarding is one of the best workouts you could possibly get! Sounds liek you're just keeping in super good shape and getting really healthy. A lot of pros do that during competition season so they can be on top of their game.

leslisa · Posted: Oct 23, 2003 9:41 am Post subject:

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who worries about my weight. I'm also happy to hear that it probably won't affect my riding much if I gain or loose.

I am physically fit (not that it helps either - hahaha). I run 1.5 miles each work day, do yoga, sit-ups, push-ups, stretch, stretch, and friggin stretch some more so that I won't get hurt. I am pretty paranoid about getting hurt. I don't know if all of that stretching actually helps, but I've convinced myself it will, so I can relax more when I am on the water. Once I hit mid-thirties, I started worrying more because my bod just doesn't bounce back as well anymore (and I'm not getting any younger - LOL). Very Happy

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

I EAT, eat, eat haha. i condider wakeboarding my workout. Haha. If you think about it, weighing more will just sink the rail better, hah.

WetChick19 · Posted: Oct 23, 2003 5:30 pm Post subject:

dude, the weight thing all comes with being a girl. its just part of the job. but hell as long as i can still fit in my bikini and boardshorts thats all that matters.

boardgrl14 · Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Posts: 12

i don't really care about my weight too much. if anybody doesn't like my size, that's their problem. it might also be that everyone calls me a stick...

wakepics · Addict Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Posts: 600 City: Bourbonnais...

JRock Girl...so true...Rock on with your Bad self! I wakeboard, rockclimb and ski and going to learn to snowbaord so I don't have to worry about my weight. If I stop these activies then I'll really start to worry!

xtremebordgurl · Outlaw Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 105 City: Portland

I'm way overweight, an I worry only for when I know I'll be able to wakeboard. Like right now, I'm like work'n my butt off to lose pounds an get in shape cause I know when I get to FL I can wakeboard an I wanna be in shape for it. I don't get to ride often up here in Maine with a boat on the ocean, I stay pretty active in the summer outside of that but winter is deadly! lol I don't care what I look like, I figure people like me for the crazy gal I am, an if not its their loss, but when it comes to riding I do worry about it. But it sounds like you're pretty active, so I wouldn't worry much about it, you're jus stay'n healthy an thats a good thing (as long as you don't get like OCD about it) Wink

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wakejunkeygirl · Posted: Dec 24, 2003 6:15 am Post subject:

I'll be 32 in April...WOW..sounds wierd saying that...but 'tis the truth. I stay around 100-104 pounds, with a good diet and 3-5 days a week of exercise. lotsa veggies and limited soda and snacks. what everyone said about 'you gain it easier after 30' is true, but NOT if you live a healthy lifestyle and stay on top of it. sometimes I will gain 4 pounds or so and as soon as I see that , I get on top of it and dont let it turn into 6, 10, 15 pounds. being in great cardiovascular shape as well as toned muscle definition def. helped me with wakeboarding last season.

oh btw, I had not been on this board in a while and wanted to let all the girls know who I chatted with that on my last run of the season, I landed and rode away from my air 180, rode goofy then switched back around ..it was a TS jump! I was soooo proud. looks like next season is gonna be sweet. Leslisa, you need to plan a trip down to east lake to ride with me and Michele and Laura. during the summer I'll be riding 5-6 days a week and I can't wait! private lake 3 wakeboard boats that are all our friends!!! HOOKED UP! Razz

jumalian · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego

I'm bulkin' up to 165. I'm guessing that's on the heavy side for 5'9". Gotta diet!! Shocked

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

jumalian, 165?? I guess I must be fat then....5'10" 185..... Rolling Eyes

I love this forum. Twisted Evil

Rocko · Posted: Dec 24, 2003 11:31 am Post subject:

i love being a guy. i drink all the beer i want, eat anything i want, and i've weighed 165 since i was 18. but i guess this isn't helping. Very Happy

jumalian · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego

K-dub, heck yeah, you're a fat turd dude! You better get on Atkins ASAP! Wink

DRAGON88 · Posted: Dec 24, 2003 2:56 pm Post subject:

all atkins stuff can be ordered thru my familys healthfood store....

weve had it for like 5 yrs now Laughing

trendy bastards!

dw · Posted: Dec 24, 2003 8:05 pm Post subject:

i am the scrub at 156 Embarassed

leslisa · Posted: Jan 01, 2004 4:30 pm Post subject:

Even though I'm on my heavy side right now, I guess it doesn't matter. I haven't been able to go out in a month. I was sick, then my son was sick, then multiple parties to coordinate. I'm back up to 125, but I'm sure I'll loose it again this month (I hope). You guys have it easy. My hubby eats like heck and never goes over a certain weight (he's also 6'1" though, I'm only 5'2"). He's never overweight.

On the bright side, someone told my hubby I looked like I was 25 this weekend. Wink

I guess you're only as old as you feel.

Lisa

Kinky · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 218 City: Niagara Falls

Do I ever know what you are talking about... I gained 15 lbs LAST winter, had a hard time losing it (worked out 5 days a week) but I kept myself looking firm at least. A lot of weight lifting (if you can't burn it, build it!)

Does anyone know of anywhere (online) good to get boardshorts (long) for us girls.
And how do you know what will fit you? expecially buying online.
There aren't any stores around here with decent long womans boardshorts.

Why do the woman have to be punished with this weight thing, can't men get this "disease" too?!?!!!!

leslisa · Posted: Jan 13, 2004 8:15 am Post subject:

Kinky - I buy guys board shorts. I wear long and short depending on how I feel that day. They are cheaper, easier to find, and I love the kind with the velcro adjustable tabs on the waist. I'd rather save my $40 towards wakeboarding equipment and buy the shorts on sale for $5 - hahaha.

That being said. I do love eBay. I got 6 new pairs of OP girls shorts the last month for $18. They were various sizes so I kept the ones that fit me and gave the rest away for Christmas. I wear a size 3/5 and about a 28 in mens if that helps with the size thing. Wink

Lisa

CENFLA · Outlaw Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 181 City: Orlando

I wouldnt worry about your weight effecting your wakeboarding at all, as long as you keep in good shape weight shouldnt matter. Remember Jeff Heer, he was never a tiny guy but could ride better than a lot of the smaller guys. As long as you feel good and safe when you are riding, nothing else should matter

wakeboardchick18 · Newbie Joined: 17 Jan 2004 Posts: 3 City: Scottsdale

I dont think it really matters how much you weigh. Its not about how you look always its matters i fyour having fun or not. no really cares if you way a little more than you want yourself too. So just dont worry about it so much and just have fun wakeboarding!! Rolling Eyes

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

Muscle weighs more than fat Very Happy

Kinky, You should just rock the guys shorts. I hate how they make the girls long shorts. Fox makes some worthy boardshorts, check out the ones in my profile hah, I love them and I scored a pair for $25 on ebay a while ago.

wakepics, Rock on Mr. Green

MissJade · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX

Yeah, I agree. I love guys boardshorts too. Just go to a shop and try a bunch of them on. I like them a little bigger cause they sit lower on the waist.

CENFLA · Outlaw Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 181 City: Orlando

I rock my boyfriends all the time, they are a million times more comfortable

princess123458 · Criminal Joined: 09 Feb 2004 Posts: 73 City: Discovery Bay

some times it does but all you have to do is work out