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get in shape

get in shape

Date: Mar 11 2010

Category: Slang

Themes: Health, How To, Pop Culture

Quote

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Getting in shape is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.”

- Reality star Kelly Osbourne talking about her 42-pound weight loss. (Us Weekly)

Definition

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get in good physical condition

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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Hollywood is obsessed with stars’ weight. Whether they are too skinny, too fat, or change their shape just a little bit, it gets talked about in the tabloids.

For Kelly Osbourne, Hollywood’s weight obsession was tough to bear. From the time she was 17, when she first appeared on TV in Meet the Osbournes, strangers were calling her fat. But these days, she is feeling slim and healthy. So how did Kelly get in shape?

The first step to getting in shape for Kelly was appearing on the TV dance competition Dancing with the Stars. All the exercise she got dancing and training for that show helped her begin to lose weight and get in shape. After the show ended, she continued to exercise at least three times per week. She also tries to eat healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, instead of things like cookies, cakes, and bread.

Now Kelly is in great shape. And she feels happier and more energetic because of it. She doesn’t want to go back to being in bad shape. But once you’ve gotten in shape, your work isn’t done. You still have to keep exercising and eating right if you want to stay in shape.

What do you do to stay in shape? Do you think that getting in shape is hard?

Examples

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Getting in shape isn’t easy, but it will make you feel better and live longer.”

“If you want to get in shape, eat healthy foods and exercise regularly.”

“I am trying to get in shape because my high school reunion is coming up in a few weeks.”

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

Lubna Alyy getting in shape is like losing weight.
by Lubna Alyy
Gellerke have a good figure again
by Gellerke
_Sasha_ exercising in order to be physically fit
by _Sasha_
chomo lose weight
by chomo
bienemaja getting beautiful and fit
by bienemaja
DasParfume keep fit
by DasParfume
Jung keep the body thin and healthy
by Jung
gettin in a good form whether mentally or physically
by Victimbaggio

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| 01:29 PM Apr 07 2010 | Reply

Marcelolic

Marcelolic

Brazil

I'm a bodybuilder instructor and I say to get in shape is great! you don't need to be "bodybuilder" or "fitness woman"...Everything depends on your goal so your discipline and your commitment will be proportional to it,in other words if you want to be a "bodybuilder" or "fitness woman" you have to work out hard! hehe ;)

| 06:18 PM Mar 16 2010 | Reply

rosendo

rosendo

Mexico

one of the hardest thing to have a shape is not to eat junk food , i said that bcs we eat them every day , every time. but if we want to be better ( talking abt shape) we have to do a sacrifi as in , work out 3 times a week , have a healthy food , so on.

| 05:12 PM Mar 16 2010 | Reply

Ca_Brazil

Ca_Brazil

Brazil

well, i've never had problems to stay in shape. i guess because im not fan of fast food, i always have all meals on time, i like healthy food. in addition, i walk very often. 

| 11:46 PM Mar 15 2010 | Reply

an*ko

an*ko

Ukraine

Everyone want to be thin and healthy , but some of them do nothing for it

I think,laziness is one of big problem in our world

| 09:59 AM Mar 15 2010 | Reply

handwriter

handwriter

Norway

Well, as I understand it, many thin-looking people die everyday due to fat – namely the extra fat that builds up inside their veins and arteries – loosely stated.  So I guess that having a thin looking waist line is no sure rule of thumb of being "in shape."

| 08:28 PM Mar 14 2010 | Reply

ssophia

ssophia

China

I'm thin and healthy.Whenever I eat ,no matter how much I eat,I will not get so fat.

| 01:42 PM Mar 12 2010 | Reply

handwriter

handwriter

Norway

mmm, I think that maybe you meant that you have a faster metablism which tends to burn off consumed calories faster than would a slow metabolic rate.  But then again, what do I know about all the medico stuff?

| 02:40 AM Mar 12 2010 | Reply

damani

damani

Algeria

in general the practise sport is very good for healt and give balance to the boday and make ourselve forget troubles .

| 01:50 AM Mar 12 2010 | Reply

mickee85

mickee85

Philippines

It's pretty cool even if you're not in shape as long as you are healthy. But I think it's prettier if your body is in shape:D it's always nice to received some great compliment with regards to your body, it makes you more happy and powerfull lol:P  What do you think? lol

| 01:44 AM Mar 12 2010 | Reply

mickee85

mickee85

Philippines

I'm thin and I'm dreaming to have some fat. It's funny sometimes 'cause when you are fat you want to be thin and thin want to be fat. I don't like fatty bodys though, I only want lil fat to cover some bones! lol I think my metabolism is slower. I recomend to those who wants to be thin to drink more water first before you eat your meals, drinking water makes your stomach full already so you only need lil food.

| 04:37 PM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

sengli

sengli

Lao People's Democratic Republic

what should I get the shape but I  like it , I don;t don't know 

| 02:39 PM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

ms.norah

ms.norah

Saudi Arabia

get in shape is my dream in whole my life i tried more to be skinny  but i couldnt because i have big problem that is  when i get nervous i used to eat  a food of high calories for relax and forget my problems i know that wrong reaction .in addition , i like walking every day and enjoy with slow music. 

| 02:38 PM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

thecharlie77

Dominican Republic

what i do to keep in shape is eating healthy foods and  going to the gym every day

| 02:28 PM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

Seven Pounds

Turkey

I think it's all about ambition.If you fight,you get whatever you want.

| 01:15 PM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

jhimmy_vm

jhimmy_vm

Bolivia

actually, I am trying to get in shape!!! ;-)

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| 12:49 PM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

jejo

jejo

United States

Keep your body helthy and athletic , this is my advice to everyone.

 

here is a question. How to keep our body helthy and athletic?

 

First of all, aviod to eat from resterent.In addition, do exercise everyday such as walking, running, swimming and so on.

| 12:47 PM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

alhgag

alhgag

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

I NEED FRINDS

| 11:31 AM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

handwriter

handwriter

Norway

Yes, I too try to eat less after sex.  Naugh, just kidding.  But truly, I would think that that would be a good, natural and fun way to keep off unwanted inches.  However, I don't know that it has helped my form, I mean shape much.

 

| 10:57 AM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

nevillepc

nevillepc

Brazil

I´m in a good shape, tks to my every day visit to the gym and I eat well also… But this must be something we do for pleasure, not because of the others opinion.  We must be doing that for ourselves. There are nice people in every shape, as well as boring people…

| 09:27 AM Mar 11 2010 | Reply

bienemaja

bienemaja

Andorra

MY ACTUAL WORK HELPS ME TO KEEP IN SHAPE !