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get in shape

get in shape

Date: Mar 11 2010

Themes: Health, 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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become physically healthy

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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?

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

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

“It isn’t easy to get in shape, but it will make you feel better and live longer.”

Winners

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

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

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Drmahsa1995

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

if u want to be in shape so You have to exercise 3 or more times a week for at least a half hour.GETACTIVE . If you want to get in shape but you’re too busy to hit the gym, you need to at least get yourself up and active. for example :


Make a point of taking the stairs rather than an elevator when going home or to work (split between stairs and elevator if you need to go up very high)/DO AEROBIC EXERCISE:Aerobic exercises will help you lose any weight if that is your goal but exercising like this will be absolutely required if you want to get in shape/CUT SUGAR .SALT AND UNHEALTHY FAT FROM UR DIET: these things contribute to keeping you from getting in shape. Minimize the amount of these things in your diet. Avoid sugary drinks like soda, and anything which is high in saturated or trans fats. Instead, eat fruit as a dessert and foods with healthy fats like omega-3’s (found most easily in fish and nuts).etc…..


08:19 PM Aug 09 2013 |

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 ;)

08:29 PM Apr 07 2010 |

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.

01:18 AM Mar 17 2010 |

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. 

12:12 AM Mar 17 2010 |

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

06:46 AM Mar 16 2010 |

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."

04:59 PM Mar 15 2010 |

ssophia

ssophia

China

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

03:28 AM Mar 15 2010 |

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?

09:42 PM Mar 12 2010 |

damani

damani

Algeria

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

10:40 AM Mar 12 2010 |

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

09:50 AM Mar 12 2010 |

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.

09:44 AM Mar 12 2010 |

sengli

sengli

Lao People's Democratic Republic

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

12:37 AM Mar 12 2010 |

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. 

10:39 PM Mar 11 2010 |

thecharlie77

Dominican Republic

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

10:38 PM Mar 11 2010 |

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.

08:49 PM Mar 11 2010 |

alhgag

alhgag

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

I NEED FRINDS

08:47 PM Mar 11 2010 |

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.

 

07:31 PM Mar 11 2010 |

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…

06:57 PM Mar 11 2010 |

bienemaja

bienemaja

Andorra

MY ACTUAL WORK HELPS ME TO KEEP IN SHAPE !

05:27 PM Mar 11 2010 |

Zambuka

Zambuka

United States

i just don't eat much , and try not to eat after six))) wanted so start jogging again , but it's sooo cold outside for jogging now(((( so, i'll wait till it gets warmer)) 

03:07 PM Mar 11 2010 |

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