Fighting my destiny (aka genetics)

[onyxrose]

Aww man I have got my "player sheet" all typed out with my main quest and missions and I am pumped to join the next challenge!  Can I start early?  'Cause I totally want to start today!  (Forget it, I'm starting today.  Shh!  Don't tell anyone!) 

 

Any who, I'm Afton but I guess y'all can call me OnyxRose.  I'm on my fitness journey because six months ago I was 9 months pregnant and HUGE!  Like uncomfortably HUGE.  Like I can't sleep, drive, sit, do anything because I am so uncomfortable.  This was a huge wake up call for me because prior to this point I didn't really pay to much attention to my diet and fitness.  I don't really care about being "pretty."  That's just not a motivator for me and with both my Grandmothers and a bunch of aunts and uncles with type 2 diabetes, I figured getting diabetes was not a matter of "if" but "when" because you can't fight genetics.  Well after being that big in February and so uncomfortable, I realize that this is what my 85 year old grandmother lives with everyday.  My nana is morbidly obese, has diabetes like I mentioned before, her hips and knees are just falling apart and she is just ready to be done with it all.  

 

That's how I felt, only for me "it all" just meant pregnancy, but for my nana, "it all" means LIFE!  This is not the future I want at all!  I don't want to end my life wishing for death (which my nana kinda does).  I don't want to go back there where my life is full of aches and pains with no one to blame but my own stupidity!  I want a better death than that.  I want a better life than that.  

 

It was at that point I vowed, yeah sounds cheesy but vowed is totally the right word, that I would never get over 180 pounds again.  Seriously, how do you guys who are 300+ pounds live like that?  That s**t sucks!  Sorry if that came out offensive, I just mean the everyday discomfort is so intense.  I feel for you!

 

Unfortunately despite best intentions and planning, I'm still at 170.  If I had to guess, my biggest downfall would be consistency and combination.  Sure I can spend all summer working out, but diet AND exercise?  Pft, forget it!  I fail at that after two days!  

 

I've never tried joining a community before and I'm hoping I can really fit in here and maybe by checking in I can give myself some accountability and trade words of encouragement with others.

 

I love the idea of treating fitness like an rpg.  The last time I was serious about exercise I really enjoyed weight lifting because there were all these little hurdles, or challenges, to conquer.  Like, today I can lift 10lbs 15 times, tomorrow I will try lifting 12lbs 15 times, kinda like beating the high score of a video game.  I'm hoping I can get the same feeling from the challenges.  This first challenge I plan on registering as an Adventurer but I'd like to try out the Monk and Warrior classes.  

 

Well I guess that's it for me today.  Again, I'm really excited to be here.  I can't wait to share my journey and make some friends and encourage them on their journeys too.  Laters! 

[MegaShe-Ra]

Welcome and good luck with your new motivation and goals!

I think you'll find everyone really supportive here and if really helps!

Ps love the Eevee sprites. D'awww.

[Nephthie]

Welcome! You will find many of us are on a similar journey. I had never joined a community before starting here at NF and I gotta say, I am pretty darn happy with the folks I have met and the accountability I have.

 

Like you I could diet for a few days, work out hard for a month or two, maybe starve myself for a week.  But I always went back to who I was before.

 

NF is about leveling up yourself and making yourself into a super rockin' new and evolved you. I still struggle but it is awesome to be able to log in and know that there are other people here with similar life experiences that encourage you to keep moving! 

 

Keep it up, log in when you need help. It is all about livin' long and prosperin'.

 

[Bonsai]

Hi there! Welcome. There are a lot more motivators for getting in shape than being "pretty", and I'm glad you found one!

 

Make sure to start a battle log, so we can motivate you if necessary

[JessTosterone]

I clicked on this thread because an amazing someone posted a picture of the delicious David Tennant. (thank you, nephthie, you made my day).

Anyway, I used to weigh around 175 but Im slowly moving down the scale. I find that counting calories and iifym really helps with being consistent. I eat out once every two days or so and when I do, it's usually a burger without sauces from in n out or a bowl at Chipotle. I just take the things I already love and make it a tad bit healthier. And of course, keep track of how much I eat. Also, when I do cook, I made chicken nuggets and sliders by the masses so I have something to snack on good luck!

[onyxrose]

Thanks for all the love guys!  In what other fitness community can I be encouraged by the fabulous Doctor Who.  Love it!  

 

Maybe I will start a battle log, I was just going to wait till the sept 15th challenge start a log there.   I guess I could do both.

[shaar]

Your vow is fantastic!! It's a great choice to make for you, especially when you can see what happens otherwise right in front of you!

Definitely start a battle log, it's a great way to get ready and pumped for your first challenge! (Which I also cannot WAIT for, chomping at the bit here!!) It's great to keep accountable on the off days!

Welcome!!!