From overweight nerd to ironman.

[netheranthem]

Howdy rebels!

 

Today - well actually last Monday - I am putting the last piece of my life together.

Last couple of years have been very hectic for me, and fitness wasn't a priority as I was more concerned in learning what I wanted to do with my life, with the usual let-downs that implies. But now I think I found my way, so I can start working on some other areas of improvement.

 

And, with the previous years being stressful, eating was always a nice thing to fall back on. But it's no longer an option!

I'm at 1m95, 120kg, and to be frank, not in real good shape. I've been much better in the past, and I know the benefits of a good diet and exercise, and I want to get back to it, now that I have solved almost all of my other worries in life.

 

I like Steve's manageable approach to things. (Did I mention Steve was also the name of my previous coach? Good coincidence)

 

Having looked up the diet alternatives here, I think I will go back to what I have been doing previously. I don't want to go on a Paleo diet, nor do I want to go on fasting. I enjoy the variety of foods I have available, so cutting down on it wouldn't make me happier, I think. I don't want to fast either as I need to be focused 14 hours a day. I don't get a break. (If you're wondering, I'm studying and creating a start-up at the same time).

 

I decided to go with the small but frequent meals approach, with 2000-2400 calories a day and a 25/25/50 distribution between protein/fat/carbs. It's a bit second nature to me as I already worked on doing all of the adaptations in the past, so I will stick to that. I'm not sure exactly how I went away from this diet, but it's going to be food for thought. With this structure, I can get a small snack (fruit or protein shake) if I'm hungry. I'm hoping to share with you my easy recipes and tricks to get what you need on-the-go. I'd also be curious about any balanced meals you can find on the go, if you've got the same problem as I do.

 

When it comes to exercise, well, I'm lucky that exercise could actually SAVE me time! I've ordered a rack to put my stuff on the bike and will be moving to an hybrid bike-train commute, instead of walking and taking the train. It's no longer for me to take the bike and go downtown, than walk to the nearest station and to take the regional train to take me there. So, effectively, I'm adding 120km of biking a week to my schedule, and shaving off 30 minutes off my commute in total.

 

Also, I've got ADD so exercise keeps me focused. I really ought to get back on the bike, don't you think?

 

So, that's my plan for right now. I'll be changing the kind of carbs I eat and start with the gym once those two changes are really put into place.

 

My measurable objectives are:

- Adopt the bike-train commute, 3 days out of 5, which is when I have to go to Uni. To do this reliably, I will get some rain gear for biking.

- Maintain my current diet change, and find 5 new healthy meals to enjoy on-the-go.

- Go down to 110kg this way. Then start adding a couple more things!

[Tom Muscle]

Welcome to the forum! Your goals seem realistic so I'd say go for it & good luck!

[Strickland5]

Welcome aboard ... we scouts are always up for encouraging such awesome!