aloha_steph

Thanks everyone. I got inspired and bought an iwatch. Extreme- probably. But since I bought it Friday I've sworn to be diligent in making my goals. I also tried the chicken Bob the Barbarian- awesome thanks!!!! I froze some for future meals.

I've been a Nerd Fitness member for a while but have gone back and forth on making use of the knowledge gained here. But recently I've gained 10 more pounds and try paleo (because I like it) but am always hungry. Plus we don't have a microwave or fridge at work and the cafeteria food isn't always that great. And I work a lot so by the time I'm done with work I'm pooped. I really don't want to get any bigger because I have a serious gut now. But nothing I've remotely tried to do has had me shed a pound in a long time. At wits end. Any help/guidance/encouragement. At 45 I think I may be done for

Hi all. I joined Nerd Fitness a year or so again... but I guess I wasn't ready to fully level up yet except in age. So, I've joined a gym again (because I won't work out at home- I good off too much) and am really liking doing squats and lifting at age 44! Who knew? I don't lift a lot of weight, and I have a ton of fat to burn off somehow, but it's ok. I don't have a lifestyle for paleo, I still drink, but it's ok. So, here's a middle-aged chick back again to try to level up something other than her age and pant size. Maybe I'll even try some of that yoga stuff.....................

I was doing well on the program until I got tired of doing the workout twice I a row. So I stopped, gained weight, and listened to a doctor who told me to go on a diabetes drug because I was close to having it. Needless to say that was all a disaster. So, I'm off the drug and losing weight through diet and want to work out again. My question- can I do the beginner workout only 1 time but maybe 3 or 4 days a week instead of 2 days a week doing it twice? Can I get results? It really was a struggle mentally to do the routine twice in a row but I think I would stick with doing it only once. Thoughts? I'm sure it is probably a discipline issue with me but I'd rather stick with something I know I'd do than wrestle with something that I know I'll dread. Thanks!

Grade D- I suck. I quit. I only accomplished 1 of my 4 goals. I read 2 books! It was my own fault. Well there is always the next challenge...

Well, didn't get quite on track after all. However, I have read 3 books so I guess I get a brain level up? Unfortunately, I am getting feet swelling and need to take care of this- but surprise- I have a heel spur too so walking 4-5 times a week won't cut it. Anyway, I must be proactive now so I will be getting myself psyched up for the next challenge while trying to make the best of what is left of this challenge.

So far so good. No, I' lying. I quit for 4/5 days. I just got lazy and I was tired of resistance training and I developed a heel spur and the thought of doing the stationary bike makes my head explode with boredom. Then I realized that my feet are really swollen and that I need to get this weight off so I'm not confined to a chair relying on diabetes medicine. Thus- back on track.

So I finished my 1st challenge and I give myself an A for effort but a C for following my goals. I have managed to lose about 5 pounds and I have had peple tell me they can see a difference in my muscle definition so yeah for me! New goals: 1. Do strength training 3 days a week! 2. Eat 1 fruit a day minimum 3. Eat 2 veggies a day minimum 4. Read 2 books. Easy enough right? Sure it is!

Well I've done well on goals 2-4. And I've done some movement on #1 so that is good. I haven't dropped a pound or inch but maybe my body is still in shock from starting a program. I guess this is my training 6-week challenge! I've got some great goals for the next 6-week challenge so maybe some movement will occur- gotta level up!

Thanks. I have friends say they see a difference but the scale isn't moving and the inches aren't moving either. Maybe the next 6-week challenge...

Hi everyone - so I started my 1st 6-week challenge. I've weight trained (the basic nerd fitness training plan) since the start. I've cut back on my eating (I've been keeping a food journal. I have probably drank alcohol the same amount (yes I know that should be cut back - working on that). Ok, that being said. I haven't lost an inch or pound since I've started. Even with drinks, with everything else you would think something would change right? Now I was/am still very out of shape so maybe it is just taking longer for my body to go past the "oh crap she's working out now" phase?

Haven't lost a dang pound- but it looks like I've lost a total of 3 inches- so that is progress! And I'm doing well on goal 2. Oh, well, another week...

Second week and second starter workout (one last Saturday and one today). I did better today so that's progress! I was really sore after the first workout but worked through it by walking and doing light pilates so I kept moving. I never thought that 15 minutes of exercise would work but I guess it does. Keeping on keeping on...

Thanks everyone- I just did my second workout (I did my first last Saturday but my muscles were too sore to do this workout again until today- however, I did walk Sunday & Tuesday and do light pilates Monday). Anyway, I did much better today and did back lunges which seems to work for me. Maybe when I'm stronger I'll try to do walking lunges. Thanks for the support! BTW- I held up a plank for 15 seconds. Really didn't think I could do it. Surprised myself

I cannot do lunges right now- my right knee feels like it will go out if I do a lunge. I also have a lot of weight on me and just starting out so I am NOT strong at all. Do I just do modified lunges (like a half lunge) for now? Do I hold onto something and do a proper lunge? Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!