Gavin R

It was on 4/2/2014 that I became a member of the nerd fitness family. When I started I weighed 83kg and I was overweight for a guy who is just 5'5''(165cm) tall, I simply had enough of being out of shape and promised myself that I was going to do something about it. Back then I could barely even do a push up and my CV fitness was horrendous. After spending quite a few hours exploring the vast amount of free resources nerd fitness had to offer (and still does); plus some more research reading literature recommended by nerd fitness and its wonderful members I set myself a routine. I adopted the paleo diet, got a gym membership and stuck with it. The first week was probably the toughest of them all, DOMS kicked in and sticking to my diet was also really difficult for me as I had a very carb-heavy diet for all my life really. However, after about two weeks I saw my weight on the scales going down, this was probably one of the most motivating things that I have ever experienced in my life. From then onwards working out became fun for me, I looked forward to every single workout that I was going to do. Fast forwarding to today, I can do 10 pushups, 3 chinups, I learnt how to swim and am improving it, deadlift 100kg and I aim to improve all of these figures. I currently weigh 72kg and am feeling better and fitter than ever. Targets: I aim to get my bodyweight to the mid-high 60s, be able to do 100 pushups and 10 pullups. I also aim to improve my running and swimming (CV fitness in general really) and last but not least keep putting on lean muscle. I really can't describe how grateful I am to all of you guys here in nerd fitness. Your success stories helped inspire me and still drive me to work as hard as I possibly can. Special thanks to a guy called Scooby1961(youtube), his workouts really helped me build strength and provided me with a vast amount of helpful knowledge and encouragement. That's all from me for now, have a good Easter holiday all. May the Force be with you!

I'm not sure if I am going to continue with the challenges, right now I'm focusing on building strength and I wouldn't be able to focus on a challenge.

Update: I kind of skewed away from my main target and did a ton of deadlifting and interval training on a bike. The good news is that my deadlift is now upped to 80kg! Took every fibre of muscle in my body but I did it!

I have been doing interval training on the stationary bicylcle. 30 seconds maximum possible speed I can go then 1 min at a relaxed pace. I do this for a total of 10 mins right now. I am not a person with much endurance so it really takes it all out of me. Interval training is the best way to do cardio though, from what I have been told. I wish you the best of luck and success with your training!

Thank you very much! I am probably going to run the challenge until I complete it. Recently I have been focusing more on doing weights and interval training but I will make sure I can do the BBWW for 3 reps and complete my diet. Nothing in life comes easily and I will give my all to this.

Update: Back from my 3rd day in the gym, did more interval training and decided to push myself to the max with the deadlifts. Upped my deadlift from 50kg to 70kg! SO HAPPY !

Aww, thank you . The Paleo is going very well, still haven't had a single drop of alcohol to drink since I started and have stayed away from all the carb heavy food.