TaTanka

First, panty hose will keep you from chaffing, but since that is a little weird. Goldbond powder is what I use with boxer briefs. I live in Texas and during the summer I use the powder on a daily basis. No problems anymore.

This will be my first challenge. I have only been on Nerd Fitness, for about 2 days, and I plan to start my challenge as the next challenge begins. But, first... I have never actually been an athlete. I used to work out about 18 hours a week, all in various martial arts. Then, work, school, and life...a few years later I've lost a lot of muscle and put on a more than a little fat. I'm not in horrible shape, but I am no longer in the shape I want to be in. My wife currently rotates around family, school, and gaming. Time to get up and get moving again. For the past few years my job has kept me in a car more than not. School keeps me at a desk both in class and at home. DnD is all sitting, and when running Heroclix tournaments I sit more often than not (teach your players well and judging becomes cake.) The only real physical exertion I get is trying to keep up with an incredibly hyper 3 year old. Part of my goal is to not tire out as easily as I do now, though I last longer than most dads I know, which I see as a hopeful sign. Here we go. Main Quest: Be in top shape for next convention season for some killer cosplay, oh...and, get down to 280--currently 342. Life Quest: 1. 1000 words at least every day, on top of school writing assignments. Diet and Fitness: 2. Keep a food log on my battle log. 3. Work out each day for an hour. -- explore a different work out each week until I find one that I like. (if I don't enjoy it, I won't do it. I know this) Record it in the battle log. 4. Cut down the soda each week, and be at 0 sodas a day by week 6.

I am planning to start with the next challenge, once I can firmly dictate my goals. I only have two so far, which are: work out everyday, and stop drinking soda. The soda thing is almost gone anyhow after a few days at Wizard World Austin as they just cost way too much, and four days of no soda basically turned into a detox. But, they aren't fully defined past that. Right now, I am working on sorting out the forums so I can set up threads I want to get going, and trying to figure out what work outs I want to do. Everything I did previously was martial arts, and I flat out can not afford those classes.

I'm in. I just signed up last night, as I think NF is the place I've been looking for. As for the introduction.. I'm just your run of the mill geek. I will be finishing college in Dec. with degrees in English, History, and Creative Writing. In between the consistent reading assignments, research assignments, and writing assignments, I play DnD, organize and judge Heroclix (sometimes getting to play), watch movies, read comics, and play with my kids. Past that I sit around and research everything I can that I find interesting, oh and make super hero themed flash cards for the kiddo. I've lurked here for awhile and I think this place will help me get back in shape. I used to work out about 18 hours a week, and I was in shape. But, then 90 hour work weeks, then 60 hour work weeks with 18 school hours, then 18 school hours with 40 hour work weeks and an infant at home...Eventually, and for a while in there I didn't work out, didn't really game, and simply existed in school and at home. Now, it's time to get back into shape while balancing school, the little bit of school left, getting a job, and playing games. I can do this, and after I do this maybe some cosplay. As for my name, I got in the Order of the Arrow.

Popping in to say hello. I am new to this site, but not to fitness--just dreadfully out of practice. I like what this site has to offer, and I am glad to be here among fellow geeks and nerds.