Navka

Same here! Saving for a downpayment is one of my biggest life goals right now. It's been hobbled quite a bit due to the COVID boss battle, but I've just started saving again.

Thanks, everyone! It's definitely difficult for me, because I am not always sure how to interact with people and I feel a little overwhelmed just jumping in. So far I've really loved what I have been seeing from the community. Looking forward to starting my first challenge.

I really love this post. I'm glad you're zeroing in on what makes you feel best. I think the hyperfocus on weight as the #1 indicator of health isn't helpful or accurate and there are definitely more important metrics to focus on. I used to go to a lot of circus/aerial shows in the Before Times and some of the strongest folks were much larger than what is generally accepted as a "fit" body. One of my goals is also to start saving up to buy a house! Is there any kind of subgroup in NF for folks with this shared goal?

Former Goth Kid / Stardew Valley Stan here. It's so cool reading through these intros and finding people so relatable!

I definitely feel you on the "friends and family not health conscious" thing. It's very difficult to find motivation or know what you need to do when people actively try to make you feel silly for caring. I've known people with a similar condition to yours and can't imagine how difficult it must be to feel like your body is betraying you at random. It sounds like you are already doing great, though! Best of luck!

I'm giving this a try because I feel the community resonates with me. I'm trying to improve my physical health as a means of treating my mental health and becoming who I want to be. I have spent most of my life trapped either in abusive familial or romantic relationships and now find myself at a turning point where I have the freedom to live my life the way I want. But I'm having trouble getting started. Each time I try to work out or talk about exercise I feel that the people around me, even those who are generally supportive and loving, treat it like I'm being silly. They often make fun of exercise like it's something no one wants to do. I often ask if someone wants to run or hike with me and get met with excuses or even just a flat out "no". I need to learn how to do this on my own, or I'll never do it. I am hoping the online community will help. I hope to be encouraging to others as well. It's admirable what everyone is trying to do here!