LaconicBear Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I've joined these forums before and I've been reading Nerd Fitness since the very beginning. I've spent probably the last eight years attempting to lose weight and get stronger with varying results. Last year I got down to 74kg and then I had a rough year and ballooned up to my current 94kg. I'm beginning to realise that the longer I wait, the harder it is going to be and I can't stand the thought of one day realising how much time I wasted being unhealthy and unhappy about it. So this time I'm going to be smarter about it. I'm not going to obsess over getting six pack abs, I just want to have a stomach I don't need to hold in all day. I know I can gain strength and build muscle fairly easily, so I'll play to my strengths and focus on that. I've also volunteered for a charity event in seven months that will see my team doing a 10k run, 26 mile night walk, 50 mile cycle, 600m swim and a tractor pull in 24 hours. Mercifully I won't be doing all of those, but hopefully it will give me something to focus on when I'm feeling down. I've never had much luck using forums before, but the people here are inspiring and might give me the edge I need to do this. Quote Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Welcome to the Rebellion! Do you know what you want to start focusing on? You're identifying as Warrior, so presumably lifting heavy stuff, but how are you planning to do that. Join a gym, or workout at home? Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2024 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43; Ch 44; Ch 45; Ch 46; Ch 47; Intermission VI; Ch 48; Ch 49; Ch 50 Link to comment
LaconicBear Posted December 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 12 hours ago, scalyfreak said: Welcome to the Rebellion! Do you know what you want to start focusing on? You're identifying as Warrior, so presumably lifting heavy stuff, but how are you planning to do that. Join a gym, or workout at home? Definitely lifting heavy, but taking a more measured approach than before. I've previously dived into the gym, done lots of lifting without properly understanding the techniques and then burned out. This time I'm starting with bodyweight exercises and using the limited weights I have at home to begin developing my strength before I progress to using a gym. 3 Quote Link to comment
Enforcer25 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I started with body weight exercises and have incorporated weights also. This site offers a lot and I'm still exploring. Good luck on your journey. 1 Quote Battle log My Character Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 On 12/20/2017 at 8:58 AM, LaconicBear said: Definitely lifting heavy, but taking a more measured approach than before. I've previously dived into the gym, done lots of lifting without properly understanding the techniques and then burned out. This time I'm starting with bodyweight exercises and using the limited weights I have at home to begin developing my strength before I progress to using a gym. Good plan! It's impossible to overstate the importance of using proper techniques and form for lifting. Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2024 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43; Ch 44; Ch 45; Ch 46; Ch 47; Intermission VI; Ch 48; Ch 49; Ch 50 Link to comment
djryanash Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hey LaconicBear, How are things going with the calisthenics? I hope you haven't burnt yourself out yet. Quote Link to comment
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