Geek Girl Dythia Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Hi! I stumbled across this website and forum accidentally - and I am so happy to have found it and super excited to jump right in and start having sweaty fun! I have been on a weight loss/ becoming more healthy journey since February. I was borderline diabetic when I started, and couldn't walk for more then a mile - let alone jog. Since then, on my own, I have lost 25 pounds and can now walk/run a 5k in 45 minutes, not a great time by some standards, but a HUGE improvement for me. With all that said I have been finding excercising "boring" lately - Which means that I need to change something up- before I revert to my old, much easier, sediatary life style. I am hoping that having a group of people on the same path as I am will give me the added motivation I need to get over this hump. I would have had my friends work out with me - but they are allergic to the word exercise.Anyways, I hope to get to know everyone better! Quote A cup full of crazy - with Just a Dash of Geek : www.justadashofgeek.com Link to comment
Scorpion1674 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Well, you came to the right place, so welcome! Those are some wonderful achievements! I can definitely relate on the finding exercise boring, I've been there. But it's as exciting or boring as you make it. I can say two things: first, there is a lot of exercise experience here, so if you're getting bored, try something you see here; and second, remember the feeling you had when you finished the 5K (no, not the exhaustion, the exhilaration), hold on to it and seek it again with your next milestone.Again, welcome! Quote Scorpion1674 Human Ranger - Level 1 STR: 8 DEX: 3 STA: 2 CON: 3 WIS: 4 CHA: 2 "Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn." - Arnold Schwarzenegger Link to comment
Caution Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Welcome! Have you thought about maybe lifting the heavy stuff? Maybe a change to from running and cardio to strength training could give you that boost. Quote My Current Challenge Link to comment
baloo Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Welcome to the forum, already got some nice achievements. What're your goals going forward? Quote Link to comment
Geek Girl Dythia Posted July 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I have been doing some weight lifting, using machines- don't throw stones at me ) I have thought about trying to do some free weights- but I am so scared of doing it wrong and hurting myself.My goals going forward - long term - Be able to run a 5k (not walk/jog)- and lose anothe 20-30 poundsShort term - be able to jog 1 mile straight - no breaks and lose 5 pounds.I was in Zumba for awhile - which was a lot of fun - but I have a 3 year old and my husband keeps having to work on my zumba nights - so pretty much can't make it. And Zumba dvds are outragious in price - plus I know me - If I have to do it in my home - it wont get done - something will always distract me. I have to get up at 4:45am to go workout before hubby goes to work Quote A cup full of crazy - with Just a Dash of Geek : www.justadashofgeek.com Link to comment
Caution Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 If you haven't read it yet, read this: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/ that may help remove any fears. Plus there is the form check in the warriors guild where there are critiques of people lifting. I don't use a spotter so all my workouts are alone and I haven't hurt myself yet. (Looks around for something wood to knock on... darn these new fancy non wood desks...) Quote My Current Challenge Link to comment
Geek Girl Dythia Posted July 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 If you haven't read it yet, read this: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/ that may help remove any fears. Plus there is the form check in the warriors guild where there are critiques of people lifting. I don't use a spotter so all my workouts are alone and I haven't hurt myself yet. (Looks around for something wood to knock on... darn these new fancy non wood desks...)Wow that is a very inspiring story! I have to say I would love to look like her - I will have to look into the warriors guild. Heck when I play Wow I am always a warrior - so maybe it is fate Quote A cup full of crazy - with Just a Dash of Geek : www.justadashofgeek.com Link to comment
The Barefoot Ninja Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Welcome! And congrats on your achievements thus far. By the looks of it, you enjoy running, right? Sounds like the Scouts may be the place for you. Regardless of what you choose (and you don't have to choose at all!), remember that if you have any questions or concerns, the entire Rebellion is here to help! Quote [TABLE=width: 315] [TABLE=width: 2] STR:5 STA:7 AGI:6 [/TABLE] FORTUNE [TD=align: center]LEVEL II [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] FAVORS [/TD] [TABLE=width: 2] WIS:4 CON:5 CHA:3 [/TABLE] THE BRAVE [/TABLE] Link to comment
Geek Girl Dythia Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I guess I enjoy running - I think it is a love hate relationship....I love the feeling after I have ran - I hate the activity of running.....I walk/jog...not going past a 5.6mph yet....and only doing that for 2 minutes at a time right now. I also enjoy the weight training I have been doing. I like feeling the muscles coming out. So I am torn. Quote A cup full of crazy - with Just a Dash of Geek : www.justadashofgeek.com Link to comment
The Barefoot Ninja Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I guess I enjoy running - I think it is a love hate relationship....I love the feeling after I have ran - I hate the activity of running.....I walk/jog...not going past a 5.6mph yet....and only doing that for 2 minutes at a time right now. I also enjoy the weight training I have been doing. I like feeling the muscles coming out. So I am torn.GO GO POWER RANGERS!.......oh, sorry, wrong Rangers. But you catch my drift Quote [TABLE=width: 315] [TABLE=width: 2] STR:5 STA:7 AGI:6 [/TABLE] FORTUNE [TD=align: center]LEVEL II [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] FAVORS [/TD] [TABLE=width: 2] WIS:4 CON:5 CHA:3 [/TABLE] THE BRAVE [/TABLE] Link to comment
Geek Girl Dythia Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 That might be good! I didnt realize the were multiclass That sounds like me at this point.... I am beyond just starting out but not so far beyond that I have settled into my favorite type of exercise. Thank you - I will check it out! Quote A cup full of crazy - with Just a Dash of Geek : www.justadashofgeek.com Link to comment
The Barefoot Ninja Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Glad to help! Quote [TABLE=width: 315] [TABLE=width: 2] STR:5 STA:7 AGI:6 [/TABLE] FORTUNE [TD=align: center]LEVEL II [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] FAVORS [/TD] [TABLE=width: 2] WIS:4 CON:5 CHA:3 [/TABLE] THE BRAVE [/TABLE] Link to comment
Laney Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Have you checked out the free workouts? The body weight workouts are really awesome. Also, hello and welcome! Quote Level 3 Time Lord AdventurerChallenge Thread| | Cosplay Blog | | Link to comment
The Barefoot Ninja Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Have you checked out the free workouts? The body weight workouts are really awesome. Also, hello and welcome!Why do I never remember these things? Quote [TABLE=width: 315] [TABLE=width: 2] STR:5 STA:7 AGI:6 [/TABLE] FORTUNE [TD=align: center]LEVEL II [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] FAVORS [/TD] [TABLE=width: 2] WIS:4 CON:5 CHA:3 [/TABLE] THE BRAVE [/TABLE] Link to comment
Geek Girl Dythia Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hi Laney No I haven't yet - There is a lot of stuff on here to wade through LOL! I will look at those today - I can always use new workouts! And Free is for me. Quote A cup full of crazy - with Just a Dash of Geek : www.justadashofgeek.com Link to comment
Laney Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Why do I never remember these things?Cause... Monday.Hi Laney No I haven't yet - There is a lot of stuff on here to wade through LOL! I will look at those today - I can always use new workouts! And Free is for me.Haha I hear ya there! The first couple of months days can be a little overwhelming Quote Level 3 Time Lord AdventurerChallenge Thread| | Cosplay Blog | | Link to comment
Geek Girl Dythia Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Haha I hear ya there! The first couple of months days can be a little overwhelmingLOL yeah - just a wee bit Quote A cup full of crazy - with Just a Dash of Geek : www.justadashofgeek.com Link to comment
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