TheBBP Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 My friend and I are both joining up with the Rebellion together to encourage and hold each other accountable. Of course, he's aaaaalllllllll the way up in Seahawks Country((BlamedCat encouraged me to start my own thread))I am a former Marine who is about 200+ pounds overweight. After leaving the Corps I got into lifting fairly heavy and started down a good path. This is me back in 2000 or so... It is needless to say that I am a far cry from that today. I would post a picture, but I do not allow them to happen. After that I started taking easy jobs and stopped lifting. Then came Everquest. That game got me addicted to MMOing and helped me turn me into the lazy person that I have become. Over the following years I just packed on the weight big time.Now, I am 38 and I REALLY need to loose 225 pounds or so. I have a great wife who has put up with far more than she should and two amazing young boys who deserve more of me than they get. BC and I have been talking about this for a while and he pointed me here as a place that may be good for support.Anyways, it is good to meet you all. Quote TheBBP, level 1 Jedi AdventurerSTR 5|DEX 2|STA 1|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1Hebrews 12:11-13“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.†Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Welcome aboard. This is a great place for people looking to get healthy. I commend your work for the harvest. Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
BlamedCat Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hey, he DID get here! Glad you could join us, BBP! Quote Current Challenge: BlamedCat's Rebirth: From Porkins to Poe Tracking via spreadsheet "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:15&16) Link to comment
wesb1898 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Writing that first post is the first step. Now you have 10,000 rebels at your back as you charge into battle. I know it's not the same as the Corps (huge props for your service, by the way), but we will be here when the going gets tough! Rock it out, BBP. You can do it! Quote Lvl 8 Half-Orc WarriorSTR: 25 | DEX: 11.75 | STA: 9.75CON: 13.5 | WIS: 10.75 | CHA: 3 Challenge | DAI-GURREN | Stop SmokingYou can't shake the Devil's hand and say you're only kidding. - TMBGPay the Iron Price. - Balon Greyjoy Link to comment
allirep Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 welcome welcome. best of luck on your journey. as a loving wife of an EQ2 addict, i know how easy it is to let diet and fitness fall to the wayside. taking a step back is a pretty big step. sounds like you have the resolve and a good support network of your own. you got this!question - if you don't take a before picture how will you have one of those killer comparison mash ups to post everywhere and make into a personalized coffee mug????? Quote Introspective Bookworm (Lvl 6)STR 8.5 | DEX 10 | STA 11 | CON 13 | WIS 15 | CHA 11Look, I... I may not be an explorer, or an adventurer, or a treasure-seeker, or a gunfighter, Mr. O'Connell, but I am proud of what I am. I... am a librarian. (Rachel Weiss, The Mummy)Intro/Current Challenge | Fitocracy | MFP Link to comment
TheBBP Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks for the welcome and support folks. A before picture will happen soon. Quote TheBBP, level 1 Jedi AdventurerSTR 5|DEX 2|STA 1|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1Hebrews 12:11-13“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.†Link to comment
wesb1898 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks for the welcome and support folks. A before picture will happen soon.Even if you just keep it on your phone as motivation. Cuz when you lose that weight and get jacked again, it is cool as hell to go back and compare. I didn't take a before pic, but luckily my family had some from a beach trip. I couldn't believe the change. Quote Lvl 8 Half-Orc WarriorSTR: 25 | DEX: 11.75 | STA: 9.75CON: 13.5 | WIS: 10.75 | CHA: 3 Challenge | DAI-GURREN | Stop SmokingYou can't shake the Devil's hand and say you're only kidding. - TMBGPay the Iron Price. - Balon Greyjoy Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Welcome! I'm from Washington too-always glad to see how a fellow Washintonian Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Laureleye Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Married to a retired marine with 26 years of service. Semper Fi. BTW, my guy's from Long Beach/Ocean Park but he spent most of his career down here at MCRD SD & Camp Pendleton. Challenge started yesterday, but join anyway. Take a picture of yourself, but don't post it if you don't want to. Just keep it for your personal reference. Quote The hardest part of the workout is lacing up your shoes'"10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Current Challenge |INTJ | MFP | FitBit Link to comment
JodeasXD Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Welcome to The Rebellion! Glad to have you here! Quote -This message is endorsed by the Committee to Re-Elect Godzilla. He kicked ass in Japan and he'll do the same here! Link to comment
TheBBP Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thank you folks for the welcome. Quote TheBBP, level 1 Jedi AdventurerSTR 5|DEX 2|STA 1|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1Hebrews 12:11-13“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.†Link to comment
BlamedCat Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hey brother, have you started up your challenge thread yet? Quote Current Challenge: BlamedCat's Rebirth: From Porkins to Poe Tracking via spreadsheet "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:15&16) Link to comment
Bekah Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hi Nice to "meet" you! Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
Dan208 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome and thank you for your service (I'm a huge fan of our Armed Forces). Quote Link to comment
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