Jotunheim Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Hey Everyone, Evan here I've been following the site for quite a long while and finally decided to join, because I like the general attitude on the forums. Also, I finally reached the point where I'm tired of being limited by my fitness level, and I don't want the future to be like the past. Background: I'm a 19 year old College student. Currently, I'm ~6' 1" and ~240 lbs I played soccer and rugby at a competitive level, so I have a certain level of athletic ability but I've always been overweight. Time for that to change. On the workout front, I'm more into lifting weights than cardio, because who doesn't like lifting heavy stuff? I plan to work more cardio into my schedule though, just in case zombies show up (Rule #1: Cardio) , and I don't want to be strong but lack any endurance. Also, I will conquer the pull-up by the end of this year. Diet:I'm attempting to follow a Paleo-esque diet, and it's seeming to be working out well. I have a gluten sensitivity, so it works best anyway. Anyway, thanks for having me, the boards are awesome Quote Link to comment
CapN_Tommy_Sunshine Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Hello, and welcome to the Rebellion! Quote Link to comment
Brometheus Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Awesome profile pic! Welcome to the rebellion Quote Link to comment
Lowenna Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Welcome to the rebellion. Gluten-sensitivity. Ah, I know that beastie, not fun at all. I'm moving in a vaguely paleo direction atm, it's going all right thus far, hope it goes well for you. Quote Level 0 Pixie"The cure for anything is salt water - tears, sweat or the sea" - Isak Dinesen Link to comment
Jotunheim Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks all, glad to be here. @Lowenna well, on the upside, gluten-sensitivity pushed me into the whole paleo thing. But its still a hard adjustment Quote Link to comment
Plex Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Howdy Jotunheim, and welcome to the Rebellion! A) Paleo is amazinnnnnnnnnnng. Spezzy, Clawed, and I (among others) love the crap out of it. Give it a week or so for your taste buds to re adjust. Do you swear allegiance to King Thrym ? Quote "She turned me into a newt!" "A newt?" "I got better..." Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NFPlex That's NFPlex. Link to comment
CapN_Tommy_Sunshine Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Yeah, I love paleo too. I found out about my gluten sensitivity after my first "cheat meal" post paleo. I don't know if I lost the ability to process gluten, or I was just used to having issues that I didn't notice. Once you get past the transition, it is awesome. Quote Link to comment
Jotunheim Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 @Plex A) yes and awesome signature. burn the witch! Quote Link to comment
Adonaijah Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I'm in Atlanta too! Welcome to the Rebellion! Quote Link to comment
Alethea Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hiya, welcome! Yay for strength training and cardio! Good luck to you on your pullups! I've been working on doing 1 for a month now, and I'm sooooo close. You can do it! Quote "Let another say. 'Perhaps the worst will not happen.' You yourself must say. 'Well, what if it does happen? Let us see who wins!' ". - Seneca, 63 AD "There is no better way to fight weakness than with strength." - Henry Rollins Link to comment
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