nerf_herder Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 To start my journey. I'm a 36 year old Dad, Husband, Systems Engineer, and wannabe athlete. I was fairly athletic in HS, playing Football and Running Track. College came calling and I discovered Beer and many other unhealthy habits. After roller coastering between 200-270 lbs., currently 227 lbs., its time to make a life change. I purchased the Fitness guide yesterday and started on my journey immediately. My biggest vices are soda, beer, and simple carbs. It's going to be tough but I will succeed and teach my children that there is a better way to live. My goals are to get to 175lbs., run an 8 minute mile, complete a Sprint Distance Triathlon, and maybe an Ironman. Looking forward to meeting my goals and many of you on this board. Quote Link to comment
Crooked Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome to the forum! Those sound like some really great goals, and I love the idea of being a better role model for your children. Do you have a plan for getting your diet dialed in? Quote Comeback Challenge Link to comment
Kain Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome! You can do it. I bet someday you will look back at this thread and laugh at those goals you made. Forward progress is the key. Quote Time to climb. Link to comment
nerf_herder Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 My plan is to rid myself of the Soda, Snacks, and limit the alcohol intake. I do drink a lot of water and try to eat a piece of gum when tempted to eat. I do know that I am an emotional eater. Any sort of stress takes me to the kitchen. Quote Link to comment
GreyThompson Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome! You have some fantastic goals you've set - and now you get to enjoy achieving them! Good luck, and it seems (I am new to the forum myself) there are many people happy to help here! Cheers, - Grey Quote : Twitter : Current Challenge : Website : Link to comment
Kain Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 My plan is to rid myself of the Soda, Snacks, and limit the alcohol intake. I do drink a lot of water and try to eat a piece of gum when tempted to eat. I do know that I am an emotional eater. Any sort of stress takes me to the kitchen. Have you looked into a Paleo Diet or a Primal Lifestyle? You wouldn't have to eat gum when you felt hungry, because you would only feel hungry when you actually were hungry. Quote Time to climb. Link to comment
nerf_herder Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I am going to work my way into a Paleo diet and go from there. I know the hard part is going to be getting away from the simple carbs. Quote Link to comment
SpongeBob Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I just want to say welcome, and nice name. You going for the star wars reference or btvs? Quote The only antidote, is blood, sweat and hope and a blueprint to save us from what we have become. 'we work in the dark to serve the light' Link to comment
CapN_Tommy_Sunshine Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hello, welcome to the Rebellion! I also recommend paleo, and it gets easy once you get into the routine. Quote Link to comment
Dantes Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Step One: Start Step Two: Figure out what you want to do (This is the anti paralysis of Analysis pathway that can be beneficial for those who tend to think to much) Quote Link to comment
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