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[Xyrn]

Oh, where to begin. Currently 35 years old, married, father of two, work as an RN in emergency and trauma. I've always had an obsessive personality (like I suspect most on this board) where once something grabs my attention, I tend to focus on it 100% and it consumes my time, frequently to an unhealthy degree. At one point, I was obsessed with paleo and lifting and for a few months I had a great transformation. That transformation is gone now. It's a few years later and I'm mentally at a point where I can't take it anymore. My energy levels are down, my motivation is down, my sleep schedule is crap, my eating is crap, and my power cage, olympic weights, and kettlebells are collecting dust in the basement. 

 

The nerd aspect of this site obviously appeals to me, and I've used things like fitocracy in the past to "get XP" for my actions, but I need to have more accountability to get back into the habit and make it be a change. My wife is also coming around to the same idea, and while more introverted than me, will likely be following suit by using this site as a way to put more focus on healthful living.

 

My nerd cred involves your typical things: fantasy and sci-fi novels, video games, and media consumption en masse. I've primarily been an MMO player since Asheron's Call was released, and have played World of Warcraft with Elitist Jerks since closed beta. While I haven't had the time to hard core raid in a few expansions, I still log on and do dailies and LFR. I'm currently trying desperately to get Hearthstone beta access!

 

My level 50 isn't entirely mapped out. My ideal body type is more along the lines of the warrior archetype. I don't mind metabolic conditioning for cardio, but I loathe "going for a run." If I'm going to travel somewhere outside without the aid of a vehicle, I'd rather be backpacking. Beyond that. . . I need to start figuring out that level 50 goal to start putting smaller goals into motion. 

[fauve]

Welcome from another newbie! 

I haven't figured out my level 50 goal either but I think the more I put together smaller goals, I'll see where I'm headed.

Good luck!