Almost 30 | New(ish) dad | Yankees fan | Much to improve

[dadmuscles]

Hello fellow Rebels, I'm finally making the jump from lurkerdom. I'm a former collegiate baseball player who has become way too soft for my liking. My wake up call came just the other day when I got winded building a fort with my 2-year old son. Not an outdoor fort with felled trees and branches, mind you... just a simple indoor fort with couch cushions.

 

I'm 5' 10", 220 lbs, 42" waist (measured around the belly button).

 

I eat like I'm trying to become diabetic.

 

I work out about as often as Mariano Rivera blows a save.

 

Parts of me sag when I'm still and jiggle when I'm in motion that shouldn't.

 

This all needs to change (except for my height, that would be a tough one), and I'm grateful this community is here for guidance and support.

 

Let's do this.

 

--Andy

[aikijits]

Welcome to NF! and greetings from the other coast. Sadly, the Sandman has called it a career.

 

I look forward to seeing your goals and progress. I dropped 30 lbs in 4 months just with diet alone (roughly 80% Paleo). You can do this!!

 

-AJ

[FutureMarine91]

Welcome!

 

Paleo has helped so far, and it'll help you too. 

 

Best of luck!

[avis.wendorf]

Helloo there.

 

I have to say that I can totally relate! I'm usually completely worn out after only an hour of keeping up with my 2.5 year old.

I definitely agree that cleaning up diet is a great start! I lost most of my weight through diet changes alone then added in physical activity after I got closer to where I wanted to be.

I'm really glad to see a fellow 'new(ish)' parent here! Good luck

[Basement Cat]

Welcome Dadmuscles!

 

You can do it! Just remember, take it slow and take it steady, and you'll get there!

 

Stay sharp!