UnlikelyHeroine Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well. Very unusually for me, I find myself very shy and nervous to introduce myself. I don't know if anyone reads these things, but here we go. My name is Sarah, and I am 22 years old. I am 5'9" and weigh 180 lbs, have long hair that is subject to change color at whim, but is currently Asuka red. My entire life, I have been ridiculed for being tall, being thick, or most often for being a nerd. I grew up believing with all my heart I was fat and ugly, and that my family only disagreed because they were supposed to. I've always had a problem with comfort eating, and gained a strong sugar addiction very young. In high school, I tried playing soccer, but quickly became disillusioned from being constantly benched and mocked by the skinny players, and quit after a single season. I would eat whole tubs of ice cream in a sitting, and grew chunkier than ever. At my largest, I was size 16 and weighed 191 lbs. Then something changed. I enlisted in the delayed entry program of the US Marine Corps at the beginning of my senior year, determined to prove everyone wrong, and become a new person. I wanted to be a part of an elite brotherhood, and experience lifelong camaradie with the nation's finest. I lost 30 lbs- some healthily, through diet and exercise, but mostly through the recruiters' dehydration tactics. I began to struggle with bulemia and self-mutilation to deal with the stress. Fortunately, before either became a permanent problem I shipped off to boot camp. It was the hardest experience of my life. I got pretty strong, although only barely enough to make it. But I made it. I had begun to peel back the layers of loser to show the world the steel inside. I was a lean size 8 and bursting with confidence.And then it went wrong. I badly injured my knee in a field training exercise, and was on crutches for six months during job schools while I waited for surgery. I slowly gained weight, and size, until I was pushing 170 and size 12. My fitness level was nearly nonexistent, and I was discovering that the much-vaunted camaraderie of the armed forces was an illusion. As a female mechanic, I was even more of an outcast than I'd ever been. Struggling with loneliness and too embarrassed about my poor fitness level to go to the gym or track, I have been on and off remedial physical fitness programs. My weight has crept up over the years, although I've managed to maintain a fairly healthy size 10.But it isn't good enough. It isn't enough.I want to be inspiring. I want to turn heads and drop jaws. I want to climb any obstacle, make the world my playground.And so I looked online... And I found you.I am overwhelmed as I type this. An entire, thriving community of fellow nerds who are strong and fit and supportive? Is this the brotherhood I've been searching for? I think so. And I am thrilled. I joined the fitness academy right away, and can't wait to progress. I am an unlikely heroine at the start of her journey. I have been given the basic weapons and the means to upgrade them. I understand now that working out is like grinding- maybe I can only defeat the baby mobs right now, but with dedication and persistence I will steadily level up. The end product of me will look back at this me as a bit of amusing nostalgia from her perch on the top of the Galaga tower.I'm ready. Will you help me? 1 Quote Link to comment
Machete Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Welcome, nerd. 1 Quote Valar Morghulis Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral Machete's Blog: Inside A Mad Mind Third World Warrior: The Eight-Year Training Log Link to comment
Barfly Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hi Sarah,Yep, people read this, and double yep, everyone is helpful and supportive. Inspiring, head turning, jaw dropping? No problem. What are your specific plans to get there?Good luck, let us know how we can help.Barfly 1 Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
UnlikelyHeroine Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm going to go through the levels of the fitness academy first, and get a few basic levels under my belt. Then I'm going to do parkour specific training. But that's quite a ways away! Quote Link to comment
Flex Luthor Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I just wanted to let you know that right now, as you are, you are good enough. If you ever need ANYTHING, an idea or just an ear, I'm always around. Don't be shy. Good luck. 1 Quote "I like you just the way you are" - Mr. Rogers In Br0din's name we gain. Link to comment
Barfly Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 ^see? Supportive Your plan sounds good. I think parkour is cool!Well, like Simon says, if you have questions or anything, you know where to look. 1 Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
UnlikelyHeroine Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 You guys are amazing. <3 1 Quote Link to comment
Basement Cat Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Welcome to the rebellion, Sarah! Never fear, we nerds stick together no matter what! Good luck with your goals and keep us posted! 2 Quote Current form: Chubby House Cat (lvl4) Weight objective: 20% S. 4 P. 6 E. 4 C. 7 I. 8 A. 4 L. 5 Battle log Current Challenge Handy linky. Link to comment
The Beard Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hello and welcome to the community!! Yay for nerds!! 1 Quote Level 3 Bearded Assassin Str: 10 Dex: 9 Sta: 6 Con: 7 Wis: 4 Cha: 3 Current Challenge: Respawn Past Challenges: 1 2 3 Daily Battle Log Album "I'm not losing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of ever finding it again." Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Welcome. Sounds like you would be an awesome assassin. Also looking at your pictures, you are already gorgeous and a head turner so all you really need to work on is making the world your playground 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
Barfly Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 ^ What she said, except - rangers! 1 Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
Hong WeiLoh Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 "I grew up believing with all my heart I was fat and ugly, and that my family only disagreed because they were supposed to." Man does that resonate. I ended up in the Fire service instead of the Corps, though -- for the most part, that "Brotherhood and cameraderie" is very much here and no joke (maybe you should consider Fire as a possible next career move? ;-) ). But yes, people do read, and people will support. Are you still in, or did that injury boot you back out to civilian life? Either way, welcome aboard and stow yer gear, Marine -- you're gonna be on the TO&E here for a while. ;-) 1 Quote Insert witty & pithy saying here. Link to comment
SuNoYo Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Welcome Sarah!While you're already pretty damn awesome for being able to defy everyone's cruel expectations and do what you want regardless (also pretty attractive too), I fully understand the need for wholehearted support, so whatever you need, just ask; be it someone more experienced or even this humble little rebel. There'll be someone willing to help. Promise. As for your goals, it looks like you'll be at home in the assassins or rangers; assassins have lots of pretty toys though and love to gossip, so I'll point you over there. And flee because I just called all the assassins gossipy hens of death and don't want to get caught by them any time soon. Bye! P.S.It's late in the current six week challenge, but it certainly can't hurt to pop over to the Level 1 Rebels, the Assassins and whatever else takes your fancy and get reading/posting/lurking. *disappears clumsily into the darkness*I was never here! Quote Loading...Loading...Loading...Reboot complete.Level 0 HobbitIntro ¦]"When all treasures are tried . . . truth is the fairest." - Langland Link to comment
SuNoYo Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Stupid double post. Quote Loading...Loading...Loading...Reboot complete.Level 0 HobbitIntro ¦]"When all treasures are tried . . . truth is the fairest." - Langland Link to comment
UnlikelyHeroine Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I feel at home already, and just three days in I'm actually beginning to enjoy making progress! <3 Look out level 50, here I come! Quote Link to comment
spikemaul Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Semper fidelis!WelcomeI was one of the elitist jarheads who you probably hated. Full of myself and my fitness. I could run forever and was a monster.I apologize for being a tool but now we are both here. I'm a 39 year old now with a gut and a sedentary job. I guess it is a fitting revenge for those I harassed about pt. Quote Link to comment
UnlikelyHeroine Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Heh, how the wheels turn, huh? And Hong- I'm still in. Quote Link to comment
Why not? Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Marines, eh? Too bad you couldn't be Army Strong ha, just kidding. That injury bug can really do a number on fitness and motivation levels, can't it? Yours was a bit worse than mine, but I can relate to the feeling of frustration. Never be too embarassed to get back to work on the track or in the gym though. Just getting back there puts you miles ahead of everyone who isn't. Also, go Ranger. Rangers have cookies. Quote Long Term Goals: Spoiler 200# 245# Snatch 300# Clean and Jerk 380# 465# Back Squat 450# 500# Deadlift Planche Human Flag Front Lever 285# Log Clean and Press 1k Row under 3:20 Back Flip Bodyweight Turkish Get-up For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 Never compromise. Link to comment
UnlikelyHeroine Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Also, go Ranger. Rangers have cookies.Cookies are the devil. *razz* Quote Link to comment
Why not? Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Cookies are the devil. *razz*You've been eating the wrong cookies Quote Long Term Goals: Spoiler 200# 245# Snatch 300# Clean and Jerk 380# 465# Back Squat 450# 500# Deadlift Planche Human Flag Front Lever 285# Log Clean and Press 1k Row under 3:20 Back Flip Bodyweight Turkish Get-up For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 Never compromise. Link to comment
Flex Luthor Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Marines, eh? Too bad you couldn't be Army Strong ha, just kidding. That injury bug can really do a number on fitness and motivation levels, can't it? Yours was a bit worse than mine, but I can relate to the feeling of frustration. Never be too embarassed to get back to work on the track or in the gym though. Just getting back there puts you miles ahead of everyone who isn't. Also, go Ranger. Rangers have cookies. You're too late the assassins already claimed her. Muahahaha! 1 Quote "I like you just the way you are" - Mr. Rogers In Br0din's name we gain. Link to comment
Why not? Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 You're too late the assassins already claimed her. Muahahaha!I realized this belatedly Quote Long Term Goals: Spoiler 200# 245# Snatch 300# Clean and Jerk 380# 465# Back Squat 450# 500# Deadlift Planche Human Flag Front Lever 285# Log Clean and Press 1k Row under 3:20 Back Flip Bodyweight Turkish Get-up For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 Never compromise. Link to comment
Barfly Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 You're too late the assassins already claimed her. Muahahaha!Nothing lasts forever... 1 Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
UnlikelyHeroine Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Nothing lasts forever... Sorry, Barfly, it's in my blood. When I walk up to a building, I immediately find a path up the side of it. I love sneaking up on people. Oh, and I love black. <3 Quote Link to comment
Barfly Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Ah, youth. Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
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