uglyfacetom Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 My name is Tommy and I'm in for a change. A big one. My story is pretty straight forward, but my belonging to Nerd Fitness is a bit of a new experience for me. See, I was never the nerd. Sure, I was/am smart and well educated. But I was the jock. I got the opportunity to play sports in college and continued coaching after my playing days were done. Yeah, I like video games...a little. But I can't remember the last time I played one. No, I don't understand Cosplay... at all. But if that's you and it makes you happy...cool. I get that. So here I am at 33, married, multiple kids, fat and out of shape. My body looks more like the basketball I used to dribble than the athlete I used to be. I was an in shape beast and loved being active. Now I sit at my desk and don't have energy to play with my kids at times. I'm tired of it and I want my kids to grow up with a dad who has the health and energy to be their superhero. Hence the change. I told my wife I'm getting in shape. She doesn't believe me. She's been asking me to be healthy for over a year and I've just dragged my feet and placated her persistence. That's what has led me to NF. I need sustainable change on a plan that's doable from my current position. Currently I'm 6'4 and hovering at 275. In college, at the height of my athletic prowess (lol), I weighed in around 210. I'm a big naturally, so if I can get in that range I'll be really happy. But that's 65-70 LB's away and the road won't be easy. I've joined a gym and already started the transition to the Paleo diet. It's a start. 2 Quote Link to comment
Guest asdf Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Welcome to Nerdfitness Uglyfacetom. It sounds like you are off to a good start. Best of luck Quote Link to comment
Quirkyself Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I like your subject title, that is how I want to feel, but don't have quite the confidence to say it out loud. You sound like you are ready for action - good luck! Quote Quirkyself OUT! Current Challenge, Third Challenge, Second Challenge , First ChallengeLevel 4 Hobbit Adventurerstrength: 5 | dexterity: 2 | stamina:5 | constitution: 5 | wisdom: 6 | charisma: 7Pounds lost: 2%2% Link to comment
Guzzi Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 The hardest part is just making the decision to do it in the first place, way to go man. Quote Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
OMG Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Welcome to NF ..Its a good start..good luck.. Quote Link to comment
jamesbee Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Welcome to the forum Tommy, good luck to you bro Quote Visit me on Facebook @ >> https://www.facebook.com/jbfitnesssystemsVisit my website @ >> http://jbfitnesssystems.com/ Link to comment
DaygloNirvana Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hi Tommy! Welcome to NF! Good luck on your goals - I'm sure with all the support you'll get here, you'll achieve them! Quote “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.â€~ Buddha Fitocracy | My Blog | Shiny Dayglo Battle Log Link to comment
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