Zomboid Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 After lurking for a little while, I think it's about time to post--so here goes nothing! Hiya, everyone! My name is Amanda (or Zomboid, whichever.) I'm 25 years old and living in Rhode Island. I'm super big into video games--mostly MMO's or fighting games. I was introduced to this site by a friend (We'll call him B for boy.) and then told to persuaded into joining up. This was probably about a month or so ago. Figured it was about time to make an appearance. I've tried to diet to lose some weight, but I really had no motivation or direction on how to do it in a way that works for me. My boyfriend would ask every so often about starting a diet, but wouldn't want to exercise with me. Even then, shortly after we started the diet he would start to eat junk food again. Having that around certainly doesn't help me wanting to better myself. The last time I weighed myself was quite some time ago and it wasn't a number I was happy with. So, now I'm here. Hopefully to get some tips or suggestions to help with some of my daily problems on either being or eating healthier or just my stupid daily problems. When I was shown this site, B was explaining the differences between the "classes" and what each of them did. Currently, I'm just an adventurer. Trying to get into shape and just make the effort to make myself comfortable in my own skin. I think in the end I'd like to become a warrior or a monk. I want to be strong and pack a punch. (Hah, puns.) Having some traumatic stuff happen to me not too long ago and not being able to defend myself really messed me up. Luckily, the one who got me to join has been helping me out. For the last few weeks, I've been going over B's house and working out with him and his girlfriend (She'll be G for girl.) lifting weights. Trying to kick junk food and other things that aren't good for me by substituting them with a healthier version of it. (My weakness is soda and salty foods..) Both B and G have been super helpful with suggestions such as switching out chips for a type of chip called Sweets & Beets by Terra. G bought me a bag yesterday and it is quite good. It's not really craving my salty needs, but I guess since I'm trying to get off of the stuff it's really not too much of a bad thing. Well, that's pretty much what I got for now. Hopefully, I can start some posts or a challenge and get myself going and actually end up with something. 4 Quote Link to comment
Teros Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 fighting games. My boyfriend would ask every so often about starting a diet, but wouldn't want to exercise with me. Even then, shortly after we started the diet he would start to eat junk food again. Having that around certainly doesn't help me wanting to better myself. Hopefully to get some tips or suggestions to help with some of my daily problems on either being or eating healthier or just my stupid daily problems.Which fighting games? I had a very similar situation: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/01/05/what-if-im-the-only-one/ Ask away with whatever questions you have. Quote Link to comment
Zomboid Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Which fighting games? I had a very similar situation: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/01/05/what-if-im-the-only-one/ Ask away with whatever questions you have. I love Blazblue and Super Smash Brothers. I guess the second isn't really considered a fighting game, but I still enjoy it. I'm pretty bad at Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter but I still like to play. When we had an xbox one, I had so much fun with Killer Instinct. Gonna play that a lot if we get another one. Thanks for the link! Gonna try to focus better to see the end result as more motivation. 1 Quote Link to comment
Laureleye Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Glad you got persuaded to join in. Being on the forums has really helped me stick with things and continue to take care of myself after some tough times. Working out is great and makes you feel good and you don't have to do anything fancy. Right now, I'm on a walk to Mordor. That way I at least walk, even if I don't get my other workouts done. Shoot me a message if there's anything I can do to help. Quote The hardest part of the workout is lacing up your shoes'"10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Current Challenge |INTJ | MFP | FitBit Link to comment
TheMormonRebel Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Welcome welcome! I'd love to help in anyway I can unless it involves going head to head with about fifty ninjas! I can only handle forty at a time! 1 Quote Starting: 330 Current: 320 Goal: 280 Go ahead and follow my personal mission to have sore arms! Level 0: Orc Warrior. STR 6 | STA 4.5 | DEX 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Link to comment
Noname123 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Welcome! Don't let the bf's poor diet impact yours- I live with mine and his diet is terrrrrrrribad, despite my poking and prodding and completely revamping my diet, it looks like we live in two different houses when we shop for food because he wont change his. That's his decision and I've made mine, it gets easier and easier as you eat better because the cravings for the chips and bad food turn into cravings for peanut butter and zucchini chips (awesome for salty cravings btw). If you need any tips or just want someone to vent to about how hard lifestyle changes are (they are I know! But they're SOOO worth it ) shoot me a message 1 Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
Balthazar Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hey welcome to Nerd Fitness!!! Super Smash Bros has to be the greatest fighting game of all time! I think I have lost entire weeks of my life to that game Quote Link to comment
Teros Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hey welcome to Nerd Fitness!!! Super Smash Bros has to be the greatest fighting game of all time! I think I have lost entire weeks of my life to that gameThe 2 times I played, I was god-awful at it. I wish I didn't suck at it because it looks like a lot of chaotic fun. Quote Link to comment
RES Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Welcome, to NF and the adventurers! I suck at video games but any other questions you may have, feel free to ask! Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: No challenge this round Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 86 |1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86|87|88|89| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
Jill Beat Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Welcome!! *waves enthusiastically!* I just found out that this "rebel introductions" thing was a thing. I should probably venture out from the 6 week challenge section...but it's so cozy and delightful over there! lol Speaking of 6 week challenges, you should totally get in on this next one! Even if you only pick one thing you want to focus on - like not missing a workout with B & G or trying a new recipe every week or whatever you want it to be. It's awesome to find other people who are trying to do the same things as you. Best of luck around here! Quote NF Challenge #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #8.5, #9, #10, #11, currently #12 Fitness with Jill on Facebook! Instagraming nerdiness: @livfit_jill "No one has ever gotten healthier by feeling worse about themselves" Link to comment
KitBi12 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Welcome to Nerd Fitness! Making the decisions to change is the hardest part. Now it's a matter of trial and error to figure out what works for your body and lifestyle. I'm sure the mysterious B will share lots of food advice when your boyfriend is being grouchy. I'm more than happy share recipe ideas too, if you tell me what kind of food you like. Super Smash Bros is the best! Do you have a character of choice? I like to kick butt with pikachu. Quote Kitsune Biologist, DruidLevel: 6STR 10 | DEX 10 | STA 7.5 | CON 13 | WIS 16.5 | CHA 12.5Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4| Ch. 5| Ch. 6| Ch. 7| Ch. 8RPG Fanatics"Make a fray of your own." - E.O. Wilson, Advice to Young Scientists Link to comment
Heidi Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Welcome! Are you going to join us for the upcoming challenge?Let me know if you want some suggestions for the salt cravings - I have a half-book of recipes.via smoke signals from my Fire Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Spoiler Gypsy Druid Level 12 Philosopher and level 11 Librarian (built on the Monk class, with a training path in The Way of the Cobalt Soul) Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Shaman: 82 | 83 | 84 Philosopher-Librarian 85 |:: 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
ChristArtist Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Are you going to come meet up with us in boston? Quote In His hands and Under His wings, Phil 4:13; Is 40:31; Jer 29:11 Adventurer by choice Link to comment
GingaNinja Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Welcome!Really great to meet you. Sorry to hear about your various troubles, looking forward to your challenge! Quote Be More Ninja Current Challenge Instagram Link to comment
Devlin Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Welcome , and fighting games.are just the best games, Injustice is my favourite at the minute. Sent from my U8815 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment
IndraTzal Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 HEYLA! I had a REALLY hard time getting my family on board when I started working on my nutrition. BUT I stuck to it and slowly they jumped on board with me as they started seeing the difference it was making. Self defense in martial arts is a fantastic way to stay in shape! I hope you are able to pursue that. Sounds like you have some great support and now your HERE!! So much fantastic information here and they make it FUN! I'm excited to see your progress. Ask questions, make friends and rally support! Quote Level 4 Demon/Assassin We Can't All Be The Hero. STR:6 DEX:7 STA:8 CON:5 WIS:8 CHA:2 "No power in the 'verse can stop me." River Link to comment
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