Got to leave some extra pounds behind.

[SKMoss]

Hello all.  

 

Old, overweight, super-nerd here.   (6' 0", 225 lbs., 58 year old programmer, gamer).

 

I can't believe someone actually created a fitness forum specifically for moi. 

 

So starting today I am back at trying to strip off 40 lbs., that I don't honestly need.   Though I did spend a lot of effort collecting it.  hmmmm.....

 

When motivated I tend to do a good job of moderating the food in-take.   I don't "diet" per se, just watch the extra junk food, and eat better.

 

What I need is a better work out routine.   I live a long way from a gym.  Like a 40 minute round trip to the closest one.   I've got a nice Weider free weight system, but am kind of scared to use it without a spotter close.

 

And I don't have a lot of time.  My current job has me commuting 4+ hours a day.  9 hour work day, 7-8 hours sleep, 4 hours commute and there just isn't much time left.   My normal day starts around 4:30. I typically jump on the keyboard for a couple of hours before getting ready for work.  That's the time that's going to get sacrificed.  I'll be lucky if i can carve out 30-45 minutes, but that's the goal.   I do get a chance to walk a couple of miles around the office park most days as well.

 

I'm leaning toward junking the thing and just going with a body weight work out.   (Googling "body weight workouts" is how I stumbled on this great place.)

 

I don't really have much in the way of questions. Just wanted to say hi, and that I could use some help later to stay motivated.

 

Thanks,

Steve

 

[goodbye_farewell]

Welcome Steve! I'm short on time, so I have to run away, but I just wanted say WELCOME TO THE REBELLION. Be active on the forum, create a Battle Log, participate in 6 Week Challenges and you will be good to go...

[SKMoss]

Thanks welcome Wover.

 

BattleLog.Started = true;

ActiveOnForums.Started = true;

Challenge.StartDate = new DateTime ("12/15/2015");

[goodbye_farewell]

Awesome. Sometimes it can take a little while top pick up some steam here. Once your challenge gets going, maybe find an accountibilibuddy group too.

[goodbye_farewell]

Thanks welcome Wover.

 

BattleLog.Started = true;

ActiveOnForums.Started = true;

Challenge.StartDate = new DateTime ("12/15/2015");

Also, I'll add that is a good idea to add links to your Battle Log and 6WC to your signature so that others can easily find you...

[fitnessgurl]

Hi! Looked you up after I found your comment on Ultrageek's post.

I just completed my first challenge. Fell short of my main goal, but I'm stronger than when I started; so it's all good.

I will try to help you with questions if I can. You can also check out the recruits section of the last challenge for help.

[forestgrump]

hey man! if you're nervous about using free weights, start real small until you get comfortable, and do it in front of a mirror if you can so you can check your form!! 

[MellieMc2]

Hi there,  I am new too.  I just wanted to welcome you.

[SKMoss]

Thanks Mellie.

 

Forest, thanks. But I'm not nervous about free weights.   If we're supposed to go to failure to get the best work out, then you can't use them without a spotter and I don't have one at home.  Simple.

[goodbye_farewell]

Um you don't have to go to failure. I almost never do. No problem making gains here...