Time for an Introduction

[K9Kenai]

Hello everyone~

 

I am (obviously) new here. I found Nerd Fitness quite a while back and would check it out every now and then but never really checked out the forums/community aspect of it. Recently I've gotten quite down on myself regarding my fitness level and health and I felt I needed to find a different way of doing things. I've tried many MANY types of apps, classes, programs, etc. but never really found something I could stick with. I was never a big fan of community-based accountability because I couldn't see how it would actually help me with my goals. I think that way of thinking was definitely a mistake on my part, which is why I'm here!

 

I am a big outdoors enthusiast, hiker, and horseback rider. I train dogs for a living, and I was involved in wilderness Search & Rescue work for several years with a K9 Unit. It's been almost 3 years since I got divorced and had to relocate and stop a lot of my regular activities and so my fitness and overall health has declined a LOT. I also suffer from an autoimmune disease and depression/anxiety, all of which take a toll on my eating habits and physical activity.

 

My goals for this year include getting back into a regular routine with hiking and being outdoors, as well as getting back into riding lessons because I would like to compete. I have also been focusing on sticking to a plant-based diet, which has helped a lot with management of my autoimmune disease as well as my overall health. I'm hoping that by being a part of this wonderful community that I can try and hold myself more accountable.

 

Thanks for reading, and happy to meet everyone!

[Chesire]

Welcome!  I also didn't think I was a fan of community-based-accountability until I signed up here.  This forum taught me it can be community-based-support if I prefer, which I find way more useful.  Hopefully you will find what you need here.