"I've got a plan, ACTION."

[Lisa B]

Morning all Rebels,

I'm coming out! I've been lurking around the NF site for a couple of weeks. Registered about 4 days ago. Today I make my presence known. I was in stall this am on my way to my garage gym for my 3rd NF rookie wkout, reading the latest recruit messages. Shout out to Krystie, shutupndance, and Brit3r. I realized maybe any post I offered would help some NF rookie, ( or long-standing rebel ) get off the computer and ACT!

My story. I am a runner, former triathlete. I still do tri, just not on the level of my past. I was on my way to my first Ironman after 2 years of focused training when I injured my sweet self doing some track work...I was six weeks from my race.. My 27 hours a week of training turned into ZERO! I could not run, bike or push off the wall to swim...of course now I realize there were other ways to keep strong, but I didn't and ended up falling into a deep depression. That was 2003. LIFE took over and I have never reached for that level of fitness again. Plenty of good excuses for that.

Fast forward. I go through periods of increasing my running or speed, but my old fitness level and motivation is elusive. I will register for a tri with some friends, thinking it will get my juices going, but I don't follow through with training, AND still go out and race. I am able to finish, even beat my younger friends because of muscle memory I'm sure. This pattern keeps me form really committing to my fitness, and improving my strength. I stumbled upon this site while reading about Paelo. I am not a Social Network person. I have never participated in a websites forum nor am I a blog reader. So, this is all new.

My goals. To change the shape of my body through strength training. Strong Body, Strong Mind.

To the Rebellion,

Lisa B.

today

Lisa B strong

[Elastigirl]

Welcome! Im not a social network type person either, but this place is different. Everyone is super encouraging and they really help keep me motivated. You'll be glad you joined the rebellion.

[VorJoshigan]

Welcome! Even if you can't regain your 9 years ago level of fitness, in the short time I've been here, I've found this to be a great place to get support in becoming the best YOU that you can be.

[itsinyourjeans]

welcome Lisa B. - I'm a newbie as well - and a runner - aaaand currently injured - so I related to the deep depression talk! thus why i'm here. i need to think outside the box and do other things other than just running. but it's sooooo darn hard for me!!

good for you for wanting a CHANGE!!

[unicornassassin]

Welcome!

[Lisa B]

Thanks for the welcomes!

[Lisa B]

So inyourjeans what are you up to? I remember Bikram yoga did my brain some good. It's an awesome workout. I think Bikram once a week will be on my Challenge. Being a runner, becoming a strength trainer, such a different animal! Best to you!

[Lisa B]

Wow! It's been 9 years! Thanks for that blast of reality! You are right about NF, this site covers fitness, and other areas of healthy lifestyle in a fun and creative way. I'm glad to be here!