DChristian Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hi, I'm Dustin.I'm a 32-year-old father of four boys that has been overweight in some form for all of my life.This January, I decided that I'd had enough. Using mostly kettlebells, some bodyweight exercises, and a general plan of just eating better, I'm down from 271 pounds and size 42 pants to 154 pounds with size 36 pants tight but able to be fastened.In researching ways to fine-tune my diet, I came across the NF site - the "Go Right" video hooked me - and, when I heard Steve on the Nerdkicks podcast, I decided to join the community.I feel like this should be more interesting, but I'm really still starting out on this fitness journey. If your can't fix it with bacon, you're probably going to die.Obligatory Twitter link. Link to comment
Pat G Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 It does get more interesting!So many different ways to fitness you can take, lifting heavy things, body weight exercises, covering distances. Its all good. "Strength is the cup. The bigger the cup, the more you can put in" - JDanger Link to comment
Eddard Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I've been a reader of Nerd Fitness for a while, but it was the Nerd Kicks podcast that encouraged me to sign up too. That's some amazing progress you've already made. Really inspiring. Welcome to the crew. “Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.â€-Tyrion Lannister Current weight: 1804 Week Challenge Goal: 175Long Term Goal: 165 Waist Measurement: 37.5"4 Week Challenge Goal: 37.5Long Term Goal: 32" Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 271 to 154 in 5 months? That is amazing! Level 1 Woodwose STR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 WAR 0 | RNG 0 | SCT 0 | ASN 0 | MON 0 | DRU 0 | ADV 1 Current Challenge: Specialization is for Insects Previous Chapters: 1 Link to comment
davidc Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 good job! you already seem to have a handle on how to lose the weight. eating is the biggest thing to do right by far. exercise is needed of course but you have to do a heck of a lot of cardio to burn many calories. as far as I have read the DASH diet is currently the best, the safest and most researched one to use. Link to comment
DChristian Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Oh dude, total typo! I meant to say 254! I'm nowhere near that awesome!I'm still proud of my 254, considering I've been putting on muscle, but 154 would be... insane.Also, I meant that I feel like my post should be more interesting - the forum is plenty interesting. If your can't fix it with bacon, you're probably going to die.Obligatory Twitter link. Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Either way, it is still a major accomplishment. You should be proud. Especially since you had "a general plan of just eating better" and didn't follow a strict diet. Level 1 Woodwose STR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 WAR 0 | RNG 0 | SCT 0 | ASN 0 | MON 0 | DRU 0 | ADV 1 Current Challenge: Specialization is for Insects Previous Chapters: 1 Link to comment
DChristian Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I'm pretty proud, thanks. It's inspired me enough to get serious about it. I'm now trying to ease myself into Paleo and I have a goal of eventually mastering the kettlebell enough to get RKC certification.In the meantime, I'm trying to work in some bodyweight - looking at the guide here - and thinking about joining a gym and starting a weight routine.Just realized I never put my height - just a fraction of an inch over 6 feet. So 254 isn't great, but it's progress. If your can't fix it with bacon, you're probably going to die.Obligatory Twitter link. Link to comment
caponerd48 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Welcome to the rebellion! I'm right there with you on trying to eat better. Although I'm not ready to make the jump to paleo just yet, I have been slowly decreading my bread consumption and cooking with more meats and veggies. I figure everyone has their own pace. Good luck! Outlaw Monk "We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty" - Cpt. Malcolm Reynolds (Firefly) My Mighty Quest! STR 9.1 - DEX 9.6 - STA 5.6 - CON 7 - WIS 12 -CHA 8 Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Met you in chat tonight, so I wanted to drop you a line and say welcome! lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
DChristian Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks =) If your can't fix it with bacon, you're probably going to die.Obligatory Twitter link. Link to comment
AKLulu Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hey hey hey! Good to meet you! Lulu : one that is remarkable or wonderful (it's in the dictionary, it must be true) Battle Log | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment
DChristian Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Likewise! If your can't fix it with bacon, you're probably going to die.Obligatory Twitter link. Link to comment
CarolinaMedic Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Sounds like you have excellent goals!! I am trying the paleo thing as well, 4 days in and I love it! Good luck and train hard! Link to comment
shelvis2 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Been a week on paleo (mostly). I thought I'd really miss bread and pasta cause I crave those sort of things but I really haven't. Go for it! And congrats on your progress so far! Link to comment
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