animalcrackaz Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Just thought I would take a moment to introduce myself. It's great to be here - the nerd culture angle to this whole life philosophy makes me feel mounds more comfortable about diving into a more active lifestyle!So, to introduce myself - My name is Paul... and I am a nerd.For much of my life, I have been a bony nerd(to the point where people thought I had an eating disorder - little did they know how much I could pack away). I've gained a fair amount of weight in the past couple years, but I'm still not enormous - Last I weighed in, I was around 185, which is up from my high school weight of 145(which was fairly low, at 6 foot 3). But, I still have little muscle and a high amount of body fat for the weight I am at - and, I figure my weight increase has been fast enough that if I don't begin practicing a healthier lifestyle now, I'll be in size 50 jeans before I know it(at least at the rate I'm going).I have been perpetually in between jobs the past few years, surviving off freelance work and caring for a friend of mine, who became paralyzed a year and a half ago. The time I spend looking after him has significantly increased how sedentary I have been, and combined with a higher ratio of drive-thru lunches(and dinners, and occasionally quick runs after a few evening micro brews).The past several weeks, I have tried to get back into running with the couch-to-5k program, but have decreased my runs due to the climb in temperature and humidity around me. But, in spite of that, I have still increased my activity in the safety of the air conditioning, with a bit of daily yoga, which I love(and am beginning to pine for, on the days when I have to wait until later in the evening to engage in), as well as some light weight training(very light - my upper body is still fairly weak, although I seem to have naturally strong legs).Right now, I'm using free weights and bodyweight exercises 2 to 3 times a week, which I'd like to increase to 4 to 6, depending on how safe that frequency is. I've also set a short-term goal of going Paleo for a 7-day minimum to see how my body responds. I've always had a milk sensitivity(although dairy products of all kinds are a big weakness of mine) and suspect that a grain/gluten sensitivity may be to blame for some of my energy problems(as well as my extreme caffeine dependence). I do have a pretty slim food budget, but it seems like there's no better time than summer to give the Paleo diet a try. And, I suspect the money I will save from not buying fast food will more than make up for the extra cost for produce and such.I have to do a little further work to get more specific on my goals, which I may elaborate on soon... perhaps in less of a rambling fashion than I suspect this post has turned out to be(I haven't proofread it, so I don't really know. And, I apologize for any spelling/grammar errors that may have occurred as a result).So, I'm glad to be here, and look forward to diving into this journey. Everyone be well, and I look forward to "getting to know" you all!Paul Link to comment
Tom Kenobi Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Welcome to the Rebellion man! "First, decide who you would be and then do what you must do." ~Epictetus Link to comment
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