Another Newbie here

[wakethechemist]

Hi all,

I've been reading NF off an on for a couple of weeks now. I am having trouble building momentum at the beginning of my fitness journey, so I thought it might help if I make a public commitment by posting in the forum. I'm 22, 5'11, 145 lbs, female. I played volleyball and basketball all through high school but I basically stopped working out once I got to college. I've gained a little bit of weight during this stagnant period, like 5 pounds or so. I had a brief period last summer where I went to the gym every day to spend hours doing cardio and counted calories, etc., it was pretty unhealthy. Even though I was an athlete in high school I am completely new to lifting weights, since no one wanted to waste precious weight room space allowing the girls to work out at my high school. I hate running. My inspirations are spezzy, Ninja Warrior, and Khal Drogo.

My short term goals: learn as much as I can about weight lifting, fitness, and nutrition and get started on the right path. Learn and practice proper form lifting weights.

Long term goals: be a lot stronger but also be fit enough to be up for anything: hiking, parkour, dancing, basketball. I live for beating boys who assume that I am weak and stupid because I am female.

Any advice on what class I should be would be appreciated--I was thinking Ranger? Also any tips on getting started and not feeling like a doofus in the free weights room would be good too.

[Caution]

Welcome! Hit the weight room up and deadlift more then half of the guys in there! Make them fear you.. muahahah... cough cough. In all seriousness check out the form check in the warriors guild for tips on proper lifting! Good luck!