udelkitty Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I stumbled across this site several months ago when I googled how to do some workout. What a great concept for giving people a network for fitness!My story:I was never particularly athletic or sporty as a kid. My parents didn't encourage playing sports since it meant they'd have to drive me or my brothers all over creation for practice and games! In my dad's words when I joined track as a freshman in high school, "What, you mean I have to pick you up from practiceeveryday?" After graduating college, I learned that running wasn't cutting it anymore for keeping fit and at a healthy weight. Too many hours spent sitting at a desk and hidden bad food habits. I had gained about 15 pounds, and it was either lose the weight or shop for new clothes.Three years ago, I discovered an Irish sports league in Baltimore. I learned about the games of Gaelic football and camogie when I studied abroad in college, but didn't think I'd see them in the states. Lo! They were recruiting players and needed no experience. I joined up and have loved it ever since. I've had to develop skills needed to work as a team, totally different from years of cxc and track! From March through September, it occupies two nights a week for practice and usually two games on a Saturday. Great for fitness!But when the season is over, I find myself in a slump. I need to find ways to keep motivated to work out, and find ways to stay active and moving. I want to come back in the spring in good shape and ready to go for the season! I thought this place might help me out with that.Current stats:28 years old, soon to be 295'6", approx 150 lbs (no scale, I should buy one!)Run approx 32 minute 5ksI love the concept of crossfit, but cannot afford the price tag :/Goals:Get to sub 30 minute 5ks: like in high school!Increase strength and speed on the pitchImprove food habits: fruits and or veggies with every meal, healthier snacking, reduce reliance on pasta and rice (not ready to go paleo yet!)So, this seems like a cool place, and I hope it helps keep me motivated! Boh hard, or Boh home. Link to comment
Spiffy Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 So with you on the sub 30 min 5ks and food habit goals. If it wasn't for my addiction to baking (and partaking of said baking), I'd be paleo haha. Link to comment
udelkitty Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I don't think I'll ever be able to go full paleo, I love pasta with tomato sauce too much.I think I do fairly well food wise. The vast majority of my meals are home cooked, and I try to go from scratch as much as possible. I mostly eat lean meats. I cut out drinking soda before going to college. My biggest problem is portion control! I'm not an expert cook, but I can make some tasty food, and its hard to not get seconds.Baking is another weakness. My mom and I go nuts at the holidays. Boh hard, or Boh home. Link to comment
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