Hello

[loopie]

I just stumbled across this site yesterday and was excited to find the simple approach to diet and fitness.

I started running 7 years ago and it's been a big part of my life. I've never been fast, but I love the fresh air and social aspects. I've completed a number of half marathons, a couple 25K trail runs and some adventure runs. One of the greatest benefits of running so much was that I could eat just about anything.

I've had some health issues which meant I had to stop running long distances. I've gained 15lbs and feel sluggish.

I eat well. On good days I eat mostly vegetables and fish...but I cheat.

My main goal is to find a good balance that will allow me to keep moving without getting sick. I would like to strength train, but have no idea where to begin. I try to swim regularly, but have recently fallen off that wagon. I'm looking forward to trying out these workouts.

Good luck everyone!

[Becoming-Bane]

you can start some simple strength training with body weight circuits there is a post about it on the site somewhere.

[loopie]

thanks Hal, yes there are some great instructions on here...with videos to boot. I'm pumped...about getting pumped...groan

[Spiffy]

Aaah cheat eating, it's a problem! Let me know if you come up with any good ways to deal with it lol. When I'm good, I'm very good. When I'm bad... sigh. We'll get there! :-)