wonton Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Okay, so I guess there's no better way to start than with some introductions!I am a 21 year old nursing student from Canada who used to be fit in high school. Then I started university, got married, got lazy. I have tried over the years to get back into running and start weight lifting but it just never seems to stick. This fall I got serious and signed up for a 10 km race which I run in two weeks, I'm doing a half marathon in May 2013 and I am so stinking excited to be pre-registered for a tough mudder in July 2013. Still though, I feel that I lack the necessary motivation to stick to a routine. I love to run but for some reason I get myself up to being able to run a 5km race no issues and then instead of continuing to push it I just stop running, then start all over again a few months later. This time needs to be different! So yea, that's where I'm turning to this community. I need motivation - I need help. I know what I want my body to look like and what I want to be capable of, I just feel so lost in how to get there. Looking forward to making some great fitness friends!! -- Alycia (Wonton) Link to comment
Critter Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome! You've already got yourself a first step there, with the running. That is so awesome! The great thing about fitness is that succeeding in one thing we enjoy doing seems to motivate us to find more fun things to do. And this place is a gold mine for ideas. Link to comment
K.J Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hey wonton, you posted on my intro, so figured it was only right to check yours out too as a fellow newbie. You're also in the same profession, I'm a healthcare assistant (nursing assistant) atm, but i'm hoping to start a nursing course next september (missed out on funding this year), so SNAP!! (ish) Your motivation issues sound all too familiar! Reach a goal, and lose interest right?! maybe we can keep each other motivated! All the best! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Human Adventurer Level 1 STR:2| DEX: 3| STA:2 | CON:3 | WIS:3 | CHA:2 If a man achieves victory over this body, who in the world can exercise power over him? He who rules himself rules over the whole world. –Vinoba Bhave Mudder the Tough up! Just Do It! Link to comment
wonton Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Critter - thanks so much for the welcome! I've been pouring over all the thread topics already SO. MANY. IDEAS!KJ - that's too cool!! I work right now as a nursing assistant while I'm in school! Link to comment
Jennieve01 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Welcome from a fellow new person lets all keep eachother motivated! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] LVL 1 | Half-Orc Druid STR: 1 | DEX: 2 | CON: 1 | STA: 2 | WIS: 7 | CHA: 2 Link to comment
wonton Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks Jennieve!! I'm all up for some motivation, and helping to motivate others! Link to comment
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