Jeffo Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hey everyone, I'm almost 30 and live in Portland, OR. My diet has always been pretty abysmal (no fruit, no veggies, no meat. Basically candy and donuts for the last 20-something years. No joke!), and until about 2 years ago I was pretty big. But Just this year I've shifted to a relatively healthy vegetarian diet (we get a box of veggies shipped to us every week, if you are looking for a good option for food check to see if you can get this in your town!) and have cut back IMMENSELY on the sweets, and am proud to report that Since January of this year I have gone from 230 lbs to 185 lbs! My cholesterol numbers have been cut in half and my blood pressure is back in a healthy range. I keep track of everything on a spreadsheet that I would be more than happy to share if anyone thinks it may work for them, too. Now that my diet is pretty routine (except now I'm trying to cut my beer intake, I do live in Portland after all) my goals for November are to run for at least half an hour 3 times a week, do a series of morning exercises (push-ups, crunches, etc.) every morning, and walk the dogs rain or shine at least 5 times a week. I've also been doing the pull-up plan from the 100 push-ups website and will continue that (I can do 2 now!). I'm really looking forward to meeting some fellow fitness nerds! Jefflevel 2 Piratical Ranger STR 8 | DEX 2 | STA 8 | CON 4 | WIS 5 | CHA 3X Current Challenge X Find Me on Fitocracy X Add me on Run Keeper X Link to comment
Laureleye Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Wow you've really made a good start. A new challenge starts next week I think. I've just finished my first and it was great for accountability. Welcome. The hardest part of the workout is lacing up your shoes'"10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Current Challenge |INTJ | MFP | FitBit Link to comment
Jeffo Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thank you! I'm excited to try a challenge, I've tried some goal setting just for myself but I did a poor job of sticking to them. I think making them public would help a lot. Jefflevel 2 Piratical Ranger STR 8 | DEX 2 | STA 8 | CON 4 | WIS 5 | CHA 3X Current Challenge X Find Me on Fitocracy X Add me on Run Keeper X Link to comment
Skittle Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Welcome to the Rebellion!Congratulations on your weightloss and improved cholestoral and blood pressure levels! I would definitely recommend participating in the upcoming challenge (I think it starts on the 12th...but don't quote me on that...in any case there should be an announcement about it soon!). It will be my first challenge, too, but I've been lurking around the most recent challenge, and it really does seem like a great way to be held accountable. In addition to putting your goals out there publicly and joining a guild, there are also mini-challenges throughout the main challenge that foster lots of teamwork, so you're not just held accountable to yourself, you also feel accountable for helping (or hindering - ack!) your team/guild.At least, that's the impression that I get Do you get your weekly veggie box through a CSA of some sort? We have some near us, but they tend to be monthly.Good luck, and again, welcome! Link to comment
AKLulu Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hi, Jeff! I've been pretty absent from the forums for a while, so sorry I didn't see your intro earlier, but it sounds like you've made AWESOME progress! I also just sent you a friend request on here because I intend to make it my mission to eventually meet the more of the Portland nerds. I've made very little progress with that so far, but glad to see there are at least a few around! Keep up the good work (And I totally hear you on trying to cut back on beer in Portland.) Lulu : one that is remarkable or wonderful (it's in the dictionary, it must be true) Battle Log | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment
Jeffo Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks, AKLulu! I've been really inactive here as well. It's good to see another Portland-er, as I haven't had much luck either. So it's nice to meet you! Jefflevel 2 Piratical Ranger STR 8 | DEX 2 | STA 8 | CON 4 | WIS 5 | CHA 3X Current Challenge X Find Me on Fitocracy X Add me on Run Keeper X Link to comment
AKLulu Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Nice to meet you too! We'll have to meet up one of these times. I actually just posted earlier today about maybe meeting up in February. One of the Seattle nerds is heading down this way then. Consider it? Lulu : one that is remarkable or wonderful (it's in the dictionary, it must be true) Battle Log | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment
Jeffo Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 That sounds great! Jefflevel 2 Piratical Ranger STR 8 | DEX 2 | STA 8 | CON 4 | WIS 5 | CHA 3X Current Challenge X Find Me on Fitocracy X Add me on Run Keeper X Link to comment
AKLulu Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Alright ^.^ I'll let you know when Clawed Bear and I start coming up with plans for his visit. Are you on Facebook or Twitter or any of that? Lulu : one that is remarkable or wonderful (it's in the dictionary, it must be true) Battle Log | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment
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