stephm Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hi guys,Been lurking for a while and have finally got up the time and courage to register and hopefully make myself a bit more accountable. I normally live in urban central Scotland (though am away this week in the Balkans). I was always a skinny, badly coordinated wee weakling at school and last to be picked for any teams, though I did one make second reserve for the school under 9 "c" netball team (woot!). Sine my mid teens when I had the money and independence to buy my own sweets I've put on the pounds slowly but surely. This has been counterbalanced by an interest in sport I never knew I had - I now regularly run, swim and sea kayak, as well as bits of strength training, climbing, hill running, bike commuting etc - and by doing a job where time to eat is often an issue. I've lost a couple of dress sizes over the past 2 years but intermittently put it on again when my sugar munching gets out of hand. I've always been a healthy weight but am insulin resistant, have PCOS, and am a bit pudgy round the middle. My long term goals are to build healthy eating habits that let me be not obsessed with food, and avoid type 2 diabetes, to be strong and fit enough to enjoy the sports I do whenever I like without injury, and to have a body that I like enough aesthetically to stop caring about what it looks like. I'm always a Bit short of time cause of work commitments but hope to be able to offer a bit of support to some here, and would love any encouragement others can offer me. My shorter term goals are to do a short strength/core workout 6 days a week, swim at least 15 mins twice a week, and not binge on rubbish (the last one is subjective but I'm pretty honest with myself about what constitutes a binge). Let the rebellion begin! Link to comment
kshark Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Welcome! (not sure if I can officially welcome you since I only joined today but I'm excited you are here!)I share your unfortunate lack of coordination. In fact, I ran my shopping cart into a mid-isle display last night, and have an impressive bruise on my shin as a result. Not to mention being stared at... I share your fear of diabetes. It runs rampant in my family. My brother was recently diagnosed with type 1 and he is only 25. So I am determined not to let myself get there. I wont let the knife and fork dig my grave. It sounds like you have an awesome environment to work out in! I am green with envy. There are no hills to run where I live....usually people use parking garages to run in, but I don't live anywhere near one of those either. I love kayaking! I usually kayak on rivers (full of gators) when I have friends to go with. Your goals are awesome! Keep working towards the life you want =) best of luck! Level 2 RangerUnknown RaceSTR: 4 DEX: 5 STA: 6 CON: 6 WIS: 3 CHA: 1 Link to comment
Bekah Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi Steph Glad you are here! You sound like you are on the right track. The being hard on ourselves for how we look is soooo common, and so sad! I hope we are both able to overcome that during our stay here Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
stephm Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks for such a warm welcome guys! I'm on holiday at the moment so have a bit of free time- have just done the latest Zuzana Light ZWOW workout in my hostel room and feel great for it. Meeting some pals for a wee jog later, so I just need to keep the grub sensible! Link to comment
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