A re-introduction from Beastback

[SigridEllis]

:waves:

 

Hi, y'all.

 

Been a while since I was year, and it seemed like a good time to get back into the forums.

 

I'm Beastback.

 

("Hi, Beastback.")

 

I'm almost 40 years old, female, mother of two. My partner and I got back to the gym about three years ago. We've been working out steadily ever since.

 

I thought I'd post my Real Life Roleplaying stats here, to start things out right.

 

Human Adventurer (I'd like to eventually get around to Ranger, but I don't think I've gotten far enough yet.)

 

Level 1

 

STR: 3

 

romanian deadlift a pair of 50 lb dumbbells

bench press each of my kids

DEX: 2

I can do some tai chi and yoga

STA: 3

 

hold a plank for a minute

run a mile outdoors in the snow easily, albeit slowly

CON: 2

WIS: 3

 

I'm wise enough to not drink soda, to not eat fast food, to do most of my own cooking and eat a crapton of vegetables.

CHA: 2

I am pleasant enough, but not good with people I don't already know

 

 

I've entered the six week challenge.

 

 

Challenge goals:

 

Run three miles without stopping. (Previous record - 2.5 mi.)

Two consecutive Renegade rows. (Previous record, 1 complete row left and right arms, 5 lb weights.)

Eat totally paleo one day a week for six weeks.

 

Life goal:

 

Reacquaint myself with the Nerd Fitness forums by updating this thread each week and by reading AT LEAST three other topics each week.

 

 

So, I expect I'll see some of you around. :waves:

 

[JessOfAllTrades]

Welcome back! I love that you backed up your stats - that takes some serious self-reflection. Your goals sound awesome, and I hope you enjoy coming back to the forums! Good luck on your six week challenge!

[SigridEllis]

:Waves: Hiya!  Well, yeah, and ymmv, but we all start where we start. Someone else might give themselves a STR 3 for being able to do six pull-ups, while another might assign STR 3 for a 30 lb bench press. Three years ago, I would have considered my current accomplishments RIDIC hard.