dsc Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hello all! I am not certain how I came across this site but I am sure glad I did. I am ready for some positive change, and I feel real good about what I am seeing here. About 15 years ago, without me paying much attention to it, my weight began to creep up until I reached a little over 220lbs. ( I am 5' 6" tall) This was in 2011. I had no energy and couldn't do 10 push ups, or even a single pull up. I had been on cholesterol and blood pressure medicine for years, and dreaded every time I had a doctors appointment. A friend recommended Weight Watchers and I started using their points system. I did fairly well. I lost almost 50lbs and ran my first ever 10k that fall!! Great! I felt I was on to something! I then got distracted by personal issues and quit following my routine. I gained almost all of the weight back and was really feeling frustrated by it all. I considered Weight Watchers again but I just didn't want to do all that counting and tracking again. My doctor suggested the South Beach diet and I completed the initial 2 weeks of phase one. I felt really good. I also felt that going back to eating pasta, and bread, and other things like that just didn't seem productive to my situation. In a twist of fate I was researching fitness routines when I found Nerd Fitness. It seems like a great find. Not only did I find the workout information that I was looking for, I also found the paleo diet info too. I am hooked. Since I started with the South Beach diet and moved into the paleo lifestyle I have lost over 15lbs. It is a great start. I have been doing the beginner body weight routine 3 days a week, alternating with interval training 3 days a week. It feel very positive at this point. Here's to a new beginning! Link to comment
Laureleye Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 You've gotten started on a really great fitness plan. You'll be just in time when we start our next challenge. Glad you wandered in and decided to stay. 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
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