GirlFriday Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hey everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster. I figured that a good way to make sure I'm really dedicated to being healthier is to get involved in the community. The reason I'm finally motivated to do something is that I'm currently really not feeling in control of my own life, and that's not something I find acceptable. This is a way to take some control back. I've been a little overweight and a lot out of shape for probably the last 7 years or so, since I left high school and it's structured sports activities. I used to play fullback on my school rugby team, for any fans of the game out there. Since then, I've toyed around with cardio kickboxing, pilates, and zumba, but I've never been motivated enough to stick to anything. I'm going to change that now. I've joined a softball and soccer team for the summer, and I want to start running (no better way to prepare for the zombie apocalypse). I also really got into biking when I was living downtown and could bike-commute, and I'd like to bike more for fun and exploration. Diet wise, I'm working on cutting out eating-when-bored from my life, and of switching to healthy snacks (fruit and vegetables instead of chips and chocolates). One thing I know I should work on, but am very nervous about, is cutting down on soft drinks. I'm a serious caffeine addict and the withdrawal won't be pretty. On the personal side of things, I'm a grad student living in Ottawa, Canada. I'm looking forward to the return of Game of Thrones (although this season is going to be devastating), and the new Neverwhere radio series (next week!). I picked the name GirlFriday in honour of Rosalind Russell and 1940's His Girl Friday, an inspiring woman to kick start this new lifestyle. Cheers, GirlFriday Link to comment
Vector Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Welcome! Softball and soccer sound like good things. When does that star in Ottawa? Link to comment
robocoastie Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 When preparing for the zombie apocoplyse it's also important to get to the range once a month and fire off 100 rounds to ensure you can make those headshots. Link to comment
MariahSnow Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome to the Rebellion! If you have any questions, need advice on something, or need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask! Yay Game of Thrones season 3! I heard an interview with GRRM where he said he was going to a deserted island during season 3 to avoid the internet fury when things go down. So excited to see how it all plays out! Amazon Warrior 29, F, 5'11 ft, 159lbs #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 Link to comment
I-Jo Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Oh i have nothing productive to add except welcome and I can't wait for season 3. makes me all giddy inside- even if I get angry when I watch it sometimes. Yay dragons and ruthless women- so hot. Link to comment
allirep Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 also can't wait for season 3 - luckily it starts this weekend. Introspective Bookworm (Lvl 6)STR 8.5 | DEX 10 | STA 11 | CON 13 | WIS 15 | CHA 11Look, I... I may not be an explorer, or an adventurer, or a treasure-seeker, or a gunfighter, Mr. O'Connell, but I am proud of what I am. I... am a librarian. (Rachel Weiss, The Mummy)Intro/Current Challenge | Fitocracy | MFP Link to comment
terrormortus Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Welcome, glad I'm not the only one preparing for the upcoming zombie apocalypse. Are you familiar at all with the "Zombies, Run!" running app at all? It has a really nice couch to 5k program as well as the normal game for when you are running. Level 5 Orc Citizen Soldier STR 7.5|DEX 9.5|STA 11|CON 12|WIS 20.5|CHA 8.5 Old Challenges 15/4 3/6 7/25 "Do it now." Link to comment
Virago Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 YES! Going to be an epic season Multiclassed Knife Dancer [Warrior Monk Range-sassin and Druid-in-training] "Tiny, but FIERCE!" -The Dresden Files CHALLENGE FIVE HERE! Spoiler These are all old: Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Post-CNF2015 Battle Log Say hi IRL: Instagram | Facebook | NF Profile Link to comment
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