dilettante Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi all, Short-time lurker, long-time fitness daydreamer. I've spent the past 8 years making on and off plans to get fit and going through exercise kicks and various healthy eating attempts. I'm turning 25 in a few months and think it's ridiculous I've not managed to do anything but put on a couple stone in the past several years. Over the last couple of months I've dropped about 7 pounds, and though I am questioning the accuracy of the scales, I can now fit into my suit trousers almost comfortably, so I've definitely made some progress. I found Nerd Fitness through the Art of Manliness website and have been thinking about joining up for a few weeks now, since I'm feeling like I might actually be able to accomplish some fitness goals with the motivation of my recent small victory. I'm signed up for a 50 mile bike ride the day after my birthday in June, so I've got just under three months to get ready for that, and I would like to add on some muscle so when I shift the rest of this weight I'll not be left looking like a rake. I'm a fantasy fan, of Terry Pratchett especially (the way his protagonists tackle life resonates with me), small time sci-fi geek, aspiring hippy and committed dilettante... although one day I hope to settle down with an art form I love. Looking forward to the adventure here and turning life into a game. Link to comment
Laureleye Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I just finished Terry Pratchett's Dodger, which I found pretty fun. I think I've read everything he's written, including his "children's" books (okay, not Where's my Cow....) Sounds like you've made a good solid start, and you just need to keep up your momentum. If you click on the CHALLENGE tab, and go to the FAQs, you can read up on what you need to do to be ready for our next challenge, which starts in about 2 weeks. A challenge is a great way to stay focused on some short-term goals. Welcome to the rebellion. 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
NicoleCanoes Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Come join the Scouts. We'll make sure you can bike 50miles, no problem. Running goal - Dopey Challenge 2015Training to complete an Ironman by 2017. I can swim .5, bike 112, and run 26.2, separately. Buckland Hobbit, Level 4 ScoutSTR 10.25 | DEX 6 | STA 12.75 | CON 8 | WIS 9.75 | CHA 5.75 Link to comment
dilettante Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Laureleye they are just all good books. I need to get back to work. They holidays have made me so unmotivated. Need some structure. The challenge sounds like a good plan, better get on it. Nicole, I would have loved the scouts, but I think I'm gonna be a bit old now? Turning 25 soon. Link to comment
sumdawgtwigg Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Awesome goal! Welcome to the rebellion! "It's always the ones that don't do anything that try to bring you down" - Henry Rollins "There is no meantime, there is only now" - The Ditty Bops Trail Blazing Elf Ranger Sumdawgtwigg Level 3 STR-3 DEX-4 STA-4 CON-3 WIS-5 CHA-2 Fitocracy My Game Blog DO IT CHALLENGE! Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Nicole, I would have loved the scouts, but I think I'm gonna be a bit old now? Turning 25 soon. Lolwut You are silly Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
sumdawgtwigg Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Laureleye they are just all good books. I need to get back to work. They holidays have made me so unmotivated. Need some structure. The challenge sounds like a good plan, better get on it. Nicole, I would have loved the scouts, but I think I'm gonna be a bit old now? Turning 25 soon. I'm assuming you're either joking or that you thought that she was talking about the boy scouts. If it's the last one, she's talking about the scout guild here at Nerdfitness "It's always the ones that don't do anything that try to bring you down" - Henry Rollins "There is no meantime, there is only now" - The Ditty Bops Trail Blazing Elf Ranger Sumdawgtwigg Level 3 STR-3 DEX-4 STA-4 CON-3 WIS-5 CHA-2 Fitocracy My Game Blog DO IT CHALLENGE! Link to comment
dilettante Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Oh right, I was thinking boy scouts (I know they do stuff for up to 25s or something like that) didn't think of the scout guild on here. Thanks. Sheepish grin. I'll have to have a look on there. So much to do to get ready it seems Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Omigosh I totally thought you were joking Yeah, scouts as a NF class Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
dilettante Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Omigosh I totally thought you were joking Yeah, scouts as a NF class Look at me making accidentally relevant jokes. It's like I've been here for years. Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Totally! And...totally something I would do as well Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
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