New to the party

[KFBass]

Heyo!

 

Figured i'd drop an introduction thread since i've been lurking this site for the past few weeks. I really enjoy the concept of Leveling up your life. I'm only a casual gamer, sci-fi and fantasy fan, but that concept gives a good starting point. Basically asking myself "is what im doing right now making me a better me?"

 

My real geekdom comes from beer and brewing. I am a professional brewer which obviously has it's own challenges when it comes to fitness. I currently work fairly exhausting 12hr shifts, 4 on 4 off. I'm working on making those less exhausting by improving my overall fitness. On my off days I hit the gym for 2 full body workouts, focusing on compound lifts. I also really enjoy running so I try to get a run in here and there when I can.

 

Anyways looking forward to hopefully meeting some like minded individuals and we all work on our own personal goals.

 

Cheers

[Laureleye]

That does sound like a challenge, but we like challenges here, so you've come to the right place.  I hope you'll join in on the next 6-week challange, starting 4/15.  Do you have a short workout you do on your work days?

[KFBass]

My work days tend to be my short work out. Brewing is somewhat physically challenging. Up and down ladders with 55lb sacks of grain, dragging around hoses filled with water, holding awkward poses to inspect and clean something etc...I do a little bodyweight stuff in the morning, and am trying to get in some HIIT on work days.

 

The real challenge is diet. Alcohol is great in moderation. A few local people have started the idea of "paying the beer tax". Working out and eating right, to counter balance the consumption of craft beer. Also emphasizing the quality over quantity rule.

 

I will certainly be checking out the next 6 week challenge 

[Laureleye]

Yes, it sounds like you get your workout in on those days all right.  Glad you're going to join the challenge. 

[eliz]

Hi KFBass! I look forward to following along with you in the challenge. I'm not a brewer myself, but I do live in a household where brewing, buying and collecting craft beer plays a big role in daily meals and entertainment. Hopefully we'll both discover ways to moderate this aspect of our diets sustainably.

[KFBass]

@eliz being a craft beer fan can certainly take it's toll. I track everything in myfitnesspal and make sure my beer can fit into my daily goals. There are times where I do go overboard, like last night when I was judging the Ontario Brewing Awards, but don't let one day get you down. It's fairly easy to "drink your calories" so moderation is key.

[Teros]

welcome!  I don't drink anything but it's good there's there's more new people here.