Hello for South Jersey, fellow nerds

[Prozach]

Hello, I'm Zach From New Jersey, and I just discovered this wonderful gem of a website. 1 year ago, I was around 185lbs (I'm only 5'6"), could do about 5 push-ups, couldn't run for more than a minute, and was generally a lump in front of my computer most of the time. Now however, I am still a lump at my computer (of course, still a nerd!), but not as bad as I was back then.

In May, I began working out (push-up from my knees, crunches, etc) and began jogging in June (well, jog/walking). Now I can run about 6-7 miles non-stop (at about 8:25 a mile, 7:00 mile is my quickest), do 30 push-ups in a set, and am down to around 155lbs. I've also inspired my brother, and a couple friends to begin doing the same as well.

Now for this summer, I hope to get down to 145ish, as well as work on pull-ups and generally getting more fit.

Just wanted to give a little background on my situation. I hope to be a contributing member of this community in the coming moths. Thank you for your time!

[CapN_Tommy_Sunshine]

Welcome to the Rebellion! It sounds like you have made excellent progress.

[True Heresy]

Wow! You are inspiring and clearly inspired to this community and to me. I'm a n00b to this site - and to fitness in general. I am determined to follow in your epic footsteps though sir and become a nerdy fitness machine.

Good luck in your continued adventures.

[Brometheus]

Welcome to the board

Good job on the goals and where you've gotten!

[Alethea]

Hey man, welcome aboard! Awesome to see some concrete goals and progress! If you are interested, we are starting another Challenge in around 2 weeks, and you (and all other newbies, the rest of you reading this!) should definitely join. It's a great way to get to meet some of our Rebels, and stay accountable. Also, if my memory serves me right, for the first time ever, we're doing a 6 week challenge. An Epic Challenge for Epic Results!

So! What do you think is the single greatest contributor to your success thusfar?