SHeisig Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I never had to work to keep a healthy weight...then I picked up bad habbits. So I am new around here, as you all can tell. I have an idea of where I want to go but I'm not sure how to get there but I figure this is the first step. A few things about me. I live in Wisconsin. If anyone out there doesn't know, Wisconsin is known for a combination of three things that usually aren't the best for any type of diet beer, brats, and cheese. With these all being things that I love. I have some big obstacles to overcome. I'm willing to give it my all so here is some back story to explain how I got to where I am now. Where I started... Through most of my life I was always naturally very thin (like didn't pass 100lbs until I was 22) and I didn't have to try to stay in shape. I could always eat whatever I wanted and sit on my lazy butt all day but I never gained any weight. Now that its been five whole years since my weight hit tripple digits. I am trying to break some of those awful habbits that made me gain almost 35lbs. Habbits being drinking lots of beer, not paying any attention to portion sizes, and living a pretty sedentary lifestyle. My metabolism took a big hit with these habbits. About two years ago I went to the gym for about 6 months at least two if not three times a week. I was proud of myself. Then I moved across town and going to the gym pretty much ceased. I started eating a little better. Making sure to include more vegetables in my diet. But mostly still skipping breakfast and not understanding portion sizing wasn't helping. Where I am now... I started noticing things being squishy and jiggly in places that didn't used to be. I told myself a few months ago that things were going to change. I am now eating a considerable ammount more fruits and veggies than I used to and I have been excercising more. Right now I am running about 2 days a week and someitmes doing yoga on the off days. Its hard for me to get motivated because for the longer part of my life I didn't have to try. Now I have to and finding the motivation isn't easy. The thing is I HATE running with a passion. Its not fun for me, and I keep trying to be excited about it I just can't muster up the excitement. So here I am trying to break habbits and make positive changes. I still am not entirely sure how to impliement a fitness program into my life so I joined here and will hopefully learn a few things. Where I am trying to go... I want to loose the jiggly parts and get back to feeling comfortable with how I look, and getting back to my, what I consider healthy weight. I also want to make some positive overall lifestyle changes. Breaking the habbits that got me here in the first place. I want to keep these changes going too. One day there will be mini-me's running around and I want the energy to keep up with them. Now that you all know a little bit about me. I am going to keep trying routines and diet plans until I find something that is feasable for me to acomplish. Nothing puts a damper in your plans like continued failure. I will more than likely be asking lots more questions as this goes on. Thank you for the welcome into what seems like a wonderful community! -Stefanie Link to comment
TxAg_WxNerd Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Welcome! Bring on the questions! I see you have some general goals, which is great! That being said, you may want to set a few short term goals for yourself to keep yourself motivated. Level 3 - Ranger Current Challenge: At It Again! Link to comment
Nivek Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hiya Sheisig. I'm new here too. I'm looking forward to the next challenge starting next week and setting some goals to help "level up" myself. I live in Minneapolis and know all too well about the tasty brats, deep fried cheese curds, and lovely beers brewed by my Wisconsin neighbors. Bavarian Ranger -- Level twoStrength 5 Dexterity 4 Stamina 5 Constitution 1 Wisdom 5 Charisma 5 My Epic Quest Challenge #1 Current Challenge Future goal inspiration from Kurt Vonnegut "Like so many Americans, she was trying to construct a life that made sense from things she found in gift shops.†Link to comment
SHeisig Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks for the welcome.Setting short term goals is some really good advice. My question is how short should this short term be? One month, three months? I have no idea. I have completely lost my train of thought. Yes. Thats all right now. Link to comment
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