Maters Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Greetings and salutations everyone, Maters here. So my partner has been doing the Nerd Fitness thing for a bit and is losing weight, and since I need to lose some myself I'm here to give it a go. I'm doing all sorts of things to live healthier but the weight and nutrition thing are something of a struggle. So a little about me: I'm 42, need to lose about 40 pounds and I'm a recovering alcoholic. Yes, I did lose some weight when I stopped drinking ... but then put it back on because I was eating my pain. I've been sober just over five months. If there are others here in recovery or have a partner who is in recovery ... please feel free to reach out to me. I am happy to listen or talk and help anyway I can. I meditate twice daily, both for healthy mind and body. I am trying to eat less meat and less grain. But I am not giving up meat altogether. Until recently, I had been a fairly active runner. I was training for a half marathon and then developed plantar faciitis. I also pulled the muscles in my shoulder on a rowing machine. So, I'm now trying to pull myself back together to get back to the running I love ... I'm also stridently avoiding workout machines. I HATE the gym. I much prefer to go for a long, brisk walk or run through my neighborhood than to endure the monotony of a treadmill. I am also somewhat phobic of weights. I am hoping to incorporate some lifting into my workouts to help strengthen some weak muscles. But mostly, I want to focus on getting back to running so I can accomplish my goal of running a half marathon. Glad to be here! XOXO Quote MatersHappy, joyous and free Link to comment
JessFit Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Welcome and congrats on deciding to make positive changes in your life! Quote Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
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