Ceasefire Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Why, it's Adventure Time, of course. Venturing into new territory here on Nerd Fitness. Hi. I'm Nikki. I have been on my fitness journey for about a year and a half now. I regularly use a calorie counting website and a group discussion board on FB for my gym/trainers but I haven't actually had much experience on other fitness related sites, so I'm jumping right in. So far, I've lost 43lbs. I've lowered my bodyfat from an all-time high of 48% to 24% and I'm hoping to keep going until I reach a level of fitness I've previously never seen/felt/touched the surface of before. I workout 3+ times a week in a CrossFit style workout which varies from session to session. I love Kettlebells and I hope to get a training certification for them in the near future. This feels like an essay, but I'mma keep going. I'm originally from the UK, but moved to the US and I have two wonderful children who are my inspiration. Hoping to really ramp up my training this coming week (kids go back to school, yo) and I hope I can make some friends here to keep me accountable. /flails Quote Pixie Ranger Drunk on Tea~ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Link to comment
Fireaxe888 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Wow, 48% to 24%? That's amazing. Got any before and after pics? (if you'd like to, of course). Oh, and welcome! Quote Link to comment
Ceasefire Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thank you! I should have some pictures in my gallery, assuming I'm doing this stuff correctly: Gallery Pictures. Very little recent, though. I'm waiting for my pictures to come back from a photoshoot I had last Saturday! Quote Pixie Ranger Drunk on Tea~ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Link to comment
Fireaxe888 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks! And your family is cute, too Quote Link to comment
Dierski Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Welcome to you too! I had to come and check out your intro after you commented on mine. I have to say, I am already so impressed by your progress- you are killing it! I'm hoping to work towards a crossfit type of routine once I am in a little better shape, but it seems intimidating to start. Do you just do crossfit style workouts on your own or do you do to that type of a gym for it? Enjoy that back to school time! Quote Level 1 Humanoid Rogue Bard, (Lone) Ranger ...Not all those who Ranger are lost... STR 2|DEX 1|STA 1|CON 1|WIS 3|CHA 2 "Experiment is the mother of knowledge." ~Madeline L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time Link to comment
Ceasefire Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'm not sure how branded CrossFit style gyms are, but there are moves that suit every body type/size for the gym I attend. If you want to make a workout at home, just look up 'tabata' workouts. I usually do those kind at home with dumbbells and take advantage of kettlebells and TRX and box-jumps, etc for when I'm at the gym. I'd like to try a CrossFit gym eventually because I love the concept of the barbell. And doing a pull-up? Man, that would make me feel like a freakin' superhero. XD Don't be intimidated! Everything has a beginner move and an advanced move and as you get more and more proficient at each, you'll find you have even more moves to keep you moving! Quote Pixie Ranger Drunk on Tea~ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Link to comment
CactusWren Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hi there! I'm intrigued by kettlebells. I just got one and have been using it a bit with exercises I've seen here on NF. I love the simplicity, yet effectiveness of it. Also, kudos to you for making progress with a calorie counter! Good job! I've tried Richard Simmons checkbook style one a long time ago, and an android app more recnetly, but can't seem to get into it. Quote CactusWren progress thread Link to comment
Ceasefire Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I started off on MyFitnessPal and that's where I chose to stay. I gave SparkPeople a try a while back but honestly, the customization options were overwhelming and the pretty flashy badges and trophies and such got to be really off-putting. I've logged 500+ days on MFP, it's really easy to use and a mobile app isn't half bad! Kettlebells are awesome. Like, super awesome. Quote Pixie Ranger Drunk on Tea~ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Link to comment
Hong WeiLoh Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Sounds like you've got an awesome start, and the right reasons and motivations for it. :-) I've been lurking a while before signing up, this seems like a really awesome and tight-knit community. Nice to meet other new people. o/ Quote Insert witty & pithy saying here. Link to comment
Blaidd Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Welcome Ceasefire. Congrats on the fat loss so far. It's incredible what you've already done. Nice going You're going to make great friends here - trust me some of my closest friends were met on NF (and i'm sure you could find plenty of similar stories around here). It's just so nice having people understand how you feel when you're feeling it and going through the same thing as you. CF is a big thing here (like Paleo and Heavy Lifting) so i'm sure you'll find plenty of kindred spirits. Good luck and again, welcome. Quote Half Faerie (Sidhe) Scout | Black Belt Kitchen Ninja "A positive attitude will not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" - Herm Albright You're welcome to skype me (audriwolf) too but let me know who you are My challenge Link to comment
Ceasefire Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Thank you for the warm welcome! I can't wait to get involved in some challenges. =) Quote Pixie Ranger Drunk on Tea~ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Link to comment
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