pumazealy Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hey All, i'm new to this, have heard great things from a friend. Over the past 5 years from working in a job sitting on my butt for 12 hours a day i've put on a lot of weight.Because of this i have bad knees, ankles and back. Late last year i managed to lose 20 pounds but it's been a year and lacking motivation i haven't gotten any further. I've kept it off though so i'm happy with that. I'm 250 pounds at the moment and to be healthier and fitter - and well taking a lot of weight off my joints - my goal is to lose another 80 pounds over the next year. I'm hoping this will help and am looking forward to starting my first challenge! Quote Race: Dwarf. Class: Warrior. Level: 4 STR: 9 DEX: 4 STA: 5 CON: 7 WIS: 8 CHA: 2 Daily Quest Battle LogChallenge 1: BBWW will be my bitch BrowncoatChallenge 2: Calling in the Cavalry Knights of the GSPCChallenge 3: K.I.S.S. Knights of the GSPCChallenge 4: Back in Black C25K & Zombies, Run! ChampionsChallenge 5: It's my Strong Hand"So that's everything huh. no weapons, no friends, no hope. take all that away and what's left?Me" Link to comment
CrimsonTide2006 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Good luck with your goals!! I have issues with motivation too...also with over-eating and not exercising consistently. Great job on your initial weight loss, I have never had such noticeable loss yet(only about 10 lbs over the last couple of years). Quote Link to comment
citizenkade Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 The best part about getting yourself into shape is that your muscles will strengthen. You will get lighter, which will make the load on your knees and back that much easier, which will let you work out a little harder. It's a great cycle. And you came to the Rebellion, the greatest support group on earth. You hear that? That's your new life calling! And it's going to be sweet! Go kick some butt, and have fun! 1 Quote Race: Half Elf/Human. Class: Wildling Ranger. Level: 3 STR: 6 DEX: 2 STA: 7 CON: 5 WIS: 3 CHA: 0 First Campaign Second Campaign Daily Campaign Battle Log MY FITNESS PAL LOG Link to comment
pumazealy Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks for the support! I'm really excited about doing this. Having great people on here helps Quote Race: Dwarf. Class: Warrior. Level: 4 STR: 9 DEX: 4 STA: 5 CON: 7 WIS: 8 CHA: 2 Daily Quest Battle LogChallenge 1: BBWW will be my bitch BrowncoatChallenge 2: Calling in the Cavalry Knights of the GSPCChallenge 3: K.I.S.S. Knights of the GSPCChallenge 4: Back in Black C25K & Zombies, Run! ChampionsChallenge 5: It's my Strong Hand"So that's everything huh. no weapons, no friends, no hope. take all that away and what's left?Me" Link to comment
citizenkade Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hahah! I didn't even realize we knew each other until just now! I'm so happy to have someone I know on NF! WOOOHOOO!!! Quote Race: Half Elf/Human. Class: Wildling Ranger. Level: 3 STR: 6 DEX: 2 STA: 7 CON: 5 WIS: 3 CHA: 0 First Campaign Second Campaign Daily Campaign Battle Log MY FITNESS PAL LOG Link to comment
Basement Cat Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Welcome Pumazealy! Don't worry; once you get going, you won't want to stop. Glad to have you in the rebellion! Quote Current form: Chubby House Cat (lvl4) Weight objective: 20% S. 4 P. 6 E. 4 C. 7 I. 8 A. 4 L. 5 Battle log Current Challenge Handy linky. Link to comment
Guest Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Welcome, and congratulations on what you've already accomplished!Weightlifting (to some degree) will help with bad joints. Obviously, I wouldn't recommend jumping straight into it, but if you get those muscles strong, good joints will follow We're always here to encourage you if you need it! Good luck! Quote Link to comment
The Beard Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hello! Late last year i managed to lose 20 pounds but it's been a year and lacking motivation i haven't gotten any further. I've kept it off though so i'm happy with that. I'm 250 pounds at the moment and to be healthier and fitter - and well taking a lot of weight off my joints - my goal is to lose another 80 pounds over the next year. Good job with keeping the weight off! That's something that doesn't always happen. During college I lost a similar amount but then gained it back over a summer. It's amazing what a little bit of weight loss does for taking the pressure off. During my workout this week, my friend stuck a 40 pound weight on my back during pushups and said "This is what pushups used to feel like to you", with me struggling to each one. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes on your body. I wish you well with your goal! 1 Quote Level 3 Bearded Assassin Str: 10 Dex: 9 Sta: 6 Con: 7 Wis: 4 Cha: 3 Current Challenge: Respawn Past Challenges: 1 2 3 Daily Battle Log Album "I'm not losing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of ever finding it again." Link to comment
citizenkade Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hello! Good job with keeping the weight off! That's something that doesn't always happen. During college I lost a similar amount but then gained it back over a summer. It's amazing what a little bit of weight loss does for taking the pressure off. During my workout this week, my friend stuck a 40 pound weight on my back during pushups and said "This is what pushups used to feel like to you", with me struggling to each one. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes on your body. I wish you well with your goal! That's a really good idea! Next time I'm complaining about pushups, I'm going to add some weight to see what I used to push around! BRILLIANT! 1 Quote Race: Half Elf/Human. Class: Wildling Ranger. Level: 3 STR: 6 DEX: 2 STA: 7 CON: 5 WIS: 3 CHA: 0 First Campaign Second Campaign Daily Campaign Battle Log MY FITNESS PAL LOG Link to comment
pumazealy Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 ok halfway through day 3 of no sugar/coffee/energy drinks and i'm starting to fade. will keep drinking water and will grab a green tea but this is the first time i'm feeling tempted to nip down to the dairy and grab a nice big can full of sugar and guarana and other stuff that is not good for you 1 Quote Race: Dwarf. Class: Warrior. Level: 4 STR: 9 DEX: 4 STA: 5 CON: 7 WIS: 8 CHA: 2 Daily Quest Battle LogChallenge 1: BBWW will be my bitch BrowncoatChallenge 2: Calling in the Cavalry Knights of the GSPCChallenge 3: K.I.S.S. Knights of the GSPCChallenge 4: Back in Black C25K & Zombies, Run! ChampionsChallenge 5: It's my Strong Hand"So that's everything huh. no weapons, no friends, no hope. take all that away and what's left?Me" Link to comment
The Beard Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 You can keep going!!! Find things that distract you! Also, non-sugary gum or mints usually work for me when I want to go and grab potato chips or other snacks. Quote Level 3 Bearded Assassin Str: 10 Dex: 9 Sta: 6 Con: 7 Wis: 4 Cha: 3 Current Challenge: Respawn Past Challenges: 1 2 3 Daily Battle Log Album "I'm not losing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of ever finding it again." Link to comment
citizenkade Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 EAT YOUR FRUIT! You will get the sugar and energy you are missing, better natural sugars from fruit than anything you'll get in a can! And that canned stuff? IT'S MADE OF POISONED LAVA! You don't want to drink poison lava now, do you? Quote Race: Half Elf/Human. Class: Wildling Ranger. Level: 3 STR: 6 DEX: 2 STA: 7 CON: 5 WIS: 3 CHA: 0 First Campaign Second Campaign Daily Campaign Battle Log MY FITNESS PAL LOG Link to comment
pumazealy Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 but i do want to drink poison lava it tastes so good hehe i was actually just thinking about my fruit intake and realised it's largely morning consumption. i have a banana and mixed berries with my protein shake when i wake uppeaches and blueberries with oatmeal for breakfast a few hours laterand a plum/apple in the afternoon i have kiwifruit on my desk that i keep forgetting to eat as it's messy and time consuming - but i used to eat two with lunch before the holidays so will have to get back into that.realised had some raisins in the cupboard so grabbed a few - damn those are high in sugar - and will have them with a few nuts as a snack too Quote Race: Dwarf. Class: Warrior. Level: 4 STR: 9 DEX: 4 STA: 5 CON: 7 WIS: 8 CHA: 2 Daily Quest Battle LogChallenge 1: BBWW will be my bitch BrowncoatChallenge 2: Calling in the Cavalry Knights of the GSPCChallenge 3: K.I.S.S. Knights of the GSPCChallenge 4: Back in Black C25K & Zombies, Run! ChampionsChallenge 5: It's my Strong Hand"So that's everything huh. no weapons, no friends, no hope. take all that away and what's left?Me" Link to comment
DeltaBravo Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hey there fellow derbygal! I absolutely hear you on wanting to lose some pounds to make your life easier on your joints. Is caffinated tea off your list, too? I found myself consuming too much coffee, and while I haven't kicked the habit, I've learned to ease off on it by switching to tea, and to decaf coffee. I enjoy the beverage too much to personally be willing to ditch it 100%, and I've found that I've willingly gone days without it by instead substituting white tea! It didn't happen on purpose! Hang in there - You'll reach your goals! Quote Link to comment
pumazealy Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hey DeltaBravo.The only tea I am drinking is green tea. I don't drink it too often but it's nice when I need something warm to drink. Quote Race: Dwarf. Class: Warrior. Level: 4 STR: 9 DEX: 4 STA: 5 CON: 7 WIS: 8 CHA: 2 Daily Quest Battle LogChallenge 1: BBWW will be my bitch BrowncoatChallenge 2: Calling in the Cavalry Knights of the GSPCChallenge 3: K.I.S.S. Knights of the GSPCChallenge 4: Back in Black C25K & Zombies, Run! ChampionsChallenge 5: It's my Strong Hand"So that's everything huh. no weapons, no friends, no hope. take all that away and what's left?Me" Link to comment
pumazealy Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 ok so a new workout was just posted http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/01/09/the-star-wars-workout-jedi-training-101/ holy crap - think i will have to start jedi training in a few months!!! Quote Race: Dwarf. Class: Warrior. Level: 4 STR: 9 DEX: 4 STA: 5 CON: 7 WIS: 8 CHA: 2 Daily Quest Battle LogChallenge 1: BBWW will be my bitch BrowncoatChallenge 2: Calling in the Cavalry Knights of the GSPCChallenge 3: K.I.S.S. Knights of the GSPCChallenge 4: Back in Black C25K & Zombies, Run! ChampionsChallenge 5: It's my Strong Hand"So that's everything huh. no weapons, no friends, no hope. take all that away and what's left?Me" Link to comment
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