SaRahhhhh Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Alright, I guess it's time to introduce myself. My name is Sarah, I'm 25 years old, 5'2" 170 pounds. I hate admitting that part, but I guess this is the place to do it. I stumbled upon NF randomly a few days ago, and I was so impressed by everything I saw that I joined the academy almost immediately. I've lost 20 pounds since this time last year, but most of that weight was lost within the first 4 months. I've tapered off, and I'm looking for a change to get me back on track. I was a member of a small gym where I met a few really great and motivational friends, but unfortunately, that gym closed down about 3 weeks ago. I have since joined at LA Fitness, and I'm completely intimidated every time I walk in. I've never done any sort of strength training other than some classes at the gym, but I'm ready to start, and this seems like the place to do it. Anyway, I'm super excited to be part of the Rebellion, and I hope to make you all proud! Quote Link to comment
Barfly Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi Sarah,Welcome Good job on the weight loss and, especially, keeping it off!You shouldn't feel intimidated going to the gym (or anywhere else). I've found that people are pretty wrapped up in themselves and don't pay much attention to, or care about, others So, what's academy like? I only glanced at it.Barfly Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
starkindler89 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Welcome, Sarah! We both found this the same way. I'm looking to get some accountability in my workouts this year and stumbled across this site.Don't worry about what people think when you walk into the gym. I feel the same way but you just have to put your head down and power through it. What matters is that you're going and screw what everyone else thinks! Keep at it! Quote Link to comment
Basement Cat Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Welcome Sarah! Good job on losing the weight and keeping it off! I'll echo the others here and say don't be scared of the gym. Most people are in their own little bubble. Good luck with the academy! Hope you have a blast! 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
SaRahhhhh Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks everyone! So far, I've been trying to go to this new gym on a regular basis, but I'm still only going to the fitness classes until I read up more on what types of strength exercises to do. The academy's been great so far! It's been giving me enough random tasks to keep me motivated so far. Quote Link to comment
Barfly Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 So you're completely new to strength training? What sort of things are you reading about? Individual exercises or training programs? What questions do you have? Remember, don't spend too much time collecting underpants Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
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