They call me Hobbitt

[Hobbitt]

No joke. Up until November of 2013 I had been working out at a CrossFit gym in my old town and that's what they called me. I'm short (5 foot 3 inches) and broad shouldered with a round belly. I also did all my lifts barefoot, have hairy feet, and loved to eat and drink. So the name stuck (granted I felt more dwarvenly, but you can't pick your nickname).

 

I had joined that gym about 2 years prior to 2013 after I got back from a deployment to Afghanistan with the US Army (I'm in the National Guard, but that's another story). I was in the second best shape of my life, the first being when I got out of basic. I really enjoyed the workouts but I slacked off on my diet and really didn't see any progress. I eventually got my diet sorted out and got back on track until I got a roommate who loved to eat out and was always willing to share. 

 

Fast forward to today. My new wife and I just moved so she could be close to her grad school, while I journey to Mordor everyday (at least it feels like it takes that long). I'm in the worst shape of my life tipping the scales at 200 pounds (up 50 pounds from when I returned from deployment) and tired of not following through with any of my plans to change. So yesterday my wife and I joined the only gym in town that will let me do Olympic lifts and we're considering a detox program before kicking off on a paleo and zone based diet. 

 

I guess I know what to do, my issue is just doing it. I'm really hoping the RPG style of these challenges/quests will help push me forward. I can't wait to jump in on the next one and starting working my way towards some sort of warrior, ranger, monk role. 

[Basement Cat]

Welcome to the rebellion, Hobbitt!

 

Take it slow, get some new habits and build on them as you gather momentum!

 

Good luck with your goals and keep us posted!

[citizenkade]

Hobbit! Welcome to the Rebellion!

 

If you like the RPG aspect of our little corner of the web, get in there and "roll" your character! Getting started now, even before the next challenge, will give you plenty of time to get used to how it all works. You won't level up yet, but something about getting your character up and moving every day is kind of addicting!

[Hobbitt]

Hobbit! Welcome to the Rebellion!

 

If you like the RPG aspect of our little corner of the web, get in there and "roll" your character! Getting started now, even before the next challenge, will give you plenty of time to get used to how it all works. You won't level up yet, but something about getting your character up and moving every day is kind of addicting!

 

How do you recommend I get my character moving? I've never really done much in the forum setting. I read Reddit at work sometimes but that's about it. Should I just start checking out the Rebel page and offering encouragement? Is there a story line I can jump into?

[citizenkade]

How do you recommend I get my character moving? I've never really done much in the forum setting. I read Reddit at work sometimes but that's about it. Should I just start checking out the Rebel page and offering encouragement? Is there a story line I can jump into?

 

Good questions! The RPG is YOU. You make the character, and you decide your quest. Here are a couple of links to help you get started!

 

Character Creation

 

Leveling Up

[Prairie]

How do you recommend I get my character moving? I've never really done much in the forum setting. I read Reddit at work sometimes but that's about it. Should I just start checking out the Rebel page and offering encouragement? Is there a story line I can jump into?

 

Right arrow to go forward, press A to jump. j/k

 

Welcome to the rebellion! You really do sound like a hobbit. Good luck with your training and goals, hope you find this to be a friendly and helpful place.