zeloschick Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hello all, I’ve been a lurker here for about a month, debating whether or not to introduce myself or not. But the time has come that I feel I need a better support system instead of going it alone, so here I am. I’ll try to keep it brief, so we can all get back to gaming J First a bit of history – I have always been a big girl (and being 5’4†made it worse), through middle school, high school and college. I have a lot of hobbies (gardening, yarn crafts, reading Victorian fiction, probably too many to list that mostly involve sitting L). I abhorred sports and physical activities because I wasn’t good at them. I finally had my moment where I decided to change my ways in December. I was tired of being the big, funny girl instead of a girl who could kick butt in life and look good doing it (like Lara Croft). On Jan. 1, 2014 I went to work. I was actually looking for bodyweight exercise routines when I stumbled across Nerd Fitness, and instantly began to devour everything on the site (I couldn’t resist the gaming references! I love Mario and Zelda). Something in my brain just clicked – I realized I needed a plan beyond what I was doing, not just a wish and a prayer. About a week later I stumbled across Staci’s story. I was floored, to say the least, how a woman so small (and completely un-body builder looking!) could lift so much weight. I picked up a barbell a few weeks ago and haven’t looked back. I track my workouts religiously, but I could improve tracking my body measurements. As a side note, I’ve also started eating about 90% primal (I still eat Greek yogurt and kefir, so its technically not paleo), and I feel better than I have in a really long time. So back to the support system – I live alone, so I don’t have the issues with the family/significant other/roommate resisting change. If there is junk food in the house, I put it there. Thus, no one will know if I screw up but me. I don’t want to fall off the wagon. I’m ready for a change. So (if you’re still with me), I’m looking for some help from the Nerd Fitness Community to keep going so I don’t fail, and hopefully to make some new fitness-minded friends. Peace! 2 Quote Link to comment
LopunnyLuna Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm new as well! I've tried many times to be healthy and tried it on my own. Which didn't work. I am hoping to have a good support group too. Quote Link to comment
Basement Cat Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Welcome to the rebellion, Zeloschick! Good luck with your goals and keep us posted! 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
Barfly Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 You'll find lots of support here, just keep posting 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
Why not? Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Welcome and best of luck! Quote Long Term Goals: Spoiler 200# 245# Snatch 300# Clean and Jerk 380# 465# Back Squat 450# 500# Deadlift Planche Human Flag Front Lever 285# Log Clean and Press 1k Row under 3:20 Back Flip Bodyweight Turkish Get-up For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 Never compromise. Link to comment
RES Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Welcome to the rebellion! Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Life is not Always SET Spoiler Really Eclectic Scorpio, Level 87 |1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80|81|82|83|84|85|86|87|88|89|90|91|92| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
madmax79 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Well, you're in the right place I just finished my first challenge and it feels great! I found a great resource to be www.marksdailyapple.com . They talk on there of practicing at least 80/20 ratio on your paleo (primal) food intake. I'm probably more 90/10 like you. I recommend starting a challenge and going from there. I've done crash diets in the past but never lasted more than a month. Since finishing my first challenge, I feel energized and ready for more. I also don't feel like I'm missing out on the foods I craved in the past. I've been disciplined with eating but I cautiously allow myself a taste of the things I really love once in a while. One of my biggest weaknesses is key lime pie so when we had company over, I made one but only had a sliver instead of a huge slice. The discipline thing may or may not work for you but I feel it allows me just enough flexibility where I still eat right 90% of the time. Anyway, I wish you great success and I have found a lot of support here! Quote My first challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/42594-ready-to-get-going/ My daily battle log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/42747-finally-had-enough/ Link to comment
zeloschick Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks everyone who responded! I feel welcome already. Madmax79, I noticed that the next 6 week challenge will be starting soon, so I will definitely participate! And thanks for the link. 1 Quote Link to comment
sea.bee Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Doooo it! We're like a normal cult, but don't ask you to drink poisoned kool aid at the end. That stuf isn't paleo after all. 2 Quote Level 1-2ish Assassin Str: 2.2 Dex: 1.9 Sta: -0.49 Con:1.3 Wis: 2.8 Cha: 1.7 http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/43281-a-single-step/ Link to comment
EvillePanda Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I'm new too! Good luck! Quote "I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that causes total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will allow it to pass over me and through me until only I remain." My Current Challenge Level 2 Bene Gesserit AssassinSTR 4 | DEX 3 | STA 3 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3 Link to comment
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