MilitantRubberDucky Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hello fellow nerdlets! Not sure where to begin, so stats (natch): 5'9 150-160, almost 27 years old. I live in South Florida, and April will be one year since arthroscopic surgery on my left shoulder (bursitis, frozen shoulder). Used to be really athletic in high school (softball, soccer, horseback riding), but then adulthood hit me upside the head and I sit all day at a stressful job and eat crappy food because it's convenient and because it makes me feel better. Goals:Get rid of the crap food and replace it with wholesome real foodBanish soda foreverEstablish good habits: Actually cooking the food I buy and bringing to work to eat; establishing and sticking with a work out scheduleLearning to control my emotions so that I don't eat to feel better. I'm excited to find this group, because I don't see anyone discounting people's goals or concerns. There are things about me I dislike, but when I tell my friends they brush it off, saying things like, "oh please, you have nothing to worry about," or "what are you talking about? Your thighs are fine." While they think they are being nice (and may even genuinely feel that way), I know what I see in the mirror, and I hate that no one takes my concerns seriously. I look forward to being around people who will encourage me and give me tough talk when I need it. So stoked to start the next challenge! 2 Quote Link to comment
Why not? Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Welcome, these sound like excellent goals! And you know, there is one universal solution for anyone unhappy with their thighs: squat! 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
noxiousGnome Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Welcome! They don't see ya as ya do. don't fret they are right though you are beautiful, but ya need to feel that way too. welcome ta the rebellion! Quote Gnomish Superhero-In-Training S3|D3|S1|C3|W4.75|CH3Gnomish Trials and Tribulations1|2(a)|3|4Gnomes Have Epic Quests Too! This gets updated as things get finished or I add more =D Link to comment
Hazard Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Welcome.How long did it take you to recover from your bursitis surgery? And did the surgery successfully help your shoulder? 2 Quote You haven't seen my Final Form I Stand With Gina Carano Link to comment
MilitantRubberDucky Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Welcome.How long did it take you to recover from your bursitis surgery? And did the surgery successfully help your shoulder?It most certainly did help me with my shoulder, though diligence in stretching during recovery and physical therapy was key. I'm left-handed, so I lost a lot of flexibility and strength, which sucks. I still have twinges of pain sometimes, but that's more from needing to stay on top of my stretching. I didn't feel like I was mostly recovered for about 6 months. I was brushing my hair within a week & could walk my big dogs within 3, but the finer things (throwing, reaching behind & under to scratch my shoulder blade) took longer to stretch back out.Revolter: squats are going to be my new best friend! I just have to learn to do them so my back doesn't hurt. I have to learn that on a lot of exercises, actually. I feel like my lower back has always done the work, which is why my abs suck. Also, where do we post our before pictures? Also also, I need to figure out my main quest for the challenge that starts today! I was thinking of working on pull ups, but not sure if I should start with something else. 1 Quote Link to comment
Why not? Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Revolter: squats are going to be my new best friend! I just have to learn to do them so my back doesn't hurt. I have to learn that on a lot of exercises, actually. I feel like my lower back has always done the work, which is why my abs suck. Also, where do we post our before pictures? Also also, I need to figure out my main quest for the challenge that starts today! I was thinking of working on pull ups, but not sure if I should start with something else.Squats are definitely something you want to work your form with before you start adding weight. The "form check" forum is useful for that, as are resources such as http://www.mobilitywod.com (Kelly Starrett is a great resource for form/mobility-related issues). I feel like "before" pictures would go in your challenge thread or your daily battle log, whichever you opt to use. Work on whatever you want to improve! 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
Hazard Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I didn't feel like I was mostly recovered for about 6 months. 6 months!! Yikes! 2 Quote You haven't seen my Final Form I Stand With Gina Carano Link to comment
Aryellas Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Those are amazing goals! Good luck with them! 1 Quote Link to comment
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