bwparry Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hello! This is really my first time to not only Nerd Fitness but really to forums in general. As such I really don't know where I should be or what I should be posting, but here goes nothing. I'm a 20 year old university student brand new to fitness, I've never been desperately overwieght but I've also never really been in shape. I've always dreamed of being healthy/fit/strong and looking great but never took any action towards it. I stumbled across Nerd Fitness about a week ago and now I want to make a complete turn around!! I'm really excited to begin this journey, but I would love some help getting started. If someone could reccomend a particular section of the forums to go to or where I should be posting I would love some help. I'd love to start tracking my progress, set myself up with a character and build some accountability. though generally I'd just like to start engaging with the community and would love a good place to start. Thanks! No matter what feel free to say hi! I'm excited to get going!!! Quote Follow me on: Twitter !!Current Challenge: June 9th-July 20th Link to comment
RockinRobin Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hi bwparry, welcome to the forums! Good for you starting at 20 years old! This is like saving for retirement if you start now it will be so much easier when you really need your strength and health later in life! If you spend the next week reading the posts from the current challenge you will get a good idea for what you want to choose for a character and who you may relate to. I'm new to this next challenge so I know there will be veterans who will have useful instructions for you commenting soon! Good luck! 1 Quote Wizard of Balance - Assassin Level 1 STR(3), DEX(2), STA(3), CON(2), WIS(3), CHA(2) "If it is important to you, you will find a way ... if not, you will find an excuse" - (I don't recall whose quote this is, but I love it!) Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Welcome to the Rebellion!!!! There's a lot to take in - but take it slowly and you'll pick it up as you go. First off, NOTHING is required. Na da. You can hang out, read, swap tips and questions and learn from the mentors and fellow nerds. If you want more accountability, I do recommend the 6-week challenges. During these challenges, you pick a few goals to work on that will help you improve your life. 6 weeks is usually enough time to let you decide if the new activities are helpful and work for you .... or not. And that's long enough to establish new habits that you can turn into a healthier lifestyle. The next challenge starts June 9th. You'd start as a Level 1 Rebel (http://rebellion.ner...level-1-rebels/) .... which is where you LEARN about all of the stats, guilds, rpg character, and so on. You still get to adopt what works for you, and you can ignore the rest. Some very successful NF people never bother with classes or stat points or race or so on. They just hang out in the guild that suits their goals best. If you want to get started on creating a character, start reading here: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/33333-real-life-role-playing-creating-your-character/ Don't worry if it is not perfect!! You can always change and adjust as you go. Even MOAR accountability? We have accountability groups of 6 or so people who check up on each other frequently during a challenge. Plus lots of other, optional fun. Let us know how we can help you achieve your goals. Post here ... or you can message me with the envelope icon at the upper right of the screen. Good luck!! Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 The SIde Tracked Quest (rough draft) Link to comment
bwparry Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thank you both so much I'll start perusing the forums and getting ready for the next 6 week challenege I'm really excited to get into it. Cheers! Quote Follow me on: Twitter !!Current Challenge: June 9th-July 20th Link to comment
Nightside Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Welcome, the six week challanges are great, for your first one may I suggest you base it upon something you enjoy doing. Quote It's never to late to be the person you always wanted to be.The voice in your head telling you that you can't do it is a damn liar.Endorphins, the best high you can have. Link to comment
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