What's good?! Looking to start brand new goals.

[Raijin]

How's it going everybody? You can call me Raijin, I'm looking to make some lifestyle changes that I've tried and failed before but am tired of feeling terrible and after doing a few internet searches I found a nice article on Nerd Fitness which brought me here. My goal, like many peoples, is to lose weight and get into better shape. My girlfriend and I recently discovered she was pregnant and it's got me thinking. I'm just about 22, I've been smoking for 3 years, eating terrible for longer and I honestly don't exercise often. The most activity I get it biking and going for walks sometimes. I used to skateboard a lot but I've been slowly getting into worse shape and I can't find the energy to do so. I just really want to ensure I can live a longer, healthier life for not only me but to set a good example for my child.

So I've made the final decision! Starting tomorrow I take necessary steps towards GODHOO- Erm Living healthier. And I've chosen this board to meet like minded people that could help with the motivation I tend to lack when I try to begin new things. Look forward to meeting y'all!

[Kris]

Hi Raijin,

 

Great that you want get off your butt ;-) Becoming a parent is a real good motivator. I've been there myself. During my wife's pregnancy there were millions of things to do and I knew from friends that several weeks after birth would be exhausting/challenging. The thing that kept me going was lowering the bar to get started every day to an absolute minimum. For this I simply made some space in the basement, bought a real great app/book combination for bodyweight and started following it. Like that I could simply say: "I'll be back in 30 minutes" and I would go down do my sh*t and be back in a flash full of super power to manage all tasks at hand. Also I could exercise at very late hours.

Anyway, what I want to say is that in the beginning you need to make things easy for yourself and after 4 weeks, when you see and most of all feel the first changes, you can adapt things.

On the other hand. Some people need extra motivators, like paying for a gym membership ;-)

 

Good luck and have fun.

 

P.S. Life as a new parent can be tough. Do not give up your exercise routines. They GIVE you energy. They do not take it away!