no skill, no strength, plenty of spirit

[PlastiqueFruit]

Hello Everyone!

My name is Richard, and I live in Oak Park, IL, Quite literally on the boundary of Chicago. I'm 24, 6'2", and (at last count)221lbs. I'm a web designer and photographer by day(and by night frankly). For fun I read(like it's water in the desert), cook( say it with me "pastured pork lard"), and study Filipino martial arts(only a couple of months, I'm still incredibly slow). I also have a tendency to exude a field of cheerful exuberance. I'm currently reading "A madness of angels" and rereading "The Emperor of Nihon-Ja".

I have been living primal for 50 days. In the first 30 days I lost 17lbs. (I'm avoiding the scale except for monthly intervals, lest I become obsessed and disheartened.) And while it has done absolute wonders for me, I find I lack in the strength and physical department. Spirit is willing, yada yada yada.

After finding this site through Marks Daily Apple(where I post under the same name), I took a couple of days and read through it as far back as at least when Steve first started talking about paleo. I then purchased the Rebel strength guide and am currently on week 3! I have found out 3 things.

• I have NO upper body strength. (not unexpected)
• I have so-so core strength.
• I have good lower body strength.

I will probably start a battle workout log, so anyone who wishes can join me on the quest to perform a god D*nm pull-up! The journey will be long, possibly painful and absolutely worth the trouble.

I look forward to commiserating with my fellow rebels.

Have a great day!

[This is Seth]

Hey man, welcome to the Rebellion. It looks like you made some huge steps independently, but trust me, it's great knowing that you have the entire forum behind you in your quests. Good luck in all your endeavors.

[MakeItSo]

Welcome PF -- sounds like we're on pretty similar paths, save you being a month or so ahead of me. Looking forward to fighting the good fight with you!

[PlastiqueFruit]

Thanks for the welcome guys!