Hi guys! I'm new!

[lilmula01]

So I thought I might as well introduce myself...I'm 19, a game design major in college, and all I really do is play a lot of video games along with watching anime. I know most of you are saying, "Well your still young blah blah blah," but the fact is inevitable...I'm average (weird personality-wise). People say I'm skinny but I see a belly that needs work and a body for sure that needs work as well. My cardio is horrible because of the lack of exercise and whatnot. I also am very weak. I weigh in at 175 lbs. but can only bench max about 115 lbs. My diet was bad so now I'm on the Paleo Diet and I have been for a week now (not bad at all). I desire to become better and healthier as well as stronger and more comfortable with the way I look. I'm determined to make a difference but now I ask you....where exactly do I start?

[ShadowLion]

Welcome, lilmula01! Your timing is really good - you could set some basic fitness and diet goals for yourself to use in the 6 week challenge that is coming up starting on Monday. As someone new to Nerd Fitness, you would enter the challenge as a beginner, or a "Level One" rebel by signing up here, and then creating a personal challenge thread here. You can read all about what challenges involve here. Common goals for new rebels are things like starting a walking program, or maybe a body weight exercise program three times a week, and a basic diet goal such as to reduce the amount of sugar and refined flour from your diet.

 

The Level One forum leaders will guide you through getting oriented to Nerd Fitness in general, and using 6 week challenge to further your food and exercise goals. It's more fun to do when you have a whole lot of new friends to learn with!

 

If that is more than you want to do right now, I would suggest reading the forums and learning more about fitness and nutrition, posting questions as you think of things, and taking time to learn more about the site.

[Carly Rae Jepsens Warlock]

Yoooo! Finally, someone of my age (plus video games~woah!)

Welcome, newbie, to NF!

I hope to help in anyway I can likewise the people of NF are just wondrous and will be there for you every step the way~

May the force be ever in your favour, fellow Nerdian!

Be brave, ya hear?

"This message was brought to you by my fingers which were activated by the electrical signals sent from my brain through a network of nerves and ganglia".

[lilmula01]

Thank you!