LessJos Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hi everybody, I thought I'd finally introduce myself after lurking for a couple of weeks. I have always been an overweight and out of shape geek girl. I did some sports as a kid but never really found anything I loved doing. In January I decided I had enough. The scale showed a scary 237 lbs and I started losing weight. In February bought a treadmill and a home gym (I know, I know) but never really got into any workouts. Didn't really know what to do with the equipment. I walked a bit on the treadmill but nothing worth mentioning. In May I found out about C25k and started the program. I found out I actually enjoy running! I am still running but 40 minutes is pretty much all I can do. I know it is mental, I simply get bored. I added some weight training (home gym) too, though never enjoyed that. I can see some results but I am looking for more. Now I am almost 70 lbs lighter and way happier but still quite out of shape. I read lots and lots of articles here and love NF already. I started the NF beginners bodyweight routine last week and it is tough!! A home gym definitely doesn't prepare you for that! I plan on doing it and try the advanced version in a few weeks before I look into the Rebel Strength Guide. Maybe as a Christmas present! I still have at least 5-10 pounds to lose and want to tone my body. My plan is to reach my goal of a normal BMI (5 lbs to go) by Christmas and dedicate 2012 to getting fit and toned. Anyways, I am glad I found NF and can't wait to participate here. Quote pre-AssassinClear eyes, full heart, can't lose!Twitter Link to comment
smurray Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hey LessJos, welcome to the forums! Congrats on the achievements you have made in your health and fitness. I also have found joy in running this year and that has become one of my big motivators for exercising. Keep up the great work, you will find a lot of support in the forums and I know your story will inspire many here. Quote Smurray -- Ranger (Level 4)STR 8 | DEX 5 | STA 8 | CON 8 | WIS 14 | CHA 9Challenges:Current,, First, Second, Third, FourthIt never hurts to add a little more color to life... a lot more color could be a bit painful. Link to comment
ebm1224 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 welcome to the forum! congrats on all your accomplishments already - 2012 is gonna be a great year! Quote Link to comment
LessJos Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks guys!! Quote pre-AssassinClear eyes, full heart, can't lose!Twitter Link to comment
aj_rock Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 YAAAAAY another Canuck! Welcome aboard! Quote Why must I put a name on the foods I choose to eat and how I choose to eat them? Rather than tell people that I eat according to someone else's arbitrary rules, I'd rather just tell them, I eat healthy. And no, my diet does not have a name.My daily battle log! Link to comment
LessJos Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 YAAAAAY another Canuck! Welcome aboard! Don't tell me we are the only ones?! Quote pre-AssassinClear eyes, full heart, can't lose!Twitter Link to comment
aj_rock Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 There are a few... check out the NF member map thread. We're definitely a minority Quote Why must I put a name on the foods I choose to eat and how I choose to eat them? Rather than tell people that I eat according to someone else's arbitrary rules, I'd rather just tell them, I eat healthy. And no, my diet does not have a name.My daily battle log! Link to comment
LessJos Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks! I added myself. I agree not many Canadians ...yet :-) Quote pre-AssassinClear eyes, full heart, can't lose!Twitter Link to comment
Change Agent Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Yay for Canada =) Also, you've been doing great so far! Definitely keep up the great momentum. Quote "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." Current challenge: My 2012 Secret Agent Mission Link to comment
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