Lexileven Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 It really is sunny here today, too!I'm a bit nervous joining here - I'm 35, mum of a toddler, full time worker, car commuter.I'm 5"11 and weigh 164lb - I have managed to lose my baby weight so I'm not medically overweight, though I am about 10lb heavier than I feel I should be.I cook from scratch, don't follow a particular diet philosophy but I am trying to reduce grains, reduce sugar and reduce booze. My weaknesses food wise are stress/boredom eating, sugary snacks, cheese and gin so any tips to help me reaching for the biscuit jar appreciated!I am also desperately unfit. Since returning to work I seem to sit in a chair or car all day, I have no strength at all - started the Beginner bodyweight circuit today and managed 1.5 circuits with wall push-ups! I do pilates once a week and practice mindfulness though and love being outdoors. I'm also recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia which makes it hard to build a routine as I get flare ups and have to pace myself. My motivation is feeling better, managing my condition and being a good role model for my little girl, plus I'd like to feel a bit less like a sack of potatoes when I look in the mirror! I've joined nerdfitness as whilst I don't do a lot of video gaming ( though I loved Fable ) it seems like a really friendly and welcoming place. I love books,am obsessed with Alice In Wonderland, love Dr Who, Buffy, rock music, crafting and cooking too.Feeling a bit shy now and not sure how this all works, but hello! Quote “Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.†― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Link to comment
Harbard Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 It sounds like we are of similar motivations and ages. I started making changes about 6 weeks ago, and I'm already feeling better and relating better with my toddlers. It's much easier to be a better parent when you feel better in general Good luck to you, and welcome! Quote Introduction | Workout Log | First Challenge | Current Challenge Link to comment
Lexileven Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hey Harbard, that's so awesome to hear...massively motivating to hear you are already seeing positive change - thank you for sharing and saying hi :-) Quote “Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.†― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Link to comment
Raincloak Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 If the biscuit jar is a problem (totally normal), get rid of it. There is no law saying you have to have one. Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
Lexileven Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 I've put all my (slim & active) hubby's snacks in it and asked him to hide it! Bought myself some plain dark choc as I love that but physically can't eat more than a square. Feeling the pain in my muscles a bit today post workout - good reminder on how unfit I actually am :-( Quote “Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.†― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Link to comment
hoxton Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hello! Nice to have another Brit on the forum. Best of luck with your goals they seem great. Im also currently trying to lose weight and have have found that if I carry a bottle od water with me and am drinking that I get less cravings for snacks. Perhaps this might help you too. Quote Link to comment
Eleanorsbee Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hello from Rainy Bristol ... As a dad of a preschooler nothing is more motivating than you kiddy getting interested in your fitness regime ... And nothing is more demotivating thn watching a 3 and a half year old get in to better yoga positions than you. .... It's scary ... Show her a picture once and she goes and does the pose that I have been struggling to get near for the last 3 weeks Quote Human | Ranger Level 3 | STR: 8 | DEX: 2 | STA: 8 | CON: 5 | WIS: 0 | CHA: 7 Current Challenge / Second Challenge, / My First Challenge Link to comment
Lexileven Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 That's a good tip, Hoxton, thank you. And Eleanorsbee it's amazing isn't it, their posture and flexibility is inspiring! Quote “Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.†― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Link to comment
Lexileven Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Well day 5 and I've braved up enough to take a start pic, and done another bodyweight workout. Was in agony after the first one for a couple days! Going to go check out the forums and try and work out the challenges and tribe stuff Quote “Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.†― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Link to comment
Lexileven Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Well day 5 and I've braved up enough to take a start pic, and done another bodyweight workout. Was in agony after the first one for a couple days! Going to go check out the forums and try and work out the challenges and tribe stuff Quote “Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.†― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Link to comment
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