kg4ghn Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hey all, my name is Mike. I am 5'10", 26yo and currently 260lbs. I've been working out since the end of October doing Stronglifts 5x5. My obscure goals are to stop being weak and stop being fat, in that order. Current short term goals are 225lbs+ on Squats, 275lbs+ on Deadlifts, and 185lbs+ on Bench. I should reach these goals late January, early February. I put a + on all of those because after I reach those goals I want to keep going for a little more pure strength training and then start doing more conditioning/endurance/GPP work and focus more on weight loss. And I'm okay with losing some strength doing that, but I don't want to go lower than those numbers. On the nerd side I am a huge Star Wars fan and have read most of the extended universe books, preferring books about smugglers and bounty hunters to the new jedi stuff. Han Solo is my favorite character. Quote Fitocracy Profile Training log Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Welcome! I can't say that ever "met" anyone else who'll admit to reading the extended universe stuff. I've read all of them except whatever has come out in the last year or so, I just can't justify $8 for a paperback any more. I really like conditioning/GPP work, I'm not an expert, but I don't think incorporating kettlebells into your workout should cost you strength. Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
ebm1224 Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 welcome to the community, fellow georgian! mind if i ask where abouts you are? i'm in atlanta...midtown to be precise-ish. Quote Link to comment
bsdobson Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I just moved out of Georgia in July. I lived in Columbus all of my life! Welcome to NF! Quote [table=width: 500, class: outer_border, align: center] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Bsdobson Elf Ranger Challenge Log LVL 2 STR: 7.5, DEX: 3, STA: 5, CON: 4, WIS: 3, CHA: 3 Fitocracy Twitter Facebook [/table] Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Welcome. Sounds like you are very thoughtful about your plans and goals. I look fwd to reading about your progress. Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
kg4ghn Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 welcome to the community, fellow georgian! mind if i ask where abouts you are? i'm in atlanta...midtown to be precise-ish. I live in Cave Spring, which is right next to Rome.Thanks for the welcomes guys(and gals)! Quote Fitocracy Profile Training log Link to comment
Cutter247 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hey all - new recruit from Woodstock here! Quote If you cannot be a good example, be a terrible warning! Link to comment
ebm1224 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 welcome welcome! Quote Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Look at these Georgians! Love it! Welcome to both of y'all! Quote "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Waldo Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 We Georgians rule the world you know.... Quote currently cutting battle log challenges: 21,20, 19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 don't panic! Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 You speak the truth, Waldo. Quote "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Sco Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well...I'm not from Georgia, but I'll say welcome nonetheless! Great goals, and diet will probably play a part in the weight loss part too. There's loads of good stuff around in the forums, and feel free to ask if you have questions! Quote "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle If you have the inspiration, you have the talent. Strive to be happy. Link to comment
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