Long-time fan, first time post-er

[Leimanu]

Hi everyone! I've been hanging around the site for a little while, since about July, though not really taking part in the Boards. I've been doing really well with workouts, but I think I've gotten to the point where I need some support and advice. This place seems pretty cool, so I'll give it a chance

Awesome things I've done:

I actually have ARM MUSCLES now!!

workout pretty regularly - 2-3x/wk

I think I've lost around 10 lbs, or something

more knowledgeable about effective exercising

more knowledgeable about proper nutrition

Long-term Goals:

One actual push-up. I'll even lessen it to a lady's push-up. I'm almost at the point where I'm about 45 degrees!

Lose weight to get to my healthy BMI. I'm 5'8 and about 195lb. Though I think I wear it pretty well

Be more paleo. I really like it.

Have a job I love and live someplace warm and funky!

Why I want to do this

To be a strong and healthy massage therapist for myself and my clients

Look good belly-dancing....when I get around to taking lessons regularly.

For my health. I think I'm pretty healthy, but being a good weight would help a LOT.

I hate shopping, but it'd make it easier to shop.

And to properly fuel my body with yummy nutrients.

Biggest challenges or what holds me back

I can't outrun my fork. It's really annoying. But I'm trying to figure out why.

I really hate cooking. Once and awhile I get it done.

I have a minimum wage job right now, 3d/wk. So the funds are low. And it's easy to blame a lot on that.

So far, I've made workouts based on info from Steve's blog, and I just bought the Strength Guide. As it turns out, I LOVE strength training! Maybe someday I'll even get my own dumbbells.

I love the 6 wk challenges and I'm working on my own right now, since there isn't an -official one right now.

See ya at the next 6 week challenge!

[ETFnerd]

Welcome to the boards!

[verin]

Hi there, i'm a newbie too First i'd like to say congrats to your accomplishments and welcome aboard . I have a couple questions. Have you been tracking how much you eat (it can be really eye opening and cause some habits to cease) and how are you working towards your goal of becoming a message therapist? You have some great goals i just want to know the plan. I'm sure everyone here is willing to help you achieve your goals in anyway they can.

[Maledictus]

welcome aboard... top tip ... tell the world what you plan to do in the workout section ... and they will hold you accountable if you don't manage it!

[The Tin Man]

Glad to have you here! Post your challenge updates if you'd like so we can follow you along!

[Leimanu]

Hi verin. I already am a massage therapist! A brand new one since this September! I really love it. What I've found is that I do a better job when I've taken care of myself, like exercising or eating right or yoga the day or even morning before a session. If I rush into it, the session's fine, but I know I can do better.

I've also tracked what I've eaten. It was very eye opening! I just hate telling myself no It's cold so I want some warm, cheesy, bready stuff!

I think I will go post in the Challenge!

[ebm1224]

welcome to the community! sounds like you might have a similar bad habit to me of emotional eating. tracking what you eat can definitely be eye-opening. but also look at when you are eating and your emotional state at the time.