RBaldwin Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 So I know it's a little cliche to start a program around New Year's, but really I've been stalking Nerd Fitness for awhile. Hi, I'm Rebecca, and I'm new here. I'm 31-years-old, and I used to be more active (back in the day) with sports. Now as a mom of a one-year-old, I am determined to get back in shape and lose this weight that I have packed on over the years. I can't really blame the kid because I've already lost enough to be below my pre-pregnancy weight through diet and exercise, but I feel like I need more. I need a new challenge and a program that has both the support as well as the fun, which I think NF has. So here are my stats: Height: 5'10" Weight: 238.5 (yep, I'm admitting to it...acceptance is a first step, right, and really this is down from my 260 that I started at after having my son) Activity: My work is quite sedentary as I'm at a computer all day, but I try to work out at least three times a week, which includes a boot camp class that just wrapped up and running. I was able to run my first 5k at the beginning of December. I've participated in numerous 5Ks before, but this was the first one that I ran the entire thing. Goals: Get more physically fit Get stronger Get down to a healthier weight: 170 Quote Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Welcome! If you stalked, I'm sure you already know we've got supporters of all kinds of programs, I'm sure one will work for you. If you're looking to get stronger, you probably want to look at one of the weight lifting programs, which many of the women here love. Good luck and don't be afraid to ask anything! Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
Ryan Sannar Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Glad to have you on the forums, that's a big step you took and we're glad you did. How are you planning on achieving your goals? Quote Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Welcome to the nerd-dom... 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
Guest guest4729 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Welcome and glad to see that you've already made some big changes! I wish you luck with your health and fitness goals - time to ring in 2012 the right way! Quote Link to comment
bufftobe Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hey there, I'm new too. My stats are similar to you. I'm 177cm and weigh around 216. 34 years old and hoping to turn my life around. Hubby and I want to have some little ones so need to lose the fat to get healthy and preggers. Looking forward to getting healthy in the new year. ( : Quote Link to comment
alexgator Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 As cliche as it may be, New Year's is a great reason to join! At least it's a reason, right? What specific ways are you looking to improve your fitness? Are you interested in strength training, running..? Glad to have you! Quote Link to comment
RBaldwin Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 It's been almost two weeks since I started NerdFitness, and so far so good. The Rookie level workouts are great, and I feel good. I decided to start working out first then adding the Paleo diet...so I'm in day two of Paleo diet and I have the lovely headache rocking. I really just wanted to stop in and say I'm still here, and I'm still nerding it up! Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome! Quote Link to comment
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