amberdawn06 Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hey there! My names Amber, I'm 23. I live in Texas. I have a love for comics, and animals. I work a pretty hectic schedule. Recently I became very unhappy with what i was seeing in the mirror. I have always struggled with my weight, and depression. But recently due to sickness i have hit an all time low. I now weigh the most i have ever weighed coming in at 218, and I'm not proud. I finally want to get my life in order. I want to be Healthy and happy not just thin. I have started by throwing out all my junk/processed/high in sodium food. I have taken up running, and body weight training, and I'm always open to new work outs. I really want to learn a martial art or boxing. but i'm not sure where to start. All in all i'm pretty new to all of this, and i could use any advise on how to slim down and tone up. Also any recipes/food websites would be greatly appreciated Not only that, but i don't have a lot of moral support in my real life. I just recently had to move for a job, and I'm about to make another. So I wouldn't mind finding a few friends or a support group.Well thanks for reading!!Amber Quote Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Welcome to the nerd support center. Hopefully you'll be able to find others here with whom you can travel down the road to health and happiness... 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
Loren Wade Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 WELCOME TO THE REBELLION! Quote lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
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Destructra Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hey lady -My name's Jessie and I'm in a similar boat hoping to turn that ship around and head for happier lands. I weighed in at 202 pounds a month ago and thanks to EASING into the Paleo diet I've deleted 14 pounds off my weigh-in. I've struggled with weight issues since I was in elementary school - and depression issues since then as well. I had a mini epiphany thanks to therapy with a really great lady and something just clicked. I was tired of almost everything in my life - it was stagnant and it felt like I hadn't THOUGHT in ages. I would DEFINITELY recommend finding a good therapist. Especially since you're new to an area and that can tend to make people feel super isolated. Due to a really shitty event in my life this past October I sought further help from a psychiatrist who prescribed a mild anti-depressant. I DO NOT have a medical degree and just a sad little bachelors in psychology so I'm by no means an expert and I don't mean to step on anyone's toes if they are against medication but for me it has worked. Start with therapy though - even if you loathe talking to people about your problems like I do.Best of luck to you. Wanting to change seems like the first step in any success story so you've got that down so far!!! I'm brand spanking new to the board so if you ever feel the need to chat or vent let me know.Cheers,Jessie Quote Link to comment
alexgator Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'd say you've found the perfect place for friends and support! It's pretty friendly up in here. Plenty of advice and opinions! Food sources:Robb Wolf's site (author of The Paleo Solution)Paleo site by an NF memberNF Recipe boardsThe boards are being moved around right now, so some things are kind of buried, but look into the Diet Guilds section. If you have any specific questions about eating, they'll get answered there!Welcome :] Quote Link to comment
amberdawn06 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Wow thanks everyone! i really appriciate everything! Alexgator, thanks for the sites, they are very helpful! and Thanks Jessie! I will defiantly keep your advise in mind Quote Link to comment
sumdawgtwigg Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Welcome! I know sorta where you at, I have trouble with depression too. So, don't feel alone here! Quote "It's always the ones that don't do anything that try to bring you down" - Henry Rollins "There is no meantime, there is only now" - The Ditty Bops Trail Blazing Elf Ranger Sumdawgtwigg Level 3 STR-3 DEX-4 STA-4 CON-3 WIS-5 CHA-2 Fitocracy My Game Blog DO IT CHALLENGE! Link to comment
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