Starting Real Change

[LevelingToBadass]

Hi there!

 

I've been lurking on Nerd Fitness since about March, and I finally decided to actually join up instead of just lurking.

 

I've been sorta working out, sorta healthy for a few years. I've been running for years - first with my Dad, now on my own - and it's something I love to do. I added strength training in a year ago - both bodyweight and kettlebell, and occasionally my Dad's borrowed dumbells - to work out, and I love it. 

 

I also love food, but I grew up in a family that didn't really cook at all. I've improved my cooking skills throughout University, and now that I'm living on my own for college without access to a full stove [i have a convection oven & a hot plate], I'm struggling to make healthy meals again.

 

My biggest struggles right now are keeping a consistent eating schedule as well as healthy habits, and continuing to work on strength. The majority of my classes fall right on lunch or dinner, so by the time I get home, I'm starving. Small changes are the way to go, so I'm collecting slow-cooker and prep-ahead recipes to start trying so that I have something healthy to eat when I get home. As for workouts, the struggle comes now it being harder to get access to heavier weights - the school gym is expensive, so until I get a job, I'm unfortunately out of luck buying the membership. 

 

But I'm not giving up - this is just another bump in the adventure.

[QuirkyDM]

Welcome to NF from another Ottawan ... Ottawanian ... Ottawese ... you know, guy from Ottawa.

 

That sucks about the gym. When I went to school, (many years and a few provinces away) the school gym was part of the tuition fees, so it was technically free. Still, there's lots of ways to keep those muscles working without a lot of money.

 

Are you jumping into the current challenge or do you have other plans for the boards?

[LevelingToBadass]

xD Some cities just don't lend themselves to a catchy descriptor. Ottawa is sadly one of them.

 

I've been starting to add in more body-weight exercises for that exact reason. I just need to buy a yoga mat, because I keep slipping on my hardwood floor, and that would be painful. 

 

I'm going to jump in - just trying to get all the information about it first.

[Leigh]

really late reply, but those squish puzzle piece floor squares you can get at walmart etc that are for kid's room floors are fab to work out on gives you a bit of cushion if your doing anything on the floor, and they don't slip too much as well

 

Also: hello from the Trainyards area