BigJoeyJoe Posted October 16, 2015 Report Posted October 16, 2015 Hi Everyone, I'm new to the nerd fitness site and academy. I've been enjoying the academy the past couple of days and leveling up "Libra Lord", my alter ego. I already consider myself to be a cross between a druid and and a warrior which I call a mindful warrior. I'm here, in part, because I want to really embody this concept. I have been significantly overweight most of my life. I have had periods of time where I have dropped a significant amount of weight, only to put a lot of it back on. I'm still about 60lbs lighter than my higher weight which is progress in some ways. I simply cannot eat as much as I used to. I;ve also been weight lifting for many years, no matter what my eating was like. I've managed to put on a significant amount of muscle and am strong for my frame. However, I am still unhealthy because of my eating habits which exacerbate some autoimmune stuff that I have going on. There are many reasons why I believe that I am overweight. I could intellectualize the situation and provide you a full analysis. The thing is, I'm over it. I want to overcome the things that have kept me stuck in this cycle. This brings me to the quest, "big why". My reason was to "Experience all that the world has to offer." This is really important to me. As I progress in my career and engage in deeper relationships, I have had more chances to travel, hike etc. Because of my size and physical condition, I am unable to do the things that I want to do. I have started telling myself that I have experience all the food. All types, kinds etc. It's time now to experience more. To actually have more lived, real, experiences. I'm also a social worker and spiritual advisor at a school. I want to be a better, healthier healer, teacher and mentor. I hope this makes sense to you all. Anyway, thanks for reading. I am ready to leave the darkside behind for good. I could use some support.
JMorton87 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Posted October 16, 2015 Good on ya, man! Anybody that's doing what you're doing, for the reasons your doing them... freaking awesome! Rooting for ya, I'm pretty new to fitness myself, but I'll help any way I can! Nosce te ipsum, es tu ipsum
EmbracingChaos Posted October 16, 2015 Report Posted October 16, 2015 It makes perfect sense. Start your journey bro, "You can't change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction." You got it. "Take arrows in your forehead, but never in your back" - Samurai Maxim Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4 Battle Log Hinge Habits, Be Like Water, Failure Should Be Welcomed, Architect Your Environment, Set Goals For Processes Not Desires, Minimum Effective Dose 101
Enoch Posted October 17, 2015 Report Posted October 17, 2015 Greetings! Making the commitment to change is tough, but it can also be liberating. All the excuses and reason to procrastinate are forgotten and you can get down to business. Here's hoping this is one of the best decisions of your life! LEVEL 1 ADVENTURERSTR 2 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3 | CHA 3 7%7% '][/progress]
BigJoeyJoe Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks for the support everyone. One week into the academy and I'm already feeling more balanced. I appreciate the slower approach. I refuse to give into the darkside...
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