kahrenheit Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hey there, Y'all! My name is Karen and for the first time in ages, I am hunkering down and getting back on track with my fitness and wellbeing goals. I've been slinking around the site, trying to figure out if this is the right community for me to achieve my overall fitness goals. Since 2009, running was my primary avenue of working out, but in recent years, I've been leaning toward yoga, pilates, and strength training. Healthy Mindset: Struggling with my fluctuating weight, especially with the upcoming holidays, I want to work on building the will power up, but also remind myself that I should not compare myself to others. In the last year, I've cut out toxic relationships and it's worked wonders. Weight loss: I would love to drop 30 pounds and get back to that healthy-without-sacrificing-curves size 6 (135 pounds). If Ronda Rousey and weigh-in at 135, so can I, right? Would I love to have Gwen Stefani abs? Absolutely, but I would like to have a cupcake every now and them without feeling like the world is going to end. More Plant-diverse Diet: I've done Paleo before, but if possible, I would like to have a greater diversity when it comes to protein sources. I know that this is challenging as many animal alternatives can be high processed. I am pushing myself to experiment in my kitchen, but it is hard when there are so many ingredients I am unfamiliar with. Discovering What Works: I've always loved sports, but I noticed that when I started sharing them with other people or seeking out groups, my passion quickly deteriorated. I started running and later my friends followed. Unfortunately, so many of them became competitive or too picky, that it completely turned me off something I truly loved for over six years. I want to cross train (swim, cycle) without the expectation that I have to do a triathalon. I want to learn yoga without the label "fat" attached to it. I want to lift without bulking up too much. I know that these goals are exceptionally lofty and will require a heap of work. I am simply hoping that this will be the right environment to seek support. I do have my list of celebrities whom I wish to eventually look like, but the hardest part is finding ladies with fit, but curvaceous bodies. I'm ready to start leveling up and bolster my confidence again. 2 Quote "Geeky Conversations & Plentiful Libations" Karen Writes | @Kahrenheit [ IG | P | T ] Link to comment
barbellotaku Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Welcome! I'm fairly new here myself, but I can say for sure you found the right place. 1 Quote Human WarriorLvl: 0 | Str: 0 | Dex: 0 | Sta: 0 | Con: 0 | Wis: 0 | Cha: 0Introduction | Daily Battle Log | Current Challenge 6-Week Main Goal 1: Train five days per week 33.33%rgb(76, 187, 23); background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0 0, 100% 100%, color-stop(.25, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2)), color-stop(.25, transparent), color-stop(.5, transparent), color-stop(.5, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2)), color-stop(.75, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2)), color-stop(.75, transparent), to(transparent) ); background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient( -45deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 75%, transparent 75%, transparent ); background-image: -moz-linear-gradient( -45deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 75%, transparent 75%, transparent ); background-image: -ms-linear-gradient( -45deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .2) 75%, transparent 75%, transparent ); 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kahrenheit Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks for the warm welcome, barbellotaku. Hopefully, I'll be able to stick with it. Quote "Geeky Conversations & Plentiful Libations" Karen Writes | @Kahrenheit [ IG | P | T ] Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 You had me at the dorky picture and the strength training. Choosing to ignore the plant-diverse diet haha Welcome and stick around awhile. It's pretty awesome here 1 Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
LCLimey Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 dat long post Welcome fellow Earthling! I am on the road to paleo, do you have any advice for me? As for you, I suggest just experimentation in the kitchen, just have fun, with a friend or a significant other and just make some food with weird ingredients and see what happens! Have a read on stuff online about something, have a bit of a base to a recipe, and then just go have a play and see what happens! 1 Quote Race: Furyan - Class: Assassin Level 0 | STR 0 - DEX 0 - STA 0 - CON 0 - WIS 0 - CHA 0 Squat: N/A - Deadlift: N/A - Bench Press: N/A - Overhead Press: N/A Character - 01.17 Quote: "Dum vita est spes est." "While there is life, there is hope." Instagram - Twitter - myfitnesspal Daily Battle Log - Challenge 1 - Challenge 2 - Challenge 3 - Challenge 4 Squat: N/A - Deadlift: N/A - Bench Press: N/A - Overhead Press: N/A Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Welcome! I have the same issue with sports, love them when they are individual or with a small close knit casual group, not so big on playing them on competitive teams. With the food, I sorta do what you're looking for on paleo I think. If it's meat based, I don't really care if it's processed as the biggest issue with processed foods tend to be processed carbs as far as bodyfat goes. Processing fats and proteins don't have the same effect as far as speeding up digestion times. I'll eat any sort of meat at any sort of processing. I've tried most things under the sun as far as diet with weight loss as a goal goes. Right now I'm having pretty stress free success with 21 day fix, which just gives you portions by volume of protein, carbs, veggies, fats, etc. I basically don't have the daily fats/treats allowed and instead of a small dessert every other day and don't feel bad about it. Seems to be working and it's not the stress level of calorie counting. 1 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
kahrenheit Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Just when I got all excited to dive in head long, I get saddled with a nasty cold. I'm hoping to shake it off by the weekend. I'm hoping the stress from buying my first house isn't going to be the death of me. Quote "Geeky Conversations & Plentiful Libations" Karen Writes | @Kahrenheit [ IG | P | T ] Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Just when I got all excited to dive in head long, I get saddled with a nasty cold. I'm hoping to shake it off by the weekend. I'm hoping the stress from buying my first house isn't going to be the death of me. Same thing happened to me! I've been too busy to lif recently and was finally getting back in the groove this week, then got nailed by a cold. Getting over it now and hoping to get in the gym tonight. First houses will do that to you. Took us about a year to get over the initial impulse to paint and change everything. 1 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
LCLimey Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Just when I got all excited to dive in head long, I get saddled with a nasty cold. I'm hoping to shake it off by the weekend. I'm hoping the stress from buying my first house isn't going to be the death of me. I have a cold I am fighting back too, it is not gonna slow me down, so don't let it stop you! Quote Race: Furyan - Class: Assassin Level 0 | STR 0 - DEX 0 - STA 0 - CON 0 - WIS 0 - CHA 0 Squat: N/A - Deadlift: N/A - Bench Press: N/A - Overhead Press: N/A Character - 01.17 Quote: "Dum vita est spes est." "While there is life, there is hope." Instagram - Twitter - myfitnesspal Daily Battle Log - Challenge 1 - Challenge 2 - Challenge 3 - Challenge 4 Squat: N/A - Deadlift: N/A - Bench Press: N/A - Overhead Press: N/A Link to comment
fitnessgurl Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Welcome! Hope you're better soon! Quote L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to comment
kahrenheit Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Same thing happened to me! I've been too busy to lif recently and was finally getting back in the groove this week, then got nailed by a cold. Getting over it now and hoping to get in the gym tonight. First houses will do that to you. Took us about a year to get over the initial impulse to paint and change everything. Thankfully, my friends and family are so excited for me, that they are planning on helping me spackle and paint everything, as the sellers' have a color/design scheme I affectionately refer to as "East Asian Brothel," complete with handprinted leopard print guest room and a metallic silver bedroom. I'm planning on a subtly nerdy, geek chic makeover on my Babe Lair including a shred shed space in the garage. I'll be supplying the healthy food incentive in exchange for laughter and paint-fume infused ribaldry. My boss at work, recommended Alkaselter Plus Cold & Flu, and I've been able to kick most of it by yesterday morning. The lingering gunk is in my throat and nose, so no heavy activity because breathing is kind of important to me. LCL & Fitnessgurl, thanks for the encouragement and well wishes. I'm on the mend, and I appreciate the nerdy chicken soup for the soul. Quote "Geeky Conversations & Plentiful Libations" Karen Writes | @Kahrenheit [ IG | P | T ] Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 If you want any tips and/or tricks on building the shred shed, let me know. Link to my garage gym in my sig.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 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
aquacogi Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Welcome! Hope you've beaten that cold back by now. But congrats on the house! And I'm jealous of your shred shed. Or your shred shed to be, technically. If you're looking for support and encouragement, this is definitely the right place. Quote Level 1 Imp, Aspiring Warrior / AssassinSTR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 0 | WIS 1 | CHA 1My first challenge Link to comment
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