Guest guest4729 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 So my question is exactly as the title says. What kind of changes in your life have YOU made since you started following the blog, reading the forum, posting on the forum or otherwise?For me, my changes have been:Hating the gym -> going to the gym 3-4 times a weekThinking lifting weights was for men -> lifting weights WITH the menEating pasta once or twice a DAY -> not eating pasta at all unless I have literally no other choiceEating other grains such as bread and rice every day -> eating rice once this month and eating as little bread or cookies as possibleNot understanding ANYTHING about lifting or working out/the evils of machines -> knowing a lot (more than before) about working out and how machines can be badNot knowing proper form for almost anything -> knowing proper form for more things than probably almost anyone I knowEating lots of microwavable food -> not eating any at all Thinking that I wanted to be super thin just to be thin -> wanting to be super fit and healthyP.S. - Just made spaghetti squash for the first time. WHY HAVE I NEVER HAD THIS DELICIOUSNESS BEFORE?!?! Quote Link to comment
verin Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 You're made a lot of really good improvements!! Keep on trekking towards those goals! Quote Link to comment
NukeTheUnicorns Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 My focus has switched from barbell oriented strength training to bodyweight training. Quote Valar Morghulis Link to comment
21katykat01 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Good job! For me it's:Drinking 2L+ Pepsi Max everyday -> Only if I'm out for a drink; having 2L+ H20 a day insteadThinking I was too fat/unfit to exercise much -> Exercising every single dayBeing really, really weak -> Improving strength with body weight and free weight trainingTerrified to participate in group exercise -> Taekwondo every week, plus 1-2 gym classes per weekEating like Sh** -> Making sure I get fruit and veg in everyday, minimising carbsHating myself for every slip up or "off plan" food -> Accepting that if I'm doing this for life, I've gotta roll with the punches Quote Blog | MyFitnessPal | Twitter for Fitness/Weight Loss | Twitter for Real Life Link to comment
Moxie Hart Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've never had spaghetti squash! I also julienne my zucchini to be pasta, its my favorite. Hmm changes I've made: ** Gym 5-6 days a week, three of which are weight related. ** Got the ovaries to pick up the olympic bar** eating mostly paleo, but also tracking my percentages** generally... I just have a better outlook on life. I'm really enjoy the blog system and it keeps me accountable. Quote Tiffany -Elven Ranger & Derby GirlSTR 7 | DEX 5 | STA 4 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3@moxie_hart. Tumblr. Fitocracy Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 A short list, brought to you by Nerds for a Better BigMPizza/Wings twice a week -> once a quarter260lbs -> 198lbs Week 1 Day 1 of C25k -> sub 30 min 5kNo free weight training -> 235 squat, 315 dead lift, 155 benchSize 36 pants XL shirts -> 34 pants L shirts.No pullups -> 4 dead hangs. Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 i spit shine my nipples b4 taking my daily abs shot on my workout log... i wanna look good... 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 January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Good job! For me it's:Drinking 2L+ Pepsi Max everyday -> Only if I'm out for a drink; having 2L+ H20 a day insteadThinking I was too fat/unfit to exercise much -> Exercising every single dayBeing really, really weak -> Improving strength with body weight and free weight trainingTerrified to participate in group exercise -> Taekwondo every week, plus 1-2 gym classes per weekEating like Sh** -> Making sure I get fruit and veg in everyday, minimising carbsHating myself for every slip up or "off plan" food -> Accepting that if I'm doing this for life, I've gotta roll with the punches Oh! You reminded me of a few things!I also stopped drinking soda. I have some every now and then (once a week at work, sometimes as a drink mixer.I switched from regular drinks to use as mixers to everything in diet (if possible).I drink less when I go out.I also started out really REALLY weak. Now I have some (key word: some) muscle! Quote Link to comment
Top Boss Ultra Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Well, I'm only on my third week of Nerd Fitnessing, but here's what I've got so farThinking I was eating a lot -> Paleo + GOMAD and a food journal142 lbs - > 148 lbsWorking out with the dumbbells I had, which allowed for no progression - > Accepting that I don't have the cash for a gym or weights right now and sticking to body weight progressions (turns out I really enjoy them)Being kind of confused - > Having a trusted source of information Quote Fitocracy Link to comment
RJ2 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I also switched to bodyweight training. It has got me inspired again because I was losing interest in lifting weights. I could never gain the muscle mass I wanted and suffered a few injuries. Quote Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Things I would not have done without you guys:Lost 50 pounds.Paleo for 6 months (and still going).Symptom-free of Crohn's Disease for going on 5 months now. (as a result of the above)Tough Mudder10 minute plankRun 10kRun in a 5k race in 28 minutes Quote lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
Guest guest4729 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Things I would not have done without you guys:Lost 50 pounds.Paleo for 6 months (and still going).Symptom-free of Crohn's Disease for going on 5 months now. (as a result of the above)Tough Mudder10 minute plankRun 10kRun in a 5k race in 28 minutesYou can do 10 minute plank? That is...that is.........insane. Wow. /jealous Quote Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I did. I can't now. It would take another 6 weeks of conditioning and for me to drop another 25 pounds to do that now. But I did it back in July or August. There's a video around here somewhere.P.S. Spaghetti Squash is the shizzle. Add lots of butter. NOM. Quote lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
tatpunk Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 10 minute plank! I'm excited about my 2 min plank! *high fiveMy changes would be diet (paleo/primal), working out 3-4 times a week, making all meals and snacks for everyone in my house, and dropping a pant size. Quote Link to comment
GreenEyesBright Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Huge Diet Change! I dig Paleo a lot.Mindset has changed - I want to be healthy not super thin.Sticking with it! - Always gave up before. Quote Wake Your Dreams... Link to comment
Deansy Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 For me, my changes have been (in the one week I've been here):• Eating the Food Pyramid -> buying Robb Wolf's book and knowing/eating Paleo• Exercising when I could find the time -> Making time to do a workout four days a week• Snacking on crisps and soda -> measuring snacks of Almonds and homemade jerky• 2lt of soda a day -> 4-5 lt of water a day• drinking beer with dinner -> drinking beer only on weekends• working towards being 'fit' -> having solid goals and a monthly planSo far, this site/community has given me the focus and encouragement I needed to get back on the wagon.To read other peoples success and know where they have come from, shows me that it can be done. Quote This is my weekly Blog, From Fat to Bat; one man's journey to be Batman... This is my Intro thread... Convict Conditioning:: Push Ups - lvl 2 || Squats - lvl 1 || Pull Ups - lvl 2 || Leg Raise - lvl 1 || Bridges - lvl 1 || Handstands - lvl 0 Current Body (2012.02.12) :: 5'10" || 270 lbs || Waist: 48" || Thigh: 25" || Arms: 14" || BF%: 36 || Young Bruce Level Link to comment
Naturally Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Eating wheat free but loads of oats, brown rice, potatoes and beans/pulses, rarely meat -> those on rare occasions but mainly meat and veg nowTrying and failing to eat a calorie deficit every day -> effortlessly achieving to a calorie deficit the paleo way,Worrying & comfort eating -> Its early days but I have noticed I eat when I'm hungry, which is less often, or at meal times, and don't feel inclined to comfort eat, even when I was so stressed out I was crying the other day, and thats a massive woot for me!Tired and lethargic, eating sugar or carb to boost energy -> energy filled and eating paleoExercising in a generic, I don't really know what I'm doing and I don't have the time kind of way -> 20 mins strength training every other day.Bingeing on complex or simple carb food, particularly chocolate, and dairy (cheese) -> Not eating carby stuff BUT being chilled out and knowing its not the end of the world if I do really crave a jacket potato or sweet treat. The twice I have craved sweet things I have been more than adequately satiated by a banana or a few dried dates. I gave up chocolate on 1st January for 12 months. 19 days in, no sweat. Cramming it in and eating without noticing flavours - sweet food like braised red cabbage and sweet potatoes taste really sweet to me now, as do herbal teas!Its early days for me but so far I am VERY impressed. Quote The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually afraid to make one. - Elbert Hubbard Link to comment
Waldo Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Biggest thing for me was tracking my exercise performance. Prior to joining NF I would work my tail off when exercising, but made no effort to keep track of what I had done beyond memory (and calories burned). Quote currently cutting battle log challenges: 21,20, 19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 don't panic! Link to comment
catsrgods Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 For me, so far:Exercising sporadically----> Getting up at 5:45 am to go to CrossFit at least 2x a weekEating well until 2pm, then binging on sugar and bread------> 99.9% Paleo diet for over two weeksDeciding every week that "this was it" for weight loss and failing one day later-------> Making solid goals that I have stuck to (except for keeping my room clean...)Thinking I could just show up at the gym and do wimpy shit and expect results-----> Realizing that I can't expect results by just showing up at the gym and doing wimpy shit Quote "Receive without conceit, release without struggle." ---Marcus Aurelius Link to comment
21katykat01 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've had pretty big BF% progress too, but I'm saving it for next Wednesday, which will be six weeks of NF training. Because it's amazing, and I want to put it in the w00t room Can I just say - go nerds! There's so many people doing great, Steve's truly creating a rebellion! And what I love about here too, which I should've added:Whining about having to exercise/diet -> Just get on with it, no whining, no excuses. This is hardcore superhero training! Quote Blog | MyFitnessPal | Twitter for Fitness/Weight Loss | Twitter for Real Life Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I can probably think about more things, but the big one is this:Less talking about exercising and getting healthy and more doing something about it. I guess the qualifier is less talking IRL, I'm still plenty chatty about it here on NF. Though even that is talking about what I have done, not what I want or plan to do.Edit: Girlfriend and I (okay mostly the girlfriend) very recently started with spaghetti squash. Pretty darn good with how she roasts it. I'm going to try doing it myself and she's talking about making a spaghetti squash lasagna. Yum. I win. Quote The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
wildross Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Things I would not have done without you guys:10 minute plankThat is pretty insane. I saw a video of the world record holder, 35+ minutes I think....she's 65 years old..- More emphasis on form for lifts- Trying harder exercises, bigger weights- Went from doing it on my own to sharing with others- Stop the diet soda Jan 7 for the last time. (2 swigs since, one by mistake, one on purpose...don't like it)- Helping wife with her diet. Lots more salads, etc. Quote Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
abraspamlincoln Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Drinking 10-15 Dr. Peppers a day -> 1 or 2 a weekGoing to the gym "when I felt like it" -> Everyday at Lunch break, 2 times a week after workEating ~1000 Calories a day -> Eating 1500 Healthy Calories310lbs -> 291lbs Quote Fitocracy Profile Link to comment
oystergirl Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 This is such an inspirational thread! Everyone here has made amazing changes in their lives since coming here and I have to say that I LOVE it here because everyone is so supportive and encouraging and there are so many stellar transformational stories!I have worked out and eaten right and lost weight and gotten strong before and then I had no support and when I got to my goal I wasn't able to maintain because I didn't realize that this whole thing is a lifestyle.Now, I am working out more efficiently. I am eating primal/archevore and having no trouble staying on trackI am being consistent and moderate instead of sporadic and all or nothingI have enlisted my daughters in working out and getting healthyI have enlisted my husband in starting to make healthy changesI am making some great friends here who support me and I enjoy supporting themI spend a lot less time doing things that lead me away from my life goals and a lot more things that bring my goals closer!I really love nerd fitness and I love all a you crazy nerds! Quote The real world is bizarre enough for me....Blue Oyster Cult! Oystergirl: Bad Assed Lightcaster (aka wizard!) STR: 2 | DEX: 3 | CON: 3 | STA: 2 | WIS: 4 | CHA: 5 Oystergirl's Bad Ass Lightcaster Wicked Rocking Adventure Challenge! Come visit my wicked rocking Nerd Fitness blog! Link to comment
Indomitable Iggy Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 SPAGHETTI SQUASH IS AWESOME!!!!!If you guys haven't tried it, seriously, tastes exactly like pasta. Make it with some high quality ground beef meatballs and homemade tomato sauce, crap, I'm hungry again.Anyhow.My changes-drinking gallons (literally) of dr pepper, to maybe a cup once a monthmunching on sugary treats whenever I feel like it, to an apple fritter or delicious pastry every other weekhating all vegetables everywhere, to loving everything green, yellow orange, purple whatever so long as it's a plant! (I now want to grow my own onions, spinach, potatoes and mushrooms, maybe one day raising my own chickens too!)hating running thus never doing it ever, to never running ever unless its interval training (or running from zombies, cougars, or zombie cougars) and making it fun by practicing parkour at the same time!Being scared, scratch that terrified, of screwing up SCRAMBLED EGGS, to cooking my own omelets loaded with delicious vegies every day and exploring cooking like it was Middle Earth! (Tomorrow I’m taking my first ever crack at making homemade mashed potatoes)This is all well and good, but if I fail to mention how NF has inspired me to Level Up in every area of my life, that would be a discourtesy to everyone. Scared of what people think of my singing voice and guitar playing, to having played three open mic nights and planning on many moreNearly given up on my childhood dreams of being a novelist, to helping organize a NaNoWriMo group for January to February! (3,018 words so far) A link for those curious http://www.nanowrimo.org/Resigned to being a slow bookish nerd, to becoming a super gorilla ninja in training! (obsessed with barefoot shoe products and parkour)Completely given up on my childish fascination for the quarterstaff, to ordering a top of the line super slick fiberglass bo staff to begin practicing again (let’s not argue the fact that its proper name is either just bo, or just staff)Many of these changes were inspired by, if not directly influenced by Steve’s website, articles, and this community. Thank you all. Keep kicking ass people! Quote No excuses. Link to comment
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