A new journey - Geeky Jock... (who dropped the jock)

[Maelstrom]

Good Morning, 

 

I used to take pride in my ability to move heavy objects, climb tall mountains and ride down them with little to no fear of pain. I am a naturally big guy, at 6'5 I was quite comfortable, confident and fit at around 235.. lean at around 222. Heck even 250 was a happier place for me.  Fitness to me was always wrapped around doing fun things. While I have tried my hand at power lifting, I also played street ball, football, was an avid mountain biker (downhill, uphill, dirtjump..  2 wheels.. I loved it. Enter my demons

 

• Alcohol
• Technology

 

I still embrace technology happily but have eliminated my alcohol demon. However those two items put me on a downwards spiral I haven't been able to stop. 10 years later at 310 pounds I wake up in pain, every time I try to move my body rebels with agony (nerve damage, spine and neck issues etc) all caused by my mistreatment of the body with alcohol, food and computer geek posture.

 

5 years ago, after become sober, I became involved with a family with kids. Since that time I keep wishing I was still in shape to keep up, teach and coach them all the enjoyment of movement. To be that example. 2 years ago my son was born pushing my again to keep trying. 

 

That brings me here. I have no confidence in "dieting". I have less confidence in traditional trainers since, in my experience, they understand "getting fit" they dont understand the physical therapy aspect of an injured overweight body. I travel frequently, have a long commute and have 4 children. I have a jam packed life and am trying to jam in some healthy habits. I would say I am back on the wagon, but honestly, that wagon left 10 years ago. I want to build my own wagon and own it. 

 

I have been lucky in my health so far, at my heavy weight I still don't have signs of heart disease or diabetes. Both of which run rampant in my family. 

 

Thanks

 

Maelstrom

[scottiek]

HI Maelstrom! Yes, I know those demons well. Congratulations on becoming sober. That is quite an accomplishment. I hope you get everything you want out of this and more. Welcome to the Rebellion and qapla'!