Nice to meet you all :)

[spngebobmyhero]

Hello!

I am a 24 (almost 25!) year old girl and I have been working on my weight loss journey since May of 2011. So far, I have lost 31lbs and 4 sizes (14 to an 8).

I have been tracking calories over at my fitness pal since about June and that has been pretty successful for me. I've read about this site from a friend over there and, after a little lurking on here, decided to join.

I was doing a standard weight loss diet until November when I began dabbling in the primal diet and I have been completely gluten free (mostly grain free with occasional corn) since the first week in January. I have been mostly sugar free for about a month now and I have drastically decreased my dairy intake (heavy cream in my coffee in the mornings).

My exercise routine was mostly cardio, but I have switched to half cardio, half lifting lately. I would love to learn more about lifting and become stronger, leaner me. Looking forward to advice and support from this community!! Nice to meet you all in advance

[Piercewise]

Congrats on all your success so far! And way to not be satisfied and keep pushing forward. : )

[Silentplanet]

woohoo! great job! I find lifting to be way more fun than cardio and I'm always trying to find excuses to do the lifting instead haha. =) That app is pretty badass too! I just found it yesterday. Good luck with your goals! Will be here cheering from the side lines!

[Kelleytastic]

Welcome, @spngebobmyhero! Sounds like you've got a good plan ready. This group is very supportive - let us know how we can help you reach your goals!

[Morrigainz]

Yes! Another female lifter! We are going to be the awesomest.

Check out the Barbarian Strength Guild for tips and tricks on lifting; you might also want to check out Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. Many people on here worship him. Personally I'm using New Rules of Lifting for Women, but I figured once I'm done with that I'll probably move on to SS.

Welcome to the Rebellion!