From wimp to warrior

[PrincessGlam]

Hey y'all! I feel weird doing this on New Year's day, because I normally hate "resolutions" as I inevitably break them in about 48 hours... But I promised myself I would be brave in 2017 so here we are. I've been lurking on NerdFitness for a little over a month and completing badass fitness quests for the last week and its shifting my perspective in some big ways. I started my weight loss journey in fall 2013 and lost about 25 lbs doing calorie counting and what not. I even joined the gym for endless cardio because thats what I thought I had to do (YUCK)!

 

 Last year I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that left me feeling wiped out and out of options. I was laid up on the couch and turned to food to drown my pains and worries. Fitness went out the window and sleeping 12-14 hours a day became the new regular. Of course this made my health a million times worse, but I didn't know it at the time.  

 

I'm joining the rebellion because I started implementing small eating changes in an effort to make a particularly bad joint flair and rash from my chronic illness go away and lo-and behold IT WORKED! (Not to be confused with those wraps that I can assure you do NOT work) So now I'm hooked. If cutting out processed foods and eating real foods can make me feel better this much better in a month, how could I level up by adding fitness to my life? What if I joined the community and had some true accountability? What if I stopped living in my woah is me I'm sick life and just did stuff? So here I am, setting some goals to go from a weak wimp to a warrior princess. 

 

PrincessGlam is who I became last week as I set out to complete my first quest. Her race is wimp, but she's claiming a new identity as a warrior. I'm so pumped to be part of the rebellion and look forward to fighting the battles and going on epic quests beside you all!

 

Ps: This is PrincessGlam in my mind  

[Thrima]

I feel you. Some time ago I went through serious breakdown and after it I had to start over from the beginning. But I guess with every time you stand up, you are getting stronger.

You have impressive attitude and I am sure you can make it!

Also nice fox - companion you are having here

[PrincessGlam]

Thanks! She is my motivator.. pretty sassy and fiercely loyal.  We're in this together: fall seven times, get up eight! 

[Thrima]

Did you made this picture yourself? I really like it. See you in 4 week challenge section!

[TheMachine]

Hi there! My buddy has an autoimmune disorder too. She does what she can to stay fit so I know how difficult it can be. Keep going! P-Glam looks awesome, btw

[PrincessGlam]

Thanks I appreciate the encouragement!  

[Guzzi]

Hey! I'm sorry to hear about your illness but it's fantastic that you've found such fantastic improvements by changing your diet! My step mum suffers from fibromyalgia and I keep telling her that there's lots of research saying changing your diet can relieve the symptoms. She's not interested though.  

 

I'm assuming you know your way about the site if you've been lurking for a while but if you need any help then just ask.

 

I hope you enjoy your first challenge, just remember that if you want your changes to stick for life then you need to start small. Most newbies fail their first challenge because they try to change too much at once and then they can't keep it up.  Just remember KISS - Keep It Stupidly Simple.