Roboin Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hi, I just recently found your website and community.About 4 years ago I was in this fitness crazy and weighed 25kg less than I do now. In that period I lost my job and basicly everything around it, so I got in a bit of a depression and gained a lot of weigth again.After that I managed to buid up my carreer, only there was no time anymore to even think about myself in general.Time to change that, I gained even more weigth last year while my carreer is doing great, and I thought that if I want to keep doing my work I better start take better care of myself fast. Now I got a couple of days off so I can regroup a bit and try to keep working and taking better care of myself all at the same time in the coming period So I stumbled upon this site, and ofcourse the whole nerd thing gets me attracted since I am a huge geek. I bought your Rebel Fitness Guide, so I got a lot of reading to do Cheers! Quote Link to comment
Book Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Welcome Roboin!I think a lot of us here, including me, can empathize with letting setbacks in our lives affect our fitness lifestyles. My personal issue is emotional eating. If something was getting me down (and I let a lot get me down over the last 8 years or so) I would eat and eat and eat until the feeling of being stuffed to the gills would soothe me. And yes... finding time in a busy lifestyle can make things hard. I've got 5 kids and a full career, so it's challenging. Every once in a while I see an "optimum time of day to work out" thread in here, and it makes me chuckle. Right now it's 6:48 am, and I'm trying to fit in a few sets of incline bench press before my kids wake up and I have to rush to get everyone off to school and myself off to work (yes, I post on NF during a workout. There are worse ways to spend the time between sets )So welcome! This is a great group of very supportive people (some crazier than others) and I think you can really enjoy it here. Quote Character and Epic Quest! Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Welcome! You've taken the hardest first step, which is deciding that you want to make a change. The second-hardest step comes next: figuring out your goals and designing a plan to get there Browse the forums for random suggestions and advice; and feel free to ask questions! Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
AKLulu Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Welcome! I haven't bought any of the fitness guides yet, but I'd like to get around to reading them eventually. I was at my heaviest about this time last year because I was without work and kind of depressed also. I spent a lot time on the couch... and a lot of time making baked goods. Not a great combination. I know I'm going to be really busy with work in the summer, but I'm really hoping I can manage to keep up the progress I've made so far this year. Anyways, enough about me. We're glad to have you here, good luck!This is a great group of very supportive people (some crazier than others) and I think you can really enjoy it here.Also, I can only think that the phrase in parentheses is directed at me... Quote Lulu : one that is remarkable or wonderful (it's in the dictionary, it must be true) Battle Log | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment
So Late So Soon Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Glad you found the site and welcome! If you ever have any questions don't be afraid to ask. Quote Well I guess it's only life, it's only natural We all spend a little while going down the rabbit hole Link to comment
Book Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Also, I can only think that the phrase in parentheses is directed at me... I was gonna go with ”No comment” but why pretend?Yes. Quote Character and Epic Quest! Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
AKLulu Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I was gonna go with ”No comment” but why pretend?Yes.Really feelin' the love here. Quote Lulu : one that is remarkable or wonderful (it's in the dictionary, it must be true) Battle Log | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment
Book Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Did I say crazy is bad? Quote Character and Epic Quest! Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
AKLulu Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Did I say crazy is bad? Nope, never. And I wouldn't have taken it and run with it if I wasn't a little proud of it Sorry for hijacking the thread, Roboin! Quote Lulu : one that is remarkable or wonderful (it's in the dictionary, it must be true) Battle Log | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment
Roboin Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Sorry for hijacking the thread, Roboin!No worries Thanks for all the kind words. I'll keep you guys updated Quote Link to comment
Kelsey Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hi dear,Welcome ant thanks for joining.I am Kelsey from California. I also new one for this forum.Here I want more friends for getting advice and sharing information about health, fitness and nutrition. Quote Fitness Gym Maitland Link to comment
Roboin Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Ok, I finally read everything and had time to do some working out I did the Level one rookie workout A. I couldn't really find anything to do the step-ups on (I do still have my, ever dus collecting, wii balance board) and the Planks where just near impossible.Yes, I'm THAT out of shape I didn't continue with the 10 min of cardio, since I was so disappointed with myself.This is gonna be one big bumpy ride. Quote Link to comment
AKLulu Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Don't be too hard on yourself! You've gotta start somewhere Good job! Quote Lulu : one that is remarkable or wonderful (it's in the dictionary, it must be true) Battle Log | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment
braintobody:justdoit Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi Roboin, I'm going to check out the "level 1 fitness workout" now. Congratulations and looking forward to your future progress. Quote Link to comment
tjcass Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ok, I finally read everything and had time to do some working out I did the Level one rookie workout A. I couldn't really find anything to do the step-ups on (I do still have my, ever dus collecting, wii balance board) and the Planks where just near impossible.Yes, I'm THAT out of shape I didn't continue with the 10 min of cardio, since I was so disappointed with myself.This is gonna be one big bumpy ride.You WEREN'T on the couch... You did SOMEthing. It counts. Pat yourself on the back. 3 months ago I finally got up and I could barely finish 60 sec of jogging (I was doing run/walk intervals), today I jogged 2.5 miles without stopping. Yes, I have friends that can do more, Yes, I know to some that's not a huge deal. To me, it's huge. Celebrate the small wins. I'm sure you can out-plank me!! Quote ~Tanya~ Link to comment
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