Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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fivesixsevenx
fivesixsevenx
Posts: 2
Joined: 2005/09/27
United States
2005/09/27, 04:27 PM
Greetings, all! I just joined freetrainers, and thought I'd introduce myself...

I'm a 27-year old who, after a three-year relationship and intense breakup, has positively balooned. This summer, I've gone from 160# to 180, and -- obviously -- the effects are visible. :)

I've rehashed my diet -- I used to eat lean meats / large amount of (low-fat) dairy, / moderate vegetables / large amount of (usually whole) grains. Now, I'm focusing on large amounts of vegetables, whole grains, low amounts of dairy, very restricted amounts of lean meats. I JUST recently (two weeks ago) started on this. Without any changes in my activity level, my weight gain seems to have stabilized.

Because of my work (court reporter), I'm quite sedentary, at least 10-12 hours a day. While I do and have practiced yoga, I want to incorporate moderate exercise (powerwalking, for instance) into my lifestyle... but I'm having trouble. Willpower's a pain in the butt.

Any suggestions / willful bootcamp officers / people willing to kick my ass are welcome. :)

Take care,
-Kris
rpacheco
rpacheco
Posts: 3,770
Joined: 2001/12/13
United States
2005/09/30, 06:30 PM
Kris, it will take some dedication to get you back into shape. While your days are quite long, you'll have to fit in an exercise regimen at least 4-5 times per week. You'll find lots of motivation and helpful people here...

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**_Robert_**
Pain is temporary; glory is forever!

E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
fivesixsevenx
fivesixsevenx
Posts: 2
Joined: 2005/09/27
United States
2005/09/30, 11:28 PM


You're absolutely right -- I just need to force it into my schedule. I'm making small steps, though. For example, I just returned from a two-mile hilly powerwalk. My heart rate was elevated and I feel it in my thighs and calves, so I know I accomplished *something* ... I just need to build a routine. :)

Thanks for the response.

yours,
-Kris