I noticed quite a few people mentioned that their 2015 New Years Resolutions were related to health and fitness. I thought it'd be fun to start this thread so we can hold each other accountable and hopefully help reach our fitness goals.
I'm wrapping up a week of being on a keto diet, and so far, so good! In a nutshell, it's a low/no carb low/no sugar diet. I've pretty much not had any carbs or sugars for the past week and have already dropped a good 7~lbs (mostly water weight, though). In fact, even though my diet has changed drastically I'm adjusting very well and quite enjoying the foods I am eating. Also, bulletproof coffee is so so good.
For me, my goal is just to slim down a bit so I don't have to buy new jeans (haha)! I've always been tall and lanky but these past couple years I've been a lot less active as I used to be and as a result have grown softer in the middle region. I went from being about 165lbs to 234~ at my last weigh in. At 224 now and shooting for about 180lb ( I was actually underweight before). It's amazing how easy it is to gain weight in this industry. You get distracted, you get busy, you eat like shit and sit for long hours while coding, working, gaming, whatever. This industry is a killer in that sense, and my metabolism isn't the same as it used to be in my early 20s.
So, aside from dieting I'm looking into getting a cheap manual treadmill for running. I already have a chinup bar that gets used often but don't get much actual exercise so may look into stepping up in that area a bit. I don't really count calories or keep track of that stuff, but @HalfEatenPie suggested a vpsBoard MyFitnessPal group, which I'd be open to doing and participating in if others do too.
So, anyhow, for those of you who are wanting to get back into shape, just do it. Hoping others will participate in this thread too and it'll serve as encouragement for all involved to take better care of yourselves.
My main motivation came when organizing some backup data locally that included some old photos. I had forgotten how skinny I was and a difference was clearly seen not only in newer photos but just when looking in the mirror. Gotta get in shape!
So, what are you doing to stay/keep in a healthy shape? Are you just starting to care (like I am)? If so, what are your goals?
I'm wrapping up a week of being on a keto diet, and so far, so good! In a nutshell, it's a low/no carb low/no sugar diet. I've pretty much not had any carbs or sugars for the past week and have already dropped a good 7~lbs (mostly water weight, though). In fact, even though my diet has changed drastically I'm adjusting very well and quite enjoying the foods I am eating. Also, bulletproof coffee is so so good.
For me, my goal is just to slim down a bit so I don't have to buy new jeans (haha)! I've always been tall and lanky but these past couple years I've been a lot less active as I used to be and as a result have grown softer in the middle region. I went from being about 165lbs to 234~ at my last weigh in. At 224 now and shooting for about 180lb ( I was actually underweight before). It's amazing how easy it is to gain weight in this industry. You get distracted, you get busy, you eat like shit and sit for long hours while coding, working, gaming, whatever. This industry is a killer in that sense, and my metabolism isn't the same as it used to be in my early 20s.
So, aside from dieting I'm looking into getting a cheap manual treadmill for running. I already have a chinup bar that gets used often but don't get much actual exercise so may look into stepping up in that area a bit. I don't really count calories or keep track of that stuff, but @HalfEatenPie suggested a vpsBoard MyFitnessPal group, which I'd be open to doing and participating in if others do too.
So, anyhow, for those of you who are wanting to get back into shape, just do it. Hoping others will participate in this thread too and it'll serve as encouragement for all involved to take better care of yourselves.
My main motivation came when organizing some backup data locally that included some old photos. I had forgotten how skinny I was and a difference was clearly seen not only in newer photos but just when looking in the mirror. Gotta get in shape!
So, what are you doing to stay/keep in a healthy shape? Are you just starting to care (like I am)? If so, what are your goals?
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