hi from a newbie

[GiaDona]

just found this site today and signed up right away. I had been lurking around WBB forums for a while but what I really needed was a women's forum...

that being said--I've been an on and off athlete, runner, lifter for years and years but something always happens where i stop for a while, get lazy, get unhealthy, get fed up and start again. Last April, I got into hardcore lifting rather than spot training and small free weights. I also began eating clean, and tracking EVERYTHING I ate wich I had never done before. Though, I still had work to do-I have to say I looked good--definition in places I never even thought of! But yet again, I fell off in October (due to an injury) and it's amazing how quickly all that progress dissapears! I actually weigh less than I did then, but it's more fat and less muscle as I'm not as defined as I was. So I'm trying to get back on track and began my routine this weekend. (no more reading a magazine on the bike and calling that a workout--i know! so bad! )

As I read the post from the mod about pissing and moaning and to suck it up...I just wanna say--I totally know those lapses are all my fault and I have no excuses. I really want to commit once and for all for this to be a way of life for me, not 6 months in the gym and 6 months on the couch! I'm hoping maybe the info, chat, and support from females might help tho i know, in the end, it's only me who can make it happen.

Anyway, Hi! Thx for listening.

 

[jenscats5]

Hi! Welcome to the site!

I suffer from the same thing about doing great then lapsing, so I know how you feel...

 

[velvett]

Welcome to the site!

And welcome to the "fell of the wagon club".
You're in good company - you can pick yourself up with a lot of us - myself included.

I'm only in my second week back.

Keep your head up

 

[Tink!]

hello there and welcome aboard!!! a great group of ladies here who are very knowledgable and always eager to help

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Welcome

 

[Sassy69]

Welcome aboard! You are just in time to see me start my new venture back "on" the wagon after a 2 yr hiatus.

PLEASE feel free to ask questions, rant, whatever it takes to get you to your goals! That's what we do & that's what we're here for!

 

[The Shadow]

Hey yo

 

[GiaDona]

hey! thanks for the great welcome! i'm psyched that I found u guys! today is the first official day back in terms of also eating clean and tracking my food. yesterday day was a GREAT workout but i ate 1 thing yesterday and it's a 3 letter word that starts with p! I know--i threw out all the xmas leftovers after that and went straight to the gym!

Today, I've almost eaten my body weight in grams of protein and I have 2 meals left! I also went to the store and stocked up on the basics--tuna, Total 0% yogurt, cold cuts, chicken breasts, whole grain bread, brown rice, fruits and veggies. and I'm off to the gym right now. today's cardio only and tomorrow is leg work. It feels good to be back! And also great to have found this forum!

you'll start to see me around--asking for 411 or putting my 2 cents in....

 

[Sassy69]

Glad you found us & we look forward to your progress!