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    Adopt a Noob _____Otterluv

    Posts: 9,083 Member
    edited February 9 in Getting Started
    I am not at goal. This is a long process. However, I've learned some stuff along the way. Here is my dorky end of summer success story that pretty much sums it up: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1097581-the-summer-of-awesome-adventures-an-otter-s-tale

    What I've accomplished thus far:

    Lost a lot of weight.

    Went from getting winded walking a few blocks to being able to handle a 10 mile trail run.

    Lifted for well over a year, using a few different beginner programs before settling on my current ruytine (thank you Ruy). These programs ranged from one designed by a trainer I hired when I started (mostly machines), to New Rules of Lifting for Women, to StrongLifts.

    I've accomplished these things while experiencing injuries/illnesses/etc. that before would have derailed me.

    A huge number of MFP members are probably way more qualified than me to do this, but whatevs.

    So, I am opening up my generally closed FL to 2 noobs who are welcome to annoy the absolute daylights out of me with a zillion questions about this or that (within reason, of course) and I will try my best to answer them. But, fair warning: I am blunt and don't do quick fixes, mostly because there are none.

    Feel free to send me a PM.

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    • Posts: 8,701 Member
      Adopt me!
    • Posts: 9,083 Member
      Adopt me!

      Hmmmmm, what's in it for me?
    • Posts: 8,701 Member
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      Hmmmmm, what's in it for me?

      I have a really good cookie recipe that I totally didn't steal from Martha Stewart.
    • Posts: 9,083 Member
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      I have a really good cookie recipe that I totally didn't steal from Martha Stewart.

      Well, I do really like cookies. DEAL!
    • Posts: 34,971 Member
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    • Posts: 31
      This "adopt a noob" thing is pretty popular, huh?
    • Posts: 6,664 Member
      I'm finding it hard to choose. :(
    • Posts: 1,956 Member
      *raises hand* pick me!!!
    • Posts: 9,083 Member
      This "adopt a noob" thing is pretty popular, huh?

      Actually, I've never seen it pop up before, and it probably won't be seen again for a year.

      But, those guys offering up their services are all pretty dang badass, and it's wonderful of them to do.
    • Posts: 8,927 Member
      :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 34,971 Member
      For Otter :flowerforyou:

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    • Posts: 27,732 Member
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      MEEEE!!! Take me with you on awesome adventures Angie! I'll denounce my denunciation of glitter, I promise! :bigsmile:
    • Posts: 9,083 Member
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      GLITTER FOR EVERYONE!!!!
    • Posts: 7,963 Member
      This "adopt a noob" thing is pretty popular, huh?

      A lot of people get annoyed with the New Years Resolutionists crowd. So some of us are taking the opposite approach and trying to help people along.
    • Posts: 5,797 Member
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      A lot of people get annoyed with the New Years Resolutionists crowd. So some of us are taking the opposite approach and trying to help people along.

      Allow me to re-write this for you:

      "Everyone gets annoyed with the Resolutionists. Some of us are ignoring that distaste and rolling the dice that some people might actually have the chutzpah to stick with it for longer than two weeks."
    • Posts: 3,730 Member
      I want to know where all these adoptive parents were back in August when I was a lowly n00b

      Was never adopted.

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    • Posts: 5,797 Member
      And let me add that Otterluv is a force of nature. I have an immense amount of respect for her. Her knowledge will help anyone reach their goals. Listen to her!
    • Posts: 1,956 Member
      And let me add that Otterluv is a force of nature. I have an immense amount of respect for her. Her knowledge will help anyone reach their goals. Listen to her!


      Otter rocks. <3
    • Posts: 2,276 Member
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      GLITTER FOR EVERYONE!!!!

      As long as it's not THIS glitter, we're good.
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    • Posts: 27,732 Member
      I want to know where all these adoptive parents were back in August when I was a lowly n00b

      Was never adopted.

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      I did, I was just late.

      Adopting noobs on the first of January is so mainstream.
    • Posts: 3,730 Member
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      I did, I was just late.

      Adopting noobs on the first of January is so mainstream.

      Yes. And you've been a great mom.
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    • Posts: 2,199 Member
      In for the big announcement.
    • Posts: 27,732 Member
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      Yes. And you've been a great mom.
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      Wait, what?
    • Posts: 22,281 Member
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      Actually, I've never seen it pop up before, and it probably won't be seen again for a year.

      But, those guys offering up their services are all pretty dang badass, and it's wonderful of them to do.

      Ooops! You haven't seen the newest one yet have you? :blushing: NVM Carry on!
    • Posts: 22,281 Member
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      Allow me to re-write this for you:

      "Everyone gets annoyed with the Resolutionists. Some of us are ignoring that distaste and rolling the dice that some people might actually have the chutzpah to stick with it for longer than two weeks."

      Let me rewrite this once again...

      ""Everyone gets played by the Resolutionists. Some of us are taking the bull by the horns and limiting our interaction thus mitigating the damage."
    • Posts: 9,083 Member
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      Ooops! You haven't seen the newest one yet have you? :blushing: NVM Carry on!

      :angry:

      No, I hadn't, but my statement is still valid, MCD. :heart: :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 5,537 Member
      Whoever gets adopted by Otter is a lucky duck.
    • Posts: 39,744 Member
      Mine.
    • Posts: 27,732 Member
      Whoever gets adopted by Otter is a lucky duck.

      QFT.
    • Posts: 7,963 Member
      Whoever gets adopted by Otter is a lucky duck.

      I agree. She is freakin' awesome.
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