Hello from Indianapolis

kirkofalltrades

Just thought I'd quickly introduce myself since I have already posted in the general area of the site.

My name is Kirk, I'm 28 years old. I'm 5'11" and 187lbs. I have Type 1 diabetes (since I was 16) and recently calculated my BMI to find that I had somehow been placed in this 'overweight' category. That freaked me out a bit (even though losing a couple pounds would put me back into 'normal' range). I had a very good metabolism when I was younger. It has slowed down over the years and even though I'm pretty sure I could just stop stuffing my face like I do with junk and get back down to 175lbs or so I have decided that I need a lifestyle change because, let's face it, I ain't getting any younger and it's just reckless to continue on that path.

I signed up to do a 5k in May, which is the first goal I am working towards. I haven't really run since high school and I just started training this week. Boy am I sore. I'm not exactly a stranger to fitness, but my goals int he past were more on strength and mass than aerobics and stamina. For now, that is what I will focus on. I would like to get down to about 170lbs before I start lifting weights with goals to gain mass. I feel that would be a good point to start from.

Overall, I'm just looking (like many of us are) to change my lifestyle. I hope to keep myself motivated as this isn't the first time I've said such a thing only to give up (more give in). I actually signed up for my account here over a year ago IIRC. That right there tells you what I mean

Thanks!
Kirk

carroll777

Hey Kirk,
Great to hear your story here - lot's of people in the same boat.
Once you see what the calorie count is for that junk food, you'll probably find it easier to say no.
A gradual push to more Exercise is a good way to keep you from getting sore - but as long as the soreness doesn't keep you from getting a workout the next day it is okay.
I play Ultimate, it's a great sport with a cool culture and new players are always welcomed - a runner all my life, it was my first team sport and I found it helps to have that push to get better - plus it is really fun.

Good luck with the lifestyle change, and the five K!
Cheers,
Carroll in Malaysia

IndyRick

Hello, Kirk, from Indianapolis, northsider here. We're glad you're here, you'll find LOTS of support! Please feel free to friend me if you wish...and I've got several folks from Indy on my friends list!

megpalmer

Hey Kirk!! Megan here from GA. (Originally from Wabash, IN) Good Luck! Great support here!! I get on here when I feel like giving into temptation and before I know it my craving is gone! Love it here!