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Rollergirl on a weight loss and fitness journey

CChandler81
CChandler81 Posts: 100 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
So I'm back at this again....I joined 2 1/2 years ago and lost about 18 lbs...I was pretty close to my goal but that summer vacation came and went. I still looked fat in vacation pictures so I gave up and stopped trying.
Fast forward another year and I was in the midst of roller derby! I started derby thinking it was a great way to get myself in shape (and it has) but practicing 2-3 hours 2-3 times a week is not a free ride to weight loss. I started eating more and worse because I "deserved" it after a hard workout. Unfortunately this transferred over into my non-practice days as well when I wasn't burning 900 calories.
Fast forward and now I've gained 10lbs since starting derby. Exactly the opposite of what was supposed to happen. I am at my all-time heaviest and it sucks. I've been plagued with knee pain and plantar fasciitis for the past month so I haven't been skating. Instead, I've been eating b/c not skating when you love it so much is depressing.

Now it's time to get myself back on track while I'm off-skates. There's not much derby season left and my goal is to lose 30lbs and improve my fitness level so I can come back next January stronger than ever. I'm tired of being the teammate with sucky endurance, crap reaction time, and always out b/c of aches and pains.

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  • satxtrap
    satxtrap Posts: 120 Member
    I've always loved rollerderby. It's an awesome sport. I was a fan of the Rollergirls series that followed the girls in Austin. Hats off to you girls that kick *kitten* and take names. Best of luck on your new fitness journey.
  • satxtrap
    satxtrap Posts: 120 Member
    /bump
    because the other rollergirls chatting in the other thread missed this ;)
  • csheltra26
    csheltra26 Posts: 272 Member
    I've always thought roller derby looked way cool - good for you for doing it!! Once you start tracking calories again the weight will just fall off!! Good luck!
  • CChandler81
    CChandler81 Posts: 100 Member
    I've always thought roller derby looked way cool - good for you for doing it!! Once you start tracking calories again the weight will just fall off!! Good luck!
    It's so much fun and has helped me build confidence. Ready to look as great as I feel on the inside!
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