A quick intro

rgrstetson

Hello all,

I have caught myself lurking more the past couple days and figured I would make in intro so I am just not some random dude posting in threads....

I am 38 years old and just hit my 20 year service mark in the Army. In 2011 I fractured my femoral neck and pelvis on a jump and did not realize it until I ran a marathon two weeks later and couldn't move it the next day. I was adapted to eating mass amounts of calories to keep up with my training and lifestyle which did not go over well when my activity screeched to a halt. I gained 40 lbs and quickly saw my energy levels drop and my desire to train disappeared. It is amazing what an effect diet and exercise have on each other. When I couldn't exercise all I wanted was junk, sugar, sugar, sugar...now that I am back at it my body is screaming for the healthy foods that I was used to before.

Anyway, I am married to my angelic queen whom I affectionately refer to as my Lady Stetson. We have three children, one girl age 11, and two boys 15 and 2. I want to always be a role model for my children and remain active. Right now I am closing on my BS in Sport and Fitness Management and will be flowing on to a Human Performance and Health Masters program in January of 2014. My overall educational goal is to have my PhD in Exercise Physiology. I would love to teach at the collegiate level and coach cross country after I am finished playing soldier. I truly enjoy running and prefer the longer distance stuff. My longest to date is a 100 mile trail run that I finished in a bit over 28 hours. Definitely a wonderful experience.

It is good to meet you all. I look forward to getting to know you all.

V/r,
Scott

katejkelley

Welcome to MFP! My husband was a 20-year army man, too, so I know the life. There is much about it we miss - friends, travel, community. He's retired from the army but now working for a federal agency, and I work for a nonprofit. We are back in our home state and enjoying time together. Your goals sound great - good luck to you!

NZhellkat

Glad to meet you and hope to read more of what you post in threads.

HannahMarieWebb

Hi its nice to meet you, my names Hannah. Just trying to shift those last stubborn pounds!

krissielynn87

First, thank you for your service.
Secondly, good luck with your goals.
You can do it

Queenb1212

Welcome aboard rgr! You can friend me if you like. Fighting this weight battle, I may need you to use those U.S. army boots to help keep me focused. Thank you for serving our country.

Indyimp

Good to meet you! I'm a navy brat, myself. My father did 4 yrs in the Air Force and 16 in the Navy. Welcome

gsager

Nice to meet you....don't worry, we all lurk a little.

aseymour13

Welcome and good luck! I understand the fracture and not knowing thing. I fractured my hip mountain bike riding 5 year's ago and didn't know it for over 2 years and eventually had hip replacement surgery last year. Now trying to get rid of the 40+ lbs I gained when I was not able to be mobile - but didn't change my eating habits. We all lurk (as stated earlier) but we're all also here for support and encouragement!

sunnyside1213

I was an army brat. Welcome to MFP.

rgrstetson

Wow! Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I am humbled and honored to serve. I truly look forward to getting to know everyone better here, helping where I can, and learning as well! I love this place already!