Nerdiness & Fitness friends :)

Nikki_Yaz
Nikki_Yaz Posts: 11 Member
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I've been on MFP for 50+ days now.. down 30 lbs.. I have my days where I do best alone but there are other days where the social life is a must. I love talking about my lifestyle change.. it's exciting the new things I've added in. etc.. Cardio, Weight training, circuits, Cycling, Running... etc I have a whole 'nother lifestyle too.. I'm an IT (Information Technologist), Gamer, Writer, Artist, comic book & Anime & Manga fan, I'm 29 and still like cartoons and Marvel movies...I also have my other fandoms like Anne Rice books.. I love to build things and I'm good at figuring out a lot... IE; PC repairs, network installs or any other random things. I like to say jack-of all trade sometimes.. not everything though :)


I love inspiring people/ caring/ nurturing people if I can.. I appreciate it in return.. being able to give and receive advice on here like we do is extremely beneficial!! Not to toot my own horn here but I'm an all around friendly person.. looking for FRIENDLY people in return :) If your from Duchess, Putnam, Orange, Greene, Sullivan, ulster or Westchester county New York that's a plus too :)

Please feel free to add me. Currently my goals are...
-120 lbs to lose,
-Run a 5K,
-and last up to and hour cycling.

Small goals but as I reach them I'll increase em. :) ciao !
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  • KayCliff26
    KayCliff26 Posts: 2
    Nerdiness is the best!!! Fellow gamer here as well! :P
  • thegreatcanook
    thegreatcanook Posts: 2,419 Member
    You are off to a great start! Feel free to add me!
  • ChloeHope2114
    ChloeHope2114 Posts: 14 Member
    Feel free to add me as well! I have about 100+ pounds to lose myself. I'm still trying to get a workout routine down, but I'm down for advice! And I give it when it is welcomed. A lot of friends that I have tease me about this lifestyle change so it's a little bit harder to discuss these things with them. Please feel free to add me. :)
  • Nikki_Yaz
    Nikki_Yaz Posts: 11 Member
    @ Thegreatcanoo - Such a great loss!! I've gone ahead and added you :)
    @ ChloeHope2114 - You've been added as well thanks for the reponse :)
    @ Kaycliff - I already added you :) lol
  • gakette420
    gakette420 Posts: 107 Member
    I feel like I know you already being the wife of an IT jack of all trades and being a gamer, comic book hero nut, and cartoon freak. :P My hubby, 3rd son and I jumped on the fitness board last April. My eldest, second eldest and his fiance have recently joined the fight against fat as well. Family motivation rules!
  • Spnneil06
    Spnneil06 Posts: 18,745 Member
    By your profile pic I don't see 120 to lose! Add me! I am a nerd to the core!
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    I like video games, pizza, zombies and all things Harry Potter. I also like new friends.
  • sarieth05
    sarieth05 Posts: 313 Member
    I like a lot of those things! Been playing games since I was a kid. Feel free to add me (I have a lot of weight to lose still!)
  • xphoenixfirex
    xphoenixfirex Posts: 34 Member
    You can add me, gamer since Atari, geek for pcs since Commodore 64, lol. Tons of fandoms too, love all kinds of reading as well, so yeah, I'm kinda nerdy :P
  • tehmurphygrace
    tehmurphygrace Posts: 53
    Those are awesome goals.Inspires me to think of some fore myself!

    Feel free to add me.

    Peace :)
  • ABabilonia
    ABabilonia Posts: 622 Member
    Amazing results, I'm nerd too, feel free to add me :smile: ...
  • Mokapally
    Mokapally Posts: 11 Member
    Nerds are awesome. (-->queen of the nerds right here.)
  • kaatiee92
    kaatiee92 Posts: 132
    Hey im a big gaming nurd too :) add me :D
  • sarahbear1981
    sarahbear1981 Posts: 610 Member
    Aside from the IT skills you and I have many common interests. I love gaming, comic books, Marvel Films and Anne Rice. Add me! In fact, I am actually taking a MOOC from Colorado State right now on Comic Books and Graphic novels.
  • wawster1
    wawster1 Posts: 4
    Hehe...Welcome fellow nerd! :)
    At 57, and with the same interests, (comics, games, Electronics, and Marvel movies) I'm here to show you that the nerdiness doesn't disappear with age!
    My lab looks like a Star Trek / Marvel convention, with the obligatory signed photo of Stan Lee on the wall. :)
    My boss shakes his head when he passes by the lab (doesn't dare come in....he's the GQ type), but he has noticed the increased physical activity, and came to congratulate me - those little nuggets keep ya going!
    Please feel free to add me - I'd love to stay in touch.
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Welcome!! Feel free to add me, I always love new friends!! I have about 110lb left to lose. Maybe more, depends on how I feel when I get there lol
  • gallifreyfallsnomore1
    gallifreyfallsnomore1 Posts: 149 Member
    Nerdy friends feel free to add me!
  • jennie1801
    jennie1801 Posts: 12
    I am also trying to lose 120 pounds. You can add me if you would like :)
  • nunas2014
    nunas2014 Posts: 6
    Comic Book Girl here! And a newbie, feel free to add me :)
  • indiekicks
    indiekicks Posts: 15 Member
    I dabble in some nerdy things. I'm trying to lose 165 lbs, you can def add me!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    Started as a nerd at 19 and still am nerdy at 50. But I'm a buff nerd.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • 1992mittens13
    1992mittens13 Posts: 65 Member
    Hey :)
    So my name is Ashley. Feel free to add me :)
    This is my ump-teenth time on here. Literally.
    My first time around, was great.
    I had a large, supportive, active, and encouraging group of friends on here, and I managed to start losing.
    Then life got busy, I transitioned to college, and lost track of it all.
    So, I am back, and making sure that I keep this as my homepage, so I can't possibly forget.
    Facts about me :
    - I am in college, online.
    - I am turning 22 this year.
    - I work part time.
    - I have been renting for a few years, but finally have a place alone (therefore, I can make ALL the food decisions now.)
    I am just looking to add a bunch of supportive friends, and help each other along our journeys.
    I don't care if you have 5 pounds, 10 pounds, or 200 pounds to lose.
    I don't care if you want to maintain, increasing your fitness, gaining weight, or what.
    Support is support, we are all on different journeys and that's okay!
    My Stats:
    - I am 315 pounds. It makes me cringe to think of that, I remember crying at 200.
    - I want to get to the 150 - 175 mark, BUT my goal is health, not a number.
    - Physically, my body hates me. I'm 21 and can't walk for 10 minutes without being in pain and out of breath.
    - My knees are like a 50 year olds.
    - I can't do stairs without being out of breath.
    - Running just doesn't happen.
    - I litterally feel my heart rate go up just getting out of bed.
    This NEEDS TO CHANGE.
    I will be writing many blogs, and such, as I love to write.
    And would love to start this journey with your help!
    ALL AND ANY ADVICE IS ALWAYS 100% appreciated.
    This time, I will post photos, public my diary, and accept all advice.. I know that I have to be accountable for my actions, I can't hide and pretend those 2 chocolate bars didn't just happen.

    - Ashley :)
  • ablazeoflife
    ablazeoflife Posts: 169 Member
    Hey! The calling of the nerd has beckoned me forth! lol! l'm a nerd too: Star Trek, computers and new technologies, VW role-playing games... l'm the type that goes to a Star Trek museum in Second Life and thinks that's the coolest thing ever. lol! Ohhhh... and l'm learning Blender on my lonesome, love MOOCs, even played around in MUDs, and l play Magic... different geekiness but still quite there. lol
  • handyrunner
    handyrunner Posts: 32,662 Member
    Hi all feel free to add....

    I am also a nerd...been playing video games all my life, especially online..wow, ever quest, UO, SL,. I've played a bunch.
    Currently playing Destiny on PS3, fun so far and Magic 2015 on my kindle.
    'ReReading the earthsea series (among other things), wanted to revisit books I loved as a kid.
  • tracypurple
    tracypurple Posts: 9 Member
    Hi! I am also a total nerd and in need of friends... I added the op and would love for anyone else to add me...
  • JoeyB56
    JoeyB56 Posts: 20 Member
    Nerds unite!
    I'm a fellow IT'er. Not a gamer, hope that doesn't disqualify me hehehe

    I've have never been a runner, always hated running, but somehow I'm in a Couch to 5K program with the 5K happening on November 2, only 5 weeks away - eek! I'm determined to finish the race

    Got a charge out of the image on the ops weight tracker, perfect avatar for a nerd
  • Choboman
    Choboman Posts: 41 Member
    Another nerd here (gamer, sci-fi/fantasy reader), . Everyone feel free to add.
  • Shokei
    Shokei Posts: 71 Member
    Feel free to add me. 16718172.png
  • Nikki_Yaz
    Nikki_Yaz Posts: 11 Member
    I feel like I know you already being the wife of an IT jack of all trades and being a gamer, comic book hero nut, and cartoon freak. :P My hubby, 3rd son and I jumped on the fitness board last April. My eldest, second eldest and his fiance have recently joined the fight against fat as well. Family motivation rules!


    :) It's nice to meet you then! I'm happy to have you as a friend on this adventure!!! It's awesome having family on board as well it makes things soo much more inspiring and motivating!
  • GunbunnyFuFu
    GunbunnyFuFu Posts: 22 Member
    Hello!

    Fellow nerd here! Gamer, IT fix-it kind of person, comic book/sci-fi lover. Feel free to add me!

    GB

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