LoggingLikePaulBunyan wrote: »

AashenReykar wrote: »

ff2a! been here for a while.. usually active overnight more tho

What does "ff2a" mean? I miss my Aussie friend!

"FF2A"? Makes me think of Final Fantasy II for some reason.

Anyway, I'm a twenty-six-year old male from Melbourne. About 2 years ago, I weighed around 55kg at 170cm. Now, I'm stalling at about 65kg. I used to look like one of the extras from Band of Brothers when Easy Company stumbled upon the concentration camp. I'm probably exaggerating (my apologies if that was too dark). It's not so bad now, but I still look pretty skinny.

I don't smoke, drink or take drugs and I eat enough nutritious food so that I don't have any room for the junk (not that I ever really craved for chocolate, Shapes and whatnot). I do bodyweight training and some stretches to improve joint mobility, flexibility and posture. I've been at it for about two years, but I changed routines a number of times. I first started with exercises that I was clearly not ready for (I got some nasty bruises from handstands against the wall). I then discovered the book, Convict Conditioning, but decided to stop that routine after about a year, because the high reps were getting to me and I felt that I was spinning my wheels. I then moved onto the routine from Start Bodyweight. That was okay, but once again, I felt that I wasn't getting much stronger and I began to doubt whether I was performing the exercises properly.

Now, I've gone back to basics and I'm doing the most simple variations with timed sets with an emphasis on getting the form right. It's only been these last few months that I've been trying to eat more. I don't follow any fads; I'm just focusing on keeping a balanced diet.

My main goal is to get stronger and improve my physique. I don't have a clue as to whether I'll need to keep eating at maintenance level or for a caloric surplus. Sometimes, it gets frustrating when I think about the strength that I'd like to have and I start to wonder if there is something wrong with my genetic inheritance. I'm built like a gazelle and lost in the land of giants. I seem to be more flexible in some areas at least. I've got the consistency, but I'm just not so sure about my methods.

Some advice and stories from people in similar situations would be welcome. Feel free to me add me if you like.

hiya everyone . pulling my finger out and getting back in to a proper frame of mind . at least 30 kg to get rid of before even being close to ok . 40 is the ultimate prize . some more southern hemisphere compadres would be great , i am not a hugely social person [ aspergers ] but it could be nice sometimes to have the occasional opportunity to buddy up for gym/walk/exercise with someone in a similar manner . i am near nepean/hawkesbury but don't mind driving a little if time allows . if you really want to know what type of fruitcake i am , take a gander at my ticker , that's my 68 stick shift auto beetle [ manual gears but no clutch ] and yes I drive it like I stole it BWAHAHAHA

32 from Melbourne. I've been on here for a month but my new healthy lifestyle is my passion so I'm on here many times a day. Happy to have more friends on here

I'm 23 and just moved to Melbourne. I'm passionate about health and fitness and would LOVE to meet some local likeminded people to work out with! New to MFP and haven't tracked very well thus far but am attempting to improve that. About to start studying to become a personal trainer.
Unfortunately with the move and new environment/eating out more I've put on some weight since moving so my aim is to lose 5-10kgs and increase my strength again. Have also just made the shift to veganism and am trying to figure out my macros/nutrients with that so if there are any vegans out there who have had weight gain issues on the shift let me know! :-)

Hi

I have just returned after putting on some weight so looking to lose it and regain my fitness
Age 46 - Brisbane

Feel free to add me. I had a hiatus from MFP (after logging for 2 years) and am now ready to log again.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/msnatrat

*Bump... online now and will be for the foreseeable future. Feel free to add me

The Australian forums arent as active as they use to be :P but hey.. if you reading this, we can change that!

I'm active enough to get the days in a row... I eat Keto so for me it's no longer about the calories.

But I will support others

AngelaJAC wrote: »

Looking for females 50yrs old & Aussie.

I'm active & log regularly. Live in Brisbane. Female 50yrs.

54... from Gold Coast.
I shed 39kg in last 2 years but put back on 8kg recently which has scared the bejesus out of me. Back to being focused & quitting sugar.

Hi
50yo male from Western Sydney, looking to lose about 40kg through diet, weights and boot camps.
Feel free to add me especially Penrith people

Hi..Brisbane 40+ here looking to add new active friends for support and interaction. Feel free to add me

Another Aussie who’s happy to have local friends with open diaries

Pick me!! I am trying to post everyday and need some like minded support buddies!!

I’m open for any new friends who interact and offer support. Have come back for a second time and many of my old friends have moved on

I'm also back here again, over 50 Canberran. I'm following the CSIRO protein plus diet and have lost 4kgs over the last 5 weeks. Add me if you are also trying this diet or are in the ACT looking for friends.