dlock13
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I feel as though I need accountability. If I don't have someone nagging me/telling me good job, then there's definitely no way I'm ever sticking to anything. So I'm going to create this thread and post daily about my activities that day in hopes that I can change my life and stick to something once and for all. Hopefully, whoever reads this can help me. I'm hoping some of you outright lash out at me if I don't go to the gym or don't do some kind of activity.
Anyway, the reason behind my want to start back at the gym is of course to get in shape. However, there's a little more to it. I've had a serious case of depression my whole life along with the fact that I have a minor case of ADHD and anxiety problems. My doctor said I should be working out to of course help with my depression. I think we all know that physical activity helps one feel accomplished and releases endorphins, yada yada yada..
So over the past 2 years, I've been getting worse with my depression which has led me to a decrease in activity. Literally, I'd not answer phone calls if my friends wanted me to do something, instead of going somewhere or working, I'd just say forget about it and stay home and watch Netflix (which I'm also going to say causes me problems which I'll get to in a second). I went from weighing about 152 lbs at a height of 5'7" to weighing 178 lbs. Literally, September 09 to now, I've gained that much weight. I used to weigh 185+ during my freshman year of high school. Then my brother whipped my ass into shape and got me down to 155 after a few months during my sophomore year which would have been 2005. So for about 5 years I was in great shape in my eyes (I'm now 22). Then I just let meself get carried away to what I am. I've always had image problems.. which is another cause of my depression. Heh. I was the kid everyone made fun of for being a little chubby during grade school, high school, etc. So I'm really trying this time to get over that, and to hopefully, just improve everything about me.
The Netflix-effect: Realizing there are 5 seasons of your favourite show (Psych) and just watching one after another, after another because it causes you joy instead of thinking about the physical, yet beneficial pain you'd receive from a nice 30 minute run.
All right. Now that the back story is out of the way, I'm just going to start by posting runs because I haven't really come up with a decent weight training routine. I plan on trying to run 3 miles a day for 6 days a week. So far this week, I've only run once as I just decided this yesterday.
10/11/11: 3 mile run on a treadmill in 35 minutes.
Hopefully, you'll understand why I'm posting this ATHF, and you can help support me. I would try out a fitness forum, but AT is the best of every world possible (nerds, jerks, jocks, romantics, mechanics, salesmen, etc.) You name it, AT has it.
If you see I haven't posted for a day, feel free to jump down my throat till I respond. I'm going to have this instantly email me when there is a response so you know I'm going to be reading this thread daily/hourly.
Also, feel free to ask anything of me or any suggestions to help in my end goal.
Thank you for being a lovely place, ATHFers. 😀
Anyway, the reason behind my want to start back at the gym is of course to get in shape. However, there's a little more to it. I've had a serious case of depression my whole life along with the fact that I have a minor case of ADHD and anxiety problems. My doctor said I should be working out to of course help with my depression. I think we all know that physical activity helps one feel accomplished and releases endorphins, yada yada yada..
So over the past 2 years, I've been getting worse with my depression which has led me to a decrease in activity. Literally, I'd not answer phone calls if my friends wanted me to do something, instead of going somewhere or working, I'd just say forget about it and stay home and watch Netflix (which I'm also going to say causes me problems which I'll get to in a second). I went from weighing about 152 lbs at a height of 5'7" to weighing 178 lbs. Literally, September 09 to now, I've gained that much weight. I used to weigh 185+ during my freshman year of high school. Then my brother whipped my ass into shape and got me down to 155 after a few months during my sophomore year which would have been 2005. So for about 5 years I was in great shape in my eyes (I'm now 22). Then I just let meself get carried away to what I am. I've always had image problems.. which is another cause of my depression. Heh. I was the kid everyone made fun of for being a little chubby during grade school, high school, etc. So I'm really trying this time to get over that, and to hopefully, just improve everything about me.
The Netflix-effect: Realizing there are 5 seasons of your favourite show (Psych) and just watching one after another, after another because it causes you joy instead of thinking about the physical, yet beneficial pain you'd receive from a nice 30 minute run.
All right. Now that the back story is out of the way, I'm just going to start by posting runs because I haven't really come up with a decent weight training routine. I plan on trying to run 3 miles a day for 6 days a week. So far this week, I've only run once as I just decided this yesterday.
10/11/11: 3 mile run on a treadmill in 35 minutes.
Hopefully, you'll understand why I'm posting this ATHF, and you can help support me. I would try out a fitness forum, but AT is the best of every world possible (nerds, jerks, jocks, romantics, mechanics, salesmen, etc.) You name it, AT has it.
If you see I haven't posted for a day, feel free to jump down my throat till I respond. I'm going to have this instantly email me when there is a response so you know I'm going to be reading this thread daily/hourly.
Also, feel free to ask anything of me or any suggestions to help in my end goal.
Thank you for being a lovely place, ATHFers. 😀
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