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Thought I’d better introduce myself before I charge around the forum offering ‘sage advice’ to anyone who’s prepared to listen.
My name is James, I’m 40 and living in the wild east of England. I’m currently getting back into shape after a motorcyle accident. It’s kind of a two steps forward, one step back process at the moment, so I’m using MtM to keep me going.
I am a YMCA qualified gym instructor, so sometimes I know what I’m talking about. Sometimes. Feel free to ignore anything I say or tell me to shut up/go away/mind my own business etc.
Welcome to the forum! So, do you normally apologize for thinking and having opinions. Geesh man. I’m listening to a great book you might like called, “I need your love, is that true?” by Bryon Katie. It’s going over all the things we do to impress people and the ways we apologize (nudge nudge, jab jab) to people in hope that they will like us.
So far I think you are pretty darned cool just for coming to the forum and looking to connect with us. I applaud that you are getting back in shape after your motorcycle accident. I do admire that you poke fun at yourself and that you probably don’t take yourself all that seriously all the time.
It almost sounds like you want to apologize for being really passionate about fitness. You awful man you.
Well, I look forward to your progress as you take your two steps forward and one step back. I think they call that the cha-cha, but I could be wrong.
Have a marvelous day!
-Kayll
Are you following a specific plan for your rehab? If so, is it something you can track on the 100 day challenge? That way we can all help you in your effort!
Everyone is welcome here. I think all advise is welcome, only the person receiving it will know if it right for them. Even then they may need to use bits and pieces of different people’s advice.
Hope you let us know what your rehab plan is so we can cheer you on.
I’m kind of slow getting here (been out of town), but I wanted to say welcome!
You’re absolutely right that listening to Scott’s podcasts and perhaps setting up a 100 Days of Exercise challenge for yourself will be a great way to help you get back in shape after your accident. There’s nothing like that daily encouragement to get you moving and keep you moving.
Welcome, Jimmy! I would love to hear what you have to say, and so would everyone else here! Sorry to hear about your accident, hope your recovery is going quickly!
Welcome, Jimmy! It’s good to “meet” you. Would you be willing to let us in on more of the details of what you’re working through to get back into shape? There are others here on the forum who are looking to start working out with pain (in order to get rid of it), so your insight would be welcome.
I try not to “know” too much about fitness myself :D but am a pain in the butt because I’m a solutionist (and a perfectionist). So you and I should compare and contrast views sometime- I love to see other fitness enthusiasts’ and professionals’ views. I am also one to give a kick in the butt when needed, as long as others are willing to kick my butt when I need it.
Thanks everyone for your warm welcome and offers of support. I’m currently at the start of week 3 of the SMSM programme and *touch wood* it’s all going very well so far and I’m having a lot of fun. It’s like having someone to encourage me to keep going on the days I don’t want to. My aim is just to build up my strength and stamina and then move on to the 100 days.
Thanks everyone for your warm welcome and offers of support. I’m currently at the start of week 3 of the SMSM programme and *touch wood* it’s all going very well so far and I’m having a lot of fun. It’s like having someone to encourage me to keep going on the days I don’t want to. My aim is just to build up my strength and stamina and then move on to the 100 days.
Cheers,
Jimmy
I wish you luck with staying on track, I know how hard it can be at times since I let emotional eating get me off of my own path before. But you’ve picked some great motivational tools and people to have in your life, so I’m sure you’ll do fine.
I’ll also join my voice in welcoming you. Everyone else has already said what I wanted to, so let me just say, “hi and welcome!” I look forward to seeing you around the forums!
I’m listening to a great book you might like called, “I need your love, is that true?” by Bryon Katie. It’s going over all the things we do to impress people and the ways we apologize (nudge nudge, jab jab) to people in hope that they will like us.
