Hi All!

strawberryriddick · 02-28-2008, 08:01 AM

I was brought here by sassy69, and I'm already diggin' it. I'm glad I found this section so I could say a little about myself.

I'm a lover of yoga and cooking. I adore weight lifting, but because of my fibromyalgia, I've stopped it for the past year and a half. I also love running, but haven't been able to for the past two years for the same reason. If you want to check on my progress or know what fibro is, you can check out my journal in the Women's Workout Journal board.

Cooking is something near and dear to me. I've done it since I was 5 years-old, and had to start making dinners for my siblings when I was 7 because of a family situation. Baking my own cakes and just being a lazy POS in general landed me at 220 by the time I was 17, and it stayed around there until I was 20 and decided I should start lifting weights. Because of the genes from both sides of my family, it worked out pretty well. I wanted to see more gains, so I paid more attention to my diet. I wanted to see more definition, so I paid more attention to cardio. At 21, I wanted to enlist in the Marine Corps, and I lost 35 pounds in three months with my diet and exercise regimen. It's one someone can keep up for a lifetime, and since it wasn't a fad diet, I didn't bounce back to my previous weight when I had to stop during boot camp, MCT, MOS school, or when I was stricked with fibromyalgia...although I am a little heavier than I'm comfortable with!

I love weights and think a muscular body looks beautiful on a man or woman. It's a great sign of health and dedication, of caring about oneself. I don't understand the "muscles are useless in our society" mentality. They're not, and you're a scrawny idiot to think otherwise.

I guess that's (more than) enough to post right now. Ask questions if you want

Ulter · 02-28-2008, 08:07 AM

You're a great addition to the board. Welcome!

strawberryriddick · 02-28-2008, 08:18 AM

Thanks! While I can't do what I used to at the moment, I'm still eager to help others with their goals. After all, I used to be able to do it, and I still have the knowledge

"Those who can't do, teach" is really the case right now!!

Tweak · 02-28-2008, 08:37 AM

I already said hi to you on your log, but welcome to AF!

*Bunny* · 02-28-2008, 09:07 AM

Welcome to the family.

WonderWoman · 02-28-2008, 09:23 AM

Welcome

Auzzie · 02-28-2008, 02:12 PM

Welcome to AF

slappydog · 02-28-2008, 05:02 PM

Semper Fi

NWMUSCLE · 02-28-2008, 05:22 PM

Welcome aboard from a fellow Soldier!

Glad to have ya!

strawberryriddick · 02-29-2008, 03:27 AM

Two military buddies...we're like cockroaches!

fitwitlem1 · 02-29-2008, 04:54 AM

Welome to AF

MR. BMJ · 02-29-2008, 01:22 PM

Welcome to AF

Thanks for your time in the service protecting us, you ARE a hero to many

BMJ

Hidngod · 02-29-2008, 03:54 PM

Welcome. I've already enjoyed reading a number of your posts. I'm sure you'll like it here as much as we'll enjoy having you.

Velenka · 02-29-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hidngod

Welcome. I've already enjoyed reading a number of your posts. I'm sure you'll like it here as much as we'll enjoy having you.

I want to second this.

Hello and welcome from a fellow newbie.

sassy69 · 02-29-2008, 09:46 PM

Big Sky's Bride · 03-01-2008, 12:55 AM

Glad to have ya aboard! I totally agree with the

" love weights and think a muscular body looks beautiful on a man or woman. It's a great sign of health and dedication, of caring about oneself. "

Enjoy-great bunch of people here.

Dragon Wolf · 03-01-2008, 04:49 AM

Hello and welcome!!!

02-28-2008, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
strawberryriddick Not Italian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Some Marine Base Posts: 447 Rep Power: 12861	Hi All! I was brought here by sassy69, and I'm already diggin' it. I'm glad I found this section so I could say a little about myself. I'm a lover of yoga and cooking. I adore weight lifting, but because of my fibromyalgia, I've stopped it for the past year and a half. I also love running, but haven't been able to for the past two years for the same reason. If you want to check on my progress or know what fibro is, you can check out my journal in the Women's Workout Journal board. Cooking is something near and dear to me. I've done it since I was 5 years-old, and had to start making dinners for my siblings when I was 7 because of a family situation. Baking my own cakes and just being a lazy POS in general landed me at 220 by the time I was 17, and it stayed around there until I was 20 and decided I should start lifting weights. Because of the genes from both sides of my family, it worked out pretty well. I wanted to see more gains, so I paid more attention to my diet. I wanted to see more definition, so I paid more attention to cardio. At 21, I wanted to enlist in the Marine Corps, and I lost 35 pounds in three months with my diet and exercise regimen. It's one someone can keep up for a lifetime, and since it wasn't a fad diet, I didn't bounce back to my previous weight when I had to stop during boot camp, MCT, MOS school, or when I was stricked with fibromyalgia...although I am a little heavier than I'm comfortable with! I love weights and think a muscular body looks beautiful on a man or woman. It's a great sign of health and dedication, of caring about oneself. I don't understand the "muscles are useless in our society" mentality. They're not, and you're a scrawny idiot to think otherwise. I guess that's (more than) enough to post right now. Ask questions if you want

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02-28-2008, 08:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
strawberryriddick Not Italian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Some Marine Base Posts: 447 Rep Power: 12861	Thanks! While I can't do what I used to at the moment, I'm still eager to help others with their goals. After all, I used to be able to do it, and I still have the knowledge "Those who can't do, teach" is really the case right now!!

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02-29-2008, 03:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
strawberryriddick Not Italian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Some Marine Base Posts: 447 Rep Power: 12861	Two military buddies...we're like cockroaches!

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Big Sky's Bride Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 104 Rep Power: 16758	Glad to have ya aboard! I totally agree with the " love weights and think a muscular body looks beautiful on a man or woman. It's a great sign of health and dedication, of caring about oneself. " Enjoy-great bunch of people here.

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strawberryriddick Not Italian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Some Marine Base Posts: 447 Rep Power: 12861