I've been finding excuses and putting off being serious about working out for a while now... I just recently got my AA and I have a nice rest period between my next set of school what nots so I figured this was the best time to catch up on all the things I've been putting off (redoing my room/office, haircut, and now dieting =P).

I have tried to do this whole "social weightloss" thing before, but I failed miserably. I think it had to do a lot with how unorganized I used to be paired with no-accountability. This is why I have chosen to upload a photo to this community, as well as use my real name... so I can't "escape" it, so to speak.

I also joined Traineo for the ability to hook my mom and my girlfriend on to see my progress.

I used to always want to get fit so I could "snag a hot girlfriend"... amazingly enough, a hot girlfriend snagged me... so now I am simply doing it for my health and my own well-being... which I think should be more mentally healthy.

Today was my last day of being bad, and I celebrated by stuffing myself of yummy sushi.

Tomorrow I start off at the gym and watching what I eat.

The gym part is the hardest for me because I don't know what "routines" would work best for me.

I was varsity water polo all 4 years in high school, so I love swimming... but I think I'll start off on ellipticals and such first.

On a personal note, I'm a huge nerd... and I work as a professional nerd at a record label in hollywood handling internet what nots. I think the nerd part of me is what made me like Traineo's web 2.0 tasty look and feel.

I would appreciate as much support as you guys are willing to give.

Thanks,
Shaun

shaun-welcome to traineo! congrats for coming here and holding yourself accountable, and most importantly doing this for YOU!! good luck with your goals; browse the threads, ask questions, and have fun!!

Hola, Shibby,

Enjoy the first steps on your new road to health. There's a load of knowledgable folks in here who'll be happy to point you in the right direction in terms of both diet and the best kinds of action at the gym, (and out), to get you where you want to be.

If you haven't already done this, I suggest setting a bonafied goal for yourself; a body fat %-age, (not necessarily a number on the scale), and an actual photo of how you want to look that you pin up, (photoshop your face onto it even, what the hell!), where you see it daily.

Goals rock, almost as much as reaching them.

Nice shirt, btw and welcome to the site.