Hey everyone. I'm in my early 30's, live in nor-cal.
Part of my story: i've spent a long time isolated, inactive, battling with recovery and PTSD after a major vehicle accident left me with a chronic injury. About a year ago a doctor suggested (no, actually prescribed) i get out, doing things i once enjoyed.. with other people. And around that same time, i began to become concerned with my weight; Feeling really unhealthy. The biggest i'd ever been in my life. I felt tired, weak, slow, FAT.. Also, just had a kid (to which i knew i had to, and wanted to be healthier for), and was feeling like i needed to address it.
So i decided to return to bjj (healthy activity i enjoy, with people. bases covered), an art ive always been very very fond of. But, before i could, i felt i needed some "pre-conditioning" i.e. weight assessment, nutrition and exercise ideas - you know, reel myself back in. So i came here.
Been lurking around learning alot for a while now, reading reading reading. thought i'd start working on some posts.
So yea..Nice to meet you all. and uh, thank you for everything you ALL contribute.