I joined THR a long time ago after following a link on an Oleg Volk poster. I used to spend a lot of time on here lurking and learning. My passion for firearms and 2A issues hasn't gone away but I have a lot of other things going on in my life these days that keeps me off the range and the forums. Fatherhood, new job, etc. I have a little story and a question - maybe somebody can help.
I went through a rough patch a few years back, got hurt, got fat, was drinking too much, was depressed... I changed some things about my life but ice cream replaced beer and I got fatter... I was in a lot of pain and didn't want to become an opioid statistic. A doctor, after a long exam/talk with me suggested I do yoga - I did for six months and it helped me in a lot of ways but I wasn't really getting into shape so much as I was freeing up some tightness and learning to be comfortable with myself. My wife suggested I get back into shooting and maybe some shooting sports, something to occupy my energy and time that was fun and positive and physical. Anyway, I was watching some youtube videos and gearing up and (here is where my memory needs a boost) I came across a famous firearms instructor who I knew his name and knew he was well respected. He, however, was pretty overweight and it surprised me based on what I knew about his skills and background. I googled it and he had a video explaining his struggles with pain and injury etc. and ended the video talking about how he joined and loved a CrossFit Gym. I went out that day and joined one. I changed what I ate (tracking it with MyFitnessPal) and worked out like a maniac. I lost 40 pounds bringing me down to about 170 and I got way stronger again. I have since left the very expensive gym and now work out with a fantastic group of guys in an organization called F3. Check them out. Anyway, I forget the guys name and can't find him on Google using the terms I am searching for but maybe you guys could help. I wanted to thank him for the inspiration. Going shooting this weekend and hoping to add some new toys to my toy box soon but life is better than ever. Anyway, I know I am popping in here after years and exposing myself but if I remember correctly THR was a bunch of great guys. Thanks for any help of suggestions you might have.
Joe
I went through a rough patch a few years back, got hurt, got fat, was drinking too much, was depressed... I changed some things about my life but ice cream replaced beer and I got fatter... I was in a lot of pain and didn't want to become an opioid statistic. A doctor, after a long exam/talk with me suggested I do yoga - I did for six months and it helped me in a lot of ways but I wasn't really getting into shape so much as I was freeing up some tightness and learning to be comfortable with myself. My wife suggested I get back into shooting and maybe some shooting sports, something to occupy my energy and time that was fun and positive and physical. Anyway, I was watching some youtube videos and gearing up and (here is where my memory needs a boost) I came across a famous firearms instructor who I knew his name and knew he was well respected. He, however, was pretty overweight and it surprised me based on what I knew about his skills and background. I googled it and he had a video explaining his struggles with pain and injury etc. and ended the video talking about how he joined and loved a CrossFit Gym. I went out that day and joined one. I changed what I ate (tracking it with MyFitnessPal) and worked out like a maniac. I lost 40 pounds bringing me down to about 170 and I got way stronger again. I have since left the very expensive gym and now work out with a fantastic group of guys in an organization called F3. Check them out. Anyway, I forget the guys name and can't find him on Google using the terms I am searching for but maybe you guys could help. I wanted to thank him for the inspiration. Going shooting this weekend and hoping to add some new toys to my toy box soon but life is better than ever. Anyway, I know I am popping in here after years and exposing myself but if I remember correctly THR was a bunch of great guys. Thanks for any help of suggestions you might have.
Joe
