My Experience, My Lifestyle

I think it is important to tell you a little about myself. I wish I could tell you that I am a personal trainer and that this is my career, perhaps giving me more credibility, but this would be a lie. I am actually a college student at Montana State University studying English and Political Science. So then what gives me the right to give advice to you about physical fitness?

I have been working out consistently for the past four years of my life. The more I exercise the more I love it. During the past few years I have also continually researched weight lifting techniques, cardiovascular exercise plans and the effects they have on metabolism and physique, as well as nutrition and diet. But I don't just research it, I live it. Today I work out 7 times a week. I do intensive weight lifting routines, cardio work outs, and I practice a health-conscious diet specific to my goals.

As I said before, I really encourage comments and questions but there is something I forgot to mention. I would like this blog to develop as a knowledge based community. If anyone finds any interesting and relevant articles they would like to post or provide links to, it would only benefit us all. I will try and do the same.

On a more personal note, let me tell you a little bit more about myself aside from physical fitness. I was born here in Bozeman, Montana and have lived here my whole life. I absolutely love it. Bozeman is a prosperous college/ski town surrounded by the Rockies with a population of around 35,000. It still manages to maintain a quaint, small-town feel but it seems to be just a little bit bigger every day as more people discover it. I must say, it is the perfect place if you want to be healthy. The recreational outdoor opportunities are abundant, and perhaps because of this, it attracts a health-conscious crowd. Even in the dead of winter when its Zero outside, I always see someone jogging.

With hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing, and camping in the summer, and skiing as the best option in the winter with two major ski resorts nearby, how could I possibly go anywhere but Montana State University (in the center of Bozeman) for college. But don't worry, I have traveled.

With extended family in England I've had the opportunity to travel to Europe a few times now and can't wait to go back again. Recently I was in Central America and I must say, I absolutely love it down there. This summer I'll be heading farther south then ever before. I'll be flying into Quito and checking out the Galapagos Islands for several days. It should be incredible and I hope to get some great photographs while I'm there. And that brings me to my main hobby that I just realized I have yet to mention...Photography.

I am actually a photographer primary capturing wildlife and nature. I suppose another advantage to living in Montana is its photogenic environment. If you are interested in taking a look at some of my work, make sure to check out my website, www.dgoodmanphotography.com. I'd love to hear what you guys think.

Aside from photography and when I'm not in the gym, I am working hard in college. As I said earlier, I'm hoping to double major in English and Political Science. I've also been studying Arabic. I'm not sure where that will take me, but we'll see.

Anyway, I hope this provides you with a little more insight into who I am.

P.S. I not only wanted to tell you about my hobbies and interests so you could get to know me a little bit better, but also because fitness is, like I mentioned in the first blog, not just physical. Everything we do effects our fitness. Our mental health, including attitudes, practices, beliefs, etc all impact our lifestyles. I hope to address this frequently later. Bye for now.