Hi All, I'm brand new to the forum. I've been a vegan for nearly 10 years, but am just starting on my fitness journey. For years I worked in forestry--running planting and thinning camps in Northern Ontario. During that time, my weight was always under control (around 140 lbs), plus I felt strong and healthy. Now that I'm stuck behind a desk, the weight has been creeping on and I am finding my body is so much weaker--with achy joints, headaches, stress, and low energy. I'm 6' and my weight is at it's peak of 170. I work full time and am also a full time MA student, so free time is a distant memory and my stress level is often high. I am so tired of feeling like crap & constantly talking about getting fit and doing nothing. So, here I am. What I'm really hoping to find in this forum, beyond information and encouragement, is accountability--ideally, I'd love to connect with someone in a similar situation. I need that daily/weekly accountability and would love to share my workouts, progress, and challenges with someone working towards similar goals. Let me know if you want to connect! My plan is to get back on P90X and try to mix in some biking and jogging. I completed about 6 weeks of P90X last fall and was feeling great... but then I started back into school and I let life de-prioritize my health. My goal now is to successfully integrate fitness into my life for the long-term and to feel good in my skin. I'm not looking to bulk up, but recognize how important weight training is to my overall fitness. Anyway, I'm glad to find a vegan-specific body-building site and am look forward to challenges, pain, and successes of the coming months. -Tia