Life Changing Experience
Folks:
My ATR injury has inspired me to reflect on many areas of my life. Just as ednorman stated, I have taken so many things for granted over the past few years: my health (nutrition, fitness, build), family, job, etc.
When I suffered the injury, I made a commitment that while my lower body recuperated, I was going to get my upper body in tip top shape. It has been about four weeks since the ATR, and my upper body is shaping up. It has been said that muscle has memory. Well, I am beginning to see striations I have not seen in a few years (all this without any cardio [except for the crutches]). The anaerobic weight lifting along with a strict diet has reduced my waist size by 3 inches and my arms and chest sizes are increasing. I am not sure how much weight I’ve lost, but it has been substantial.
Remember, we all have suffered a catastrophic injury. Do not make it worse by gaining substantial weight during the recovery process. This injury can be a (positive) life changing experience.
June 21st, 2008 at 3:00 pm
you are rigth .sometimes bad things change our thinging of life.i lost me too weigt in order to help my body.and consider myself lucky that iam stanting even if i limp i hope for the better.good recovery.
June 21st, 2008 at 4:10 pm
GREAT BLOG. I’m only on my first couple of days in a cast and see the surgeon on Monday after my terrible MRI results. That said, I’ve already hired a trainer to come five days a week for upper body after surgery and I’ve limited my calorie intake.
Also, this is now day six without coffee or alcohol, things I’ve been wanting to quit for a while. So, this is a bummer injury that is requiring me to rethink my priorities and health. I take it as an opportunity. Looks like you are too - your story of weight loss and “buffness” makes me smile and motivated. Thanks!