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I can lift again! *wipes away tear*

borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/08/28, 12:12 PM After 8 months of no lifting due to multiple fractures and sprains in my wrist, it has finally healed enough that I can lift again. I am so happy that I want to cry (not literally... that wouldn't be very manly. Hehe.) I am so pumped! I have already started back into a smaller version of my old routine. I am actually quite surprised at how much strength I have retained after such a large amount of time off. I think it was because I still kept in shape and ate right. I am so happy! Overjoyed! I live for weightlifting. Its my favorite thing to do. Everyday for the last several months all I could think about was "when can I lift again?"... And that day is finally here. *Dances insanely around the office, other employees stare* I have patched up my diet about a month ago (I didn’t stay that true during the months... though I wasn't too bad), and started some small training just to prep my body for the initial shock of HOLY CRAP I REMEMBER DOING THIS STUFF... But now its official, I can do about 90% of the workouts I used to be able to do, excluding the ones that are wrist intensive like forearm curls, pull-ups, etc... But those will come in the following weeks. And obviously I am not as strong as I once was, nor do I have the endurance I used too. But that doesn't matter, it all will come back in time. I plan to join the WHC sometime this or next month (I want to do some training at home) and that’s when I am going to start using my supplements when I join (I want to use them when I working out at my full potential), though I have begun taking the whey to increase my protein. Its such a relief to be able to do it again... But let my experience teach everyone; it’s important to be smart when you hurt yourself. Make sure to get it checked on, x-rayed and put in a cast! And don't ever give up hope, as time heals all wounds... -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. ~Brad~
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/08/28, 12:36 PM Congrats to you! Must feel wonderful to return to something you so obviously love. Good for you.
mtlong33 Posts: 114 Joined: 2003/01/28	2003/08/28, 01:14 PM Congrats to you... get back in there and show the world a thing or 2;) -------------- Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/08/28, 01:38 PM Great news. Good luck and 'be careful'. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/08/28, 01:58 PM I plan too :). -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. ~Brad~
Sillygrrl3 Posts: 17 Joined: 2003/08/20	2003/08/28, 02:28 PM YEAH!!!! That is sooo good! I am so happy for you!!! Be careful!! *Grin* - Sillygrrl