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My mom and I got a gym membership when I was about 16. I have been working out inconsistently ever since then.
Why I Love It:
It makes me feel so better much both mentally and physically. It's my stress reliever.
How I Stay Motivated:
Just knowing that some of the health issues I have will get a lot worst if I don't workout.
BB Accomplishments:
May 18,2008, I have my pre-surgery physique back! The pictures in my gallery were taken a week before my surgery. June 7, 2007 I had a pituitary tumor removed. During my recovery period I put on about 20lbs ballooning up to 170lbs. I lost the 1st 10lbs with little or no effort once my hormones was brought back into balance. In January I started back working out at home using free weights and Tae Bo for cardio. March I started eating clean and eased my way back into the gym. Now I'm back to my normal thick self. Actually I think I'm a little stronger and my aerobic capacity is greater than before the surgery.
Forum Signature:
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me and when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
-Frank Herbert
Last Updated: Oct 1, 2008 5:57am
What SweetKheekz Is Up To:
Aug 2, 2009
SweetKheekzupdated Fit Status "Now that I'm fully recovered from my Feb09 surgery. I'm ready to start hitting the gym hard again!"
How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
30-45 seconds or the time it takes to get to the next machine. To keep heart rate elevated and increase fat burning
- Updated May 22, 2008 5:38pm
How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
Right now I do 12-15 reps. Because I'm back on a low-carb diet I usually have to drop the weight down a little increase reps so I can try to maintain or increase my normal workout volume.
- Updated May 22, 2008 5:38pm
Have you ever had a lifting injury?
Yes
What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
When I 1st started working out I did not know or understand how to set the range of motion on the pec deck machine. I injured the ligaments and tendons in my right shoulder. It seemed like years before my shoulder was back to normal. I avoided those types of machines and did dumbbell flyes instead.When I 1st started working out I did not know or understand how to set the range of motion on the pec deck machine. I injured the ligaments and tendons in my right shoulder. It seemed like years befor...more
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