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I was a competetive soccer player throughout highschool and never had a problem staying in shape. As a kid I was very stout and built from years of gymnastics.
College brought a lot of sitting around to my daily routine. I got into gaming and combined with studying didn't lend itself well to staying in shape.
Once I got out and into the real world I began making working out a regular deal in my life to get back into shape, look better and primarily gain more self-confidence in myself.
After roughly 6 months in the gym I developed a degenerative disc injury in my lower back. There wasn't any particular moment that I knew I had screwed it up, it just seemed to get worse and worse. I think the stress of working out, combined with sitting all day and having bad posture at work, as well as poor diet all combined to give me the disc problem. I took roughly a year off from any exercise while I got surgery and healed up. During that time I lost 10 lbs of muscle.
About 3 months after surgery I starting hitting the gym again, modifying my workout and exercises to accomidate my poor back as well as working my best to learn and maintain perfect technique and form throughout.
Why I Love It:
I love working out because it gives me strength, energy, self esteem and a sense of accomplishment. It empowers me to chase after other goals in life because I personally feel like I've come so far already with my training.
In addition, I notice that if I'm not active or at least in the gym doing something, that my lower back will begin to stiffen, feel pain and I fear fall apart again.
To be honest though, there really aren't any reasons why you shouldn't workout regularly...at least that I can see.
How I Stay Motivated:
Like everyone I have my ups and downs. My girlfriend helps a lot to get me in the gym when I really don't want to. I also try and mix up routines, try new schedules and try new activities. Cardio doesn't always have to be joggin, and lifting doesn't always be the classical based weight training.
BB Accomplishments:
Just getting to where I am now is accomplishment enough for me. Looking forward to getting bigger, and ripped!
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Current Mass Journal: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread .php?t=108604341
Right out of college. I peaked at 225, here I'm at around 205. This is when I started workin out...
Obsessed with my back now. I used to have a wimpy back and finally I feel like I've got a decenet one going on here. Looking to get thicker and wider still.
I've been thinking a bit, as I often do, about things going on in the world and why they are so. I'm not a nutritionist by any means but I really do think that part of the reason why our society is so padded is because of the whole anti-fat movement in the 90's. You look at the ww2...
I walk two miles a day on lunch, unless I go to the gym to workout. In addition, I'm incorporating cardio 1-2 times a week, usually an elliptical workout...depending on how I am feeling.
thanks so much for that! I decided long ago that i would mind my business UNLESS asked, then i would volunteer as much info as the person wants. You cannot change anyone who has not committed to change.
Hey. I love your new picture. looking awesome!!!!! I've been very busy with school, work and workout. Yes, everything's going well. Haha except for the diet as usual. ;)
ugh, the bloat from carbs is a huge reason i like high protien but the energy i get from the extra carbs is awesome! drinking even more water has helped with the bloat...i'm well over 1.5gal a day :D
Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate all of your imput, I agree with you 100% Im really trying to increase the pounds every time I lift even if it means just using the 2 1/2lb plates anything helps
