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Background
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in Jun 2008 and started being more serious about weight training then, but only with small dumbbells. After a few months of that, I bought a weight bench and power rack and have been working at it since early Dec 2008. Repeat bone scan in Jun 2010 showed significant improvement, so that's some progress, whether due to exercise, calcium supplementation, or both. If my bone density needs improvement, progressive gains within a bodybuilding program seems to be a good plan. My docs say it's not a problem. I also have osteoarthritis in my toes, so calf work, lunges, etc. are off the plate. I'm also an atheist, a vegetarian, married, and we have one daughter.
I hope it's a positive step toward improving my bone density.
bradl's Progress & Goals

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My Motivation Program
bradl created a new BodyBlog entry "stuck".
I've been dealing with a chronic lower back problem for months now. For the last two weeks have been following a 1x / week program of upper-body-only movements, with supported rows. Making no progress, but waiting for the back issue to clear up so I can move forward after this period of back rest. Gardening and landscape work on the weekends has not helped toward the rest objective.
About bradl
IdleJacks
Another example of someone using fitness to overcome adversity in their life!
tim.sportbody
We all get our share of obstacles to overcome if we want to make something of our lives. Some people get whatI'll just call "special challenges". I like that bradl made a decision that his special challenge wasn't going to "take his life" from him. I'm sure he's had to call on courage and patience he never knew he had. I can relate to that and I truly admire it.

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