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Overall Goal: Abs by 41 - new goal post back surgery
Fit Status:
Just really getting going again after major back surgery in September, 2008.
Motivation Level: 9/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Joe
Sex:
Male
Age:
40
Location:
North Carolina, United States
Occupation:
Computer Geek
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
How I Started:
Started working out as an athlete in High School and College 20 years ago. Played Football, Lacrosse and Soccer. Got lazy on and off and then got a desk job and killed my fitness because of being lazy. Got married in 1999 and was in my best shape post college, but then the honeymoon ended.... for my shape anyhow!
Why I Love It:
Makes me feel great. My energy level gets a huge boost and life just seems better!
How I Stay Motivated:
I look at the surgery scars on my body and realize I am not as young as I used to be.
BB Accomplishments:
None. Don't plan on trying to compete.
Forum Signature:
-= JOE =-
Last Updated: Dec 3, 2007 1:53pm
What jdonyx Is Up To:
Jul 25, 2009
jdonyxis inspired by DawnMelanie. Reason: "This women rocks, pure and simple. MS, and multiple injury setbacks yet she is in fantastic shape. "
jdonyxis inspired by TightandToned. Reason: "I have watched Mel's transformation from the beginning with BFL. She has done a magnificent job and worked very hard. "
So since I am just coming around to doing better after my back surgery last year and dealing with all the post surgical complications I had, my goals are very modest at this point.
Get back core strength
Gain muscle with my back issues
Keep on track!
OK I have a love hate relationship with Cardio. When I had good knees I could do cardio all the time and really push myself hard burning lots of calories and fat. Now, since I have had two knee surgeries and back surgery, cardio is more of a challenge to me. I used to be able to run on...
Trying to ease my way back into a full workout schedule after a long lay off post back injury. I am sick and tired of my reoccurring injuries, so I trying to push myself but not injure myself, which seems to be a fine line for me.
I am doing a two day split workout. I am keeping the weight a...
Happy belated B-day, I bet your 40 will be the best year ever! I will hit 41 on Tuesday,.. I can't believe how fast this past year went.
and Happy Holidays too!
I know what you mean about a bad back. I have an old healed fx at L5-S1 from years ago. Everytime I would lift really heavy; squats I would end up down and out due to my back. I finally went to an Orthopedic Surgeon and got 4 injections at L5-S1 and then about a month later 4 injections in each SI Joint. Best decision I ever made, but I had to learn to work out smarter not harder! Keep at it.
