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Overall Goal: Stay fit and strong to keep the pain at bay.
Fit Status:
Still slightly crooked but it is time to get back to work.
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
What does it matter? Everyone just calles me Savage any way.
Sex:
Male
Age:
34
Location:
Maine, United States
Occupation:
Part time farmer. Full time dad.
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
2005
How I Started:
After the "specialists" told me that I would be in pain for the rest of my life and that there wasn't anything that could be done about it, I decided to test that theory.
Why I Love It:
The fact that I can do anything physical still amazes me sometimes.
How I Stay Motivated:
I rember how things used to be.
BB Accomplishments:
I think being able to walk without assistance is a major accomplishment.
Forum Signature:
Doctor told Mamma whenever I was born that I'd never be right... He wasn't wrong.
Due to a climbing accident about 15 years ago and a subsequent surgery that did not go well, it has been less than 5 years since I could walk without assistance. After spending about a decade as a cripple I had mannaged the seemingly impossible feat of becomming both fat and scrawny. After I had several specialists tell me that I was going to be in pain for the rest of my life and that there really wasn't anything that could be done about it, I decided to see what I could do. I figured that I didn't have anything to loose by trying. So, I quit smoking and started working out. It has been slow going but I have lost 50 lbs. and doubled my muscle mass. Which is funny because my limbs are still kind of small. So, now that I have done all that, I am interested in finding out what else I can do. How is that for a goal?
Wow! It is great to find someone who overcame similar issues to myself. I to was a sickly child for reasons I would rather not get into here. However my injuries are well documented so I have no problem discussing then here. If you are interested you can read my blog post a few days ago which tells my story. If not I just want to say thank you. I may never have pecs like your's but I am delighted to see what is possible.
Okay so, I haven't been sleeping enough because I have been working out at night and it takes me a while to come down enough to get to sleep. So, I am now going to see how things work by getting up before dawn and working out then. We will see how my arthritis feels about this one. Hopefully...
