My first day back to the gym!!!

[Cloe85]

This morning was my first day back to the gym in 8 months!

I was hobbling around on crutches and my big old air cast with a trainer...

Cant put any load on the foot yet... but I worked my leg, well both and my hips.

The only hang up I had was getting stuck on the matts twice because I couldnt get to my crutches and there was nothing to hold on to. That was actually funny.

It felt so good to be back in there

And as before the accident, gotta push it... the adrenaline rush was something else!

Oh, car addident, deer, telephone pole, shattered heel.

After the work out, I was sitting on a shower chair and it just felt so good with the water running and having accomplished a good workout...

Im going back tomorow for upper body.

I am so soar right now, its just burning and it feels GREAT!!!

I just thought I would share

[MBMETC]

nice to see your excited to get back, keep it up and i hope for a full speedy recovery

[scotty51312]

Congrats, I was in an accident recently not near as bad. Glad you're back in the sadle again

[Kawigirl]

Mind is stronger than the body.....you'll be back in the spring of things just cause of your attitude alone!!!!! Good on you girl

[Cloe85]

Thank you

I didnt realize how much I really missed it until today.

[SlimmerMe]

GLAD you are back! We need you here~

[JohnnyVegas]

Glad to hear you are back. It is amazing that you are working out under those conditions. Many would give you a pass for being in a cast and crutches. Now I realize how lazy I am when I consider skipping a workout because of something considerably less intrusive. See, not only are you helping yourself, but you are helping others.

[scotty51312]

Glad to hear you are back. It is amazing that you are working out under those conditions. Many would give you a pass for being in a cast and crutches. Now I realize how lazy I am when I consider skipping a workout because of something considerably less intrusive. See, not only are you helping yourself, but you are helping others.

makes me feel bad for taking a week off with a concussion

[Times Roman]

it's pretty tough for some of us to visualize all the great progress you are making...

so I'm thinking we probably need some before and after pics... just the leg mind you... nothing guy creepy or anything

[Cloe85]

it's pretty tough for some of us to visualize all the great progress you are making...

so I'm thinking we probably need some before and after pics... just the leg mind you... nothing guy creepy or anything

haha Ive got pics of both my legs after the accident.

That is scary.

Yeah, I should take some pics of it

Good idea

[Cloe85]

Glad to hear you are back. It is amazing that you are working out under those conditions. Many would give you a pass for being in a cast and crutches. Now I realize how lazy I am when I consider skipping a workout because of something considerably less intrusive. See, not only are you helping yourself, but you are helping others.

Well, missing a few weeks of workouts is understandable, completely.

8 months... thats lazy hahah

Yeah... I was out of work for 4 weeks with this second surgery

[gbrice75]

Congrats Cloe!!

[JohnnyVegas]

8 months... thats lazy hahah

I was out for almost five years. Spinal injury. In my defense, I tried several times to get back to the gym. Each time the pain would come back after a week of moderate weight. This time I have been good to go since December! Still, you put me to shame.

[Cloe85]

I was out for almost five years. Spinal injury. In my defense, I tried several times to get back to the gym. Each time the pain would come back after a week of moderate weight. This time I have been good to go since December! Still, you put me to shame.

Im glad your finally able to find a good balance, working out without injury.

Is it something where you can slowly build up the muscle around the area and help it along?

That sounds like a horrible five years, Im sorry you had to go through that.

[Ladyblahblah]

So sorry to hear about your accident but it's great to hear your enthusiasm for being back in the swing of things! Good luck to you on your continuing recovery!

[HitIt]

way to go cloe...now if only my rotator cuff issue would go away...

[BuffBuffalo]

Congrats on getting back in there! Don't rush it though, I broke my clavicle awhile back and I actually refractured it a couple months later by going to heavy on bench. It made this loud pop and the bar dropped back onto my chest. My workout buddy just stood there with his mouth open. Way to fvckin spot, sheesh.

[Shol'va]

I wish I had a workout buddy. DSM has offered and says he is a great spotter.

[BuffBuffalo]

^LOL, should've seen that coming.

[Tigershark]

Gratz and welcome back to the gym.

[Cloe85]

Thank you all // hugz

I cant wait for the day I can workout then get in the hottub and just soak... heat isnt a good thing yet lol

Im going to the gym in the morning, then go home and paint for the rest of the day (house thats on the ocean, breaking waves and a beautiful sky).

Tomorrow will be a good day

[lovbyts]

If you dont mind following up there was a couple questions on your other post in regards to the gabapenton and sides along with my comments on how to react when a deer or something jumps on front of you.

[Evader]

I wish I had a workout buddy. DSM has offered and says he is a great spotter.

I just LOL'd for five minutes.. my abs hurt!!

to the OP: Good for you!! That's so motivating to me! Thanks for posting. I'm never skipping a workout again.

[Cloe85]

Hey Everyone,

I went to the gym this morning and worked upper body for the most part... and a little for my hips.

I didnt know, but as it turns out when you dont move for long periods of time, its very easy to have a hip ingury.

To add to that, my trainer was telling me that the most hip injuries are in kids.

Its due to all the time they spend in front of a computer and not out doing physical activites. Then they go to gym class or go out and try to jump around or move, they hurt themselves.

Its sad.

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...and I have been painting.

The day is going as planned. It hurts so good

[Cloe85]

If you dont mind following up there was a couple questions on your other post in regards to the gabapenton and sides along with my comments on how to react when a deer or something jumps on front of you.

I relpied in the other thread.

Thank you