I have been hesitant to write about the physical setbacks that I have experienced on my FitJourney and the latest one I've been battling for the last couple of months. No matter how many people may appear to be cheering you on, there are those who do so secretly hoping to see you fail. This could be the case for an endless amout of reasons and it's multiplied by times 10 because I am a female. To those individuals, I say... Just know that my physical abilities WITH injury are still likely to make you feel ishTy! :-) STOP THE HATE!
In previous posts, I know that I have talked about my issues with my sciatic nerve which was totally manageable with foam rolling and stretching. However, this nerve has taken up smokin' crack and has been messing me up for the last 6 days! Generally, I'm cool with pain as I have an exceeding high pain threshold which for the most part works in my favor. It keeps me from whining like a baby every time hard WORK!!! is applied. However, I also know my body and when something changes (for better or worse). Crackatica changed on me literally overnight and has placed a stopper in my roll.
This isn't the first time I've had to be out of the gym. Minor to moderate injuries have come, been erraticated and gone over the last couple years. NEVER WILL AN INJURY STOP ME FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. This one is no different. Today is day 7.
This isn't the first time I've had to be out of the gym. Minor to moderate injuries have come, been erraticated and gone over the last couple years. NEVER WILL AN INJURY STOP ME FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. This one is no different. Today is day 7.
Those who know me, know I LOVE LIFTING HEAVY WEIGHT!!! If it's not your thing, then I don't expect you to understand. However, THAT'S MY ISHT!!!
Although, I won't be engaging in hitting all time highs over the next few weeks, I WILL be keeping repectable numbers in play. We'll see, as I do have a team of male "handlers" within D.F.C. that will protect and kill any craziness; which I am genuinely greatful for. I kinda like these guys (total understatement)! <3
So now, a new PHASE.
Yesterday, I went for an MRI and X-Rays. I will not be speaking with the doctor until tomorrow or so but I have taken a look at my images and think I know what's up. This is definently not the end of my lifting but I will have to scrap my current plans which calls for the implementation of a new PHASE. One that will prevent further injury, eliminate the problem, and ultimately make me stronger.
I am a firm believer in there being no mistakes. This is somehow going to put me in a better spot than I am in now and I'm actually kind of curious and anxious to get this PHASE underway and see where it takes me.
There is no doubt that my diet will have to be revamped and on point as my expenditures will likely not be as high as they have been. I WILL NOT STOP WORKING OUT OR LIFTING but I will also not risk further injury by doing stupid ishT either. This PHASE is likely to be HIGHLY FOCUSED. I'm sure 3reFit and the rest of D.F.C. will play a vital roll in holding me to task. Plus, I'm determined to find myself in a better state of fitness when this PHASE is complete.
Who knows what will mark the end of this PHASE??? All I can say is, with me you never know. I am a creative soul surrounded by like individuals that truly want to see me flourish on my FitJourney.
So here's to new PHASES, which I refuse to be FAZED by. It is my motivation, my guide, and my reminder that I can do anything I set my mind to do and my body WILL obey.
"If I can see it, then I can do it. If I believe it, there's nothing to it!"
Phases? Yep!!! Fazed? Not this girl!
~me
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