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neonraveSo just putting some thoughts down on the page here more or less!
Over the years I've sustained my fair share of minor injuries during weightlifting. The usual aches and pains, tendonitis, the "where the heck did this come from?!" muscle aches and a plethora of other things.
That being said, over the last year or two I've become a lot more cautious and taken steps to try and prevent injuries. I often wear compression shirts, elbow wraps, knee wraps, lifting belts...even if I'm not lifting anywhere near my own bodyweight for say dead lifts, squats, etc. Better safe than sorry!
So that being said, if anyone cares to read this and hear my advice I can say this. It's a long journey to get where you want to be, there's no shortcuts. It's all based on...for your diet...caloric counting dependent on your body weight and such. Of course, genetics play a part in things too...but your body needs x amount of calories to lose, sustain or gain weight. Keep your nutrients up and eat healthy. Train hard but know your limits. Start off slow, don't ego-lift because that is where you start to either outright hurt yourself or get sent down the road for later injuries. I have had tendonitis in both elbows and that put me out of commission for a good 3-4 months for arm workouts. So that being said, I've gone through the frustrations, the worries, the anxieties and all that..."will I ever lose weight?" "why did I eat that?" "my blood sugar is so high, I'm an idiot for eating sweets", etc. etc. All that stuff comes with it, and just don't be discouraged.
I use the quote a lot because Tallstar is up there with one of my absolute favorite Warrior Cats characters, but I'm constantly reminded by it....
“We all have our flaws. But we overcome them. And sometimes, it's our flaws that make us who we are.” -Tallstar (Tallstar's Revenge)
The moral of this story is just....don't get discouraged, work for you and only you. Yes, those around you matter very much, especially your loved ones. Ultimately though, your choices are for yourself, you made the choice to go for something and feel proud with any amount of effort you've put in!
Over the years I've sustained my fair share of minor injuries during weightlifting. The usual aches and pains, tendonitis, the "where the heck did this come from?!" muscle aches and a plethora of other things.
That being said, over the last year or two I've become a lot more cautious and taken steps to try and prevent injuries. I often wear compression shirts, elbow wraps, knee wraps, lifting belts...even if I'm not lifting anywhere near my own bodyweight for say dead lifts, squats, etc. Better safe than sorry!
So that being said, if anyone cares to read this and hear my advice I can say this. It's a long journey to get where you want to be, there's no shortcuts. It's all based on...for your diet...caloric counting dependent on your body weight and such. Of course, genetics play a part in things too...but your body needs x amount of calories to lose, sustain or gain weight. Keep your nutrients up and eat healthy. Train hard but know your limits. Start off slow, don't ego-lift because that is where you start to either outright hurt yourself or get sent down the road for later injuries. I have had tendonitis in both elbows and that put me out of commission for a good 3-4 months for arm workouts. So that being said, I've gone through the frustrations, the worries, the anxieties and all that..."will I ever lose weight?" "why did I eat that?" "my blood sugar is so high, I'm an idiot for eating sweets", etc. etc. All that stuff comes with it, and just don't be discouraged.
I use the quote a lot because Tallstar is up there with one of my absolute favorite Warrior Cats characters, but I'm constantly reminded by it....
“We all have our flaws. But we overcome them. And sometimes, it's our flaws that make us who we are.” -Tallstar (Tallstar's Revenge)
The moral of this story is just....don't get discouraged, work for you and only you. Yes, those around you matter very much, especially your loved ones. Ultimately though, your choices are for yourself, you made the choice to go for something and feel proud with any amount of effort you've put in!
