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The last couple of months, I've had 2 shots in my spine. (I have a servere ruptured disc) It helped so much. I was able to walk around without a cane. I was still crooked and in pain, but it was much better than it was. Now everything's different. Tuesday I was sitting down when I felt a very sharp pain in my lower back. I tried to get up, but couldn't. It's been 3 days now. I cannot stand...MMA Fights Tonight
MMA Fights tonight! There's an amateur circuit here in Southern Michigan. I know 4 - 5 fighters fighting tonight. One is a girl, Amy and Joey is the main event. I not sure what the title is, but it's a title fight tonight. I really wish I could train with these guys. I was planning on it when I hurt my back. I don't know if I'll ever be able to. Anyway, I can't wait. Gonna be a good night. These guys are like family! ...Results from MRI
Well I got my results from the MRI. Nothing suprising. My L-4 & L5 disks are blown and they are pinching my sciaitc nerve going down to my ankle. The pain is in my lower back and my left calf. I've been doing great on my eating. I really want to work out, but can't. My next step is shots in my spine. I really hope it helps!...Starting Out Strong!
Today was my "Official" start of my 18 weeks. I wanted to get past Easter. We had about 20 family members over yesterday. Love the family get togethers! Family is the most important thing in life...up there with your health! I was rushed this morning, so I didn't eat my oatmeal. (I'll fix that tomorrow) I ate my turkey breast when I got to work. I just finished a South Beach Living fibe...Step 1
Self-Assessment and Awareness Heart and Soul Having looked inward to do some soul-searching, three heartfelt reasons for making the decision to transform my health and life are: 1. To live longer and spend more time with my family.2. To be more active with my family. To give them a better quality of life with me.3. To improve my ...Starting Over
The last 10 months have been the hardest in my life. June of last year I was going full force in my Transformation. I was bringing my gym bag to the office every day. At lunch I would change into sweats and run on the back side of our parking lot for 25 minutes. I was doing the Couch to 5K program. At the end of a workout I decided to sprint. I felt a deep pop in my lower back. It took my breath away. ...Struggling with an injury
Where to start. I used to think I was Superman in my 20's. I worked for United Van Lines for 9 years back then. I was the guy that would walk into the house and put a hump strap around a refrigerator and walk out with it on my back. One day I was in the warehouse and needed to move a baby grand piano. It was on a piano board but not on a dolly. I decided I could put a 4-weel dolly next to it and lift one end by ...Wow!
I hope everyone is having a good 4th of July weekend! I wanted to share with you all something amazing that happened to me this past week. I received a phone call from Bill Spencer, Detroit Channel 7 Action News. He said he had heard about my company and what I was doing. He wanted to feature Michigan Job Development on the 5:00 news. I was blown away! I had 1 hour to put this together. He and...I'm
Hello Everybody! It's been a long time since I put my feelings on paper. (If you can call a computer paper) The last time I was here, I changed my life. Not just a little, a complete 180. I'd like to start by thanking Bill and too many people here on T.com to count. When I started 2 years ago I was out of work and pissed off at the word. I had to quit my job so Zack could get his hearing aids. I ...Update on Autism Hope
Autism Hope was an idea I had when I first started my Transformation back in July. I took a hard look at my life and realized I didn't have any purpose. I was going through life just paying bills and trying to spend a little time with my family. It doesn't sound that bad, but I wanted More than that.I sat down and asked myself,"What is my passion?" What can I do that will make me happy and give back somehow?My yo...Reflection
This is my 1st post for my 2nd 18 week challenge. I learned a lot the 1st time around. I made a lot of mistakes. But I made a lot of improvements in my life as well. Progress not perfection!!You know what they say, "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it" Thank God!! I did "get" a lot of the things I wished for. My life now has purpose! I'm not on cruise control anymore.&n...Merry Christmas!!
" Merry Christmas!!...Transformation is Life Changing!!
I am gearing up for Jan. start on my next challenge! I'm setting up a room in the house to workout. I'm really looking forward to this next challenge! I'm already passing up on all of the Holiday sweets. I'm fine tuning my diet now. I just wanted to let everybody know how much your life can change in only 6 months. As most of you know, I was depressed and very negative when I first started here. It only t...18 Week Challenge is Over
I am sitting here with mixed feelings on my challenge. On one hand I exceeded anything I could have possibly imagined. The flip side I feel I failed myself.I like to start with the positive. When I started this I was in bad shape.....Mentally. I had just quit my job and blamed SSI for it. I was depressed, negative, and self destructive towards my family. I had no direction in my life. To sum it up I...How far have you come?
After reading Penny's post "Being of service...pre and post 18 week challenge" I stopped to read my 1st couple of blogs. WOW, I am a totally different person! I appreciate things now! I don't blame "others" for the decisions I make. I never want to go back to that depressed, self destructive person again.Try it. Go back and read your 1st couple of blogs......It will allow you to measure the ...Failure is not an option!
I'm sorry I've been MIA for a couple of weeks. I got caught up in the daily grind of starting my new job and all. It's no exuse!! A lot has happened. My job is going great. I love helping these folks out. You would not believe the people I've met. There's a guy who is blind and deaf. He got a fever when he was 8 years old and lost both his sight and his hearing. I can't imagine what that must have b...Transforming the World
What I’ve noticed lately.When I first got here, about 2 ½ months ago, I wanted to “get back in shape”. I had no idea the total change I was about to make. I think I can safely say most of us are looking for the same thing. To improve ourselves not just physically, but spiritually and mentally as well. In the beginning it was all about “me”. What I can do to improve myself? At some...It's All Worth It!!!
So many plans…….So many dreams! It’s funny how things can turn around. It’s hard to believe it’s only been 2 months! I went back and read my 1st blog. To come from a place where I had no inspiration, no focus, no drive and to be where I am today. It amazes me.The reason I had to quit my job was so my son could get his hearing aids. He gets them on Wednesday! It was a hard decision to make. It put us in a real tight...My Wake-Up Call!!
When I started this Transformation, I was depressed, pissed-off at the world, full of self pity, not taking responsibility for my own actions, lazy, non-motivated, and had no direction in my life! The list goes on! I did not expect the changes that have happened in me. Not long after I started, I took a really hard look at myself. I didn’t like who I’d become. I’ve always been a very positive person. Life had landed a few good s...Just Do It!
Yeah, I know it's a Nike saying. It works!I had a rough start this week. I don't know if it was the holiday weekend or what. I blew off my workouts and it seemed so hard to get back on track. IT WASN"T!I just needed to DO IT! Thanks for the support both encouraging and a little kick in my butt. I needed both.Me said it in her earlier blogs. Every time you have one of those battles wi...
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