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Ok this is my first blog. Let me first start off by telling you a little bit about me and how I got to where I am at this current point in time. My name is Ward and I was in the bodybuilding/fitness modeling industry for a few years. I have been training for over ten years now. With experience comes things that we cant help no matter how safe we are and how perfect our form is. When you lift heavy weights, you run the risk of injuring your self. I am living proof of this. In Sep of 2007 I had finally gotten to the magical weight of 190 lbs, (if you know me, then you know this was no easy feat)I was starting to book magazines and other print work. I was eating 8 large meals a day, each meal consisting of 35-40 grams of protein, 85-90 grams of carbs, and about 5-10 grams of fats. I was training harder than I had ever trained in my life and pushing myself to limits I didnt think were possible. I packed on some serious muscle on my small frame. Then one day while performing deadlifts going pretty heavy for me (405, I was on my sixth rep) I heard a pop and my back immediately began to tighten. I stopped my workout and sought a doctor the very next day. Im not going to go into detail of all the boring visits to massage therapists and to chiropractors, but after about 6 months and 32 pounds later, I was able to start training again. Yes I dropped from 190lbs to 158 lbs. I was sick and depressed and just a mess. Over the last year I was able to get my weight back to around 180-182 and maintain that. Well that was until this past weekend. I somehow injured my back again and this time I have two herniated discs. My guess is the one from last time is reinjured and now a new one. It sucks, soo much! I try and I try and I devote so much time effort and money into my chosen lifestyle only to be ridiculed by injuries. Well reguardless of how much it sucks, I am not going to let it get me down this time. I will not be depressed and sad and let this injury take away my spirit. I will work extra hard on making sure that I recover fully and I will get back in the gym. My goal being this time tho, to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. I just wanted to share this with everyone that choses to read it and hopefully, if you have to recover from an injury, you too will remain focused, motivated and determined to reach those goals that you have set, as well as any new ones. Thanks!
May 18, 2009 at 11:34 pm
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May 20, 2009 at 6:17 am
So many things I want to say… 1) you have done an amazing job with your physique! 2) thank you for your part is protecting our country. That’s the stuff that heros are made from. 3) Sorry to hear that you have another injury, but glad that you have chosen to not allow it to depress you. Attitude it everything! 4) Use that positive attitude to inspire others!
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May 21, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Well written…wish you the best on a speedy recovery! Keep it positive and you’ll be back in no time…anything is possible with dedication and a solid healthy mindset.
June 3, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Incredibly motivating story. Great to see that you are not giving up. Always stay positive. Wishing you a speedy recovery and keep your chin up.
June 3, 2009 at 11:14 pm
I will welcome your body back tot he fight but it is clear your mind has never left! Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing it!
June 16, 2009 at 2:49 am
keep up the hard work bro you know perseverance it always paids off and this is tangable in your case no matter what i think getting up to that point all we can do is keeping things safe.
wishing you a quick healing.
November 12, 2009 at 8:11 am
Ward, good stuff here, written from one who has a pretty good understanding of life, and what it can deal us! Thanks for your attitude and humility that is evidenced in your blog and profile. Continued success in your workouts, and in the future!
November 14, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Keep up the hard work man. I feel your pain. I injured my rotator cuff which set me back I lost ten pounds from 180 to 170. Than this summer my lung collapsed and I lost 20 pounds from 185 to 165 in 20 days. All the hard work went out the window. Any advice to on workouts?