kathyfit’s BodyBlog

OK, so I went to the doc yesterday about a bulging disk in my back and he told me to stop doing anything that puts weight on my spine, seated leg press (with the back rest), and dead lifts (especially straight-leg deads).  So now, with the things that I am not supposed to do because of my knee….like stairs, lunges, and full-range extensions; I am really frustrated because my legs really need more size to be able to place at any completions! 

Thank you!  They definitely helped!  If you read my previous post you’ll know what happened….

Update:  The tumor was spindled with fingers, so they couldn’t remove all of it, but Ernie is doing great!  They thought he would be partially paralyzed, and he’s not at all.  They thought he would be in the hospital until Sunday or Monday, he came home yesterday!  I am still praying that its not cancer (waiting on the pathology) and I’m still praying that what is left in there doesn’t grow.

Some people are awesome….Ernie’s son (also a dentist) has been working extra hours (including 12 hour days) to see Ernie’s patients and insists all the production goes to his dad.  Its a beautiful thing to see when people work from their heart, not for their pocket.

Thanks again for your prayers!!!

Please say a prayer for someone very dear to me that was just life-flighted to a nearby hospital with a bleeding mass on his brain.  I don’t want to mention his name until I find out how he is and exactly what is going on, but please help me pray.

Update:  Thank you all for your prayers.  The mass is wrapped around his cerebral artery.  He goes into surgery at 12 MST.  They are unsure of prognosis at this point.  He is my boss, but not only my boss….he is like a second dad to me.  He is the type of person that brings his employees into his family and makes you feel accepted, worthwhile and appreciated.  He’s the type of person that makes you feel like a better person just for having the privilege to know him.   Pray for his wife, too.  She has lost 2 children already, one just last year.  She is a very special, nice, positive person….and so are his other children.  They really need your prayers.

Hang in there Dr. Ernie!!!

I’m sitting here trying to muster up enough motivation to hit some heavy legs….

I started a new training program and its working, but its tough.  I hit legs twice a week, once light and once heavy.  Well, today is my heavy day and I am totally dragging my feet.  I didn’t sleep well last night because that gorgeous full moon kept me up.  It was so bright, it was like having a spotlight on my bedroom window all night.  I think I will have to drink a whole Rockstar for motivation…..that’s it!  A little liquid motivation and its all good!!