JJ's Go Big or Go Home, Heavy Lifting Competition Prep Journal - Page 16

**Fitnfirm** · 08-29-2006, 08:28 AM

Get better fast JJ !!!!!!!!! I hope its just temporary! Please dont give up hope!

JJ_Sungirl · 08-29-2006, 09:30 PM

Hey you guys,

Thank you for stopping by and wishing me well during this difficult time.
**Rasp, its great to see you back on the boards, bud!

**

I am still having a hard time of it. I have not worked out since my the day I hurt my back. I found that every exercise, including doing upper body movements, was just causing my back to twinge. Even at work in the weightroom, when I have to train people or do demonstrations, I am in pain....a simple exercise like a leg press is causing a lot of discomfort. It mostly happens doing forward flexion (bending at the waist) or lateral (sideways) flexion or twisting.

To heal up, I am taking time off all exercise, except when I am teaching yoga or demo'ing in the weightroom. I have been going in the hot tub at work on my breaks**thanks for the suggestion, Rad** and I as soon as the pain is gone, I have to work with a physio to strengthen my erectors and lower back...a muscle group often neglected...

So, as with all my injuries comes a degree of depression. It sent me on a 3 day eating and boozing binge over the weekend. I don't cope well with this sort of thing at all...Now, I am eating clean again..just holding a few pounds of toxins and water which should come off in a few days. So, I will not be posting up anything of worth for a while, but I will be wandering around to your journals while I am out of commission.

Thanks again for your encouragement and support. You guys are the best!

**A.FreeRadical** · 08-30-2006, 12:15 AM

Sorry to hear that this thing is still hanging on. Do you think one of your lower back muscles might be in a spasm? I had that one and it took about 3 weeks to get it worked out with a chiropractor.

Poor baby.

*

miezimau · 08-30-2006, 03:20 AM

JJ just stopping by to let you know I am thinking of you. Hope you are feeling better soon. I am finally getting back in the gym and I know how much you must miss your workouts. Keeping my fingers crossed that all heals up very fast and you get back to normal.
Muahh

DarkFalcon · 08-30-2006, 08:41 AM

Get better soon JJ! We're all cheering 4 ya!

**Fitnfirm** · 09-01-2006, 04:02 AM

JJ, I need you!!!!! Remember we had a deal right? C'mon, its not over till its over!!!!! You will bounce back!!!!!!! I have faith in you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clapping:

JJ_Sungirl · 09-02-2006, 01:05 AM

hey folks,

Thanks for all your well wishes during my injury. This not a fun time for me. I miss lifting and I feel my strength will lessen over this time. I had been working hard to build a strong body, especially when doing "body wt." exercises. I had been doing medicine ball push ups and partial lat pull ups.... I was going to start one legged pushups, then one arm pushups, until I messed up my back

Oh well, there's always next year.

Anyways, as a result of this overtraining injury (and the many others I have sustained this year), I have decided to take a different career path. Instead of teaching and actively training in the gym, I am looking for a management position at a gym or recreation centre. Granted, I don't have a business diploma yet, but I am registering school in the spring to get one. In the mean time, I may get lucky and score a job in the field anyways because of my experience and multiple certifications. So, thats the plan. Wish me luck!

**A.FreeRadical** · 09-02-2006, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ_Sungirl

... I don't have a business diploma yet, but I am registering school in the spring to get one. In the mean time, I may get lucky and score a job in the field anyways because of my experience and multiple certifications. So, thats the plan. Wish me luck!

Well, good luck with the plan.

*

DarkFalcon · 09-02-2006, 06:14 AM

Everything happens for a reason JJ so maybe this is the little kick in the pant's you needed to get your career to the next level.

miezimau · 09-02-2006, 03:29 PM

I wish you good luck in searching and finding the perfect carreer Babes!

How are you feeling anyway? less pain or is it still hurting a lot?
Did the Hot room the DF suggessted help at all? How about Icy Hot or Tiger Balm?

JJ_Sungirl · 09-04-2006, 08:05 PM

Hey guys,

Today, I woke up feeling a little better in the lower back, but now I have a cold..arghhh

I don't care, this is the last long weekend of the summer until thanksgiving...I'm going on a picnic!

The best healing combination I found for my lower back is rest, massage and warm baths (hot tub at work is out of order..grrr) Now this week, I will start my strengthening exercises to get my lower back up to par with the rest of me. I have to take it slow though and not do too much at once. This week has been nice to rest and relax, but it has been strange not working out. I miss it and don't feel like myself unless I am working out consistently.

So, I will start off with a couple of full body workouts per week with cardio, then my teaching schedule starts. Unfortunately, due to my obligations, I will have to teach more than just yoga....I will be teaching lo impact aerobics, aquafit and yoga...about 10 classes a week. All of that starts on Sept.12, so I still have a bit more time to recuperate. I think tomorrow I am going to do some cardio...gawd, can you believe it..I miss cardio!

**NewSpawn** · 09-06-2006, 02:06 AM

take care of urself JJ

. Hope u have a good day tomorrow.

dnyc99 · 09-12-2006, 08:24 AM

Miss ya JJ...

Hope all is going well for you.

talk to you soon.

Hugz,

~D~

**A.FreeRadical** · 09-14-2006, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ_Sungirl

...
I will have to teach more than just yoga....I will be teaching lo impact aerobics, aquafit and yoga...about 10 classes a week. All of that starts on Sept.12, so I still have a bit more time to recuperate. I think tomorrow I am going to do some cardio...gawd, can you believe it..I miss cardio!

I hope you are back into it. Long time, no hear.

*

DarkFalcon · 09-15-2006, 06:56 AM

Hi JJ!

Hope your back is feeling better.

pammiejoe6 · 09-20-2006, 04:13 PM

hey there sweety pie! sorry about your injury! sounds like you still have that fantastic attitude though! yay!

hugs!

dnyc99 · 09-22-2006, 12:16 AM

JJ!!!!! COME BACK!!!!

Miss ya big time GF!! Hope you are doing great wherever you may be?????!!!!!!

What are you up to these days girl? How's the gym/work going? Are you getting better as the days go by?

I wish you all the best. Drop me a line sometime k?

take care and we'll talk soon. Say hi to lil' Hugo for me.

Hugs, your friend always,

~D~

08-29-2006, 09:30 PM	#452
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	Still hurtin'...out of commission Hey you guys, Thank you for stopping by and wishing me well during this difficult time. Rasp, its great to see you back on the boards, bud! I am still having a hard time of it. I have not worked out since my the day I hurt my back. I found that every exercise, including doing upper body movements, was just causing my back to twinge. Even at work in the weightroom, when I have to train people or do demonstrations, I am in pain....a simple exercise like a leg press is causing a lot of discomfort. It mostly happens doing forward flexion (bending at the waist) or lateral (sideways) flexion or twisting. To heal up, I am taking time off all exercise, except when I am teaching yoga or demo'ing in the weightroom. I have been going in the hot tub at work on my breaksthanks for the suggestion, Rad and I as soon as the pain is gone, I have to work with a physio to strengthen my erectors and lower back...a muscle group often neglected... So, as with all my injuries comes a degree of depression. It sent me on a 3 day eating and boozing binge over the weekend. I don't cope well with this sort of thing at all...Now, I am eating clean again..just holding a few pounds of toxins and water which should come off in a few days. So, I will not be posting up anything of worth for a while, but I will be wandering around to your journals while I am out of commission. Thanks again for your encouragement and support. You guys are the best!

08-30-2006, 12:15 AM	#453
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	Sorry to hear that this thing is still hanging on. Do you think one of your lower back muscles might be in a spasm? I had that one and it took about 3 weeks to get it worked out with a chiropractor. Poor baby. * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

08-30-2006, 03:20 AM	#454
miezimau IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: at home Posts: 473 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	JJ just stopping by to let you know I am thinking of you. Hope you are feeling better soon. I am finally getting back in the gym and I know how much you must miss your workouts. Keeping my fingers crossed that all heals up very fast and you get back to normal. Muahh __________________ Opportunity Some People dream of Success..While others wake up and work hard at it.

09-02-2006, 03:29 PM	#460
miezimau IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: at home Posts: 473 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	I wish you good luck in searching and finding the perfect carreer Babes! How are you feeling anyway? less pain or is it still hurting a lot? Did the Hot room the DF suggessted help at all? How about Icy Hot or Tiger Balm? __________________ Opportunity Some People dream of Success..While others wake up and work hard at it.

09-04-2006, 08:05 PM	#461
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	Fellin' better ...missing the iron Hey guys, Today, I woke up feeling a little better in the lower back, but now I have a cold..arghhh I don't care, this is the last long weekend of the summer until thanksgiving...I'm going on a picnic! The best healing combination I found for my lower back is rest, massage and warm baths (hot tub at work is out of order..grrr) Now this week, I will start my strengthening exercises to get my lower back up to par with the rest of me. I have to take it slow though and not do too much at once. This week has been nice to rest and relax, but it has been strange not working out. I miss it and don't feel like myself unless I am working out consistently. So, I will start off with a couple of full body workouts per week with cardio, then my teaching schedule starts. Unfortunately, due to my obligations, I will have to teach more than just yoga....I will be teaching lo impact aerobics, aquafit and yoga...about 10 classes a week. All of that starts on Sept.12, so I still have a bit more time to recuperate. I think tomorrow I am going to do some cardio...gawd, can you believe it..I miss cardio!

08-29-2006, 08:28 AM	#451
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 48	Get better fast JJ !!!!!!!!! I hope its just temporary! Please dont give up hope!

08-30-2006, 08:41 AM	#455
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Get better soon JJ! We're all cheering 4 ya!

09-01-2006, 04:02 AM	#456
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 48	JJ, I need you!!!!! Remember we had a deal right? C'mon, its not over till its over!!!!! You will bounce back!!!!!!! I have faith in you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clapping:

09-02-2006, 01:05 AM	#457
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	hey folks, Thanks for all your well wishes during my injury. This not a fun time for me. I miss lifting and I feel my strength will lessen over this time. I had been working hard to build a strong body, especially when doing "body wt." exercises. I had been doing medicine ball push ups and partial lat pull ups.... I was going to start one legged pushups, then one arm pushups, until I messed up my back Oh well, there's always next year. Anyways, as a result of this overtraining injury (and the many others I have sustained this year), I have decided to take a different career path. Instead of teaching and actively training in the gym, I am looking for a management position at a gym or recreation centre. Granted, I don't have a business diploma yet, but I am registering school in the spring to get one. In the mean time, I may get lucky and score a job in the field anyways because of my experience and multiple certifications. So, thats the plan. Wish me luck!

09-02-2006, 06:14 AM	#459
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Everything happens for a reason JJ so maybe this is the little kick in the pant's you needed to get your career to the next level.

09-06-2006, 02:06 AM	#462
NewSpawn Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,223 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 24	take care of urself JJ. Hope u have a good day tomorrow.

09-12-2006, 08:24 AM	#463
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,025 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 184	Miss ya JJ... Hope all is going well for you. talk to you soon. Hugz, ~D~ __________________

09-15-2006, 06:56 AM	#465
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Hi JJ! Hope your back is feeling better.

09-20-2006, 04:13 PM	#466
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,178 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	hey there sweety pie! sorry about your injury! sounds like you still have that fantastic attitude though! yay! hugs!

09-22-2006, 12:16 AM	#467
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,025 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 184	JJ!!!!! COME BACK!!!! Miss ya big time GF!! Hope you are doing great wherever you may be?????!!!!!! What are you up to these days girl? How's the gym/work going? Are you getting better as the days go by? I wish you all the best. Drop me a line sometime k? take care and we'll talk soon. Say hi to lil' Hugo for me. Hugs, your friend always, ~D~ __________________