newbie06

well i got in a wreck on the 4th and i had neck sprain and my back is messed up im going back to the doc wed for a follow up ive been off my workout now for like over a month and im loseing my gains and gaining fat i duno what to do so i dont lose it all or least stay lean!!!

DarkFalcon

What kind of movement has the doctor approved? Can you do stationary bike?

davtown

Sorry to hear about your wreck - I got rear ended myself last week and I was already away from heavy lifting because of back/neck problems myself. Lately I have been able to lift enough to maintain, but that's it. Honestly, speaking from experience, your health is more important than your gains. Ask the doc what you can and can't do, and make sure to ask him why. If you better understand the situation and the reasons for your limitations, the better off you will be.

Did you get xrays taken? Or something else? What'd the doc say is up with your neck/back, and what'd you do to hurt it? Unless it's something extreme, you'll heal eventually and you can get back to your work. Your age will play a role in your healing process, as will your diet and your ability to do what the doc says. How old are you? If you haven't looked into diet much, I'd strongly suggest reading up in the nutrition section of this forum and cleaning up your diet - it will help you heal quicker. Also, make sure you are getting in plenty of water as this is crucial not only to the healing process, but to overall health and fitness. Always drink plenty of water, but if you're healing drink a little extra.

I hope you get better soon.

__________________
--Training Journal--

current/goal
D: 350/380
S: 280/300
B: 235/260

Trick D

I had a major car wreck my senior year of high school and had to take off a lot of time from the gym. I have 3 bulging discs in my lower back and bad knees and a bruised brain (Post Concussive syndrome). Point being I had to take a lot of time off, I tried eating right and continued taking vitamins and doing what I can. I would definitely quit lifting weights until you hear from a doctor. Start eating right to maintain, and you should be fine. Rest isn't a terrible thing for your muscles.

__________________

A.FreeRadical

Sorry to hear of your injury.

Here are some thoughts:

Eat a high protein diet
Stay away from high glycemic foods
Eat lots of vegetables.
Eat some healthy fats (Olive oil, natural peanut butter, mixed nuts, etc.)
Drink lots of water
Eat small meals often

Do whatever you can do to burn some extra calories. If you are able to walk, do that. If it is cold outside, all the better. Your body burns calories to replace lost body heat, so do it anyway.

Listen to your doctor.

Good luck

*

__________________


"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