Back to working out...

[marts]

I'm starting to get back into working out after surgery. I'm starting very, very lightly. It's amazing how taking just over a month off and I feel like I've lost every ounce of muscle I worked to gain.

Also, I learned that making a strawberry smoothie with chocolate protein rather than vanilla does not taste so great.

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[0nefivetwo]

get wii active! I just got it, it's totally wicked cool. Bryan bought me the balance board, but I wont see him till this weekend, haha. (I got Shaun White snowboarding too, can't wait to try that.)

[marts]

I know, I should get wii fit. Eric has it but its in his room. But whats the outdoor wii exercise thing you were talking about on facebook? That sounds like more fun.

[0nefivetwo]

it's the new EA Sports Active game...not outdoors, but it's fun. And you don't need the balance board for it. it uses resistance bands (which I need stronger ones, but it's good to start with the one they have) and it straps the nunchuck to your thigh.

Google it.

[snakeyesboy]

Ugh...NOT looking forward to the gym hiatus. How are you feeling? P.S. I have a surgery filter that I put you on, if that's cool.

[marts]

I'm feeling good. Feeling pretty well back to normal now really. Its just difficult because I was in good shape before surgery and being in bed all that time and not being able to do much of anything physical at all for over a month basically atrophied my muscles. My calf muscles, which have always been well defined, have disappeared. And my biceps that I had finally gotten proud of are now gone. I went from easily curly 40lb dumb bells to starting out at 15s today (I could have technically handled a bit more, but I'm being careful not to stretch my donor site) and I was tired. I haven't started running again yet, but I'm sure that will kick my ass.

I don't mind you reading any of my entries. What does the surgery filter do? i've been away from LJ for too long.

[snakeyesboy]

The surgery filter is for my upcoming surgery on Wednesday - I have a special filter for people that want to read about my surgery-related posts.

[marts]

Oh yeah definitely, thanks.

[elijames]

Good to see you posting. Good luck with the post surgery workouts. Hope you heal quickly!

[bliss089]

back on the el-jay?

psh, i have a hard enough time getting to the gym because i feel exhausted all the time. how do you cure that?

let your body heal!

[marts]

Go to the gym more. The more you workout the more energy you'll have. Seriously.