Comments on: In Sickness and in Health (Part 1) – If a goal is important, honour it! https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/ Healthy and Strong at Home with Kettlebells Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:42:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Welcome to the New Myomytv and a New Journey | myomy.tv | Coaching Fitness and Exploring Faith https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/#comments/38494 Thu, 15 May 2014 19:53:59 +0000 https://www.pullupacademy.com/myomytv.com/?p=7000#comment-38494 […] forced to reduce my training (just read my last blog posts “In Sickness and in Health” Part 1 and Part […]

]]> By: In Sickness and In Health (Part 2) – The Pain Game | myomyfitness.com | Free Fitness Blog https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/#comments/37768 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:40:09 +0000 https://www.pullupacademy.com/myomytv.com/?p=7000#comment-37768 […] Part 1, i discussed a little about my own pain experience and how i have made a commitment to being free […]

]]> By: Michele https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/#comments/37765 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:32:56 +0000 https://www.pullupacademy.com/myomytv.com/?p=7000#comment-37765 Thanks for this great article. I had a multilevel spinal fusion (C4-C7) eleven months ago. For the first six months I was pretty good about just walking, doing the elliptical and such but then I just grew so bored. I added some running back in, kettlebells back in and also started going to yoga and bodyrock classes. I can’t always tell when I’ve overdone it right at the time but usually a day or two later, I get tingly and have some numbness in both of my hands. At this point, I give myself a few days off to feel more like myself again. I don’t use heavy weights at all. In fact, I’m too scared. My highest kettlebell weight is 25 lbs. I really want to increase my weight but have such a fear of injuring myself. I have also gained weight. I did a lot of running previous to my surgery but I still eat like I did when I was running. It’s kind of frustrating. On one hand, I feel like I’m getting stronger everyday. On the other hand, I’m not where I was at before. I read so many articles about lifting heavy. It kind of makes me feel left out. Anyways, it’s nice to know I’m not alone 🙂

]]> By: Marianne https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/#comments/37762 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:29:34 +0000 https://www.pullupacademy.com/myomytv.com/?p=7000#comment-37762 In reply to Maria in Texas.

Hi Maria, so good to see you comment 😀

So sorry about your pain. The same thing happened with me; pain got better and then worse again. What i found was doctors only seem to treat one side of the issue, so i think you’ll get a lot from Jonathan’s part.

Chat soon x

]]> By: Naomi https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/#comments/37761 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:20:58 +0000 https://www.pullupacademy.com/myomytv.com/?p=7000#comment-37761 In reply to Marianne.

Wow, you too on the food?! I can’t wait to read the rest! Pain is no fun but I feel sure you will be sharing something wonderful a year from now!

And yes, my foam roller almost needs a name, we spend so much time together. I have even started stretching.

]]> By: Marianne https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/#comments/37760 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:13:23 +0000 https://www.pullupacademy.com/myomytv.com/?p=7000#comment-37760 In reply to Naomi.

Oh dear, i’m sorry to year this Naomi. You know, i have basically experienced the same thing with food. I actually eat way LESS now and have not got the same appetite. I get down sometimes, but mostly my body hasn’t disintegrated as i expected. I still have my muscle and i just do lighter workouts. I do what doesn’t hurt. And i use the foam roller to “desensitise” my body because i seem to be very sensitive to pain when my muscles are pressed or touched even lightly. My whole body has been in pain for so long that my threshold is very low now.

I think you’ll find part 2 very helpful <3

]]> By: Maria in Texas https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/#comments/37759 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:57:24 +0000 https://www.pullupacademy.com/myomytv.com/?p=7000#comment-37759 This post is exactly what I need, I was diagnosed with RA of the muscles 6 years ago. My pain was easily managed with pills and exercise, but lately the past 6 months have been filled with pain. I am starting my journey again to find out why I make grinding noises from the left side of my back, but more importantly what do I need to do to make the pain subside. More doctor appointments and patience await me, I am eager to see what your hubby writes.

]]> By: Naomi https://myomyfitness.com/in-sickness-and-in-health-part-1-if-a-goal-is-important-enough-honour-it/#comments/37758 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:37:51 +0000 https://www.pullupacademy.com/myomytv.com/?p=7000#comment-37758 Great post, very insightful. I have learned so much about moving better from your excellent coaching but I too am beginning to see how more often than not, when I am in pain, it was caused by my overdoing something at the gym. Perhaps I was determined to deadlift the same amount I did a few weeks ago or hit a squat PR. Or I’m just feeling too lazy or macho to take some weight off the bar (partly because that in and of itself can cause pain if the form isn’t spot on every single moment).

I got hit with over-training related illness that set me all the way back so I am far more cautious since recovering my strength and physique and am teetering on the edge of minimalism with all of it: workouts, eating, just everything. I can no longer justify eating more, knowing it will require me to fast or work out extra which takes time to make up for it. Time is of the essence. Also, overeating has become brutal on my digestion so that’s a whole different kind of discomfort that is trying to be my teacher.

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