Healthy Living in Connecticut Blog
Muscle Update... Getting Stronger!
I'm back in my workout routine completely, after suffering from tendinitis last month. It really slowed progression as my body fat remained virtually the same as the previous time it was checked.
But after a few weeks of working out my arms again, I notice that I am getting stronger again. When I had the tendinitis, I avoided any kind of arm exercise, and I couldn't do any chest press, etc. I am happy I waited until I was completely healed before I returned to my normal workout routine.
My orthopedist gave me the clear last week, said I could return one hundred percent to my activity. It's completely healed, and I think I had such a speedy recovery from it because of the anti-inflammatory foods I consume daily, like turmeric.
I'm confident that the next time by body fat is checked, it will show progress. I know I'm working hard and I think I have very little loose skin in my arms and chest.
I'm also in the middle of an ab challenge. I can't wait to see how my abs look at the end of the challenge. Day 30 of the challenge will be tough... 160 crunches, 64 leg raises and a 155 second plank. I don't even want to think about that yet!
Remember if you have any injury, make sure you rest. You'll get back into the game in no time if you let yourself heal. I'm glad I waited to feel better... it made my workouts that much better!
About the author
Richard Hubbard was once over 350 pounds. After a doctor's physical and finding out he was pre-hypertensive, he decided to make changes and avoid medication. Over the course of a year, Rich lost the first 120 pounds of his incredible 150 pound weight loss. He ate healthy foods based on Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book "Eat To Live". He was mostly plant based, but switched to completely plant based in September of 2016. He also became a vegan in the process as his compassion for animals increased. He credits bodybuilder Robert Cheeke for influencing his decision of going vegan. Rich aspires to be a vegan bodybuilder and is planning his first half marathon this year.
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