current stats (will post pics in a day or two) 5' 6.5" (yeah i'm short) 175 pounds with body fat in the low teens (can see some abs). goal is probably 160's?? with body fat under 10%.
This is the lowest I have weighed in 10 years. I was about 200, 2 years ago benching 400+. blew out rotator cuff without even knowing it and continued to do more damage until i finally saw a dr who confirmed with an MRI and told me to stop or else, as well as I have 3 degenerative discs (due to 2 car accidents in the past 4 years, both times some asshole slammed into me).. also dealing with cubital tunnel syndrome where my hand goes numb and there is a risk of paralysis to the hands. PT said I would likely never be able to lift heavy again and at best it would be a while unless I wanted to risk a complete tear and surgery. so goals have changed for now.
striving to be healthy and fit and it is working, I am doing physical therapy everyday and lifting light in the gym with cardio. I am improving everyday slowly. everytime i start lifting heavy i take a step back, so for now this is what i need to do. most people in my shoes would have just quit weight training altogether or hopped on narcotics (the doc gave me a bunch but I won't take that crap) I have been doing this since I was 15 and am not going to stop, but i will be smart
it actually feels really good to cut down..
i used nutrobal too earlier this year to get things rolling in the right direction (see my log on that too), i believe it helped me cut my recover time in half. the doctor told me with my injuries he was shocked at how fast i was recovering for someone my age.
I have been self discharged from the PT because I know what i need to do and can do it on my own at home or the gym.