I'm trying man, it's been hard getting back up from this one , discipline is really rearing it's head and I'm doing my best which I always seem to do when my mind is right . Focusing on better form more mind to muscle connection and zero jerk motions while lifting , stretching being more patient, staying humble and leaving my ego at the door , all to really act my age and prevent future injuries as I can be prone to them when I start throwing around 450 lbs. So now I'm building myself back up easily but my power is just as good as ever, I'm dealing with a crippling throbbing pain in my right toe I believe it's a pinched nerve from flat feet but I think possibly water retention from gear and GH has made the nerve more compressed in the foot I mean it gets so bad the pain that I start limping. But I'm actively looking after myself, doing regular bloodwork and EKGs and I'm gonna follow up on this toe on Sunday at the doctor's office, I have to see a surgeon on December 10th for a small hernia in my abdomen area above my belly button it's literally so small I barely feel it or see it, but I noticed it and already had that checked out and may or may not have to get a an operation in December , we will see, I've had 4 wisdom teeth ripped out of my head last week, and my teeth completely done up and whitened for Toronto Pro 2026. So when shit hits the fan it tends to do.it all at once , on top of this I'm raising a 12 year old child, 5 pets, two households and bodybuilding 24-7 , I barely get a chance to sit down but my routine works for me and that's what matters. My new gym motto is; "Gym 1st, LIFE later". -Chris P