May 4, 2009 was a change I had never expected. I was at work, doing my regular job when I dropped a box. In that moment pain shot down my leg, my back seized up, and tears ran down my face. When I dropped the 50lb box, I caught it right before it hit the ground (I should have let it drop, I know). Now diagnosed, I have 3 herniated discs in my back (L1, L5, S1). To cut this first blog a little short, 6 doctors and specialists later, hear I am. Nine epidurals and a year of therapy, I finally decide to take my life back.
So at the urging of my doctor and finally realizing it myself, I needed to exercise. So this blog is a for the healthy, not healthy, and everybody in between. The runner, the athlete, and the couch potato. At the writing of the first entry I am at 400lbs. I'm 6ft 1in tall.
During this journey, I will appreciate all compliments, encouragement, and "atta boys". I have an amazing support group. This journey would not be possible with out them:
Chad Sauls
Steve Power
Stacy Shuler
Peggy Grimes
Amber Wigley
Lee Wigley
But most of all my loving wife Jessica Reynolds. I dedicate this journey to you as the love of my life. To make sure that we have the most time ever that we could spend together.
As I update this blog, it will be about breakthroughs, accomplishments, and even health tips that have helped me along the way. A special shout out to a new friend and Triathlete, a source of inspiration in my life, John Young.
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