A success story in the making

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  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
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    I looked up courage in the dictionary and found this picture beside it

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    You are a badass. Don't ever doubt it Amber.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
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    I looked up courage in the dictionary and found this picture beside it

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    You are a badass. Don't ever doubt it Amber.

    Everything above this and also this.

    You told me I didn't have to starve myself.
    You were right.
    You said lifting would help me get where I wanted to go.
    You were right again.
    You inspired me.

    Then I found out about your health stuff.

    And all I could think was, "holy *kitten*!! I'm not worthy!"
    You're amazing!

    Also:
    That squat gif?
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    Just sayin'
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
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    I looked up courage in the dictionary and found this picture beside it

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    You are a badass. Don't ever doubt it Amber.

    Quoting again just for emphasis. You're an amazing person. :flowerforyou:
  • Prettymisssparkles
    Prettymisssparkles Posts: 1,274 Member
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    Do you ever get tired of hearing how amazing you are? No? Okay, you're amazing. Truly.

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    And thank you for sharing your story, and your continuing story. Stay strong.

    ^So much this

    :heart: :flowerforyou:
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
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    Just sayin'

    See, what you all don't know about her is

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  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,375 Member
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    Also:
    That squat gif?
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    Just sayin'

    I didn't delete the rest of this post because I didn't agree, because I totally do (your fitspiration is one of my favorites), but I'm glad I wasn't the only one to think that! :bigsmile:
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
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    ^^that

    and this: :heart:
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
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    I'm so glad you found a way to work out safely! If you don't mind my asking...what went wrong? Your form looks good to me. Was it the dead lifts that hurt your back? I have just started these and don't want an injury!
  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
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    ^^ Honestly, the greatest thing I've seen today xx

    You are a success story - you're a fighter! You keep fighting and educating! And you're an inspiration to me :flowerforyou:

    Don't ever doubt it x
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    I'm so glad you found a way to work out safely! If you don't mind my asking...what went wrong? Your form looks good to me. Was it the dead lifts that hurt your back? I have just started these and don't want an injury!

    It wasn't the deadlifting, it was the running. At least, I think that's what it was. I'm not sure if it was just the jarring or if there was something specific. I just know after my last run I could tell something wasn't right. Then the next morning I was picking up a towel that I had dropped and that's when the crunch happened. But the doc said I've got bad genetics and a desk job, which makes the spine more prone to injury. For most people it wouldn't have been an issue. I would hate for anyone's takeaway from this to be that they shouldn't do any specific type of exercise. This was just one of those things. It doesn't mean that running (or lifting) isn't safe. It just means that sometimes things happen even if you're doing everything right.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
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    Great success story and great update showing how everyone needs to just keep on keeping on whenever life knocks you down.

    My goal is to start lifting like all you bad *kitten* ladies I've met lately when I get back from Italy this summer!
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,531 Member
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    Cuddles & hugs to you. :heart: Amazing we what life throws at us and yet resilient to bounce right back!

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  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    Thanks for all the comments. You guys are awesome.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
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    Pretty sure you are.

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  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
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    Amber, you are one of the strongest people I know. We don't see all the things you overcome and endure - but we see the smile on your face and the strength that you possess to always keep moving toward your goals. ♥♥♥♥


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  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
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    I love you, Amber. You constantly amaze me with what you overcome. :heart:
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    I love you, Amber. You constantly amaze me with what you overcome. :heart:

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    That gif made me :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
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    TL;DR: I got strong and overcame illness. Then I got sick again. But I will overcome this too, and so can you.

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