The Fitness Journey

This is just a blog to document and keep me motivated and on track to a better me.

[chancearnold]

Now that my ACL graft and Hamstring tendons should be healed, it’s time to get back to my PR of deadlifts. Somehow I’ve kept a majority of my strength, 405lb mixed grip deadlift at the end of a fasted workout. My old record is 455. #veganbodybuilding #vegan #veganpowerlift #veganlifestyle #vegansofinstagram #eatplantsgainmass #vegansdigdeeper #deadlift #405lb #24hrfitness #aclrecovery #progress #plantbased #pr #fitness #workout #gymlife (at 24 Hour Fitness - N. Aurora Chambers Rd, CO)

[vegansdigdeeper]

Five months out of ACL surgery and I'm starting to feel kinda normal again. Doctor tells me it'll be about a year until I am back 100% but I'm hoping to change that everyday.

[vegansdigdeeper]

I tore my ACL and MCL completely with a minor tear in my meniscus and fractured my tibial plateau in March of this year. I then went to Japan and was out of town for over a month with no gym accessibility, I got back and had surgery on May 2nd it will have been 4 months ago in a couple of days. I've been hitting the gym harder than ever trying to gain what I lost in the two months I was out of the gym and I'm on the way. I can't wait to have a full healed knee again and keep pushing myself. It's not an easy road, but I'm grateful for everything I have.

[vegansdigdeeper]

“Are you sure you get enough protein?”

[vegansdigdeeper]

Bending the bar: 455

[cwote]

[ayearofthoughts]

[defineyourgrind]

[kafka-ismyhusband]

[vegansdigdeeper]

Accountability

Did you workout today? Consistency plus time equals results. Keep it up!

[myprettyirishgirl-deactivated20]

I’ve never done this, but I was told I should do this and be proud! So this is me 60 pounds ago. Before and after. I’ve kept the weight off in a healthy manor, not by dieting but by changing my eating habits. I eat healthy, workout, no dieting, just working hard. I’m really proud of myself and if anyone is discouraged, it’s taken me four years to get to this point the right way. You can do it, and don’t give up :)

[vegansdigdeeper]

That last sentence is SO important. Some people take 1 year, some take 10, don't give up. You're you, no one else, don't compare your results to others!

[vegansdigdeeper]

Just a little update. No I did not give up, yes I am still working hard and no I haven’t forgotten about the people who follow me! I’m finally starting to get more definition and I’ve been too busy with life to keep up with this blog but I’m digging deeper than ever! Rule number one: Do not give up on your dreams no matter what setbacks you have and no matter who tells you it is pointless. I promise if you work at it everyday you will get results, no matter what it is. Make it a priority and kick the naysayers out!

[chancearnold]

@justinkinseyphotography and I somehow finished our first spartan race today! #fortcarson #spartan #finisher #sprint

[vegansdigdeeper]

I can't believe we did it! Hard work pays off, now let's see if we can get a trifecta.

[vegansdigdeeper]

Hard work appreciation post. So it's been four months of eating clean, I've even been able to occasionally give myself junk food and not feel awful about it. I've raised my max bench multiple times along with every other muscle group. I am starting to like myself more and focusing on the positives. Work hard, and I promise you'll make progress. All of my failures have got me where I am now. I have a long road ahead of me but I'm not giving up.

[vegansdigdeeper]

For anyone who's thinking about giving up on their dreams.

Don't. I promise you'll never regret chasing them.

[vegansdigdeeper]

Failure is nothing but a tool to success.

[breadandflowers]

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