Lou's "I'm Bringing Muscle Back!" Journal - Page 266

cathryn · 08-13-2007, 09:43 PM

Big congrats on the race - you finished well!!!!

Ooooh Microbiology...as you know that's my favorite subject. It is not over your head in the least - just a lot of taxonomy to memorize. Let me know if I can help! You learn about critters you probably never knew existed (and in some cases, didn't want to know about, either). The labs are a blast. Wait till you start culturing stuff

imperfectly_lou · 08-14-2007, 02:59 AM

Hi everyone

I'm sorry I haven't posted much lately. I'm not feeling the greatest actually and have sunk into a bit of a depression over the past week or so.... I'm very tired which is probably a lot of the problem....

sherdi · 08-14-2007, 03:26 AM

Hey Lou....sorry to hear you are not feeling that good....I send some good vibes to you!

Back2zero · 08-14-2007, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou

I'm sorry I haven't posted much lately. I'm not feeling the greatest actually and have sunk into a bit of a depression over the past week or so.... I'm very tired which is probably a lot of the problem....

After my half last fall, the same thing happened to me. I can't say if that's what's happening with you because, well, I won't pry, but I had put so much effort into my training that when it was over, I felt the aftermath of my excessive WOs. I fell into a slump for a while, during which I didn't want to train at all. Felt drained of energy and had no willpower to move really. I was told it was overtraining... but who knows. Maybe you just need to take a break from it all.

Hope you feel better soon!

mcj · 08-14-2007, 08:55 AM

Rest up Lou!

And take a break..

Hope you feel better!

vanessa40 · 08-14-2007, 09:53 AM

Hi Lou,
Hope you are feeling better...take care

imperfectly_lou · 08-14-2007, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the messages girls.... no, I still have the half to go, Sunday was just a little warm up!

I miss my old body.... and I think that has a lot to do with it.... while my legs are looking better than ever, the rest has gone to **** and I am starting to feel very uncomfortable...

twinnett · 08-14-2007, 04:16 PM

Aww Lou...sorry to see that you're down!! Thinking of you!

imperfectly_lou · 08-14-2007, 04:44 PM

Thanks Tara

genevieved · 08-14-2007, 04:53 PM

PM sent!

valby · 08-14-2007, 04:57 PM

Man Lou that's crap stix!!! and yes that's the technical term

I am sorry you feel down about your body..try not to be too hard on yourself..i am so inspired by your running efforts..and your lifting efforts actually. With all this endurance training you will rock the weights when you get back to em'...all that stamina!!!! Ps i bet you still look HAWT!!!

genevieved · 08-14-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by valby

Ps i bet you still look HAWT!!!

Ditto on this. We are our worst critics.

Feel better ok Lou Lou?

ubermumma · 08-14-2007, 05:16 PM

Hi Lou Lou, I'm sorry you are feeling down about you

Um, did you feel the same way when you were at Port Douglas? Cause it was only a few weeks ago and you could not possibly have gone to pot since then?!! I hope you've got some time in your preparation for the half to have a few days break from all the training.....so you can curl up and cuddle Mark and or Toby and eat warm oats

Hugs Lou Lou x

Mango · 08-14-2007, 07:01 PM

I'm sorry to hear that, but I do understand it, buddy.

Just remember, you're an incredible runner. You've been hitting great speeds and long distances!! A very important accomplishment. Your body is very strong, very remarkable.

imperfectly_lou · 08-15-2007, 01:38 PM

Just wanted to pop in and say thank you for all the messages. I don't have time to reply right now (gotta dash to the gym and my god its gonna hurt, I have shocking DOMS). But I will post as soon as I can, thank you all again...

**Emma-Leigh** · 08-15-2007, 02:17 PM

Hey beautiful...

Take care of yourself you hear?

We will talk soon....

Sar-Wah · 08-15-2007, 04:53 PM

~hugs~

I think you are beautiful....

cathryn · 08-15-2007, 09:54 PM

Hey Lou...sorry you are having a rough time. Make sure you look for the everyday stuff that breaks you out of the cycle, ok? Goofy kitty
poses, pretty scenes along your run, those calves you were loving the other day...you know what I mean, right? Those things depression makes you blind to, so all you see is the negative, ugly stuff. I've learned that this is actually a neurological change caused by lack of sleep + depression! Only so much you can do on the sleep front with school and all, though.

Random question, do you find your moods to be strongly influenced by the seasons?

clarity · 08-15-2007, 10:49 PM

Yeah hang in there hun...read a few of your posts and your seem like your bright bubbly individual... are u still a law student?...That's stressful, I do it and I have no idea how you have managed to successfully fit in study, uni, work and looking so hot!- You go girl!
X

ubermumma · 08-16-2007, 04:38 PM

Morning Lou - TGIF!!!

genevieved · 08-16-2007, 05:01 PM

Weekend is almost here for you Lou Lou (not for me tho) What are your plans?

Mango · 08-16-2007, 05:43 PM

Thinking of you, bud.

twinnett · 08-16-2007, 06:22 PM

Hey Lou! How are you today?

valby · 08-16-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by twinnett

Hey Lou! How are you today?

Aw how cute is that pic..that has to make you smile Lou. Plus its FRIDAY!!!!!

cathryn · 08-16-2007, 09:49 PM

That kitty is in a DOG cup!

Miranda · 08-17-2007, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cathryn

That kitty is in a DOG cup!

lol

lou, hope you're feeling better?
you have the oldest journal here. it is your duty to keep it up

imperfectly_lou · 08-17-2007, 01:27 AM

Those kitties are ADORABLE! It is Toby's first birthday today!

genevieved · 08-17-2007, 01:32 AM

Oh!!!! Happy Birthday Toby!

imperfectly_lou · 08-17-2007, 01:37 AM

I have avoided posting this for a week on the hope it wasn't true....

Last Thursday I saw my physio for the 3rd time and he concluded my shins were not responding to treatment, and in fact, worsening and sent me off for a bone scan.

As you know, I ran last Sunday's race with no pain and no post-race pain. But on Wednesday, I attempted a 10km run and had to stop at the 5km mark due to pain - the first time I had actually had to stop due to pain.

I had the scan yesterday and it confirmed I have stress fractures across the front of both tibia (shins).

I am devastated

The only treatment for stress fractures is absolutely no running for at least 6 weeks. I had decided that if I wasn't in pain, I was going to run the 1/2 anyway but now I am in pain, it just isn't worth it. I could do serious damage and end up in a cast.

I am very disappointed - all those hard, long runs in the cold and dark - I trained my little butt off. Sadly, it's not to be!

Fortunately, I CAN return to full time bodybuilding which I have been really looking forward to doing. I miss my BBing body. I can lift, cycle and swim, but I can't do anything with too much impact, even too much walking, for a little while at least. I will be back into lifting with a vengeance and will live on the spin bike.

So yep... that's that. I'm sorry I haven't posted much this week. I have had a crazy week... I promise to be around more soon!

mizone · 08-17-2007, 01:41 AM

Hi Lou - sorry to hear things haven't been so good lately...but I guess you gotta look for the positives and being back in the gym is def a good thing

Happy Birthday Toby!