Back in the game.

**bodyhard** · 08-09-2008, 06:57 AM

As most of the OV35 here know I had a f'ck up car accident last year (young kid ate a light in a stolen car and side swiped me) and did some serious damage to me. I was in a wheel chair for sometime and the docs told me I would never walk again. My pelvis was crushed, my ribs fractured, a punctured lung, my neck twisted and sprain and left clavicle broken. I went through hell last year but with my faith in God and my determination I not only walked but I went back to the gym.

I could not even lift the pole on any of my lifts but the worst was my ability to squat, it was gone. I squatted but my pelvis and back never felt the same.

Although in pain I managed to regain some size within 3 months of training (I lost 40lbs due to the accident) but the pain in my pelvis kept interfering with my workouts yet I managed. I know most have seen these pictures but I just want to show what I accomplished after my accident and working out in pain. Started with the pole on squats and worked my way to 275lbs for 5 reps, with pelvis/lower back pain.

I had surgery on the 27th of June to remove the pressure on my pelvis and back (worst surgery ever I was awake)

And now for the first time since my accident I am 100% pain free. I am going to start training and dieting Monday. I will, once again start my journal. If I accomplished what I did in three months of training starting from the pole with all the pain I had to endure, I want to show everyone what you can do training pain free, F'ck age, I am 44 and I feel f'cking great!

I hope you guys will visit my journal as it is going to be as hardcore as it gets, I promise you this...

**Inthegrass** · 08-09-2008, 07:12 AM

That's awesome!!!
Good inspiration. F'ck the age. I like that!!!

Jeff

**BergMuscle** · 08-09-2008, 07:19 AM

Looking forward to it!!

**psychowolverine** · 08-09-2008, 07:20 AM

Good luck to ya BH....

Im not sure after a life changing event like that if I would have the urge to ever return to the gym. Props on that!

Looking forward to seeing the eye opening lifting threads from ya

**IronCamp** · 08-09-2008, 07:25 AM

I'm on board...I'm excited to see the progress you'll make!

BUT...you have to visit my journal too and give me feedback!

**Do_Somethin** · 08-09-2008, 07:27 AM

Hit it!

**Fifty+** · 08-09-2008, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by bodyhard

As most of the OV35 here know I had a f'ck up car accident last year (young kid ate a light in a stolen car and side swiped me) and did some serious damage to me. I was in a wheel chair for sometime and the docs told me I would never walk again. My pelvis was crushed, my ribs fractured, a punctured lung, my neck twisted and sprain and left clavicle broken. I went through hell last year but with my faith in God and my determination I not only walked but I went back to the gym.

I could not even lift the pole on any of my lifts but the worst was my ability to squat, it was gone. I squatted but my pelvis and back never felt the same.

Although in pain I managed to regain some size within 3 months of training (I lost 40lbs due to the accident) but the pain in my pelvis kept interfering with my workouts yet I managed. I know most have seen these pictures but I just want to show what I accomplished after my accident and working out in pain. Started with the pole on squats and worked my way to 275lbs for 5 reps, with pelvis/lower back pain.

I had surgery on the 27th of June to remove the pressure on my pelvis and back (worst surgery ever I was awake)

And now for the first time since my accident I am 100% pain free. I am going to start training and dieting Monday. I will, once again start my journal. If I accomplished what I did in three months of training starting from the pole with all the pain I had to endure, I want to show everyone what you can do training pain free, F'ck age, I am 44 and I feel f'cking great!

I hope you guys will visit my journal as it is going to be as hardcore as it gets, I promise you this...

It's amazing what the human body can go through and still heal itself. It's even more amazing what our minds can do to push our bodies to respond. Good luck on your new journey. One day at a time. You'll get there.

**StressMonkey** · 08-09-2008, 08:29 AM

Looking forward to reading it!

**KDHunter** · 08-09-2008, 08:32 AM

I am there bro,

Way to say Fck it and keep rolling on, man.

**bodyhard** · 08-09-2008, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Inthegrass

That's awesome!!!
Good inspiration. F'ck the age. I like that!!!

Jeff

Thanks man, LOL yeah man age is an excuse for the weak.

Originally Posted by BergMuscle

Looking forward to it!!

Thanks Berg!

Originally Posted by psychowolverine

Good luck to ya BH....

Im not sure after a life changing event like that if I would have the urge to ever return to the gym. Props on that!

Looking forward to seeing the eye opening lifting threads from ya

Wolv I am going to go all out man, on the real. I am amped up, pain free is awesome!

Originally Posted by IronCamp

I'm on board...I'm excited to see the progress you'll make!

BUT...you have to visit my journal too and give me feedback!

Ohh without a doubt, When I myself am not training I really don't have much to add in people journals so I stay away. I do read them though all the time..

Originally Posted by Do_Somethin

Hit it!

Originally Posted by Fifty+

It's amazing what the human body can go through and still heal itself. It's even more amazing what our minds can do to push our bodies to respond. Good luck on your new journey. One day at a time. You'll get there.

It sure is and it goes to show you not even doctors are always right.

Originally Posted by StressMonkey

Looking forward to reading it!

It is going to be a whole new ball game!

Originally Posted by KDHunter

I am there bro,

Way to say Fck it and keep rolling on, man.

It is what it is man, no time to complain, that doesn't get you anywhere...

**Braindrop** · 08-09-2008, 09:21 AM

Good news, welcome back

**Zingaritano** · 08-09-2008, 09:26 AM

I know you have been an incredible inspiration to all. You are a perfect example of what one can accomplish with New York ganas

, a never-give-up attitude and God's help. The pics are great.

**storm1507** · 08-09-2008, 10:21 AM

A hardcore journal...just what I need to follow.

Wait, just how hardcore are we talking about?

**bodyhard** · 08-09-2008, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Zingaritano

I know you have been an incredible inspiration to all. You are a perfect example of what one can accomplish with New York ganas

, a never-give-up attitude and God's help. The pics are great.

Thanks man, NY Ganas lol,,,

Originally Posted by storm1507

A hardcore journal...just what I need to follow.

Wait, just how hardcore are we talking about?

No holds-bar and no BS, just straight up training and dieting...progress pics month to month and videos of my training as I go along. You know so no one says I am bull****ting on my lifts

**rpaul11** · 08-09-2008, 11:21 AM

I'm not one to read too many journals, but your story is very interesting to me. SO I will be following. Congrats on getting back to it. Welcome back

**bodyhard** · 08-09-2008, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by rpaul11

I'm not one to read too many journals, but your story is very interesting to me. SO I will be following. Congrats on getting back to it. Welcome back

I'll take that as a compliment! I promise you, you wont be disappointed, as a matter of fact if you see my journal turning into a blah blah journal, go through the PC and smack the **** out of me and bring me back down to hardcore!

**rpaul11** · 08-09-2008, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by bodyhard

I'll take that as a compliment! I promise you, you wont be disappointed, as a matter of fact if you see my journal turning into a blah blah journal, go through the PC and smack the **** out of me and bring me back down to hardcore!

Definitely a compliment man. I'm sure you will be working out way over the level I am. I train hard...but your workouts are hardcore from what I've seen in the past. Just keep at it. If I see ya slackin off I'll make sure I let ya know Nancy

**rpaul11** · 08-09-2008, 12:30 PM

Allright...where's the journal

**ectoBgone** · 08-09-2008, 12:31 PM

Excellent. Your journal has definitely been missed. Welcome back.

**SP1966** · 08-09-2008, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by bodyhard

No holds-bar and no BS, just straight up training and dieting...progress pics month to month and videos of my training as I go along. You know so no one says I am bull****ting on my lifts

I'm just guessing here, but does this mean they will include a spoon?

I look forward to seeing your progress!

**MalibuDebi1972** · 08-09-2008, 12:56 PM

IM glad to hear, that your back in the game. It is amazing, to see the body transformation and IM also looking to read your journal.You did say video too?

**Crookshanks** · 08-09-2008, 01:47 PM

Very nice, bro. Glad to sea you finally start to put a very bad time in your life in the past and move beyond.

I have more than a passing acquaintance with difficult situations in my life and can relate to your pain and suffering.

Support and encouragement by family and friends have saved my life more once.
I'm sure you'd agree that they are necessary for almost any chance at recovery.

**Geoff Richards** · 08-09-2008, 03:12 PM

where are the haters now ?

that shut em up,good on ya

**bodyhard** · 08-09-2008, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by rpaul11

Allright...where's the journal

Starts Monday, I need to stack up on "bodybuilding" food.

Originally Posted by ectoBgone

Excellent. Your journal has definitely been missed. Welcome back.

Hope to contribute more to the journals as well!

Originally Posted by SP1966

I'm just guessing here, but does this mean they will include a spoon?

I look forward to seeing your progress!

Yup spoon and all

Originally Posted by MalibuDebi1972

IM glad to hear, that your back in the game. It is amazing, to see the body transformation and IM also looking to read your journal.You did say video too?

Yes I will put up videos of my lift, I was once asked by a prestigious member here, if I could really squat 500lbs at my bodyweight. To which I said well actually 495lbs but yeah I want to get back to that. So if I do I want the video behind it as well.

Originally Posted by Crookshanks

Very nice, bro. Glad to sea you finally start to put a very bad time in your life in the past and move beyond.

I have more than a passing acquaintance with difficult situations in my life and can relate to your pain and suffering.

Support and encouragement by family and friends have saved my life more once.
I'm sure you'd agree that they are necessary for almost any chance at recovery.

Agree 100%...

**MalibuDebi1972** · 08-09-2008, 03:20 PM

So Monday is the "Big Day", huh? Good for you! That's alot of cooking for the Mrs...

I start with a trainer, 2xs a week, after labor day...IM so pumped for it.

**bodyhard** · 08-09-2008, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by MalibuDebi1972

So Monday is the "Big Day", huh? Good for you! That's alot of cooking for the Mrs...

I start with a trainer, 2xs a week, after labor day...IM so pumped for it.

Yup I will start slow but eventually I will eat 8 times a day. So yeah she will be cooking alot

**MalibuDebi1972** · 08-09-2008, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by bodyhard

Yup I will start slow but eventually I will eat 8 times a day. So yeah she will be cooking alot

That's what I do for Chris. Cook, cook, cook and did I say cook? he sends me alot of recipes from MD. I just got 3 news ones the other day..He wants to gain and I want to lose...LOL

**rpaul11** · 08-09-2008, 03:32 PM

dang...I have to cook for myself.

I just grilled a pound of turkey burgers and 3 lbs of chicken. Later I have a few slices of pork loin just for a change...and some steak.....also cooked about 8 cups of rice today. SO meals for next week are almost done. Maybe a few talapia fillets need to be thrown in there.

**bodyhard** · 08-09-2008, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by MalibuDebi1972

That's what I do for Chris. Cook, cook, cook and did I say cook? he sends me alot of recipes from MD. I just got 3 news ones the other day..He wants to gain and I want to lose...LOL

Now that is a good wife

LOL my wife and I are the same she wants/needs to lose I need/want to gain

Originally Posted by rpaul11

dang...I have to cook for myself.

I just grilled a pound of turkey burgers and 3 lbs of chicken. Later I have a few slices of pork loin just for a change...and some steak.....also cooked about 8 cups of rice today. SO meals for next week are almost done. Maybe a few talapia fillets need to be thrown in there.

**** man I could never cook all the food I eat

**freebirdmac** · 08-09-2008, 03:45 PM

Glad to see you're getting back to the gym and journaling! I look forward to reading about your hardcore workouts and learning a thing or two.

Nice new avi btw! Whoohoo!!!!

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