Becoming a body builder

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so....I'm not actually becoming a body builder (surprise, surprise). But, my body is getting so strong. When I went to see the doctor regarding my knee, he told me that I could take steroids for a week or do physical therapy. I have no desire to use steroids, and Seth wants to become a physical therapist, so guess which route I chose!
I was so nervous going into it, but I am so glad I made the choice. The first day was terrible. I could barely lift a 2 1/2 pound weight tied around my ankle. Just so you know...that would be like tying a can of soup to your ankle and doing palates leg lifts. Yeah...I was super weak. Then I rode a bicycle and did some squats. My legs were tingling so much and I was purely exhausted. My knee was a fragile little baby. And then my therapist gave me electric shock therapy. It is the oddest feeling ever. I left that day feeling so weak and extremely exhausted. But I was so proud of myself. I couldn't believe how much my body needed this. I have been diligent throughout the entire week doing my exercises and slowly I have been able to do more and more reps.

Today, I was able to lift the 5 pound weight! Almost with ease, but by the end of my reps I was in pain. And then I rode the bicycle with major ease. My squats were a little more difficult. But that's because my quads are still pretty weak and my right quad is strained. He even added on these knee bends. Basically I stand on phone books with one leg and bend down until my toe touches the ground. It hurt. But a good hurt. And then I had to use my feet to pull myself across the floor on a stool. I don't know the name of the muscles it worked. But I AM FEELING IT. I feel so good! It is AMAZING the progress my body has made in a week. I love feeling good and healthy. And I love that my body is healing on its own.


By the way. I mean no offense to actual body builders...it's just a look that definitely does not work for myself.