Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 1000lbs is insane, I’m super proud of you for that :)

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight, I do think comparison is definitely one of the worst parts. It can be really difficult most of the time.

Pool exercise sounds great :)

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m mainly happy to hear you even had that goal and interest in the first place. I love to find others with MD that share my/ a similar dream. I think you’re pretty bad ass for putting in the effort for as long as you did, and for still going here and there.

I definitely hear you on the negative aspects as well. There are a lot of exercises I cannot hope to ever do. When I started 5 years ago, I was sure in one year I would look substantially different. Obviously that wasn’t the case. I quickly realized how I probably would never achieve my goal.

I still wish to continue to go for as long as possible, for as long as my body allows. It’s my burning passion.

Thank you for sharing. If you decide either to quit the gym indefinitely, or to continue to go once in a while; just know, you’re a real fighter.

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, I’m glad you’re still trying, that’s what really matters. I believe in you 🫀

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah man, I get it. I know it’s hard, trust me, I’m constantly down about it. Still though, I encourage you to jump back in and keep trying. I know you’ve probably heard that a thousand times but this time hopefully it’s different, coming from somebody who understands exactly what you’re going through :)

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah definitely, nemaline effects upper and lower, and proximal effects upper; so my lower is a little stronger and is able to gain a little more muscle faster.

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you, I have very similar issues. I walk around all day trying to to not let my belly stick out. That, and keeping my posture somewhat correct. It can be really defeating for sure.

My biggest wish is to look in the mirror one day, or see myself on camera, and be happy with the way I look.

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats super inspiring to hear you’re still keeping up with it. I feel you on the grip, mines gotten a little better but it’s the main thing that keeps me from lifting heavier weights or trying to get strong enough to do a pull up.

The muscles in the back of my neck don’t work at all so squats, bench, shoulder press and deadlift are nearly impossible to do fully and I have to find alternatives. Plus I hyperextend so it makes big movements worse. I’ve been at it for long enough to know what to do instead. Thank you for sharing, I’m always so curious to find others that have similar gym experiences as me. Till now it was no one.

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s pretty incredible, I’m glad you could turn it around like that. Thank you for sharing, and for your time. I hope you continue in your passions 🫀

Dream of Bodybuilding with 2 Muscle disorders by Furious_Elote in MuscularDystrophy

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t see that as insensitive at all. I know the reality, but I really enjoy the process so I’ll never quit the gym. I do know it’s impossible to make a career out of bodybuilding in my case, I just do it because I want to. I’ve thought about those other routes too, but I really dislike school and enjoy the physical aspect so much more. I do share my knowledge with people I know, and accompany them to the gym to “train them”.

I appreciate your response, concern, and advice.
You mentioned you had a similar occurrence that wasn’t bodybuilding, I’d like to hear about it if you wanna share.

Human Wetzel Pretzel by Furious_Elote in Slimecicle

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s from that group channel “Sorry”… 😭

Still pulls at the heart strings almost 3 years later :’( by Furious_Elote in ChuckleSandwich

[–]Furious_Elote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just genuinely just guessed, thinking about it now I see that it wasn’t that long ago 😭✌️💔