Semi-Charmed Life

Time To Quit?

Aaaaaargh I want to scream just like David after the dentist. Two injuries in one week. On Tuesday I sprained 3 of my toes while training in bjj. It hurts and I'm forced to walk with a limp, but I thought it was tolerable since I've sprained my big toe before on my other foot and have experienced the same pain. Well I guess somebody up there thought I could use another injury, because I popped something in my elbow while training today. Someone was in my half guard and was cranking an Americana lock on my left arm while I was bridging and trying to scramble out of that. The lock felt tight, but just as I was about to tap he snapped it in and something in my elbow popped. I rolled over in pain for a good minute or two, but my arm seems to be ok. I hope it's nothing serious, but this is definitely not good.

A friend told me to just quit doing what I'm doing. That my body isn't made for physical activity. I'm guessing he was half joking, but it's true. My body seems fragile and does not appear well suited for physical activity. However I highly doubt I'll quit any time soon. Even though I'm getting new injuries seemingly on a regular basis, I feel like I'm in great shape.

I have my weight lifting routine pretty regimented as well and I've been getting decent results. A friend of mine has picked up weight lifting in the past couple of months and I see changes in him as well, both physical and mental. There are so many benefits to working out that go beyond the physical, which makes me wonder why people who are out of shape don't make an attempt to get back in shape.

I think it's safe to say that for most people, part of your self esteem is tied to your image. I don't necessarily believe that it should be the case that your self-esteem should be tied to your body, but you can't deny that if you look better, you feel better. Weight lifting and hitting the gym will get you there, but a more immediate benefit from staying in shape is just the act of staying in shape. Going through a healthy routine on a regular basis is a positive thing, and you can't help but just to feel good about yourself knowing that you are doing something positive for yourself, even if results aren't immediately apparent.