Week 7 Daily Journal - aka Blog
These entries document earlier days of My Real Rebuild. New entries appear on the main journal page.
Lessons Learned
In Week 7, Life has thrown a curve ball. Had an accident that shattered bone, with multiple other broken bones and open lacerations. Learning how to deal with major trauma.
Day 42 - The Plan Changes
Yesterday didn’t go as planned. I spent 8 hours in the emergency room and am now dealing with three broken bones and significant injuries. This will temporarily stop my walking and exercise — but it does not stop the rebuild.
Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Grilled Hamburger, Arugula & Blue Cheese, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Protien Shake, daily vitamins
Exercise: On Hold
Book: Extreme Ownership
Weight: 254.4 lbs
Day 44-When Progress Stops
I almost didn’t record today… I’m in significant pain. Ive had multiple doctor visits and have learned that one of my bones is shattered. Recovery is going to take longer.
Exercise is off the table for now. I haven’t lost a single ounce. But I also understand my body just went through trauma.
The reason I recorded today… is this one question… Who am I when progress stops? I’m not rebuilding because it’s easy. I’m rebuilding because it matters.
Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Ground beef & Mixed Veggie, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Protien Shake, daily vitamins
Exercise: On Hold
Book: Extreme Ownership
Weight: 254.4 lbs
Day 47 - Healing Speed
Recovery is slower than I expected… I’m still in pain…. Still Limited in movement… Still no exercise… The scale… not my friend… The hardest part isn’t the injury… it’s adjusting my expectations.
I’m not rebuilding at full speed… I’m rebuilding at healing speed.
Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Ground beef & Mixed Veggie, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Protien Shake, daily vitamins
Exercise: On Hold
Book: Extreme Ownership
Weight: 254.0 lbs