I keep myself physically fit.
- I exercise every single day.
My workouts include weight lifting, abdominal crunches, jumps, stretches and all different types of movements. I focus on strength, stamina, flexibility and balance. Because of this, I tend to push my body further than I should. I tackle home improvement tasks that can be physically challenging. Last summer, I decided to remodel the guest bedroom. There was a leak in the roof at one point that had caused water stains on the ceiling and walls. I was a little concerned about mold growth. I tore down the old drywall, replaced some of the electrical wiring and insulated. I planned to install new drywall, light fixtures and tile flooring. During the process of installing the drywall on the ceiling, I hurt myself. Although I realized that the sheets of drywall were extremely heavy and cumbersome, I didn’t think I needed to ask for help. I assumed that because of my workouts, I could manage the strain on my muscles. Unfortunately, I tore my trapezius muscle on the upper left side of my back. Within a few hours, the pain was so severe that I couldn’t stand up, sit up or walk. I could only lie flat on my back. Sleeping at night was nearly impossible. The swelling was awful, and I needed to ice the muscle continually. I missed work, found it nearly impossible to sleep at night and couldn’t even wash my own hair. I was flat on the couch for three straight weeks. There was no hope of exercising. When I finally started to workout again, I started by pedaling the stationary bike with no resistance and very slowly.