<>Hey there,
<>My name is Jake. I am 22 years old (5'3" ~109 lbs). In October of 2008 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. For a bit over 7 years I have struggled with this disease, trying to get myself in remission who knows how many times. Jumping from med to med, being bed-ridden for weeks, not feeling well and frequent hospital visits. My longest stay was about 23 days and I was put on a PICC line and was not allowed to eat for 3 months (2012). Fast forwarding, still nothing was working for me. I was tired of being on biologic medicines and tired of being on steroids. Those things were a blessing and a curse. In October of last year, I was the worst I have ever been. I was down to 90 lbs, unable to eat, was in so much pain I could barely move. I had to get surgery and fast. So I had my surgery in October of last year, I had my whole colon removed and I now have an Ostomy Bag. Along with my disease, I have always had joint pain/issues. I also have mild Ankylosing spondylitis. Every day I'm still in pain and it's hard to function everyday life. Since part of my issues are better, I am going back to my doctor to hopefully help with those issues as well.
<>Sorry if that was a bit long, but I just wanted to give a little introduction before I went on.
<>I want to change my life. For the longest time, I have been so weak, skinny and unable to do so many things. I want to look healthier and I want to bulk up. My goal..well I'm not sure how to put this, but I want to be "buff". Have muscle. Most importantly just feel better too and be fit. One day, I want to look back at myself and say "Wow, look how far I have come". (Even though I sure came a far way already! )
<>My problem is, I don't know where or how to start in my situation. I'm not working right now since I still don't feel the greatest and the best I could maybe do is a Gym Membership. I'd love to have a personal trainer, but the prices are ridiculously high when I looked it up in my area. I have a hard time staying motivated just because of everything that I have been through. Though I really want to try and bulk up. I'm scared at the same time because of my Ostomy Bag, though I know people have done it. I want to maybe someday have "Abs" or look like I workout. It would honestly make me so happy. And just to be fit..and healthier!
<>I never worked out, other than attending Physical Therapy years ago. I'm not sure what to do. As of right now my weight stays around 106-110 lbs. I am 5'3" as well. I really do not have any muscle mass and have a very hard time gaining weight. And as far as my Diet goes, I pretty much just eat anything I want, since my appetite isn't the best in the first place, I try to eat what I enjoy. While I am better after my surgery, I am still pretty much "Sticks and Bones".
<>I feel like if I go to the Gym, I'll pretty much just stand there and say.."Okay...so now what do I do?"
<>If anybody can help me out in any way, letting me know how you got in shape, and what exercises you did/would recommend I would truly appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance.
<>-Jake
<>My name is Jake. I am 22 years old (5'3" ~109 lbs). In October of 2008 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. For a bit over 7 years I have struggled with this disease, trying to get myself in remission who knows how many times. Jumping from med to med, being bed-ridden for weeks, not feeling well and frequent hospital visits. My longest stay was about 23 days and I was put on a PICC line and was not allowed to eat for 3 months (2012). Fast forwarding, still nothing was working for me. I was tired of being on biologic medicines and tired of being on steroids. Those things were a blessing and a curse. In October of last year, I was the worst I have ever been. I was down to 90 lbs, unable to eat, was in so much pain I could barely move. I had to get surgery and fast. So I had my surgery in October of last year, I had my whole colon removed and I now have an Ostomy Bag. Along with my disease, I have always had joint pain/issues. I also have mild Ankylosing spondylitis. Every day I'm still in pain and it's hard to function everyday life. Since part of my issues are better, I am going back to my doctor to hopefully help with those issues as well.
<>Sorry if that was a bit long, but I just wanted to give a little introduction before I went on.
<>I want to change my life. For the longest time, I have been so weak, skinny and unable to do so many things. I want to look healthier and I want to bulk up. My goal..well I'm not sure how to put this, but I want to be "buff". Have muscle. Most importantly just feel better too and be fit. One day, I want to look back at myself and say "Wow, look how far I have come". (Even though I sure came a far way already! )
<>My problem is, I don't know where or how to start in my situation. I'm not working right now since I still don't feel the greatest and the best I could maybe do is a Gym Membership. I'd love to have a personal trainer, but the prices are ridiculously high when I looked it up in my area. I have a hard time staying motivated just because of everything that I have been through. Though I really want to try and bulk up. I'm scared at the same time because of my Ostomy Bag, though I know people have done it. I want to maybe someday have "Abs" or look like I workout. It would honestly make me so happy. And just to be fit..and healthier!
<>I never worked out, other than attending Physical Therapy years ago. I'm not sure what to do. As of right now my weight stays around 106-110 lbs. I am 5'3" as well. I really do not have any muscle mass and have a very hard time gaining weight. And as far as my Diet goes, I pretty much just eat anything I want, since my appetite isn't the best in the first place, I try to eat what I enjoy. While I am better after my surgery, I am still pretty much "Sticks and Bones".
<>I feel like if I go to the Gym, I'll pretty much just stand there and say.."Okay...so now what do I do?"
<>If anybody can help me out in any way, letting me know how you got in shape, and what exercises you did/would recommend I would truly appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance.
<>-Jake