L: 2012. R: 2017. Currently lost about 20lbs, working to get it back. Erbs palsy in right arm.

This made me laugh a good while. You’re spot on

Thank you for bringing this to my attention

Thanks for asking, it’s nerve damage in the arm/hand caused by injuring the brachial plexus. It can happen at any point in life, but mine happened at birth because I was 12lbs 10oz and got stuck coming out. My poor mom is only 5’1”

This is amazing, thank you for the laugh

Thanks man, being back at it feels good

Thanks man. Slowly turning into bovine form

Thanks! I admit I had to look this up.

I’m now imagining the annoying kid from polar express as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Makes sense

Thanks man

Thanks so much man, I’m enjoying getting back into the swing of things

Thanks! And yes, natty. I’ve definitely considered peds, but never ended up doing them

Thanks! Getting back into it

Thanks, thanks a good question. I was experiencing a lot of inner change at the time, dropped out of school (went back the following year — I’m in grad school now), didn’t know exactly where I was going in life honestly. My dad used to be a sergeant in the marine corps so I was used to being around some physical activity at home from time to time. Although because of my erbs palsy I was the definition of a homebody so it took this period of my life to start finding solace in exercise/movement.

I started small. I was only 135lbs at 5’11”...plus permanent nerve damage in my arm. Just started doing some jogs, some push-ups, some sit-ups. I bought some dumbbells online for home use. After a few months of this pretty consistently, my dad joined a gym and asked if I’d come along too. I did, and I’ve really never stopped completely.

I also want to show that even with something like nerve damage, you can still do it if you try.

Thank you for what you said. If I’ve learned anything through the gym it’s that little changes add up over time. Even just making a small decision in your mind can affect you positively. Keep up your mindset and your body will follow.

Thank you for your kindness

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