Sit Ups In The Morning

 Freaking sit ups early in the morning. Not a favorite seeing I have degenerative discs BUT, no Excuses! 

  

 My idea is that if I strengthen all the muscles in my back and also my abs I will be able to hold myself up better. The thing with my back is, the pain can at times be constant, but for the most part the pain isn’t that bad unless I hit the soft spot as I call it. I can do most everything as long as I am careful not to hit the soft spot. It’s crazy because I could say do standing dumbbell curls no problem as long as I keep strict proper form. But then I can be just walking across the room like nothing and hit that soft spot and I will nearly drop do my knees in excruciating pain. It’s very frustrating to say the least. 

 Exercise is what the doctor ordered when it comes to my back issues. I could like many people use the back pains as an excuse but I already know in the end, it would just get worse laying around doing nothing. At the end of the day, I feel empowered by not allowing the pain I feel stop me from doing what I need to do and want to do. Everything has a price tag. To live a healthier life style you have to pay as you go. If you choose to let yourself go, you will pay in the end trust me. 

 For the record, sit ups aren’t the best exercise to do for degenerative discs but like I said I am trying to strengthen all around that area. I also do exercises that are specifically recommended for my condition which includes some light yoga. Thank you for reading.