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I’m Crystal Dee.

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I MISS LIFTING!!!!!⁣ ⁣ For those of you who have #spondylolisthesis or #spondylolis I recommend lighter weight sumo deadlifts or RDL’s if you are at a point where your back/body can handle it. It is a FANTASTIC way to isolate those glutes and core while maintaining strength also in the hips. ⁣ ⁣ You MUST keep your back straight with core engaged, SQUEEZING those glutes to propel those hips to extension. Do not over extend. ⁣ ⁣ Complete this movement at a slow/medium tempo and keep that mind/body connection. ⁣ ⁣ I can’t tell you how much these helped me keep my back strong before surgery AND helped me prep for surgery. ⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝐀𝐑𝐌-𝐔𝐏: walk on the treadmill backwards (with some incline) for at least 5 minutes. It’ll wake up those hamstrings and glutes to make sure they engage over the hip flexors. ⁣ ⁣ ENJOY!
Weeks 4-5 haven’t been pretty. I’m back on muscle relaxers because of the spasms and pain. ⁣ ⁣⁣ I’m really bummed I have to take medicine again. I thought I was passed it, but it is helping me get some sleep.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I still don’t regret having the surgery, but I sure do miss not being on restriction. Anytime I feel anxious to get up and moving like usual - I remember that I need to enjoy this time of rest. I also get one shot at this recovery period, so I need to make it count 🙌🏼 ⁣Anyone else recovering from a spinal fusion? How is your recovery going? ⁣ ⁣⁣ Side note, In the spirit of #balance I decided to eat some Lindt 95% dark chocolate in bed because, WHY NOT? 💕🍫
Live your life to the fullest. You only have ☝🏼⁣ ⁣ Much of what you believe about yourself comes from your OWN narrative. ⁣ ⁣ Some days, I wake up with some insane anxiety. I find myself thinking - am I good enough right now? Can I even rock this client call? What if I say something stupid? Am I even capable? I look so GROSS today. Sometimes it’s so bad, It can feel paralyzing. ⁣ ⁣ Do me a favor. When you wake up tomorrow, and the next day. Throw on your favorite song (for me, it’s anything heavy metal), tell yourself how much of a badass you are 🤟🏼just sit back and watch yourself own the day.⁣ ⁣ Don’t forget to talk yourself up every👏🏼single👏🏼day👏🏼
⁣⁣ Tonight, whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s day, Valentine’s Day or nothing at all - just EAT THE CHOCOLATE. ⁣Ps. This is an old pic. ⁣⁣ ⁣ Living a healthy life means letting yourself enjoy the little things 🍫 without punishing yourself in the gym later. Your body craves a sense of balance, not deprivation. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Onto the most important thing - what is YOUR favorite style of chocolate? ❤️⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣
Happy Valentine’s Day to my future hub ❤️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Friends - don’t ever settle for less than someone who gives you the space to be who you are but supports you and loves you enough to feel like you can conquer the world. ⁣ ⁣ 📸 @charles_colvard
Today is 4 weeks since my surgery. I have to remind myself the absolute trauma my body has been through. This picture is a friendly reminder to me why: ⁣⁣ 🔺 ⁣I had to go back on medical leave⁣⁣ 🔺 ⁣I’m tired much throughout the day⁣⁣ 🔺 ⁣I’m not feeling 100%⁣⁣ 🔺 ⁣I need to slow down⁣⁣ 🔺 ⁣I’m not sleeping well⁣⁣ 🔺 ⁣I’m on physical restrictions⁣⁣ 🔺 ⁣I can’t keep up with daily life yet⁣⁣ 🔺 ⁣I can’t dive back into my normal routine ⁣ 🔺 ⁣I have to learn to say “no” ⁣⁣ 🔺⁣I have to learn to say “I just can’t right now.”⁣⁣ ⁣ Although my recovery is going great - I can’t get ahead of myself. It’s okay to take a step back and realize that you just can’t right now. There’s nothing wrong with that. You aren’t letting anyone down. It’s so important to take care of you. Get the rest you need. Take the time you need. Eat the things you want/need. Stay in and relax rather than going out. Having balance in your life also means taking care of you ❤️ This experience has taught me to listen, recognize and acknowledge how I’m feeling.

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