Stoicwrestle's blog
Wrestling as Therapy
For years, I had been sedentary and lazy. Anything remotely challenging would be torturous for me. At my heaviest I was 220 pounds, and that was certainly not muscle weight. Then one day, out of sheer disgust and as a desperate measure, I took two actions:
1. I enrolled in a gym. My first workout goal was to go to the gym for 5 minutes and touch a barbell. Yes, I was that reluctant to exercise.
2. I randomly picked wrestling as a sport that I would practice, and joined a local wrestling club for LGBT folks.
I am not there where I would like to be, but I am much more active and much alive.
Jack 468 (1)
3/11/2023 4:28 PMDude that is amazing! Good for you. Keep at it and engage in the community around you. Your motivation will skyrocket when you are workout with others
Stoicwrestle (12)
3/11/2023 4:34 PMThat is an insightful advice. Thank you, sir.
Lanier (1)
3/11/2023 5:34 PMCongratulations on taking the steps you have taken. The motivation, the mood, the brain chemistry will change as you continue your workouts. The studies, evidence base studies, have shown that this level of activity improves the function of the brain. There is so much that happens to you when you work out. We have seen children move from depressive states and needing medication through karate therapy where the results have been that the children do not need the meds. Movement, activity and exercise will improve anybody's life. Stay on it b/c you are already seeing the results. Thanks for sharing this will everyone
Stoicwrestle (12)
3/11/2023 5:35 PMThank you for taking your time to write a thoughtful response. I appreciate you, sir.
Peter Hughes (69 )
3/11/2023 5:44 PMGood for you! Keep up the good work. Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. You will get to your destination at a steady pace. Let us know how you're doing!
Stoicwrestle (12)
3/13/2023 4:05 PM(In reply to this)
Thank you handsome
Edd15 (3 )
3/11/2023 10:55 PMMovement and hydration are the best therapies. Movement and training with peers or groups is best. I started training after I became widowed, the best remedy, hang in there , that is the super.
Edd
Stoicwrestle (12)
3/13/2023 4:04 PM(In reply to this)
Thank you for your words of encouragement ❣️
TakeThePunchesAI (13)
3/12/2023 12:38 AMProgression is simply one step at a time and the most important thing is that you're taking a step. As long as you keep stepping, you will reach your destination/goal.
Stoicwrestle (12)
3/13/2023 4:04 PM(In reply to this)
Couldn’t have said better myself, thank you.
TakeThePunchesAI (13)
3/13/2023 4:06 PM(In reply to this)
Sure man. I wish you all the best.
AusBearSyd (0)
3/13/2023 11:19 AMGreat stuff, mate.
Stoicwrestle (12)
3/13/2023 4:03 PM(In reply to this)
Thank you ❤️
Submission Guy 82 (58 )
3/30/2023 12:16 PMAmazing stuff! The first step is usually the hardest! ❤️
Stoicwrestle (12)
3/30/2023 1:13 PM(In reply to this)
Thank you, sir.