It's a New Direction

Now that my prescription pain medication vacation is over I have been re-evaluating where I have been going in my life. Prior to all the recent drama I have to admit I was spinning my wheels. The people I was pursuing did not lead the lifestyle I wanted and some were a down right detriment to it.  Some were down right horrid people, but most were just not going the direction I was wanting to. I had asked myself in a prior post "What do I want to do?" Now I can say I know what I want my life to look like.

First thing is first once cleared for full weight bearing on my leg: Work or some form of income needs to happen. Hopefully my prior employer will not shaft me for this, but I am anticipating it. Only getting released for work will answer that. If my prior employer doesn't take me back or shafts me by reducing my pay it may be time to make use of all the resources I have put into my personal trainer certification. It is a job that will support the over all vision I have for my lifestyle.

What's this over all vision? Well I want my life to be centered on healthy. Healthy body composition, food, fitness, and relationships. The first three I pretty much know how to accomplish. That last one ... clueless ...

So what is this life going to look like? Well to start off picking up kayaking again sounds like an excellent idea. Continuing with going to the gym will definately happen, ironicly I got into the gym because of kayaking. Some re-imaging of my diet needs to happen ... again.

I have also entertained the idea of getting into something competitive sports. There have been too many horror stories about injuries from cross fit for me to fill comfortable going there after such a major injury. Giving Tough Mudder a hard look because while the courses are a challenge none of it seems to have the dangers I have seen in the competitive displays of cross fit. The biggest hurdle will be having time to train with the team if that is a requirement. If I go back to my old job; I never knew when I would be required to work over time. If I don't get my old job I might have to work two to make ends meet.

In the end until it all boils down to what happens after I get cleared to return to work, but at least I know what direction I want to go in now.