@blessed53 Awesome work! Your quad gains are especially impressive given you said you go a little easier on lower body. And 11 pull ups is amazing.
~1 year gym progress!!
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It's taken me a while to see leg gains in myself. And pullups are definitely a favorite of mine!aprilgmall
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@blessed53 You're strong, you're amazing, you're a freaking warrior! Thank you for sharing your story. 
@blessed53 Amazing!! Congrats!!
@blessed53 Great work
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@blessed53 I’m 32 and was diagnosed with AS (after dealing with symptoms for years and being blown off about them) last year and since I started biologics my life has improved so much. I’m back in the gym again after almost not being able to walk, I’m losing weight, and building muscle. Weight training is key to my pain management, although I also started swimming twice a week and feel this helps tremendously too. I love this post so much.
@billyblueeyes I’ve never bumped into anyone else on this sub with AS!!! Not that I’ve mentioned it much
I can’t imagine how shitty it must have been, being blown off about your symptoms for so long. I was diagnosed very early, and I already felt like I was losing my mind during the few months I was in pain and being told that nothing was wrong with my body.
I’m so happy that things are finally looking up for you. Sending a hug!!!! And I am also on biologics - life-changing, I hope they keep working for us both.
I can’t imagine how shitty it must have been, being blown off about your symptoms for so long. I was diagnosed very early, and I already felt like I was losing my mind during the few months I was in pain and being told that nothing was wrong with my body.
I’m so happy that things are finally looking up for you. Sending a hug!!!! And I am also on biologics - life-changing, I hope they keep working for us both.
@blessed53 Congratulations on all the progress you've made!
@blessed53 This was a very interesting read, good for you for all of your progress!
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@blessed53 This was such a happy read! Congratulations on your progress!
@swissbts22 Thank you 
@blessed53 You’re killing it girl!!!! Super proud of you 
@blessed53 Wow, very impressed and thank you for sharing.
@blessed53 I don’t think it’s self-absorbed to take an interest in something you are interested in. The interest just happens to be your fitness and your personal progress. 
I understand gym anxiety! Good for you for not letting that get the best of you. I, too have chronic health issue that makes it hard. For me, slow and steady has proven to do the trick. I’ve gone hard and had to stop, then started cycles of working out for some months, then stopping for some months, then starting again, etc,. Looking for less realistic progress, especially since I am ectomorph who has a hard time putting on muscle.
I’m now looking for small progress, like, up two pound in weight, or feeling stronger during a set, or better after a workout and into my off days. Small steady progress over the course of years is sustainable.
You look strong, healthy, and your quads look amazing.
I understand gym anxiety! Good for you for not letting that get the best of you. I, too have chronic health issue that makes it hard. For me, slow and steady has proven to do the trick. I’ve gone hard and had to stop, then started cycles of working out for some months, then stopping for some months, then starting again, etc,. Looking for less realistic progress, especially since I am ectomorph who has a hard time putting on muscle.
I’m now looking for small progress, like, up two pound in weight, or feeling stronger during a set, or better after a workout and into my off days. Small steady progress over the course of years is sustainable.
You look strong, healthy, and your quads look amazing.