Aloha~ I'm Zuri Wynter but you may call me Zuri for name's sake. I had started my fitness journey exactly a year ago and lost 30 pounds, but hit a plateau upon getting very ill and now injuring my shoulder at a previous job. Since then, over the past three months, I've gained 10 to 15 of those pounds back and feel my progression has reached a dead halt. I've been lurking among the forums for quite a while before taking the plunge because even though I have all the tools I need at my fingertips, I lack the motivation to dive back in. I absolutely LOVE cardio -- there was a time where two hours between an elliptical and treadmill was a cake walk. So thanks to that, my lower body (i.e. thighs, calves, and feet) are sculpted to what I was seeking but I still battle with my top half (the back, belly, and upper arms). I hope with the help of this forum to get back into fitness like the inner nutcase I know I am and get back to reaching my personal goals. My biggest weaknesses include strength training (because my shoulder is still strained), motivation, and nutrition. I was notorious for skipping meals and not eating to cut corners, and that has led to quite a few health issues. If anyone can throw me some tips or tricks to working around a bum shoulder until it heals, I'd be more than grateful. I have a very close friend who has excellent ideas involving lightweight yoga balls and other things, but having more to the arsenal wouldn't hurt! Thanks for reading.
