Eight years after a quadruple-bypass surgery, Larry Shaffer (age 60 of PA), "broke state bench-press record ... and now has his eyes set on an Anti-Drug Athletes United world record. " Not only has Shaffer overcome the post-op odds of a quadruple-bypass surgery, he is doing so while battling elbow tendinitis AND fibromyalgia.
Speaking about his condition, Shaffer stated that, “with fibromyalgia, if you let it overcome you, it will wreak havoc on your body,” But Shaffer hasn't let that happen. He said weightlifting saved his life in 2006, the same time doctors told him he wouldn't lift again. His pure power of will allowed him to surpass the odds that were stacked against him.
Shaffer began weight lifting later in life, beginning in his forties, and continues to do so in spite of a diagnosis previously given by his doctors that he would never be able to lift more than forty pounds. In fact, this June, "Shaffer competed in his first competitive event since 2012 ... and his lift of 276 lbs. broke the previous state record for the 60-64 age group ... while his second lift of 282 lbs. broke the state AND national mark."
Larry Shaffer is a testament to the power of the human mind. When you are determined to achieve a goal, the mind will destroy all obstacles that stand in your way.
Shaffer has an important message to relay to all others who are facing challenging life circumstances.
"“Doctors told me I'd never be able to lift more than 40 pounds,” Shaffer said. “Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something.”
Fibromyalgia is a terrible condition that is painful and debilitating to many people. I, myself, suffer from the condition and look to the success of Larry Shaffer as motivation and proof that I, too, can accomplish my goals.
I hope that the story of Larry Shaffer inspires you to believe in the power of yourself and gives you a ray of hope for a healthy future. His full story can be found at the link below.
Until next time,
Feast From Within
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