STRONG(HER) IN EVERY WAY!!!

I would have to say that today was a good day in the gym. Was it my best day? No, but it wasn't the worst either. It was leg day and after I warmed up on the treadmill I decided to loosen up my hami's and hips to squat. I took my time and felt good but when I went to warm up with my normal 135lbs, I felt stiff or cold. That 135 felt like 285!  I figured I needed to get a second warm up set in to loosen up more before moving up in weight so that's what I did, but I didn't feel any better. I decided to move up to 185lbs and it seemed so freaking heavy and then I got upset with myself. So, I did two more sets of 185lbs and the squats appeared to be getting just a little better. I then put in a distress text to my teammate 3reFit. I told him what was going on and he told me where I was going wrong in my thinking and to chill. What I was thinking is "I'm going to increase gradually up to 315 because I don't want to lose any of my strength!" Well, I moved up to 225lbs. I had one of the guys that works in the gym spot me and it's like the weight just got easier and I had absolutely no problem squatting it. So, it WAS my thinking that was messing me up with the initial squats. I'm just gonna get it out, I HATE NOT LIFTING WITH D.F.C.!!!! I PHUCKING HATE IT!!! Okay, I feel a tad bit better now. :-)

Most would say that regardless, I should be able to lift with or without them and that is true and I can. However, when it comes to lifting HEAVY weight, it's a task and for several reasons. I am really considering starting my own private practice (therapy) along with training people on the side so that I can make my own schedule and NEVER miss a D.F.C. training day again!!! Now, those who know me, know that when I say something, I typically make it happen. That's my M.O.   If I could live in the gym I would. If I could open my own gym I would (and I may; God willing). Yep, that's right... I'm a doer!

Back to my day in the gym...
I like it when I get a chance to talk to other gym junkies. Today, I was engaged in a conversation with a guy who told me that he has seen me lifting in the gym and asked me if I had a coach. I told him I did (3reFit) and he said "well he's doing a good job" (he's aiight)! LOL!!!
This guy, Mike, is an Olympic Weightlifting coach and was working with one of his guys who has a competition coming up in August. This kid is 22 years old and moves ridiculous amounts of weight, but is the nicest guy ever. To see him, you wouldn't think he would have that type of strength, but he does. They both congratulated me on my 315lbs (squat and deadlift because you know I had to tell them) and said anytime my back day lands on their deadlifting day (because they only do the 3 major lifts) that I was free to join them. They also gave me the information to where this kid Nate, will be competing next. I told him that me and my team might be able to come check him out. I really love Power Lifting.

One thing that I have to say about my leg day today... I realized just how massive my hamstring strength is and has improved. My quad strength is also on the rise. I have mastered the one leg step up and balance, my leg extensions and hami curls have increased in weight and on my way in the locker room, one of the lady's I see in the gym all the time said "girl, your legs look strong as hell!" And you know what? THEY ARE!!! It means a lot to me to have the body I do. No it is not perfect and yes I was want to shred fat and get cut but I a blessed to be able to do the things that I do and get so much joy from it. And this imperfect body and what it is able to do gets others excited for me which is amazing. There is nothing I would change at this point. I am learning to be patient and trust the process. Yes at times I get frustrated because the process does not appear to be working in my favor but it is. Even if it is in very small ways or in very small spurts; it's working! Every day that I step in the gym, I have improved in something or in some way and I'm okay with that.

Today I am thankful. Period. The people that are consistently in  my life I am thankful for. Those who help me and that I am able to provide help to, I am thankful for. Even those who are not on my team and may collude against me, I am thankful for. The people we encounter on our journey are perfectly positioned on our paths for a reason. When you are doing the right things, the right people end up traveling with you.

Keep them close.
~me