Arm day!

Woohooo!! So after some much needed rest to get over a virus day two back in the gym for arms was a success! 85 lbs straight bar curls for reps wasn't bad nor was the 225 lbs on the seated dip machine for 3 sets of 20. Although on the last set of the seated dips E almost flew off the seat as the skinny kid in front of started what I can only describe as River Dancing.... really??? And he was looking at us like we were freaks?! LOL Come to think of it my arms were bigger than his legs so we probably did look like freaks to him! 

Biceps have always been a challenge for me. I'd go as far as to say my weakest body part. Because of my neck surgery and all of the soft tissue damage in my neck, I get a lot of numbness in my arm and most of the time can't really feel my bicep engage. My point in all of this is the same as what I always say.... your circumstances don't define you. I have to work hard every time I go in the gym. Push myself to give one more rep when it hurts and I don't want to. Anyone can stop in the middle and only give half of what they set out to do. Anyone can go to the gym and never pick up a heavier weight because they are afraid.  If in my head when I pick up the weights I think ok I'll do 8 reps on this set. As I'm working I think to myself what is the first place girl giving.... and then I give 8 more or 10 more or go until I cant physically give any more!! And in my head if I'm going for the 30 lbs DB and they aren't there well then you know my rule.... YOU GO UP!!! After all thats how I got these..........

Thanks to my coach, training partner, best friend and husband Big E who pushes me and supports me every day both in and out of the gym. You have taught me so much and you are a big part of this photo!  xoxo

If in your head you say "you can't" then you have already lost........ 

IC