So I have to say thank you to all the kind people who have welcomed me to the site. Who knew bodybuilders could be so friendly  

I got my workout in this morning. I increased the weight on several of my lifts which always makes me happy but it can also be difficult at times for me. I know a lot of y’all are probably proponents of ‘mind of matter’ especially when it comes to lifting. I also believe that positive thinking is key for any kind of success. Still, it seems like I psyche myself out a lot when it comes to lifting heavy. Part of it is because I am more concerned with form than I am with weight, but the other part stems from my belief that I’m not very strong. This belief is constantly with me when I’m working out. I know in my mind that I can add some lbs to whatever I’m doing but I’m often held back by these negative thoughts. It’s to the point where when I’m lifting something heavier than usual I don’t know if it seems impossible because it’s actually too heavy for me, or if it’s simply me not pushing past my comfort zone. I certainly don’t want to be one of those girls curling the 5lb dumbbells, but at the same time I can’t seem to make myself pick up a 25lb. I know that if I want to continue to make gains I need to get over this, and I will…eventually.

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