Melinda F’s BodyBlog

  “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Marianne Williamson

I love this quote by Marianne Williamson - Like many others I too sometimes find it hard to accept the light shining within me - - maybe like you I hide it to please others. Sometimes we hide what truly makes us shine for fear of judgement - we dont want to appear immodest - I guess nobody likes to be seen as being full of themselves but to truly embrace the greatness that lies within you have to let go of those fears. You were blessed with this gift called life not so that you can be just another statistic or diminish into the crowd. We all possess an inner beauty that if nurtured and brought to fruition allows our light to truly become visible to all - that is the definition of beauty in my eyes. Dont be fearful of the greatness that lies within you, embrace it and let it take through your glorious journey of life - just seeing is really the beginning - stay hungry and pursue your light.

I did my shoulders today, I’ve come to really love Fridays - shoulder day…sweet sweet.

pull ups…………………….10, 6,5 - not so strong today and the 10the rep wasnt the greatest form - I’m gonna work on these until I can do them with little effort.

dumbell press………………………11kgs each x 5 sets x 5reps

side lateral raises……………………9kgs each x 5 sets x 5reps

front raises…………………………..9kgs each x 5 sets x 5reps

machine press(thank you Brian)…..25kgs x 4 sets x 8 reps

upright rows……………………27kgs x 5 sets x 5 reps(last set wasnt great form)

Did some legs….

cable squats…………45kgs x 3 sets x 30 reps

plyo squat jumps on high bench………………5 sets x 10 reps

knee tuck jumps……………………………3 sets x 10 reps

jump lunges……………………………3 sets x 20 reps(alternating legs)

calves………………………………..
….50kgs (seated) x 7 sets x 12 reps

This was a pretty tiring workout - but awesome…I would like to do some abs tomorrow but will have to try to fit in.

Have a wonderful Friday - stay happy and smiling just because you’re alive!! No better reason than that. 

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