Spanishbelle’s BodyBlog

I’ve been hitting my workout for two weeks now.  Talk about I am spent afterwards.  My appetite is frightening and boy do I need some serious sleep.  My first week was kind of a trial week, figure out load, get used to the new routine.  I felt during my incline press that I could go a little heavier.  Now, I’m not a pussy by any means, however, let me tell you I felt some apprehension going up to the next dumbbell weight.  I realize this weight is laughable to some of you guys and gals.  Hell, I’m laughing myself.  The thing about fear is, it’s not always reasonable.  However, I picked up the 30 lb. dumbbells and hit my chest inclines, a good 10 reps for 3 sets.  Then I decided to take on my shoulder press with the same dumbbells.  I couldn’t do it.  Seriously, I was scared and pissed over my concern.  I wasn’t going to leave the gym without giving it a try though.  I realized I was afraid of not being able to lift the weight and hurt myself in the process, so, I looked for a spotter and got me one.  I hit it, 2 sets-5 reps-30 pounds.  I didn’t need my spotter second time around.  All my weight has gone up now, by 10, 15, 20 lbs. depending on the exercise.  Every now and then I have a moment of pause, a little fear creeps in, but I’m working on my dumbbell ghost one rep and set at a time. 

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