I recently discovered a unique way to learn how to trust myself when I push myself out of my comfort zone: by filming my lifts. Although logging onto social media would have you believe otherwise, a major reason people film their lifts is so they can identify areas of their technique that need improvement. Of course, some people do it…
Month: January 2018
No Winter Blues for Me: Why I Like Winter
Call me crazy, but there’s a part of me that actually enjoys winter. I’m fairly certain I’m in the minority of the Northeast US population who doesn’t mind the winter. To be fair, I’ll admit that it’s not my favorite season. I don’t like when it gets dark out at 5pm, or when the temperature drops down to single digits.…
5/3/1 Strength Program
I’ve been following Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 program for about 6 months now (with a little break over the holidays). So far, I love it! I started following the program in August. I was a little hesitant at first. Although I’ve been working out for years, I haven’t always regularly followed a strength program. Much of what I read suggested that…
New beginnings, A Fresh Start, and Nothing But Positivity
When I wrote my previous post, I didn’t realize just how much I was looking forward to new beginnings and the new year. At first I didn’t realize that New Year’s Day was on a Monday. I became oddly excited when I realized that it was not only a new month and a new week, but a new year all…
Happy New Year! What I’m Looking Forward to in 2018
Happy New Year! I honestly cannot believe that we are in 2018. Every year that passes just seems to go by quicker than the last. I did not have a great year in 2017, especially the last 4 or 5 months. Last fall, I briefly wrote about how my father had been diagnosed with lung cancer. I hate to have…