When I started lifting again back in December of 2014 I was so disappointed in where I was. I mean, I knew that I would be no where near where I was before but to have to start over?? It’s hard!! It is disheartening. It’s frustrating. It’s…AARRGG!!! All of the sudden (after 6+ years…LOL) I couldn’t do pull-ups anymore, I couldn’t do dips anymore, I couldn’t rock out push-ups anymore, and I was back to the basics with lifting. Kill. Me. Now. I just knew that everyone in the gym was looking at me laughing. Guess what? It’s ok. It’s ok. It’s ok. And they weren’t!!! It’s hard to start over and come to the realization that you can’t do what you used to be able to do but you know what? I have gotten strong each week. Each. WEEK! Each week I have moved up in weight and where I was not able to do even one pull up unassisted in December, I am up to 4-5 solid unassisted right now. Ok, those are still my nemesis and I loathe them and the fact that it is taking me so long to get them back but I have to keep reminding myself, “IT’S OK! You’re better than where you started and at this rate you’ll be kicking them out in no time!”

So remember friends, don’t get discouraged, just keep pushing and keep trying and you’ll get there. You can do it! #FattyGetHott