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On A Positive Note...

Sometimes I hate posting blogs like the one I posted yesterday.... I don’t want to come off like an insecure person with body issues!  Really, it is almost always around that “time of the month” that I get feeling like that. Most of the time I really do look in the mirror at what I have created-my shoulders, my back, my quads, my booty(yes, I’m getting one!)-and think I look pretty dang good! ;) 

I just want to make sure that I don’t always share only the good things with you all-the happy, confident, positive side of me, and make it seem like I never have bad days, or feelings of insecurity, or issues with my body. Even when you achieve your goal look or weight, you will still have insecurities! So I will always share the good along with the bad(but mostly the good!). :)

So after yesterday’s negative post, here are some things I can share on a more positive note!
Wednesday I tested my 3 rep max on squats and deadlifts, and as promised, here are the videos:
Deadlift 210x3
Squat 195x3
(This is a PR for me, woohoo!)
And I will leave you with one of my "feel good about myself" progress pics! Definitely shows how a little posing and flexing can make all the difference in a photo to make you look better than you really do! ;)

I hope everyone has a great weekend and Happy Easter!! Don't forget what we are celebrating!

"Let us thank the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It was through His loving-kindness that we were born again to a new life and have a hope that never dies. This hope is ours because Jesus was raised from the dead."
 1 Peter 1:3

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  1. Yowza, your abs are to die for!! And your quads look freakin' awesome - holy quadzilla! The vids are great - inspiring as always :)

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  2. Thanks for being open and honest! Living a healthy lifestyle is not easy! It's a journey and it helps to know that EVERYONE has good days and not so great days.

    Btw, I can really see gains in your quads! Your hard work is showing! You've got to feel proud about that! :)

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    1. You're right-we all have good and bad days! Thanks for the compliment! I guess all the eating is paying off...even if it does make my abs a little "soft"! Gotta eat to grow!

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