Yes, I Ritmeyer, bought into the excuse that somehow lifting weights heavier than 8 lbs would turn me into a man-woman. But NO MORE!
I finally jumped in the deep end. I am all about the cardio and body weight moves, but I have been putting off weight training for years! So I decided to do this, bought a copy of The New Rules Of Weight Lifting for woman, and into the gym I went.
I brought with me, my dear husband and a training log. I needed some help with my form on a squat and the deadlift. I've never ventured near a squat rack, so I was already a wee bit tense. As our track record in any competitive or "teachable" moment goes...we fought. In the squat rack. Yeah, the others in the gym, a'hem, MALES, stared. He suggested I do it a certain way, I say "like this", he says "no, like this"...fighting, fight, I almost take my toys and leave the sandbox. I'm super mature like that. So, we solve this problem by me going to the gym by myself.
I'm on week 4 and I have to say, I feel bad ass!!! I own the squat rack and deadlift like a beast. I've been hovering between the same 5 lbs for months as well as being in-between dress sizes. I am happy to report that while my weight is still the same, I am now firmly down a size and getting stronger! Also, I'm eating more. Momma likey! My 3 year old is also enjoying "Eating the pro-team powders".
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