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Needing a little encouragment...

puresnowchic Posts: 151 Joined: 2004/07/28	2005/01/07, 05:35 PM After 9 months off from lifting weights I recently got a gym membership, and have been working out for a week now... The problem is I am feeling very down and bad about my body because I am just so gosh darn weak. I am used to being a very strong woman, (last year I benched 175) and now I can barely do my sets with the bar. :( I know it takes time to get there - it's just taking a big toll on my self-confidence.... -------------- My mind tells me to win, my spirit shows me how, and my body delivers. Cari PureSnowChic@aol.com Southern California
big_j_scf Posts: 308 Joined: 2003/11/08	2005/01/07, 05:46 PM Getting strength back happens a lot faster than building strength in the first place. You have muscle memory, and it will kick in, soon your numbers will just be flying back up. -------------- I have some good news! I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Gieco!
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2005/01/07, 06:45 PM 175? wow now I feel weak thanks! -------------- Every man hears only what he understands -Goethe
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2005/01/07, 08:22 PM I would be happy to bench 50 lbs at this moment :( -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/01/07, 10:50 PM Just do it! It will get up there again. -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
	2005/01/08, 04:20 AM 175? jeez.......you make my guy friends look weak...that's a great accomplishment Don't worry about the weight...just get into the routine again...it will be easier second time around to get stronger...just focus on form ...