Humility

Apparently I was getting big-headed about something and needed a lesson in humility to enter my life the last couple of days. There's nothing more humbling than being 27 years old and having to have conversations with your trainer about the bowel and bladder side effects that I live through...because there's nothing I can do to change it or make it go away. It's there, he knows, and I have to continue on looking him in the face during my training session. That's a pretty tough pill for someone to swallow...for me anyway. It's easier for me to talk about when it isn't going on, because everyone knows it happens to me. But, to be in the moment of it happening and have to admit that it's happening is....well, each one of you can finish that sentence in your own way. Kinda makes me laugh to think about what word each of you would choose.

Brian's great about it. He doesn't care. And I know I can trust him completely and I absolutely do. But that doesn't mean that when the opportunity presents itself that I like that it has to take place. I know it has to be hardest to train me on days like this because of my attitude. So, I'm thankful that he continues to. And, once he breaks the ice I usually loosen up pretty well. At least I feel like I do...I hope it shows, so that he continues to do it and doesn't let it last as long through my sessions.

Good training day. :)

Dumbell Rows (both arms) - 25 lbs., 10. 35 lbs., 8. 45 lbs., 8. 50 lbs., 6.
Single-Arm Dumbbell Rows. - one set of 32 with 35 lbs.
Shrugs - I think the first set was 95 lbs., 10. Then 120 lbs., 2 sets of 10. I love these. I really don't know why. My grip is terrible which makes them very difficult to do...but I really love them.
Chin-Ups - 10 without chain, 4 with chain, 10 without chain
Face-down Inclined Lateral Raises - 15 lbs., 3 sets of 12.
Inclined Barbell Bicep Curls - 45 lbs., 2 sets of 10 and a set of 12. Felt VERY strong on these today. Really like doing them inclined. We started that last week.
Chops - 30 lbs., 3 sets of 15. No holding today. I forgot until we were done, and apparently Brian did too...maybe next time. :)

I haven't heard from Mary for a couple of days, but keep praying for her. Pap's doing well. Cory's recovering at home. He is weak and needs help moving around and getting off the floor. But he's recovering.