Sharpened Senses

Last week, Brian said that before my meet someone said he should put 185 lbs on my bar. He said I am strong enough, but he couldn't put 185 lbs. on my bar cuz I'm not ready for it. Yesterday when we were chatting with Wade, I said "You never tell me what is on my bar anyway. Why can't you throw 185 on without telling me." He grinned and said "What happened when I put 180 on?" It stapled me. He said "I can't fool you. Especially you. You can feel how much weight is on, even when you don't know." I had never really thought about it before. But, it's kind of like a blind person who's other senses get sharper because they can't see. Because I can't feel my legs, I have other senses that are more in tune with me than the average joe. I'm also more in tune with myself mentally, a lot of times. I just have to stop being afraid of it. When I realize that I'm thinking something mentally that I shouldn't...self-doubting thoughts, etc...I need to get rid of them instead of consciously thinking them and worrying about them.

Today was a good start to transitioning back into a cycle. Felt good, although, I'm going to be sore tomorrow. But, I love that :-) Going for cardio a few times this week to get back into that groove. Then heading to Cincinatti for the weekend for a powerlifting seminar. Should be a great time. The woman putting it on is Laura Phelps-Sweatt. Brian said she's one of the best in the world. He said she's only like the 5th woman to bench 500 lbs., equipped. So, it should be very educational for me.

Reverse Band Press - 185 lbs., 5 sets of 8. (my second set was actually for 10.)
Inclined Dumbbell Press - 35 lbs., 12. 40 lbs., 2 sets of 10.
Inclined Dumbbell Triceps Extensions - 15 lbs., 3 sets of 12.

<3 Stretching <3