Christopher here!

I hope everybody had a great holiday and enjoyed a little bit of gluttony. I know we did (as we do every year at this time) and now really looking forward to getting things back to normal!

Now that things are going back to normal and our workout routine will be switched up after the first of the year, I wanted to boast a little about  a goal that I had set for myself before the end of the year and I accomplished last night: the 150 lb dumbbell bench press. The most I have ever done was 140 lbs; and although 10 more pounds may not seem like much more of a jump, trying to pop those weights off your leg and leaning back is not as easy as it sounds. I was nervous that I might lose my balance and drop them. Even though my trusty spotter and wife was there to watch me, one of those dumbbells still out weights her by 40 lbs. But with the security of her being there, I was able to press the weight to reach my goal. I would also like to mention that in the last two weeks I was also able to leg press 1000 lbs and squat 455 lbs. At 39 years old I am at the strongest I have ever been.

It’s been tough getting to this point. Weightlifting is like any sport; you run the risk of injury and I have definitely had my fair share. I just like to see what my body is capable of before it’s too late. I enjoy pushing myself and I know that I am not alone in this. All kind of athletes do this everyday. It makes you feel alive and it keeps you motivated.  “Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion.  You must set yourself on fire.” ~Arnold H. Glasow  Luckily for me, my wife is of the same opinion. I couldn’t do this without her nor would I want to.

OK, I am done bragging. I just felt good to reach my goal that I had to tell everybody about it.

Everybody have a great New Years and be safe and please please please DO NOT drink and drive!

Cheers!

M&C