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Old 04-17-2007, 10:32 AM   #1  
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Default I feel a little funny

When I am the only woman on the iron side of the gym who is actually lifting heavy weight. Sometimes I'm the only woman on that side of the gym. Every time I go to the gym (every day) I'm the only woman lifting more than 15lbs. Last night they were there, one even had 3lbs weights doing bicep curls, oh the humanity!!! Ever had that feeling? You just want to shout :WHAT ARE YOU DOING GIRL? PICK UP THAT WEIGHT, DON'T BE AFRAID!!!! BTW:
Bench press: 95lbs
Squat: 145lbs
So yeah I feel a little weird racking my weights. I know I shouldn't but I do sometimes. Anywho gonna do it anyway!

Thanks for letting me vent.
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Old 04-17-2007, 10:57 AM   #2  
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I miss going to the gym but I really found that working out at home works a lot better for me these days. I too wish girls would go for heavier weights but I don't think girls are taught such things as building muscle is good for you.

My favorite gym days were when I was doing more weight than some of the guys in the gym on certain exercises
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MsRuthie, yer my personal hero!! (grin)

Unfortunately, I'm just getting started, so I'm generally stuck in the 12-15 pound range. The only time I really get to break away is the bench press where I get to use the 25 pounders. Definitely small potatoes, but I'm looking forward to "crossing the great divide."

How long have you been lifting?
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