You look around the gym, catch another girl watching you, and immediately assume you must be doing something wrong. Or it's a guy, and he kind of smiles, and you see pity for the new girl who is only holding a five-pound dumbbell. Or you don't see anyone looking, but you feel exposed and you … Continue reading Who’s Looking At Who
Diet, or Just Food
A while ago, I made a post about the steps to getting started in a fit lifestyle. I mentioned that the word "diet" has numerous connotations that can be unhealthy regardless of the types of food it champions. If you scroll through Instagram a lot, you'll see posts about models sharing a full day of … Continue reading Diet, or Just Food
New Year’s Resolutions
There is no event like the New Year to inspire droves of people to go to the gym and start on a “new you.” This idea is cliché but definitely still in effect. What I find difficult, and depressing to consider, is that the gym slowly returns to just its regulars within a month or … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
5 Beginner Steps for Lifting
How does one go about starting to work out? If you’ve never done it before, or just don’t have a lot of experience, here are some general steps for finding your way around and establishing what you want to accomplish. The idea for this blog centers around lifting weights in a gym, but there are … Continue reading 5 Beginner Steps for Lifting
Starting to Lift and Learning to Balance
Over the past couple of years, it’s happened occasionally. I’ll be minding my own business working out on the weight floor, and a girl I’ve never seen before walks up and asks me to show her what I’m doing. It surprised me at first, but I was happy to help. Each time I was able … Continue reading Starting to Lift and Learning to Balance
Balance the Lift 