Christine Howard Blog

I have had a love for lifting weights for over 30 years (33 to be exact!).   I have gone through times of commitment and focus on sculpting my body, increasing my strength, and challenging myself to actually compete in Figure Competitions!   In the past 30 years I have also turned my back on this passion and hobby of mine.    It’s tough to admit but I actually walked away from lifting any kind of weight for four years!!   How could I walk away from something I said I loved?   Something I got so much enjoyment out of?   Something that made me feel strong and empowered? It all unfolded because I got into a fixed mindset and began to judge myself!   I didn’t see it at the time but I was so hard on myself!    I told myself I was an inconsistent person,   I was too lazy, and that all of this was too hard for me. The criticisms and judgments just rolled off my tongue and the more they did, the deeper the h...