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When I decided I wanted to get into shape again earlier in the year, I had no idea that four months later I'd be working with a personal trainer three days a week and living off chicken, fish, and vegetables in the hopes of achieving my weightlifting goals. And while I certainly have a long way to go until a become a full-on bodybuilder — these things apparently take time — I'm pretty hell-bent on upping my weights each week.
Obviously, hitting the weight room comes with a a slew of benefits. It makes my anxiety virtually disappear, gives me more energy, and keeps me focussed throughout the day. However, there's one downside to going hard: I am constantly as sore as hell.
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