Mean muggin and the art of lifting

I have been trying to take better care of myself lately and by doing so, I have developed a lot of focus and determination in all parts of my life. I am killing it at work, tearing it up with school, and generally a better friend/sister/daughter/person to those around me. And people are starting to notice. But mostly, I notice that I am in a better mood, manage stress better, and have a sharper mind than I did just a few weeks ago.

All of this is in spite of the fact that I am going through some crazy physical therapy for my continued Achilles tendinitis (stretching and strength training with a healthy does of manual scar tissue manipulation, which hurts as much as you think it does) and generally feel like my body is struggling to keep up with my aspirations. I keep going though, and I know it will all pay off. I mean, it already is starting to:

"You are so nice but when you lift you look...... so mean!"

Yesssss! I consider this a success.

I put 113 lbs over my head last night, and deadlifted 153 lbs. And still had a lot left in the tank. I can't wait for next time, when I start throwing people across the gym as part of a workout :)