Each rep, each set, each step

I came across this quote online and at the same time discovered Erin Stern. Holy crap that girl is fit! Of course I had no idea who she was until I googled. And, I am quite certain the old me would have judged her upon appearance alone quite harshly (perhaps out of jealousy). 

Yes, I am sorry to admit that had I known she was the 2010 Figure Olympia Champion, I might not have given her inspirational words a second look. But, I am in the process of finding Fit Girl Lori and thus I chose to be totally inspired by Erin Stern, the athlete.

I am starting a new phase of my program and will need to hit it extra hard in the gym. Bottom line, I am going to "kick it" this week and leave nothing on the field. (Who is this person typing this blog - and where did Lori go?! :-) Thanks to Erin Stern, my mantra will be: Concentrate on each rep, each set, and each step. After all, I am a fit girl.

Each rep, each set, each step I own it - do you see? I'm not training for "almost," "not quite," or "maybe." Each rep, each set, each step - Closer to victory. ... So, on I fight - Me vs. me. Leaving nothing on the field - Only sweat. Giving more than my all - No regret. Pushing for the day I find The body in the mirror Mirrors the one I see in my mind. I own it - and I'll never rest Until I'm better than my best....                              --By Erin Stern