Warning: corny quote coming up. "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you." (thanks to a former boss who reminded me that I'll only ever get to experience my *first* nationals once) Has it only been a week? I've have ample time to reflect on, not only Nationals, but the past year of training and competing as well... I HAVE SO MANY FEELS. In short, powerlifting has become a significant form of therapy for me. It's even distracted me from my online shopping addiction! My only regret is that I didn't fix my hair better before getting up on the platform -- that and I didn't take enough pictures with old and new friends. Anyway, I am so thankful for the support and encouragement from friends, family, @dsuazo_, the @bandofbarbells squad, the amazing lifters that surrounded me, and last, but not least, (especially since I forgot to give them a shout out on my info card) Dr @dougmoto and Fiona @fionachiuphoto. Now, to work on that #povertybench. ...and to find my missing wrist wraps....and one missing deadlift sock. #cpunationals #cpu #powerlifting #opa #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #fitfam #squatspo #deadlift #bandofbarbells #bobstrong #bobholditdown #regina #saskatchewan #toronto #scarborough #hairflip (at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Regina)














