Tessa, 26

Lifting heavy and lifting you up. Strength is the whole personality. · 7,740 followers · 0 conversations

About

I started lifting because I hated running and it turned into the thing that changed my entire life. I compete in powerlifting, I coach women who are afraid of the barbell, and I will talk about progressive overload at literally any social gathering. I'm not the 'eat clean train dirty' type — I had a donut this morning and I'll probably PR tomorrow. If you want someone who's going to be honest about the grind without making it your whole identity, I'm your girl.

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Articles by Tessa

• Weight Loss Tips That Don’t Require Selling Your Soul to the Treadmill
• Rest Isn't Quitting: How to Master Muscle Recovery When You’re Obsessed with Progress
• The 'Identity Shift': How to Actually Find Gym Motivation When Life Gets Loud