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Sarah Robles (srobles)

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Pretty Strong

A blog about Olympic Weightlifting as a sport and a form of training for women. Written by two strong girls!

The goings on with Sarah
That doesn't make much sense does it? Well, it's a Family Guy reference...so there. Anywho, just thought I'd let you know what's going on with me lately. I recently accepted the invitation to be on the Pan American Championship Team. I will be contendin...[Read on]
Portrayal of Women's Fitness
So last night, I was looking through photos on a Facebook page called, "Fitness Girls." Needless to say, I was not surprised at the results. This is what brought up my question this morning of, "Do people actually want to be 'healthy' or in 'shape?' or ju...[Read on]
My background with those with Special Needs
My coach, a couple of my teammates and I coach the local Special Olympics Powerlifting Team. I love it. Someone asked if I could write a post on my experiences with them. This post will] let you get to know a little bit more about me and my experienc...[Read on]
Speaking at a women's conference
As many of you my have read recently, I went back home to San Jacinto, Ca to speak at a Women's conference. It was a great experience and I hope I get many more speaking opportunities in the future. After training on that Wednesday night, I flew out to O...[Read on]
Keep Calm and Snatch On
'Member when you were learning cursive and you were all like..bro this is korean it's not even english? OR OR do you remember when you were in math class learning ANYTHING it was like ummm this is some Russian shiz? Well, that's how I feel learn...[Read on]
Hanging on by a thread by Jess
You know during your training cycle when the work load is so much every inch of your body feels like it was individually ripped off and run over by a semi truck and then someone in Mexico with a "medical license" sewed it all back on piece by piece leavi...[Read on]
Baked Apple Dessert (via Pretty Strong)
In my effort to eat better, I have been attempting to find delicious and healthy ways to get in sweets. Tonight, I baked apples. They look like mush so a picture would not do them justice. I made a small bit so if they were bad, I wouldn't waste too muc...[Read on]
No Dessert Challenge- Day 21 (via Pretty Strong)
Ok so I started my "No Desserts Challenge" on the Wednesday before February started so I'm technically at 21 days here (saving I did my math correctly. :) ) Got a head start, sucka fishes! No soda was pretty easy for me. I knew desserts would be hard, wh...[Read on]
i wish i may i wish i might -j ( via Pretty Strong)
Why it'd be nice to have a sponsor as an Olympic hopeful... to be able to give everything i have into my dream not to be stressing about $ for rent/food/travel to maybe sometime be able to fly home and see my family once a year? t...[Read on]
January's No Soda Challenge
For January, I challenged my friends, fans, and followers to a "No Soda Challenge." This was just one month of no drinking soda. What brought this about? Well, something personal came up in my life, and I emotionally ate. Growing up, I used to closet eat...[Read on]