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“Once you get the hang of this, you should totally try to add some mass,” Becca said. “You could get really big. You can tell by the size of your elbows.” “My elbows?” “There’s no fat on the elbow,” she said, “so it’s a good way to assess bone structure, how big your body can get. I’ve got…” quote by Rainbow Rowell
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““Once you get the hang of this, you should totally try to add some mass,” Becca said. “You could get really big. You can tell by the size of your elbows.” “My elbows?” “There’s no fat on the elbow,” she said, “so it’s a good way to assess bone structure, how big your body can get. I’ve got small-to-medium elbows, so I’m really limited.””

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The character suggests adding mass to grow larger, using elbow size as an indicator of bone structure and potential body size, but feels limited by small elbows.

In simple terms: Elbow size is used as a proxy for growth potential, causing self‑imposed limits.

Key Takeaway

Don’t let perceived physical limits define you.

Themes

body image growth self‑perception limitations health

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • gym training
  • nutrition planning
  • medical assessment
  • personal coaching

Key Concepts

biology self‑esteem fitness goals

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you overcome perceived bodily limits?
  • What other factors influence growth?
A Different Perspective

Physical potential is not solely determined by bone size.

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