person A: I was able to up my average amount i can bench press the other day!
person B: What am amazing feeling that must be!  Did it take you a long time?  Must have felt so satisfying.
person A: Yes. I have been lifting for anout 8 months and never was able to improve my weight limit_comma_ until now!
person B: Its paying off!  That's awesome. How much can you bench?
person A: Nothing crazy....245. I feel like i can get much bigger though now.