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Push-ups & Inches! Small Victory :-)
JennieAL
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I did a regular push-up today. In fact, I did 3!!! With no rest in between. I've been weight training now for about two weeks. I'm getting MUSCLES :-)
Anyway, I just wanted to share that small victory with you all. I've only been weight training about two weeks now. I honestly wouldn't have thought I would be doing 3 men's style push-ups that soon. It feels pretty good to surpass my own expectations. Also, I measured today and I'm down 2 inches in the waist and 2 inches in the hips since 12/15/11... one month!
And I know it's frustrating to work your *kitten* off and not drop on the scale like you want to (for the women, especially), but I wanted to add that I actually have gained 2 lbs while those inches melted away! And I look way better already in the mirror. So, keep at it folks! It's small victories like these that are SO worth it!
Anyway, I just wanted to share that small victory with you all. I've only been weight training about two weeks now. I honestly wouldn't have thought I would be doing 3 men's style push-ups that soon. It feels pretty good to surpass my own expectations. Also, I measured today and I'm down 2 inches in the waist and 2 inches in the hips since 12/15/11... one month!
And I know it's frustrating to work your *kitten* off and not drop on the scale like you want to (for the women, especially), but I wanted to add that I actually have gained 2 lbs while those inches melted away! And I look way better already in the mirror. So, keep at it folks! It's small victories like these that are SO worth it!
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AWESOME! I still have to modify mine, so I know how awesome you must have felt when you did it!
I myself have gained a pound, but my boyfriend keeps saying I look thinner-- so I'm trying not to complain.
Way to go!0 -
Congrats!! That is AWESOME! This is just what I needed to see tonight.
I recently started weight/strength training a month or so ago, I haven't lost ANY weight in weeks, and even put a pound or two back on. BUT now that you mention it, I am getting stronger, and I may even look a little leaner! Thanks for the inspiration!0 -
That is fantastic! !! Congratulations.0
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AWESOME!!!! this is an amazing victory!!0
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Thanks for posting! i really needed to hear that! i get frustrated with the number on the scale when it goes up, no matter how hard i work!0
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GREAT! Real pushups are a goal for me this year.0
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woohoo...congrats!! Keep going!0
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Awesome! I'm excited- real pushups are a goal for me too- and I also just started weight training about 3 weeks ago!0
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If I wasn't going to bed in about 10 minutes I would do 3 push-ups too !!!!! I will do mine tomorrow !!! Keep up the good work.....one small accomplishment at a time !0
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Congratulations! That is great!0
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