I am EXCELLENT !!! - NSV

Emv79 · May 2012

Hi.
I'm not used to telling anyone but my trainer about my fitness accomplishments, as for the most part, my loved ones simply don't get it. But I'm SO excited, that I have to tell someone...so MFP population: I'm talking to you!

Today was my fitness evaluation, something I've been doing roughly every 1 or 2 months since January at my gym to measure progress. I had been seeing positive changes when I'd look in the mirror, but nothing prepared me for this:

BF% - I did it!!! I am now at 19.2% which is considered "Excellent" for my age group (the top limit is 19.7%). I was at 22.6% in Jan 2012 and was aiming for 19.5%, so this was a huge surprise! Note that I started weight training in January (3x week) and watching what I eat in April.

And it just kept getting better:
- Push-ups (consecutive): Went from 2 in January to 20 now.
- Plank (consecutive): Went from 30sec to 2min.
- Squat machine (consecutive): Went from 20 reps at 110lbs to 40 reps.
- 3min Step Test: Went from 136bpm to 99bpm

I am proud of myself as the hard work I put in everyday is paying off....and that makes me happy!

Thanks for reading...