NSV -pushups for first time in 6 yrs!

NannersBalletLegs

I haven't been able to do a pushup for over six years.

Last week, after failing for days, I finally—BARELY—did one, but it took everything I had. I kept doing that one nearly-impossible, excruciating little pushup every day until...today, I found that I can suddenly do four of them fairly easily! Now I know that I am on my way to adding more and more over time.

Keep working hard everyone!

The little things (even our failed attempts) often add up in ways that surprise us when we least expect it.

XOXO

cberridge1987

That's fantastic, well done! I don't think I've ever done a real push-up, I probably could have done one 6/7 years ago, but never actually tried. This is now my new target! One, single push-up!

girlonfire15

Congrats! Push ups were a big step for me too. If you're interested in working on the, check out the 100 push ups program.

LadyAmy20

congrats, that's great!

dobberloon

Congrats! Push ups were a big step for me too. If you're interested in working on the, check out the 100 push ups program.

Is that on MFP?

girlonfire15

Here's a link:

http://hundredpushups.com/

It's great because you can really adapt it to your level, whether you can only do one push up or fifty. And they have one for sit ups and squats too in the links on the side.

timeforsomethingsweet

This is a great NSV!!! I bet you're so excited I can only do about 4 unassisted full-body push-ups but Im working at it. Good for you!!!!

WILSONBA

i agree, a month ago i couldn't do one and now i can do 10. practice = more pushups!

NannersBalletLegs

Thanks for the encouragement and info, guys! Feel free to add me if you like. We can all keep tabs on each other's pushup progress!

LadyGhostDuchess

That is fantastic! I know I am struggling with that still, but I am stoked you attacked that push-up and showed it who was boss!

j2tyco

what a GREAT victory and SO inspiring- thanks so much for sharing with us! Congrats!!!

dorothytd

Terrific! Hard work does pay off. That first one is the hardest. You're rocking now!!!!!

dittmarml

Fantastic - congratulations - and inspiring! I'm now going to make that first one a major goal...big things have small beginnings.

deja_blu

CONGRATULATIONS! You'll be the Pushup Master in no time. =]

slkehl

Nice! I'm working on getting there myself

murdie

Awsome! Congrats.

biglew909

AWESOME. Now, you can start to sing cadence while you crank them out, military-style!

Stinaa91

wtg!

prjoy98

Started with modified ones back in Jan/Feb...tried doing the regular ones about 2 weeks ago and realized that if I took a minute after each 10 I was able to do 30...YES 30!!!!
You guys have no idea how amazing it feels to conquer something you have NEVER been able to do before!
Keep at it...it'll come!