I am EXCELLENT !!! - NSV

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Emv79
Emv79 Posts: 245 Member
in Motivation and Support
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...

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  • dkleinschmidt
    dkleinschmidt Posts: 6
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    WOW - that is quite an accomplishment! Congrats!
  • TheAshpie
    TheAshpie Posts: 62 Member
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    Great job!! I think NSV are best, they are the actual reason we're working so hard, not the damn number!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    Now THAT's what I call a NSV!!:drinker:
  • FluttershySweetie
    FluttershySweetie Posts: 216 Member
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    That is great!!! Keep it up! You are doing amazing!
  • angellmoore
    angellmoore Posts: 72 Member
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    Way to go!!! Very inspiring! :)
  • allisonmrn
    allisonmrn Posts: 721 Member
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    That is so awesome!!! Keep up the great work...:-)
  • ILoveJesus72
    ILoveJesus72 Posts: 181 Member
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    JUST WOW!!! So blown away!! You are indeed EXCELLENT!! Keep it up:drinker:
  • Emv79
    Emv79 Posts: 245 Member
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    Thank you everyone for your kind words!
    It's people like you that add the extra motivation I need to keep progressing with my fitness goals.
    Cheers!
  • scott1080
    scott1080 Posts: 109 Member
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    wow what an amazing acomplishment your awesome!!!!!
  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
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    I love NSV's more than scale stuff!! Great job!!! :)
  • Jori33
    Jori33 Posts: 25 Member
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    Amazing work! Just shows you how far you came! :smile:
  • ValRAAAAY
    ValRAAAAY Posts: 270 Member
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    You ARE excellent! CONGRATULATIONS! You should be totallyl proud of yourself! KEEP IT UP! :happy:

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