Wolfwood Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 So, today, about 3 months from when I first saw myself in the mirror and realized how big I've gotten.I wanted a few simple things.I wanted to lose some of the 302 pounds I've been carrying around.I wanted to hold a plank for at least 60sI wanted to do 100 continues squats.And one of the biggest, I wanted to do one god damn push up.For the first month, I stuck to the Angry Birds workout, and I made real progress, I had some trouble starting out, like a lot of people, I could barely do a Knee Push Up, I couldn't hold a plank for much longer then 5 seconds and I couldn't squat to save my life.By the end of the first month, I could pump out about 30-40 Knee Push Ups, Hold a plank for a little over 30 seconds and do over 75 squats in once go.But then school started again, and my three workouts a week went to two, then one, then I didn't do them at all, I went back to "Well, I'll just do them Monday/Wednesday/Friday" But those days never came.But then, once again, I stood up, said "F*ck it" and got right back to it, I lost a little progress, but I made it back and then some.But I hit a wall, my squats were amazing, I almost hit 100, this from a guy who barely do a single Knee Push Up, my planks weren't progressing as fast, but they were still going.My Push ups were doing great at first as well, I went from one, to 10, to 20 and almost to 40 in two reps, all on my knees, of course, but I just couldn't do one actual manly push up.So, once again, distraught, I fell off the bandwagon, days turned to weeks, weeks turned to a month.This morning, without school or anything else to do, I decided to pick up my "Gym" (Bedroom), as I was getting rid the garbage, I still had my little mat rolled out, so I gave a shrug, got down on my toes and tried to do a push up, expecting to fall on my face as usual.And then, for the first time in my life, I did a god damn push up.And for the next hour, I was ecstatic, I just passed a huge milestone, and without missing a beat, I went straight in to my workout, and not only did I do another, I did four more, then another, and then another, for a total set of 5/1/1.I went from doing one knee push up, to seven god damn push ups.It's only seven, and I still have a long way to go, but I've finally done it, I did a god damn push up.And I can't wait for Monday to do it again. Level 1 Assassin.Insert something inspirational here. Link to comment
shortstuff Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Well done! Doesn't it feel good? STR – 24.45, DEX – 13.50, STA – 23.50, CON – 21.40, WIS – 27.65, CHA – 4.50When the sun comes up, you better start running - Thomas FriedmenEpic Quest - Current Challenge - Twitter - Goodreads - Fitbit - blog Link to comment
Caution Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 And that folks is how one becomes addicted to results! Good job, keep it up. My Current Challenge Link to comment
silverpeacock Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 AWESOME!!! Congrats! Keep it up! Link to comment
Relic Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Huray! From 0 to seven, very exciting, congratulations!And in case you lose motivation in the future, just remember that the angry bird workout can be split into 5 minute chunks, and there's no excuse to not have 5 minutes. On that note, I'm going to do a quick set... To find piece with myselfI must first find a piece of myself Link to comment
Griffin III Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Awesome job man. The positive mindset will keep you moving in the right direction. Link to comment
tigersheart Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 GREAT WORK!grats Link to comment
erawka Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Congratulations! Push ups are hard, but you totally stuck it out! Great, great job. Battle Log"Either you take care of business and give yourself the best chance of survival (while accepting the inherent fuckedupitude and randomness of life), or you relinquish all hope entirely." -- Krista Scott-Dixon Link to comment
Haikoo Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Way to go!!!! STR 7.2 | DEX 3.5 | STA 5.8 | CON 8.4 | WIS 5.55 | CHA 5.5 Most Recent Challenge Link to comment
Erick the Red Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Good job! Steady progress is great. Current Challenge: (Feb-Mar 21) Step by Step My Epic Quest Character Sheet *** Old Challenges and Links hidden below Spoiler My Old Battle Log (2012) 1st (Scout) 2nd (Scout) *** (2013) 3rd (Warrior) 4th (Warrior) 5th (Warrior) 6th (Assassin) *** (2014) 7th (Ranger) 8th (Scout) 9th (Monk) 10th (Scout) *** (2015) 11th (Ranger) 12th (Ranger) 13th (Ranger) 14th (Ranger) 15th (Scout) 16th (Scout) *** (2016) 17th (Ranger) 18th (Scout) 19th (Scout) 20th (Rebel) (2021) 21st (Adventurer) Past groups: The Wild Hunt 6 *** The Serenity Crew *** The Wild Hunt 5 *** The Wild Hunt 4 *** The Wild Hunt 3 *** The Wild Hunt 2 *** The Wild Hunt 1 *** Browncoats Achievements: (20 Sep 2014) Completed first half marathon *** (17 Feb 2014) Finished mission to bring body fat from over 25% to under 12% over six months (trying to repeat that now) Link to comment
Atalan Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Congratulations! I will keep your example or perseverance as motivation for my own endeavors. Link to comment
Kishi Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Dude. That is amazing. You worked long and hard and finally got the results you were looking for. Well done! Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to comment
realbrickwall Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 So many success stories are told, but so few people remember to mention all the times the failed and all the times they set themselves back on the way, even though it happens to everyone. We need more stories like yours!Bravo on your progress. I am looking forward to the amazing things you'll see for yourself another three months down the road. Level 4 AssassinStr 8.50, Dex 7.25, Sta 6.75Con 6.00, Wis 8.00, Cha 6.00My tumblrtumblr for silly band names Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks for sharing, this made my day BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Hardcore Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Congrats! Couldn't be happier for you "No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:27 Link to comment
MuayTyson Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Good for you be careful with the Planks if you are 300 pounds most likely you are also Lorodonic (or you lead with the hips front pushes forward back is flat) they could be hard on your lower back if you have problems try to find an alternative. Race: Mul (Dark Sun, AD&D) Profession: Battle Monk Level:1 Str/4 Dex/3 Con/4 Wis/2 Cha/2 Link to comment
connally7 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 That's awesome! Keep going strong:) Level Three Ranger STR 3.5 | DEX 4.25 | CON 4.25 | STA 4.25 | WIS 4.5 | CHA 4STARTING STATS : 199 lb CURRENT STATS : 191 lb GOAL STATS : 135 lb Instagram | Epic Quest We are not our circumstances. We are our choices. Link to comment
DaygloNirvana Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Great job! Thanks for inspiring me! “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.â€~ Buddha Fitocracy | My Blog | Shiny Dayglo Battle Log Link to comment
Lancor Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Keep up the good work!! It's not easy, especially when you have a hectic schedule. Stick to it, do what you can. I find that if I surround myself with people who support my quest I'm much less likely to make excuses. Feel free to stop by for support!! We're here Good Luck!!! And keep up the great work. Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Great job! Keep on keepin' on... The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
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