Laocoon Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 After working out every other day for the last two months, combined with the paleo diet, working towards that first pull-up was my #1 target. Today I decided to try it; slowly but steadily I managed to pull me and my 91 kg's of meat up towards the ceiling. Made me feel proud of myself! Then I just tried some more; I got to three. Woot! - By the way, I now believe more than ever in paleo eating. Last year I started eating paleo, but after some months I began eating grains again. Quickly I began feeling more tired, some days I couldn't make it til the evening without taking a nap. When I finally connected the dots I decided to start eating paleo again. I made some mistakes at first but I learned from it. I also started working out, promising myself an iPod classic after 40 workouts. I'm now at number 28 and I've never felt (and looked) better. My abs are (slowly) becoming visible, my shoulders are more defined, my back is more muscular, my breast has less fat. It is totally awesome. I didn't lose a lot of weight, but I think I'm replacing fat with (heavier) muscles. Yesterday I was at a party and noticed I was getting a lot of attention from girls. That was an incredible payoff for all the hard work, and a huge confidence boost. So good luck to everyone starting on their quest to becoming awesome: focus on your habits, eat healthy (paleo!!!) and do some serious strength training. Rely on yourself, because you alone are responsible. When I realized that everything changed. You will get there! Quote - You only live once... so kick ass while you can Link to comment
I-Jo Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 YAY for pull ups!!! THAT'S AWESOME Quote Link to comment
HalflingOfficeDrone Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Wahoo! 3 Pull ups, YOU ROCK! Quote Level 2 RangerCON 4 I WIS .75 I STA 1 I STR 4.5 I DEX 1 I CHA 2.5 1st Challenge2nd ChallengeCurrent Challenge Link to comment
Guest asdf Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's great! Just yesterday I reached my 6 week challenge goal of getting to 10 reps. But no matter whether it's 10 reps or 3, achieving that goal is a feeling of sweet victory. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Strong work! I just did 7 yesterday, and I am hoping to hit my 6 week challenge number of 10 tomorrow or Friday. Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
Omega v1.1 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 I haven't even attempted one pull up yet but when I do, I'm definitely going to try to follow your example and do three! Awesome work! Quote I believe that the definition of definition is reinvention. My returning challenge Link to comment
Cutebug Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Congrats!!!! Doing a Chin Up or Pull Up is one of my 6-Week Challenge goals. It's HARD! You're awesome! Quote Hobbit Ranger, Dragon Slayer, Crazy Cat Lady, Beekeeper Sixth Ranger Challenge Link to comment
whoiwas Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Congrats! This is one of my goals, and I have a few more weeks until I attempt. Thanks for the inspiration. Quote Link to comment
BigJim78 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Awesome news mate! We just got the boilermaker to weld up a pull up bar and bracket out at site. Finally I can do pull up's without having to hang of the superstructure. Pull up's rock. You'll start seeing some serious changes in your upper body too as you make those numbers bigger. Congrats again! Quote Lift big, eat big, sprint...repeat.... Link to comment
UltraPoweR Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Congratulations bro,that is awesome! Quote I'm here because I wanna be proud when I look in the mirror and be an ispiration.What are YOU here for?STR-1 DEX-3 STA-3 WIS-2 CHA-1 CON-5(I NEVER get sick.Don't make a noise when you punch me either).Level-1.I believe in the power of the mind and Law Of Attraction.From now on,I proclaim myself not afraid of scorpions! Link to comment
rabies_R_us Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 A noble goal indeed (of course doing a pull up or chin up is my current goal)! Nice work! I hope to join you in the pull up club soon! Quote Link to comment
keliswicked Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Congrats on the pull-ups!!! And on the girls' attention Quote Keliswicked, level 6 half Hobbit/ half Dwarf Druid Progress Log || Fitocracy! || 2 3 4 5 6 Link to comment
Maledictus Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Many congratulations. Pull-up is one of those things I class along with barbell squatting ... you always feel awesome when you pull it off. Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Minty Keen Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Oh my goodness, that's awesome!That's actually a goal of mine atm. To be able to do a pull up "by the end of the month".I said that two weeks ago, and I've been training, doing bodyweight circuits etc...But I haven't bothered testing myself yet. I really ought to! Quote Primal ChaiRace: Human | Class: Adventurer [Level: 0 | STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 ] "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Link to comment
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