In light of the extreme focus this board has in regards to the 'body beautiful' (and the frustration that results in people not 'getting results fast enough'), I thought I would create a sticky that changed the focus a little....
This is a thread for posters to use to recognise 'every day' cardio/ strength or training achievements or challenges... Be it doing a PB on deadlifts, achieving that bodyweight pull-up, increasing your run speed or distance, or making it through a new grueling cardio routine - The small things that made you smile and do a happy dance of victory in the gym!
Share the torture/ torment and triumphs here (and perhaps set a challenge for others, and yourselves, for the next workout too)!
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09-01-2010, 07:00 PM #1Banned
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Daily Workout - Challenges and Victories
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09-02-2010, 12:31 PM #2Registered User
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Victory: Yesterday I did a full 20 mintes of HIIT on the treadmill, run 7mph and jog 5 mph. Previously, I was only able to to about 10 minutes and then continue with a light jog for the rest of the time. But yesterday I decided to push forward and I surprised myself.
Challenge: I have yet to do a pull up or 10 pushups :/
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09-07-2010, 05:09 AM #3Registered User
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Victory: got to add the 45lb plates to the bar for squats for the first time!
Failure: got off the elliptical without stopping it completely and the pedal shot back and nailed me. Hello ankle the size of a softball!
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09-07-2010, 12:18 PM #4Registered User
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My first post here (that in and of itself is a big one, as I've been lurking/reading/learning here for about 6 months!) ....
Last week I decided to start AllPro's beginner routine which meant that I, for the very first time, had to enter the free weight section of the gym. Very scary stuff. But I did it and determined my 10RM for each of the exercises and started the program yesterday. I'm very happy to have broken through that self-imposed barrier.
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09-07-2010, 05:00 PM #5Soundtrack Always Playing
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CONGRATULATIONS!Originally Posted by thedogdidit
This a huge milestone. I'm sure a lot of women (myself included) can relate to that feeling.***********************************
-- Keep the Faith Baby (Adam Clayton Powell)
-- "If Plan A is to take multiple .338 shots to the back, you really need to come
up with a Plan B."
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09-07-2010, 06:34 PM #6Registered User
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Thanks, it truly was a milestone for me! Amazing how, even at my age, I can be intimidated by something so little. I think I would have been more assertive when I was younger and fitter ...Originally Posted by DanceDiva
Just had to take a deep breath and dive in, knowing that free weights were inevitable to get the results I desire. So far, so good.
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09-09-2010, 01:41 PM #7Registered User
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Yay! Welcome to the addiction that is freeweights.Originally Posted by thedogdidit
An accomplishment that sticks out in my mind is from probably 6 months ago, but it still makes me smile. I was loading up the barbell and without thinking, grabbed a 25 lb plate in each hand and loaded one on each end of the bar. When I started, loading up 25 lb plates with 2 hands was the norm (and not necessarily an easy task). A small thing, but it makes me happy.
This week: I'll be hitting all my previous 5RMs doing Madcows. Next week starts the real work
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09-09-2010, 02:21 PM #8Registered User
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Done my first unassisted wide grip pull-up yesterday! Woooop! Cracked chin-ups a while ago but pull-ups have always been a sticking point!
"Procrastination is the thief of time"
-Anon
"The best activities for your health are pumping and humping."
-Arnold
"I do now what others won't - so I can have later what others can't."
-Anon.
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09-09-2010, 07:59 PM #9Banned
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A motivator for all of you trying to float....
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09-10-2010, 11:06 AM #10Gone Primal
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Nice job!!!Originally Posted by Bonny_Lassie
Done my first unassisted wide grip pull-up yesterday! Woooop! Cracked chin-ups a while ago but pull-ups have always been a sticking point!
I did a PB dead, 185lbs x 8! Woot woot! My goal is 225lbs
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09-10-2010, 11:10 AM #11Gone Primal
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[QUOTE=Emma-Leigh;545312913]A motivator for all of you trying to float....
[QUOTE]
Holy crap I thought doing a Clean and Jerk was hard... those girls are amazing!
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09-10-2010, 11:23 AM #12Da fuk is this.
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O-o me thinks I have new goals now.Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh
If this were easy, everyone would walk around ripped.
I like eating, it helps with the not dying.
Journal: Back in Black
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=120569281
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09-10-2010, 02:49 PM #13Potato chip queen.
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Great idea, Emma!
Love that vid.Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh
^_^
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09-10-2010, 06:03 PM #14new heights of badassity
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omg. this. is. what. I. want.Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh
does anyone know which federation that is?wabi sabi...the art of finding beauty in the imperfections of life.
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09-11-2010, 03:26 AM #15Banned
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Done my Iron Maven => http://ironmaven.net/kono.html <= might find more info there.Originally Posted by summertown74
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09-11-2010, 08:04 AM #16BAM!!!!!
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last night first wide grip pull-up no HELP
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09-11-2010, 09:06 AM #17new heights of badassity
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thanks Emma!Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh
wabi sabi...the art of finding beauty in the imperfections of life.
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09-11-2010, 01:31 PM #18Registered User
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I got 5 reps out the 16kg dumdbells on chest press yesterday, 2 more than ever before - first improvement in weeks!
"Ain't about how fast I get there.....it's the climb"
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09-14-2010, 10:13 AM #19Registered User
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I deadlifted my bodyweight last night
It was only 1 rep, but now I know I can do it.
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09-14-2010, 12:48 PM #20Registered User
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well...Now i can do 40 pushups in a row( 50 my next goal) and i can do ninja jumps!knees on the floor and i can jump and land on my feet!
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143471063&p=854819153#post854819153
Cut,cut, cut!
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09-19-2010, 05:10 PM #21Registered User
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I can now do 2 pull ups :-)
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09-19-2010, 05:11 PM #22Registered User
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I tried to do walking lunges with 16kg dumbells this morning and fell over half way through my second set. But still it felt good and I am making good improvements :-)
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09-19-2010, 05:36 PM #23Hammy Hammy Hobbes
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I managed to rep the 55lb dbs for 10 on flat db presses today with no shoulder pain!
First time really working out chest in 5 weeks after a RC injury. YEEAHHHHH!!!
Current PRs:
Bench Press: 200x1
Deads: 315x1
Back Squats: 275x1
*Team Amazon* - Sisterhood of Iron
*Log - There's a Ham in the Power Rack, Part II http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=167311531
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09-20-2010, 08:54 AM #24"You're at the controls"
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Victory: 8 dead-hang pull ups FINALLY! I've been stuck @ 7 for months now.
Goal: 10! (this will take me a while to accomplish, I have a feeling) :-)
Victory: 19 unassisted dips (with good form) in a row!
Goal: 20! (maybe 2 weeks?)I want mature muscle.
Yes I finally started a journal.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=130589673
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09-20-2010, 08:00 PM #25Potato chip queen.
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Victory: 215 lb. squat!!
Challenge: 225 lb. squat by October 1st.
^_^
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09-20-2010, 08:27 PM #26Registered User
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Wow coooooooool!Originally Posted by fitlover
Victory: 215 lb. squat!!
Challenge: 225 lb. squat by October 1st.
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09-21-2010, 11:23 AM #27Registered User
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I bench pressed for the first time today!
12 x bar...but still! Go me!Strive for more.
MyFitnessPal - Rozlyn1708
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09-21-2010, 11:55 AM #28Registered User
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Congrats!Originally Posted by Rozlyn27
From someone who passed this milestone just a few weeks ago, I know how exciting it is.
Oh, and the bar is nothing to sneeze at ... and you'll be adding 2.5lb plates soon enough
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09-21-2010, 11:57 AM #29Registered User
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Awesome! And when you get to 225 you'll be just about at 2xBW --- amazing. I hope to someday get to BW ...Originally Posted by fitlover
Victory: 215 lb. squat!!
Challenge: 225 lb. squat by October 1st.
but first I have to just squat the bar ....
baby steps.
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09-22-2010, 08:34 AM #30Uncarved Block
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^^ Thats neat!Originally Posted by mariia
i can do ninja jumps!knees on the floor and i can jump and land on my feet!Right now it doesn't matter what the results will be.
Whats more important is that you test the waters. You share the story.. you add a different aspect to your recovery..
Leap and the net will appear..
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