Today, I hit a mile stone in the planks. :) They're still modified (on elbow and knees), but I held it STRAIGHT for 40 seconds WITHOUT FALLING!! woohoo!! Most definitely pushed myself!! And what a great feeling that has been!
Tried to do it on elbows, no knees, but my back started hurting. So, that will eventually be a new milestone to push towards. :) Right now, it's 60 seconds without falling. :)
Also, I did jumping jacks for 40 seconds straight without having to modify. My legs were killing me, but I did it! Yay!
I love that my workout buddies push me, as well as force me to keep going when I want to quit on my sets and not finish. :) Originally, this weight loss journey was started because I wanted to just "look good". Now, it's about showing myself that I can do things I never thought I could. To press through. As Cara said this season on The Biggest Loser, to stay in the fight, until the fight is over and finished, and the fat lady sings (courtesy of Justin haha).
So, I'm happy with my baby steps. I just want to keep reminding myself to press further, push harder, and to NEVER GIVE UP. As Lynn told me, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Phil 4:13 :)
Let's see what else this body can do!
Oh, and I calculated week 1 exercise:
6 days worked out
295 minutes total
3,737 calories burned. :)
p.s. I kept that 40 second plank up consistently!! That's right. Consistently! Each set, did the plank, and stayed up! woooohoooooo!!!!!!!!! :)
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