I am documenting my weight loss goals and accomplishments and the methods I used to achieve the results you see.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Top of the World Ma!

(Or at least the top of the wall)



You can do lots of amazing things, once the weight comes off. This is something that I never could really do when I was younger, because frankly, I was too big. My arms were never strong enough to hold my weight.


Once I lost 100 lbs in college, I could probably have done this. I just never tried. So recently when my daughters wanted to climb the wall at the Ellicott City, MD YMCA, I said I'm going to climb too. This is the second time I tried it. The first time, I only made it a little bit further than the top picture. On this day..September 2, 2008, I made it to the top!! Whoohoo!


Training

When I tried the first time my triceps began to hurt and I noticed my fingers were a little stiff. So, after that first time, which was about a month ago, I began doing push-ups with my fingers instead of my hands. I also began doing push-ups with my hands together in the shape of a diamond. The first type of push-ups strengthened my fingers.. The second type strengthened my triceps. My training paid off and I made it to the top.



Next up is working on hanging with each arm individually, so I can do the Rings ala American Gladiator style. By the way, I want to go on that show, that is why I am doing these types of activities. I was never in shape, the first time the show came on. Now I will be ready. Bring it on Gladiators..Bring It On!!

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