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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Shoot the Rope.

So, the title is pretty self explanatory.  I climbed the rope in the Dungeon!  My decision to try it out was completely random.  I had just finished my workout and was like, eh, why not give it a shot!  When I realized I was actually climbing it, I was in shock! I was hoping my trainer was looking, but was too worried that if I called her, I wouldn't make it to the top.  Just then, I heard her yell out in excitement for me!  It took less than two months to get to this point.  I am so excited to be here!

You can see a video of my climb here.  I also have a few other fun videos up from The Dungeon!  We are always doing something fun and exciting in the Dungeon.  If you are looking for a trainer, please contact Jamie on Facebook.  You will not regret it!

Let's talk a bit about progress.  First, I decided this year that I would start wearing shorts this summer,  I do not at all regret that decision.  Working out at the gym has definitely boosted my confidence, and I needed it with our weather frequently being well into the 100s in the recent days. In addition to boosting my confidence with shorts, I decided to but a two piece this year!  I found the BEST top at Target.  Seriously, it is better than my best bra.  HA!  I love it.  It takes a crazy amount of courage to post photos like this, but I am pretty darn proud of my progress, so, here we have it - complete with a photo bomb:

I can't believe how far I have come, and really cannot wait until I reach my final goal in fitness and can just work on maintaining.  :]

Next, I was going to a Giants game, and needed to buy a shirt for it.  I went to Target, and found a super cute shirt, but they only had it available in a size small.  I was sure I wouldn't be able to fit it, but decided to take a chance anyway.  It fit perfectly!  More changes in my body. :]

Finally, I was moving stuff and...things around, and found my Prom dress.  I tried it on before starting at the Dungeon, and it most definitely did not fit.  One of my friends suggested I try it on again, and I really did not want to because I was sure it would just make me sad.  I tried it on anyway, and it fit PERFECTLY!  I am now the exact same size that I was senior year - which was my smallest - but I weigh more.  This only confirms what Jamie has been telling us over and over.  Throw away the scale, the muscle is doing so much more for me than those little numbers.  I am losing a crazy amount of inches and gaining so much confidence in myself!





A prom dress party is a must!
I am so excited to be wearing this dress again!





Getting off of the topic of fitness, I also knocked shooting a gun off of my list!  Janelle has a shotgun, and Nic took us out to shoot it!  The thing is huge, and I was super scared when they handed it to me, at first.  When I shot it for the first time, it was awesome!  The kickback was not as terrible as I was expecting.  I am absolutely horrible with aim, but I did hit a few bottles.  I had so much fun and actually decided that it would be neat to own a gun! I will definitely be researching guns!  Next, I would like to shot a hand gun.  It just seems like it would be easier.  :]


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-jennilea