I Did It!
I finally did it! I increased my shoulder press weight to 2o lb. DBs!! I know..20lbs doesn’t sound like much to some people..but to me..it sure is!
The whole time I did the FYM workouts, I just couldn’t bring myself to increase them from the 15lbs I had been doing. It actually didn’t seem to get any easier, so I didn’t think I was ready. Until TODAY!!
Today I did my first set with the 15’s, only 8 repetitions, but what was planned. I thought to myself, “that wasn’t that hard-maybe I can try the 20’s”. So I picked up the 20’s and did 2 more sets of 8 repetitions! Granted the last 3 repetitions of the last set was a big rough, but I did it! And with great form!
I have also increased my incline press to 25lbs and rows to 25 lbs. I am slowly getting there, but honestly never thought I would be using those heavy of weights! It’s so exhilarating!
Where have you pushed YOURSELF in your fitness? Drop me a comment! Let’s all share in your accomplishments!
PS…it’s day 4 of no coffee! 
Angie Schumacher is a Certified Fitness Professional who trains clients in her home and is a Women's Boot Camp Instructor in Colorado. She is the author of The Fat Blasting Boot Camp Program and has offered a one stop website to help you with all of your health and fitness needs. Please visit www.BuildingABetterU.com to find exactly what you are looking for!
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That’s amazing! My little 8lbs weights are challenging enough for me:)
Are you still drinking green tea in place of the coffee?
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Yes Sagan..day 4 of no coffee…I sure was tempted this morning, but thought of being held accountable on here, so I choose the tea! Kudos to ME!
Wow, that’s a big jump from 15 to 20, congratulations! At our gym we have a 17 1/2, which comes in handy for the shoulder press. I hate when the increments are so big that it’s hard to make much progress. You’ve got me motivated to try for 20 now.
Thanks Crabby!
Yea, I don’t have anything in between, so it was a big jump, but I was so excited when I was able to do it! Sometimes you can even surprise yourself if you just give it a try! Let me know when you hit that “20″!
~Angie