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Here's the main thing I've noticed so far: I'm stressed. For the first time I can remember, I am really stressed. But this is a good thing.

I've never really felt stressed before, and because of that, I've never accomplished nearly as much as I am capable of. A certain amount of stress merely acts as motivation. And right now I'm feeling more motivated in my classes than ever before. So far, I've been managing it properly, and haven't had any panic or anxiety attacks. (meditating every day what… Continue

So, I made it to week 5, day 1 a few weeks ago, then due to partially to a major toothache, but mostly me making excuses, I dropped out.

HOWEVER, I have not failed, I have only suffered a minor setback. I'm in a much better state now, and after some testing I found I'm about where I was at the beginning of week 4 for pushups, and have barely fallen at all for the situps.

So: I've decided to pick things back up at week 4, but with a twist: since the situps are piss-easy for me, I'm doubling… Continue

It turns out the stability ball is best for low reps, so I'm not doing that anymore.

Did weeks 3 and 4, and did a new exhaustion test yesterday:

sit ups - 166
push ups - 43

I only did 2 more push ups, even though they were undoubtedly getting easier during the workouts... I must have had an off day.

Me too!

Initial test:
41 push ups
106 sit ups

I did the sit ups on the ground, but from now on I'll do them on my stability ball, which will make it a lot harder, but will yield better long-term results.

Original blog post: http://ipower.ning.com/profiles/blogs/vinay-amp-cliffs-amazing