PIMPING MY (P)RIDE with Photos arrgghhhh....

Here we go biznitches!!! YEEHAA!!!!!

1. OFFICIAL STARTING LINE
Post your total of exercises within one minute, while using good form.
Slow and Steady.

Crunches completed in 1 minute = 43
Pushups (I wana do proper pushups) completed in 1 minute = 10
How long (up to one minute) can you hold a plank = 30 seconds
Pull-Ups (I have to go to the park where there are monkey bars tomorrow) completed in 1 minute = 1
Squats/Lunges (no weights) completed in 1 minute = 25

2. What equipment will be you be using in this challenge?

B. My own body weight
D. Free weights and dumbbells at home



3. What dumbbells weight/resistance level are you starting at? (if applicable)
I am starting with 5lb dumbbells + bar.

4. Why do you feel the burning desire to grow stronger, to change shape, to prove yourself?

I NEED strength. I LOVE strength training. The strength I actually need is psychological - I am one of those who appears to be mentally strong, but in reality is a quivering mess on the inside. ST makes my body strong - strengthening my body makes my psyche strong. I AM STRENGTH.
Plus it is spring here and I wana look good (aka fit into) my bikini from last summer!!

5. Create your tracking space.

Got that sorted. I am ubergeek planning machine.

Google Calendar
A notebook
My blog
My sparkpeople fitness log
Create your own tracking thread in the PMP team (WHICH IS NOW A PRIVATE TEAM!)

6. BEFORE PHOTOS.

I have discovered y'all are incredible photographers - I had great difficulty taking photos of all the right bits haha.. Here are some:


Arms
Flexed:
Unflexed:
Abs/core:
Legs
Flexed:
Side view I like!!

Side view I don't like!!
Would love to see an improvement in posture at the end of this challenge.

Butt (is that even allowed??) Oh well done it now!!


To come:

back & shoulders
I will post these in the PMP Challenge Photo Album, and a blog.
I will definitely take the time to encourage the other brave souls who also posted their before pics.

7. STARTING LINE MEASUREMENTS.

This is perfect timing as it was my monthly measurement date anyhow!!

Biceps = 28cm
Forearms = 23.5 cm
Waist = 75cm
Butt = 94.5cm
Thigh = 54.5 cm
Back/Bust = 95.5 cm

But most of all a BIG thank-you to Yoovie for challenging us!! You ROCK it ladeee