This Just In!

I managed a reverse-grip chin-up without a chair assist.  Footage at 11.

No, not really footage.

But I did manage to do a full chin up and surprised myself.  The pullups are still a struggle but I'm feeling like I'm "cheating" less with the chair.  This was probably my first chin up in a decade.

Will be finishing up week 3 this weekend and then going into the rest/recovery week and changing things up a bit - looking forward to the second phase of the program.  Official numbers in a week or so but I'm down a good 12 pounds, lost a few inches off the ol' gut and hips, and am noticing more definition in my arms.

Along with all those number successes, I'm also feeling better, more energy, stamina, and strength at hockey.  The other night at roller hockey, a team mate turned to me when we were on the bench resting up for our shift and asked "Hey you seem to be getting your legs back under you, eh?"  I said that yeah, I'm getting my legs back after my knee injury and he replied "Well, it shows!"  I'm finding I can do more explosive starts and go a little faster in the games and take longer shifts.  I don't dread having a short bench so much anymore for the games, just means more exercise time for me.

Anyway, rambling here.

Keeping the motivation up!