We were doing our warm up last night and it was time for jumping jacks so we did them. 10 minutes later I said "uh...I did jumping jacks, when the hell did that happen!?" We did that 2 or 3 weeks ago and I didn't feel the need to do them but it was like there was no thought process in it, I just did it. I smiled and kept on going. I don't know where that automatic switch came from but I can't wait for other things to come naturally. I've still got a lot of gut to lose so burpees are about 20 lbs away if not more but I can't wait for the day that I can do one without feeling like I'm going to blow out a knee or face plant into the concrete. For now, I'll enjoy my new accomplishment. Just call me Jumping Jack Flash!
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I hear ya!!
ReplyDeleteI used to do one leg jumping jacks to protect my knees. One day I threw caution to the wind and found myself doing the real thing! I don't overdo it out of respect for my old knees but doing Jumping Jacks is definitely on my list of things I'm proud to do now that I couldn't do before!!
you seriously ROCK!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Flash!! You're just racking up the victories lately!!
ReplyDeleteWow - victory after victory for you lately. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI love reading about your progress! It is absolutely inspiring to see your transformation and share in your milestones. I am so impressed with the jumping jacks. I am still in the "need to modify" stage. Way to go!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Love that you're getting better in so many ways lately :D
ReplyDeleteYay! Great job! And, let me just say that I can totally hear your humor in your blogs :) I love it! Keep up the great work!!!
ReplyDeleteYAYAY! That is awesome! I still have some issues with burpee's so don't feel bad :) Keep up the awesome work, momma!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!!! Go get 'em, Jack!
ReplyDeleteYou go Jack! Teehee! When I do Jumping Jacks I look like a mixture of a few Molly Shannon characters from SNL LOL! If I don't kick down something I'll be golden!
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ReplyDeleteLove it...I haven't attempted a jumping jack in I don't know how long...I just generally avoid them. I currently hate burpees and can't do one without smacking myself in the face, getting a knee stuck in my gut or falling on my face (occasionally all three) but will celebrate the day I finally do one. Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's really awesome. I wound up wrecking my knees doing JJs in the traditional way when the 30-Day Shred craze started. I don't recall there being any statement to modify moves. Just wrecked me....
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you have knees that can take it, I'm sure it's a better calorie burn. Great NSV!
Fantastic!!
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