Goal Setting: The Pull Up

I’ve set a new goal for myself. This is one Zandria has expressed, too, but I am putting my goal on a clock:
By October 16th, I will do an unassisted pull-up.

Krista @ Stumptuous says in Mistressing the Pull-Up:
Pullups are a cool exercise. They look tuff, they feel butch, they’re low-tech, and they [...]

Bout Damn Time

Finally.
Trainer Guido and I did the regular “weights and measures” thing today; I usually dread this because whatever success I’ve had on the weight loss side, I have never been able to get lean. The frustration and disappointment in Guido’s voice has always made me dislike the whole exercise. Still it’s valuable information for me [...]

Just Add Friends

Found at least one secret to having fun in a workout again: add a friend.
My friend Maria has wanted me to join her at her cool, fun workout facility for some time. I don’t know why it hasn’t happened before, but today was my first time.
We had a nice session with her great [...]