We are in the last few days of our first 30-day Squats + Pushups = Life is Amazing challenge. We promised you “a gorgeous squat, lots of push-ups, and an amazing life.”
So. Is your squat gorgeous? Do you have lots of push-ups? Is your life amazing?
The Thursday challenge is to do 5 sets of 20 pause squats, squatting as you normally do, but pausing at the bottom of each squat for 1-2 seconds as you ponder these questions. You can do them all at once or spread out through the day, but do think about the gorgeousness of your squat on the first set, the improvements in your push-ups during the second set, and for each of the last 3 sets, something about your life that is truly amazing.
1 point for completion, and an extra point for sharing your ponderings with us in the comments.
February 4, 2015
KungLi
20 responses to “Thur. – 2/5 Pause and ponder squats”
Anushka
February 5th, 2015 at 09:01
Honestly, all I could think of was ‘I hope the cat’s farts won’t smell as bad as the dog’s’. It did. And then the dog farted too.
But on the bright side the sun is shining for team shine !!!
eunicehcho
February 5th, 2015 at 14:20
Done. Someday my nose will touch the ground when I do a pushup. And I’m amazed that exercising (after it is over) really does make me a happier person.
Empish Thomas
February 5th, 2015 at 21:00
My pondering during my squats were the fact that I could do them with little knee pain tonight! Yeah! Also, no leg or thigh pain, which means I am getting stronger. I actually was able to smile while I did my sets instead of moaning and groaning.
Nikki Young
February 5th, 2015 at 22:20
My final motivation was Shondaland. I did my last set of squats, thinking of escapes… of freedom. The earlier ones punctuated my dog walks and writing sessions. And, because I didn’t do them yesterday, I got in my 3 sets of 2 minutes worth of pushups too. Funny how commercials make time for all kinds of productivity 🙂
xochitlbervera
February 5th, 2015 at 22:36
Done!
msullivan574
February 5th, 2015 at 23:07
Check!
msullivan574
February 5th, 2015 at 23:08
I’m gonna admit. I was pondering how much less sore I am and how deep I can squat now. It’s amazing!
Everette
February 5th, 2015 at 23:21
Done. First set , my squat is deep and it helps that I am close to the ground…lol. My arms are getting stronger but my knees hurt but I am doing push-ups, lots of push-ups.. I have nice arms..kinda getting beefy. I have a good life. I am healing and remembering lots of things that PTSD and life has taken away. I work, live and play with some amazing people some fucking dope-ass people. Today is a good day even at Creating Chains!
Monaco Jones
February 5th, 2015 at 23:52
Done. My pondering today was “hmmm, I am much less sore today then I was on day one.” That in itself is truly amazing.
Daniel
February 6th, 2015 at 00:01
Done! Yes, my squat is beautiful as long as I maintain a Thruster form. Lots of push-ups? How bout 50 in 2 minutes. Pretty dope. And my life is amazing and got a whole lot better with the two job offers I got this week. PLUS a long-term production contract 😉 Dopeness all around y’all. Dopeness.
Lisa
February 6th, 2015 at 00:10
Done.
Mostly I pondered how I’m just thankful to be alive and to have such an amazing & magical one is something I never thought I’d see. Loving life.
glo
February 6th, 2015 at 00:24
Check!
efiada77
February 6th, 2015 at 00:30
– My squats are close to gorgeous… want to be able to keep my back more upright. – My pushups are something like 55% better than when I started Queerfit. – I’m GOOD at my job. – I’m STILL revolutionary. – I AM strong and I love my life! Diggity done.
Dean_La_Soul
February 6th, 2015 at 00:59
Done!!!
Revolutionary Runners!!
Holiday
February 6th, 2015 at 02:04
Done. Its 11:03 moutain time
Jocelyn
February 6th, 2015 at 02:27
Done
Ash
February 6th, 2015 at 02:38
Done.
Roan
February 6th, 2015 at 03:06
Done. I pondered all about sexual liberation for the first 60 or so during a day-long workshop… then I pondered how much easier it is to squat now than when I started QF. And I can actually do a few pushups. Thanks y’all.
Cecilia
February 6th, 2015 at 04:54
Done! Thoughts were mostly talking and counting with BT, Chris, & a new friend as we squatted in public at Creating Change!
BT
February 6th, 2015 at 10:57
Yeah! I did some squats in the morning before going out. While in the huge ballroom at Creating Change, finished in the lobby with Cecilia!!! Team Shine!