First Pilates Class, next the Olympics

[Guest guest]

I wanted to share some fitness triumphs that I've experienced over

the past few weeks, while eating a raw diet (for 3.5 months). My

pilates instructor has decided to have contests to incent the

students to strive towards the next fitness level.

 

The first contest was a push-ups contest. I did more push-ups during

that contest than any other person in the class. (The class consists

of just one gender -- females. There are no men in the class.)

 

The second contest was a reverse-plank contest. To do a reverse-

plank, one elevates herself (including the derriere), with her back

facing down, resting on ones's hands (turned towards the rear) and

heels. The challenge was to remain elevated longer than the best

time posted of all of her classes. Not only did I remain elevated

beyond anyone else in the class, but I exceeded the best time of all

of the classes by 80%. Moreover, the only reason why I stopped was

because the instructor told me that that was enough.

 

Anyway, the thing to note is that I am not the most fit person in the

class, nor am I the strongest. There are plenty of people in the

class who have chiseled physiques that I admire. I believe that I

was able to do this because of my mental focus and energy level. It

certainly was not due to my physical strength.

 

I share this as a response to those who question the energy-level of

raw foodists. I'm sure that many of who have your own

triumphs. . .Please add this one to the bunch as well!