Sadly, my Dad is expected die any time now, so I needed to clear my mind to do something positive for myself. Sometimes reps are more than reps, and honoring a commitment is more than checking a box. I need to feel like I'm building vitality right now. This workout is a quick one because I need to go home early tomorrow.

One of my goals with this challenge was to be physically stronger and healthier for when this time came. These reps have also also also made recent months easier on me by continuing to invest in myself when I would've sat around otherwise. They'll also give me the head start I need to go hard at the gym for the next phase of my healing process before my baseball season starts.

The main advice from my recent experience is to never assume or trust that a parent will right their wrongs with their child before they pass on. If you truly need closure for something significant that wasn't your fault, approach them for it as soon as possible. Once the mind goes, closure will likely never come. I've learned that even the most important people in your life may be incapable of apologizing on their own, no matter how necessary it is for them to do, and then it becomes impossible.., and then it becomes impossible...

What I'm referring to if you haven't seen my recent post on this.

10 Steemians for a massive new high of 4,478 reps today and 116,491 overall, done across 24 people from 8 countries in 62 days.

Calling whales, dolphins, and the fitness community to take notice of us busting our asses daily. Please join us, help spread the word, or reward these dedicated Steemians for their daily workouts and blog posts. More people are joining because they've finally SEEN this blog series, and wish they did sooner. Many who have joined have shared how much this initiative has helped them get back on a healthy fitness regimen. It sure has helped me immensely!

All counts are manually recorded and updated daily.

Cumulative Results: #'s vary with various start dates
@rmsbodybuilding: 29,437 reps (25.3%) 62/62 days (UK)
@thevillan: 22,262 reps (19.1%) 41/62 (AUSTRALIA)
@myleskshupe: 12,694 reps (10.9%) 28/62 (OKLAHOMA, USA)
@povilas: 7,238 reps (6.2%) 33/62 (UK)
@steemmatt: 7,118 reps (6.1%) 62/62 (USA)
@lordcarlo297: 5,552 reps (4.8%) 30/62 (ARUBA)
@belemo: 3,870 reps (3.3%) 10/62 (NIGERIA)
@xxlobo21xx: 3,857 reps (3.3%) 16/62 (ARKANSAS, USA)
@mightpossibly: 3,472 reps (3.0%) 25/62 (NORWAY)
@ninjamike: 3,421 reps (2.9%) 15/62 (CALIFORNIA, USA)
@cygon: 3,335 reps (2.9%) 12/62 (New York, USA)
@mgood: 3,160 reps (2.7%) 14/62 (USA)
@khufu: 2,938 reps (2.5%) 18/62 (AUSTRALIA)
@kellerkulturist: 2,864 reps (2.5%) 14/62 (GERMANY)
@kbarrett: 1,253 reps (1.1%) 7/62 (INDIANA, USA)
@fitspace: 1,135 reps (1.0%) 5/62 (CALIFORNIA, USA)
@gruber.muc: 960 reps (0.8%) 4/62 (GERMANY)
@bentheredonethat: 870 reps (0.7%) 4/62 (FRANCE)
@eddy2cul: 350 reps (0.3%) 2/62 (NIGERIA)
@jasonshick: 206 reps (0.2%) 1/62
@xced2806: 158 reps (0.1%) 1/62
@foles09: 120 reps (0.1%) 1/62 (AUSTRALIA)
@doctorneo: 120 reps (0.1%) 1/62 (NORWAY)
@dj123: 101 reps (0.1%) 1/62

The Challenge: At least 100 honest reps of exercise every day. No excuses. No bullsh*t. Just actions, positivity, and results. Only post AFTER your reps are done.

• If you can't contribute yet, try to eat natural foods and stay well hydrated without the sugar for now.

• It's ok to start with a number you're comfortable with if you can't reach 100. You choose what exercises to do.

• 30 minutes of dedicated brisk walking, running, or SPINNING (new) can count as 100 reps if you're unable to lift or need to rest.

• I will award 1 SBD to each person who reaches every 10,000 rep milestone. So far, 4 SBD have been paid out.

My Daily Challenge Completed - 116 reps:

-75 Bar Calf Raises (75 pounds)
-41 Shoulder Bar Raises (75 pounds)

---

My Daily Assessment:

See above.

---

Feedback from @mightpossibly:

"I find it deeply satisfying to do these reps, which is a big deal. I've always hated the gym and prefer to exercise at home. But I've lacked the discipline to do it. It sort of feels like I have gym buddies now, without the hassle of going to the gym."

Original Intro Post With My Motivation

32nd Day Update With My Progress Pic

58th Day Update With 100K Reps & My Progress Pic

-DAY 1: 370 total reps from 2 Steemians (both 62/62 since)
-DAY 2: 375 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 3: 1,368 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 4: 415 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 5: 1,900 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 6: 530 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 7: 300 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 8: 311 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 9: 550 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 10: 927 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 11: 1,273 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 12: 642 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 13: 514 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 14: 883 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 15: 474 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 16: 616 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 17: 697 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 18: 490 reps from 2 Steemians
-DAY 19: 769 reps from 3 Steemians
-DAY 20: 1,089 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 21: 1,594 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 22: 1,523 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 23: 1,619 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 24: 2,964 reps from 4 Steemians
-DAY 25: 1,849 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 26: 2,574 reps from 6 Steemians
-DAY 27: 2,295 reps from 6 Steemians
-DAY 28: 1,748 reps from 5 Steemians
-DAY 29: 2,001 reps from 6 Steemians
-DAY 30: 2,396 reps from 6 Steemians
-DAY 31: 2,064 reps from 8 Steemians
-DAY 32: 2,650 reps from 10 Steemians
-DAY 33: 2,315 reps from 8 Steemians
-DAY 34: 2,030 reps from 8 Steemians
-DAY 35: 2,382 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 36: 1,989 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 37: 2,403 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 38: 2,100 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 39: 2,714 reps from 10 Steemians
-DAY 40: 2,280 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 41: 2,432 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 42: 1,846 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 43: 1,835 reps from 10 Steemians
-DAY 44: 2,606 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 45: 2,632 reps from 11 Steemians
-DAY 46: 3,018 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 47: 2,820 reps from 13 Steemians
-DAY 48: 3,032 reps from 9 Steemians
-DAY 49: 1,875 reps from 10 Steemians
-DAY 50: 3,389 reps from 12 Steemians
-DAY 51: 2,936 reps from 11 Steemians
-DAY 52: 1,952 reps from 7 Steemians
-DAY 53: 3,327 reps by 12 Steemians
-DAY 54: 1,444 reps by 7 Steemians
-DAY 55: 2,051 reps by 9 Steemians
-DAY 56: 3,046 reps by 11 Steemians
-DAY 57: 2,717 reps by 10 Steemians
-DAY 58: 1,931 reps by 6 Steemians
-DAY 59: 2,022 reps by 11 Steemians
-DAY 60: 3,939 reps by 12 Steemians
-DAY 61: 2,975 reps by 12 Steemians
-DAY 62: 4,478 reps by 10 Steemians (new rep max)

Daily Rep Count:

1,170 - @belemo
1,000 - @rmsbodybuilding
741 - @myleskshupe
452 - @thevillan
259 - @mightpossibly
240 - @lordcarlo297
200 - @mgood
194 - @gruber.muc
117 - @khufu
105 - @steemmatt

Excellent work everyone.

Total through 62 days = 116,491

Conditions:

• Weights not required.
• Do real reps with good form, aiming for 100+.
• Start your reply with "Challenge Completed".
• Reply with the type of exercises and # of reps for each in a list.
• Cumulative tallies appreciated as a separate line.
• Only submit reps you've done, not ones you're planning to do.
• Use the tag "fitnesschallenge".
• Upvoting or resteeming is appreciated to reach more people.

Advice:

• Stretch before and after your exercise.
• Breathe properly on each rep.
• Quality over quantity.
• Hydrate throughout and afterwards.
• Eat a healthy snack with protein after.
• Do exercises you enjoy at first to build momentum for harder ones.
• Take before pictures to appreciate your results over time.
• Feel good about your accomplishments.

-Please follow us daily and join when you're ready. Ask any questions in the comments below.

@steemmatt