SOS...

I've tried to be optimistic, positive, and giving every moment for 135 straight days, but I'm about all out of gas and ideas on how to crack the mystery of getting proper rewards for these posts from the general Steemit community.

You've all be immensely helpful and supportive, so it's not a factor of that. In fact, our loyal crew is the only reason I keep trying. Everyone is encouraging, and I've appreciated every comment, upvote and resteem. I've also been thrilled to see people find a purpose to exercise again and take care of their bodies. I've seen many people flourish from motivation they've gotten here and don't want to let anyone down.

I'm thrilled that many of many of you are getting proper recognition and growing generous followers from your workout posts, because it's been earned with hard work, quality, and consistency. For those that are waiting to achieve blogging success, don't let me discourage you whatsoever.

The reality is that 135 straight days of crunching numbers and posting, along with ~16,000 reps (many forced in the middle of the night to keep my promise), is a lot of trying... without much interest/respect from the larger whole outside our circle. I just can't understand why my posts get nowhere on the rewards front, or even remotely close. Being stuck under $1-$1.25 unless I upvote myself is frustrating.

I had to vent. I know everyone is doing everything they can. Thanks for listening.

I'm still not over my illness and have to go to bed early for my baseball games tomorrow, so I'll put this placeholder up for now so everyone can enter their new reps.

Here's the last post where we destroyed our previous record high in daily reps.

This is a good thing for Steemit, but with more than enough followers (and tons of resteems), most people simply seem to be disinterested, not care, or not want to help. It's tough.

The Challenge:

At least 100 honest reps of your choice of exercise. No excuses. No bullsh*t. Just actions, positivity, results and progress. Only post AFTER your reps are done. Always support each other. Full guidelines and conditions below.

Daily exercise idea (not a requirement) - Shoulder Raise Combo

Bonus Tip - PLEASE never do this:

Daily Update:

• 17 Steemians contributed 7,507 daily reps.

Overall Summary:

• 449,750 overall by 49 Steemians from 13 countries in 134 workout days.
• Thanks to everyone for each vote, mention, and resteem.

Challenge Overview:

• You choose what types of exercise reps to do.
• 30 minutes of fitness walking, running, spinning, biking, cross-country skiing, etc., can count as 100 reps if you need to rest or can't use weights.
• I'll award 1 SBD for every 10,000 rep milestone. (25 SBD paid out)
• I run the numbers daily which is sometimes harder than my reps.

Conditions:

• Weights not required.
• Do real reps, use good form, aiming for 100+.
• Start your reply with "Challenge Completed".
• Reply with a list of the exercises and reps you did.
• Cumulative tallies are appreciated as a separate line.
• Only submit reps you've done, not ones you're planning to do.
• Use the tag "fitnesschallenge" on associated posts.
• Upvoting or resteeming is appreciated to reach more.
• Try to upvote as many contributors as possible to motive each other.

Advice:

• Stretch before and after.
• Breathe properly on each rep.
• Quality over quantity.
• Eat a healthy snack after/stay hydrated.
• Start with exercises you enjoy to build up for harder ones.
• Take before pictures to appreciate results over time.
• Feel good about your accomplishments.

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My Daily Challenge Completed - 100 reps:

-100 Calf Bar Raises (75 pounds)

My Daily Assessment:

Said above.

See All Of My Progress Pics After 93 Straight Days & 11,212 Reps

Original Intro Post With My Motivation

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@rmsbodybuilding with attendance of 134/134 days.
@steemmatt with attendance of 133/134 days.

Last Daily Rep Count:
1,500 - @redencion123
900 - @mudasirfarooq
880 - @thevillan
838 - @wa2qr
800 - @soumon (keep it up!)
500 - @notorious562
480 - @manolisthan
325 - @cryptoteen
305 - @mgood
200 - @vibrantyogini
200- @faizan07
200 - @rmsbodybuilding
165 - @gruber.muc
112 - @khufu
102 - @robertperini
100 - @bitfiend
100 - @steemmatt

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From @musclegirlfusion:

"Since I started posting in this challenge, you've given me a reason to blog on steemit. No matter how discouraged I get when it seems like no one is reading what I write, I know I can write it and post it here and it adds to the challenge. So thank you for giving me the motivation I need to stick with blogging!!"

From @bitfiend:

"After starting 6 days ago I already feel stronger. This is definitely the most consistent exercise I've done in an extremely long time but I am happy to be taking part! While I walk around mostly in pain, I know it's all for a good cause! My health! I am feeling better and I'd say my sickness is mostly gone now. I think that if I had not been exercising, I may have been sick for a bit longer. Persistence pays off!"

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."

From @notorious562:

"I seriously cannot explain how much this group pushes and motivate me to keep working harder. I love this fitness community and the support and encouragement will help us achieve our goals."

From @khufu:

"Your challenge has helped immensely to keep me motivated lately. I've had a lot of... problems going on so your challenge has been a quantum of sanity in an insane world for me."

Please support our hard work and dedication and ask any questions in the comments below.

Sources: 1, 2

@steemmatt