30 day Babs Abs Challenge!

[Frezflops]

I am afraid I am bailing on this as my but hurts and I get bored with situps and crunches to be honest, I gave it a go, gonna go back to my squats and variations of squats although I need to do more push ups maybe next challenge should be squat related and possibly push up related. :)

[babs609]

you still did great Lisa...you hung in there.  As long as we keep doing something...keep moving. 

 

I can't quit now only 1 day to go...but it will be a long time before another ab challenge...

 

I'm down with push up challenge for sure!  I'm a hell of a lot stronger than i used to be but I still suck at pushups and would like to be able to do 10 regular ones at least...right now I struggle with 3 and do the rest on my knees.  Have a pinched nerve in my neck that has really weakened the strength in my arms.

 

day 28 half way done....i ran out of time and will finish the second half tonight

[Nicole Diver]

I can't do this again until the skin grows back on my tush. Youch. I'm giving it a few more days. I've been doing push ups bc I hate those too. Then I might have to start a few days back to get in swing of things. I'll be doing this challenge forevs

[babs609]

OH THANK GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    I am done, I am done, I am done!!!! 

 

[babs609]

ok...first person (and if you have been secretly doing the ab challenge, PM me and let me know)   to finish the ab challenge after me...gets to choose the next challenge.

[Nicole Diver]

Dammit I am going to be so behind in these challenges. Not doing 2 at same time. Unless it's a running one. But I'm really hoping it's a toning one. Maybe a saddlebag challenge? ;-)

[babs609]

I am going to be traveling next week so I was hoping we didn't have a challenge until I come back...you have until 4/20 to finish the abs and I'm all for the saddlebag challenge  :)

[ChristaC]

Inspired by this challenge, I started my exercise program a couple of days ago, as well. I lay on my back, raise my legs, and bicycle. 50 times. Rest. Raise legs, bicycle, another 50 times. Done.

 

Then I read this entire thread, and now I'm completely exhausted and sore. I'm going to bed. That said, I kudos to all of you who have the will and the strength to do this!

[babs609]

Feels funny first day off the challenge. Lol.

Makes my regular workout seem easy peasy.

[babs609]

Whoever is still with us...woo hoo! You've got this. Almost done. :)

[ChristaC]

Feels funny first day off the challenge. Lol.

Makes my regular workout seem easy peasy.

 

Today I increased my "workout". Went from two sets of 50 bicycles to 100/50, then did some arm exercises and stretches. Actually felt good. :)

[babs609]

That's excellent momma! It does feel good, doesn't it? There is always an exercise to be found that works for you. No matter what physical limitations or age. Age is just a number and a story we tell ourselves which unfortunately limits us to believing we can't do something cause we are too old. I say BS!

Good job!!

[Tink]

Yay babs well done hun!

 

Ava you are truly mad lol

 

Go christa :)

 

Day 21 done, I never want to see another sit up... Oh 9 days to go :(

 

Hoping for squats too Lisa :)

[Tink]

are we going to PM photos of each other after finished challenge ?

[ChristaC]

Yay babs well done hun!

 

Ava you are truly mad lol

 

Go christa :)

 

Day 21 done, I never want to see another sit up... Oh 9 days to go :(

 

Hoping for squats too Lisa :)

I ALMOST feel like I'm doing sit ups... because when I'm pedaling away with my legs up, my stomach muscles are screaming... LOLOLOL

[ChristaC]

That's excellent momma! It does feel good, doesn't it? There is always an exercise to be found that works for you. No matter what physical limitations or age. Age is just a number and a story we tell ourselves which unfortunately limits us to believing we can't do something cause we are too old. I say BS!

Good job!!

I did my set this morning, maybe I'll do some more later in the day? Could be... LOL

[robert]

Age is just a number and a story we tell ourselves which unfortunately limits us to believing we can't do something cause we are too old. I say BS!

 

How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?  -- Satchel paige

 

The reality is that our bodies need more exercise as we age. Sadly most folks do the exact opposite if they ever exercised at all. :(

[babs609]

How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?  -- Satchel paige

 

The reality is that our bodies need more exercise as we age. Sadly most folks do the exact opposite if they ever exercised at all. :(

totally agree Robert!!!   I have arthritis and since i've been working out every day...I hardly have any pain.  If I skip a workout...or sit for too long..I get so stiff.  Gotta keep moving.

[Tink]

I care for the elderly and the disabled, I am a big believer in use it or loose it, keep moving if able and keep the juices flowing...

 

Saying that I better get back to the sit ups :)

[ChristaC]

2 sets of 100 today... plus 50 arm raises side to side, 50 overhead, and 50 up and down... then stretches. Tomorrow, the stars! LOLOLOL :D

[babs609]

2 sets of 100 today... plus 50 arm raises side to side, 50 overhead, and 50 up and down... then stretches. Tomorrow, the stars! LOLOLOL :D

woo hoo!  That is awesome!!

 

now...where oh were are the rest of the challengers???  Slacking as soon as I turn my back????????

[Tink]

Day 22 done :)

 

 

Are we supposed to be able to see a 4 pack by now as I only see a 2 pack lol

[Nicole Diver]

K the skin grew back completely so I started again today. Started on day 11 since I've missed several days.

 

Depending on if the hotel has equipment, I may be out of it again til Friday when I get home. No blamed way am I doing it again on carpet and going through that again.

[Tink]

Day 23 done, rest day today woo hoo

 

On a plus side, these sit ups although caused some slight back strain, I think it was actually strengthening my back I was at work all last week and normally come home with chronic back strain, but yesterday nothing, first time in a year and a Half

 

Happy days :)

[ChristaC]

Day 23 done, rest day today woo hoo

 

On a plus side, these sit ups although caused some slight back strain, I think it was actually strengthening my back I was at work all last week and normally come home with chronic back strain, but yesterday nothing, first time in a year and a Half

 

Happy days :)

 

That's awesome, Tracey! I think the stronger your core is, the less problems you'll have with your back. :)

 

I'm still hanging in there, too. Haven't missed a day, I almost WANT it. I know I don't do much compared to you ladies, but for me, it's pretty big. First of all I get terribly bored with exercising, and secondly I've got a lot of health problems, most of all in my arms and legs. Swollen, painful lumps in all my joints, and a really messed up foot that won't allow me to do much of anything.... a few months ago I could barely walk, so I consider myself lucky that I get around at all. Hence the very slight approach to exercising.... :rolleyes: