I saw this challenge on Facebook and decided it’d be perfect for me.
A little backstory. I was never a string bean except when I was anorexic. I love food, I love to bake, cook and eat. So I gained and gained and gained. I lost a little weight over the years, but always gained it back plus more.
14 years ago, on the day I was to have my first child, I was my heaviest. Since then I have lost 71 lbs.
I wanted to lose 15 more before I quit smoking, so I wouldn’t be so devastated by the inevitable weight gain. I got stuck at 5 below and have been here for 4 months now. I tried to increase my exercise, but I don’t have the time I need. I tried to decrease my caloric intake but I lost energy. I tried to cut back on treats but I found I’d then overindulge. So I just settled on this weight and pretty much gave up.
BUT since seeing this challenge, I decided I CAN do this. Even if I don’t end up losing the rest of this weight, I am doing something to improve myself. I will tone my mid-section, get rid of that baby belly I got from my two girls and strengthen my core muscles which will help with my injured back.
I started yesterday morning and was shocked. It took no time at all (I did it while my little one was brushing her teeth and washing her hands in face) and it didn’t hurt. When I did it today, I felt it a whole lot more. After all, I don’t use those lower muscles for anything! I’m a little sore but it is tolerable without any advil or tylenol.
So…. who else is up for the challenge? We need to support each other in this!
End note – I edited this pic into a document, removed the pic, printed it and taped it to my bedroom wall to remind myself every day to do it! If you would like a copy, I can email it to you!
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Could you email me a copy of the ab challenge that you referred to in your blog
Really want to take this challenge! Could you email me a copy of the challenge poster?
Absolutely! On it’s way now to both of you!
I started this challenge Nov. 1 2013. Need to lose the belly fat for better health. I’m with ya
I’m in can you send me a copy too. Thanks!
Sent!
Please email me a copy of the ab challenge that you referred to in your blog.
could you email me a copy of the ab challenge that you referred to in your blog – thanks so much
I would love a copy of this as well 🙂 I have 5 kids, and this looks like something I can find time for 😀 Thank you!
Please email me a copy!! Ready for this challenge
Please email me a copy too! 🙂
A girlfriend and I want to start this challenge. Could I get a copy emailed to me?
I would like to try. Could you send me the challenge too?
I would also love to take this challenge. Please send details
Im going to do it too!
I’m on my first rest day, day three did have a bit of a burn to it but keep it up girl!!
I loved those rest days! Keep at it!
Could you email this to me please and thank you! Let’s do this!!! :)))
I love the enthusiasm! It’s in your inbox!
Could you email me a copy of the ab challenge. Thank you
Sure can! Best of luck!
can u send me a copy thanks
Done. Let us know how you do!
please email me a copy…thank you…
Sent! Good Luck!
I’d like a copy as well. I saw it on FB and challanged my 16 yo daughter. I too have two kids and 40 wasn’t kind to my figure. She (my baby) carries a little extra around her middle and I carry mine lower but neither of us like it. I told her that we could count for (and encourage) each other.
Good luck on the challange!
MommaBee
I challenged my 14 year old, even though she has a flat stomach (I’m not sure WHO she takes after lol) but she had no problems doing any of it! I told her after a few days she didn’t have to humor me anymore and she was thrilled. Lol.
Sending a copy now! Good luck!
I would like a copy also- thanks much
You have mail! Good luck!
I just started it too. I love it. It is hard but not hard enough to make me want to give up. I’m on day 6 now. I can’t wait to do it every morning!
That’s great! I hope you continued! Please let us know how it’s going. I agree… it’s hard but not impossible!
Could you email me a copy of this challenge, I’m super excited about it!
It’s easy and it works! Check your inbox. 🙂
Could you email me a copy of the ab challenge.
Absolutely! On its way! Good luck!
Would you kindly email me the chart? Thanks in advance.
Sent! Let us know how it goes for you!
Can u please email me a copy the challenge…I am excited about the challenge, it seems do able…
Emailed! It IS definitely do-able!
I’m starting this Monday (11/18)..exactly one month after I quit smoking!!!
Great Job! I also quit smoking in November. Good luck with all of it!
I am seeing this blog for the first time, How did the challenge work for you, Can you e-mail me a copy please?
I had health problems and ended up having surgery, so I had to stop. I can tell you that I was seeing results quickly! My husband has now started it and I hope to get back to it next week! Check your inbox for a copy!
Is there a meal plan that goes along with the challenge?
No meal plan. I just increased my water intake, since I have a problem with dehydration. I would think that if you want to drop some weight, you can add a meal plan.
For myself, I don’t need to lose any more weight, just the fat. 🙂 BUT if you need tips on losing weight also, just let me know and I’ll post some. I’ve lost 71 pounds over the course of 3 years.
I would like a meal plan, it would really help…thanks
do you only do one rep of this? … like literally only 5 crunches the first day? I want to start but I want to do it right!
I did only what was on the paper. 5 crunches is right. You want to increase the reps every day, but not too much. I found that the first day was easy, but as I increased the reps it did get harder. I was shocked that I was able to do as many as I did before I had to stop the program. Good Luck!
Did you finish the challenge? I’m on Day 3
I had health problems and ended up having surgery, so I had to stop. I can tell you that I was seeing results quickly! My husband has now started it and I hope to get back to it next week!
Hi Pattie, how did this work out for you?
Hi Tammy. I had health problems and ended up having surgery, so I had to stop. I can tell you that I was seeing results quickly! My husband has now started it and I hope to get back to it next week!
I’ve been looking at the 24 day challenge for about a month now on my facebook wondering if it really worked. Well, I started it today. 😀 Wish me luck, you guys have inspired me to try it!
Please kindly email a copy of. The abs challange thanks
Done!
How many sets do you do?
It depends on the day how many reps of each exercise. The original post has how many for each day or I can email it to you.
please send me challenge thanks…
Done!