My legs are exhausted...tons of yard work yesterday and some running this am with squats on top aye yay yay!
I hear you @underdog25 with the long legs pros and cons, pants that are too short are the bane of my existence. On the other hand I do like my legs in the right clothes, at least from the knee down on others...I love guys with strong shoulders/back yummy.
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Bitch/Brag: I actually winged this one after I did a workout video this morning since I didn't have my phone with me. And luckily I guess right! Although I did 8 (modified) push-ups. The squats are starting to be an issue for me, along with the plank. I guess that's why it's called a "challenge."
GTKY: What's your favorite body part? Do eyes count? I have big, blue eyes and I think they are my favorite and most distinct feature.
Done! I timed it today and cranked it out in 129s.
I think pushups, though do-able will continue to be my challenge. I am seriously considering signing up for the pole-dancing class in a couple weeks which is all upper body so I better get in gear lol
GTKY: On myself...I love how powerful my legs are, aesthetically I have a pretty nice rack? haha On others....hmm idk it usually changes based on what's happening. HS bf playing guitar? I'd probably say arms or lips. DH cooking dinner? His back/bum. Chris Hemsworth putting on jeans? all of it. lol
GTKY: I guess I would go with my boobs. I have gained 30 pounds since my wedding a year ago and my self esteem has never been lower. Since I met MH 12 years ago I have gained 70 pounds overall. It's really time I make a change for good.
Bitch/Brag: squats were easier to do today. I am going to ice at work though bc DOMS is killing me.
GTKY: What's your favorite body part?
My legs. They have gotten out of shape since I had DD but I loved how strong they always were from years of soccer. I'm happy that I noticed definition coming back after only a day into this.
Bitch/Brag: When I'm doing the actual challenge, it doesn't seem that hard. Then a couple of hours go by and my thighs and abs are so sore, that I can barely get off the couch. I guess that's a good thing!
GTKY: What's your favorite body part? - On myself, I'd have to see my hair. I'm strawberry blonde, and DH agrees that it's his favorite, too. A close second would be my calves, which have always been very muscular and shapely.
Post by LadyNymeria on Apr 13, 2015 10:40:43 GMT -5
Today's Challenge: 5 Push Ups, 15 Second Plank, 35 Squats, 20 Crunches - Squats are done. I just did them in the bathroom at work. I'll do the rest when I go home for lunch. ETA: ALL DONE!!
Bitch/Brag: Surprisingly the squats today were easier for me than yesterday. I'm sure the push-ups will suck badly later.
GTKY: What's your favorite body part? For myself, right now my eyes. They're really blue and I love them. In the past it's been my calves. I Irish Danced for 20 years and my calves were AMAZING. MH was jealous of my calves when we met. Unfortunately work got in the way of dancing and they have shriveled to nothing special. I have actually added toe raises to the challenge. However many crunches we are supposed to do, I am doing that many to raises as well to try to get some calf muscle back.
My favorite part of MH is his chest and arms. He so strong, I love it.
Post by nerdykitten on Apr 13, 2015 10:51:42 GMT -5
Today's Challenge: 5 Push Ups, 15 Second Plank, 35 Squats, 20 Crunches- I have done the squats and the push-ups. I will do the crunches and the plank after work.
Bitch/Brag: I hate push-ups because of my double joints. My body really hated day one, but I also did a 5k that day so maybe that was why.
GTKY: What's your favorite body part? Either my boobs or my calves.
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Bitch/Brag: The squats are definitely a killer for me. I run a lot and I can tell it's impacting my squats because I always do this challenge after my morning run. Everything else has been a breeze.
GTKY: What's your favorite body part? I really like my mouth because I have big and full lips and a nice smile, and I have strong muscle-y legs from running and figure skating.
Bitch/Brag: I think DH got me sick. My throat hurts and I'm tired
GTKY: What's your favorite body part? I'm going to say... My eyes. They have a neat tri-coloured thing going on (dark blue on the outside, then green, then brown/gold before my pupil) and DH is always telling me that they are beautiful.
F planks! lol! I've substituted them the pic below. I was already trying to do a daily challenge with it, so I'm doing this instead.
Goodnight! How can this be more enjoyable than a plank?
I have a hard time with plank bc my abdominal wall is split from having twins. I find this easier because I'm using my core but arms more. I find it easier to hold my balance as well. Plank hurts my lower back because of my shitty core now. Hopefully that makes sense. Lol
I have a hard time with plank bc my abdominal wall is split from having twins. I find this easier because I'm using my core but arms more. I find it easier to hold my balance as well. Plank hurts my lower back because of my shitty core now. Hopefully that makes sense. Lol
That makes sense. I have a little split, too, but not as bad. I'm hoping this challenge helps me to close it.
I just tried your move. It's difficult but I didn't kill myself! Winning in my book.
It looks a lot harder then it is. I try to hold it for 15 sec, then 30 etc. I have almost a 3.5 finger divide in my stomach and it puts a lot of strain on my lower back :/ I will have to get surgery to close it one day, I'm just waiting till I'm done having kids.
Post by LadyNymeria on Apr 13, 2015 15:51:30 GMT -5
Spin-off question based on starbuck27's and erin2021's comments above:
Has anyone heard of any recommended core exercises that might help prevent an abdominal split due to pregnancy? I'm sure there's nothing that can be done to completely prevent it if it's going to happen, just curious if there's anything specific I should be trying to work on now pre-pregnancy.
Spin-off question based on starbuck27's and erin2021's comments above:
Has anyone heard of any recommended core exercises that might help prevent an abdominal split due to pregnancy? I'm sure there's nothing that can be done to completely prevent it if it's going to happen, just curious if there's anything specific I should be trying to work on now pre-pregnancy.
Personally, I was incredibly active before my pregnancy. I don't think you can do anything before that will prevent it. There are post pregnancy workouts that help the split, but it all depends on the severity. I also believe there are exercises that can make it worse. When I was trying to get back into shape I probably made it worse because I didn't know what to avoid. I found out almost a year later I was doing some sit ups that would make it worse.
I wish I tried using some kind of wrap or brace to see if it would help pull the split together, but my stomach was so big after that I thought it would just take time to go down on its own.
Spin-off question based on starbuck27's and erin2021's comments above:
Has anyone heard of any recommended core exercises that might help prevent an abdominal split due to pregnancy? I'm sure there's nothing that can be done to completely prevent it if it's going to happen, just curious if there's anything specific I should be trying to work on now pre-pregnancy.
A decent core and posture is helpful. When you are pregnant, if you need to sneeze or cough, pull your belly button in (allowing it to go out puts added stress on your already strained abs).
Crunches and sit ups are actually not suggested and can also affect your pelvic floor. The amount of crunches in this challenge isn't going to make that big of a difference and the planks are giving those muscles another workout, so that helps. This is because those movements can make the muscles shorter (kind of how kegels can cause issues for your pelvic floor) and that can lead to issues.
Spin-off question based on starbuck27's and erin2021's comments above:
Has anyone heard of any recommended core exercises that might help prevent an abdominal split due to pregnancy? I'm sure there's nothing that can be done to completely prevent it if it's going to happen, just curious if there's anything specific I should be trying to work on now pre-pregnancy.
Personally, I was incredibly active before my pregnancy. I don't think you can do anything before that will prevent it. There are post pregnancy workouts that help the split, but it all depends on the severity. I also believe there are exercises that can make it worse. When I was trying to get back into shape I probably made it worse because I didn't know what to avoid. I found out almost a year later I was doing some sit ups that would make it worse.
I wish I tried using some kind of wrap or brace to see if it would help pull the split together, but my stomach was so big after that I thought it would just take time to go down on its own.
Spin-off question based on starbuck27's and erin2021's comments above:
Has anyone heard of any recommended core exercises that might help prevent an abdominal split due to pregnancy? I'm sure there's nothing that can be done to completely prevent it if it's going to happen, just curious if there's anything specific I should be trying to work on now pre-pregnancy.
A decent core and posture is helpful. When you are pregnant, if you need to sneeze or cough, pull your belly button in (allowing it to go out puts added stress on your already strained abs).
Crunches and sit ups are actually not suggested and can also affect your pelvic floor. The amount of crunches in this challenge isn't going to make that big of a difference and the planks are giving those muscles another workout, so that helps. This is because those movements can make the muscles shorter (kind of how kegels can cause issues for your pelvic floor) and that can lead to issues.
Spin-off question based on starbuck27's and erin2021's comments above:
Has anyone heard of any recommended core exercises that might help prevent an abdominal split due to pregnancy? I'm sure there's nothing that can be done to completely prevent it if it's going to happen, just curious if there's anything specific I should be trying to work on now pre-pregnancy.
My midwives said that pilates moves are fabulous for recovering from abdominal split.
I tried to work out a lot before and during pregnancy. I squatted with weights, did lunges, planks, side planks, etc., for as long as I could. I had some pregnancy DVDs that incorporated a lot of pilates and also did that.
Post by thelittleredm on Apr 13, 2015 17:13:14 GMT -5
Bitch/Brag: Fuck push-ups. So, I'm just getting my challenge started today (tsk tsk, I know) and DS decided to sit on my tummy during crunches, my back during my plank (2× Fuck), stood up and bent over so his hands and head were touching the ground and bounced with his arms while I did push-ups, and then grabbed my hand and did a couple squats with me before deciding it was dumb and went back to doing his version of push-ups. It was adorable.
GTKY: On myself, idk. I like my wrists. It sounds weird, but they seem like the perfect size to me. On DH, his arms and legs. I'm a sucker for defined arms and legs. And backs. If a guy has really nice definition in his back, it's swoon worthy.
Bitch/Brag: Still doubling-up this with the 30-Day Yoga Challenge, so I'll pretend that's why the full push-ups are so wobbly.
GTKY: What's your favorite body part? I am feeling this body love! I love my chest any ol' day, and when I'm on my fitness game, my booty is pretty great too.
Done! I timed it today and cranked it out in 129s.
I think pushups, though do-able will continue to be my challenge. I am seriously considering signing up for the pole-dancing class in a couple weeks which is all upper body so I better get in gear lol
GTKY: On myself...I love how powerful my legs are, aesthetically I have a pretty nice rack? haha On others....hmm idk it usually changes based on what's happening. HS bf playing guitar? I'd probably say arms or lips. DH cooking dinner? His back/bum. Chris Hemsworth putting on jeans? all of it. lol
My gym has a pole-dancing class, but I haven't had the moxie to try it yet. I did a class with a bachelorette party once though and it was hard work! Let us know if you try it out!
My brain hurts... I was really hoping I would feel better by this evening and I was going to do the challenge stuff tonight. Fx I feel better in the morning and I am going to do day 3 in the AM and day 4 at night.
This is a boring update but I just wanted to say that I am here and I am still participating!!
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