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Planking PSA

MittenJennieMittenJennie member
in October 2013 Moms
I just finished the 30 day planking challenge and needless to say it was a challenge for me, but my stomach is noticeable flatter. Yeah! So here's my advice take it or leave it.

1. The challenge jumps were way too much for me at the end. My post-prego core just couldn't do it. So I split it into sections. I just made sure I did enough small planks to cover the goal.

2. Hands are much much easier than elbows. I was able to do 3:30 on my hands. I nearly passed our after 2:30 on my elbows. So towards the end I would do one minute in my elbows and then the rest on my hands.

3. Despite all this I'm still going. The results in my stomach made every minute worth it. I have decided to continue to try to meet the goal, I just could not do it in 30 days. Right now I'm doing a week of 2 minutes on my hands and 1:15 on my forearms. Trying to bump up by 15 second intervals.

So keep up the great work ladies. Don't get discouraged because even if you can't hold it for 5 minutes straight it is working.

Plank out!

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  • MittenJennieMittenJennie member
    Yes, push-up position.
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  • taylormarie923taylormarie923 member
    I don't even want to think about 5 minutes, 1 minute just about killed me.

    Good job getting through the 30 days!
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  • Jalee85Jalee85 member
    Glad to hear that you saw some positive changes in your abs. I was struggling at 1 minute so I split it up too.
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  • Jenball717Jenball717 member
    Fiiiine, I'll try harder to do it every day.
    *goes off to pout in the corner*
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  • Jenball717Jenball717 member
    Fiiiine, I'll try harder to do it every day.
    *goes off to pout in the corner*
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  • Mama2be12345Mama2be12345 member
    I needed a motivational boost, thank you! I can feel my abs getting toned, but does it count under a layer of blubber? Wah, wah...
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  • Inn2Inn2 member
    Ughs, I feel soooo far away from even 1 minute!! Thanks for the encouragement! I'll just make it a 2 month challenge :)
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  • babydoll22308babydoll22308 member
    I love this post. Its so easy for all of us to getfrustrated to not be physically where we want to be. I remember pre-preg when I first tried a plank I did it for 1minute no problem. After having LO doing a 20 sec plank killed me. Haha so I totes agree to not give up even if you can't do the full time. Even if u drop your knees for just a few seconds, still keep going!! We got this girls!!

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  • Roseallen112Roseallen112 member
    Oh man, I was really hoping this thread was going to say it's bad for me and I should have two cupcakes...
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