~Whittle Your Middle~

Welcome to the 30 Day ~Whittle Your Middle~ Challenge!

wanna follow my training
or see my results???

There are so many benefits to strengthening your Core and I feel that this area will help me fulfill my complete body fitness goal since having two babies in two years! I have some time before my official training schedule begins for my half marathon...although the original one I planned in June conflicts with my high school reunion...I still plan to find one that I can race in before the Triathlons in the fall. I hope that you will follow along in my journey and accept this challenge with me!

~Whittle Your Middle~

~Who: Any and Everybody I hope...but me for sure!
~What: Commit to doing 6-10 minutes of ab work 5 days a week.
~When: February 18-March 20
~Where: Anywhere and Everywhere
~How: Investigate and incorporate the foods that claim to whittle your middle.
I will take before & after measurement of my waist along with photos.
Document my achievements and nutrition research.
Follow the routine listed below:

1. Straight Arm Plank...hold for 60-90 seconds

2. Side Plank...30-60 seconds each side

3. Superman/Banana from P90x...thanks Lisa


4. Prone Plank


5. Prone Plank Reverse Curl 10-12 reps


6. Supine Bridge w/ Arm Extension 10-12 reps



I will continue with my yoga, cardio and strength training.


This is MY Mission...Do YOU accept it???

"Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born."

~Dale E. Turner~


DISCLAIMER:
Please note that I am not a physician, dietitian or a fitness trainer. You should always consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

~Tools of the Trade~

The idea of ~Tools of the Trade~ was intended to share websites that were helpful with whatever my moments pursuit of happiness may be at the time. Today, I'm going to challenge myself (and you) to ~Whittle Your Middle~

My challenges for the 2011 year are to run a half marathon and participate in two triathlons. My goal is to blog about the journey and share my training plans. But first I want to dedicate my training to core work for one month before my running training begins. My poor abdominals may never be the same after an abdominal surgery and two C-sections in three years but I'm going to make the commitment to give them some attention!

There are some amazing exercises out there and I am committing to doing 6-10 minutes of core exercises 5 days a week. I will be researching and documenting my findings and workouts.

I will continue with my yoga, cardio and strength training.

There are tons of superfoods out there that promise to specifically reduce the ole belly bulge so I promise to research and increase those foods in my eating plan.

I will continue with my yoga, cardio and strength training.

So stay tuned...and get ready to turn on your abs and ~Whittle Your Middle~ with me!