Abs of ....aluminum! - ThinnerTimes

Debz · 05-19-2008, 07:16 AM

I've really been hitting the gym these days and working with a Nazi...er...trainer. He's truly incredible and is really re-shaping my body. I bet he's the only man on earth who's wife can live with the idea that he's making other woman feel good about their bodies. LOL.

Anyhow...I've really noticed a huge change on my abs. I had been doing 500 crunches a night before we started meeting, but he has me doing all sorts of medieval stuff...the roman chair and floor exercises. My tummy is hard like a rock. And it's really starting to show definition. If it weren't for all the extra skin, I might have a 2 pack.

My family and I went hiking the other day...and I really noticed how different my body is. I can do things I never could have dreamed of before. It humbles me...I feel so fortunate. Gratitude is a wonderful thing....just had to share.

Godsblessedme · 05-19-2008, 08:54 AM

wow Deb 500 crunches! whew i'm out of breath just thinking about that! Good for you

Toony · 05-19-2008, 09:37 AM

Remember the "Presidents Physical Fitness" tests each year in gym class? Maybe you guys are too young... one of the things we had to do were sit-ups... I remember dreading that day! You'd pick a friend to hold your feet and count your sit-ups... and convince her to "cheat" a bit for you and you'd do the same for her in exchange... What a flash-back!

mistymee · 05-19-2008, 05:20 PM

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Remember the "Presidents Physical Fitness" tests each year in gym class? Maybe you guys are too young... one of the things we had to do were sit-ups... I remember dreading that day! You'd pick a friend to hold your feet and count your sit-ups... and convince her to "cheat" a bit for you and you'd do the same for her in exchange... What a flash-back!

I remember those.. eww!

My daughter is going to college to be a HS PE teacher.. she was just telling me that they've revamped that test and it's a LOT harder now.

She said they made her and her classmates do the new test a couple weeks ago and she said "I'm never going to make my kids do that test, it's *horrid*" I asked her what she would do when it becomes a requirement? She said "apologize like crazy". LOL

Angel~in~KY · 05-19-2008, 09:07 PM

Where are the pictures Deb?!

Would you mind telling me what, other than crunches, you did for exercise before you went to the pros? It seems like you got damn close to goal without them and I'm so hoping to do the same.

So far I'm doing about an hour on a recumbent bike each day. I was planning to add a little hand weight action to it soon. I'm at a bit of a loss for abdominal stuff though other than crunches (which my back hates).

bridgetgirl · 05-20-2008, 02:34 AM

Debbie,
Do you know what percentage body fat you have by chance? I was talking with the Dr who I work for whose wife was a national body building chamion, and he told me to get a 6 pack I would have to drop low on body fat, below normal for my BMI, in order to get the results and look of 6 pack abs. Right now they are pretty tight and strong, but not at all defineable. So is your body fat percentage below normal and at normal. And if at normal can you truly see definition?

BTW halarious opener, abs of alum

Godsblessedme · 05-20-2008, 05:02 PM

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Presidents Physical Fitness"

totally hated those! my daughter is a freshman they STILL do the National Fitness test (guess they didnt like the presidential)

Duckie · 05-27-2008, 02:39 AM

I hated those damn tests. I NEVER could do a push up. OR a pull up.

Deb... your post made me LOL!!!

Amandazon247 · 05-27-2008, 05:50 AM

Congrats chick .... that avi looks beatimous.....

Debz · 05-27-2008, 06:54 AM

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Debbie,
Do you know what percentage body fat you have by chance? I was talking with the Dr who I work for whose wife was a national body building chamion, and he told me to get a 6 pack I would have to drop low on body fat, below normal for my BMI, in order to get the results and look of 6 pack abs. Right now they are pretty tight and strong, but not at all defineable. So is your body fat percentage below normal and at normal. And if at normal can you truly see definition?

BTW halarious opener, abs of alum

My body fat percentage is somewhere aorund 30 right now...which isn't particularly low. I've read the same thing about a 6 pack...so, I know I'll ever have one of those. It just seems like I can see the musculature underneath. My hunny says the same thing...and he isn't a compliment-rich kinda guy.

One of the thnigs I think is happening is that the trainer has me doing oblique work as well as just the straight ab stuff...and it's really making a difference in my side profile. I'm never gonna be a bathing beauty...but I'll take what I can get.

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Originally Posted by Angel~in~KY

Where are the pictures Deb?!

Would you mind telling me what, other than crunches, you did for exercise before you went to the pros? It seems like you got damn close to goal without them and I'm so hoping to do the same.

So far I'm doing about an hour on a recumbent bike each day. I was planning to add a little hand weight action to it soon. I'm at a bit of a loss for abdominal stuff though other than crunches (which my back hates).

You'll never see pictures of my sharpei-ness...I figure it's a community service to not show my saggy body in public.

As far as what I did for exercise, I tried a lot of different things. You can get a set of resistance bands to use as home at Wal*Mart...they have a set here that has an instruction manual and all. I also have a set of light dumb bells that I used. Mags like Shape and Fitness have workouts in them...check 'em out and see what you think.

Google "Pliometrics". It's basically short powerful moves that increase core strength. I still do that stuff...it's actually fun. I also bought this Tont Little stepper that I used to do in front of the TV at night...not the best in the world, but at the time it served it's purpose. I also have a treadmill...

As far as the crunches go...when my back is bothering me (I have 2 herniated discs) I use my exercise ball. Just find a book or website that shows you how to do them corretly, or you're wasting your time.

It probably sounds like I have a bunch of equipment...but the biggest thing I own is the treadmill...it's on the basement so no one else has to see it. The rest of the stuff just tucks away easily, except for the ball...which I stow in the downstairs shower.

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Originally Posted by Amandazon247

Congrats chick .... that avi looks beatimous.....

Why, thank you...

And wow! I finally figured out how to make multiple quotes! Yay, me!