Summer ABs Challenge Demo's

So how was ya'lls first day of the 

SUMMER AB CHALLENGE?

Mine wasn't as terrible as what I thought but I did break it up into two sessions. I struggle with getting a full 1-1 1/2hr of workout time in all at once but if I do a little here and there it ads up throughout the day!

I have had some questions about  the "How To's" on some of these so I had the hubs take some pics last night. I am also including a workout calendar because we all know as women we do better when it's planned out for us!

BTW It's NOT TOO LATE to START! 

Now on to the Demo!

"FRONT" Crunch

RIGHT Crunch

LEFT Crunch

CRUNCH (Knees In/Torso Up)

100 SECOND PLANK

Yes I realize I have dog hair all over my butt...life of having an English Springer

So for the plank I had to "pause" twice for about 5sec each. Not too bad since I haven't done planks in...well quite a while!

Oh and look at this rockin' tank from Strong Confident YOU! I just <3 Ilona and her shop on etsy! I got another one too but I'll save it for another post! <oh and did you see my shoulds? They are on fir-ah> 

I may or may not be holding a Large Iced Coffee for McD's in my left hand ;)

Oh and don't forget to check out my other lovely friend at Hank Orange Headbands. These are A-W-E-SOME, I SWEAR do NOT move! 9mile run in this puppy and it didn't budge! 

I will leave you with this adorable picture of my little Laniebug playing with the chickens next door! I can't wait to get ours! 

PS Here is the link to the first SUMMER ABs CHALLENGE POST 

~Mel

SUMMER AB CHALLENGE

TODAY is the day Ladies!!

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Link up with me (and add your link to the list below) because it's May, bikini season is here and we are all counting down the days til vacation time! 

Every year we go to the beach with my parents. The hubs and I have a GREAT relationship with my parents and we tolerate each other very very well during vacations! My children are the only grandchildren they have for right now and we live about 4hrs away from them so when we go on vaca together, the hubs and I also get small vaca's throughout the week when my parents take the kiddos for something fun! 

It's a WIN WIN for everyone! And we all get along so it really is the perfect set up!

We will leave for the beach on June 28th and return on July 7th. That is 8 weeks for me. 

I have accomplished a lot in the past 8 weeks so I know if I put my mind to it I can make great strides toward being satisfied in a bikini by then. 

I need accountability and a steady program though!

So today starts my SUMMER AB CHALLENGE

It is 6 weeks

3 Phases

Designed by a boot camp instructor

Kick your BUTT kinda workout! 

WHO's WITH ME?? 

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

We will rest every 4th day but we transition after 14days so the rest day will get a bit mixed up but never fear, I wrote the "dates" that you Rest on the picture!! 

For the first week you will do the 100Crunch Set twice

The second week do it 3 times.

Then we move on!

I'm also going to be linking up with SkinnyMeg's Workout Wednesday so you can find some helpful advice, tips and tricks over there on her awesomendo blog too! 

****YOU CAN'T OUT TRAIN A BAD DIET****

I have to keep this in mind and really be cautious of what I eat over the next 6 weeks. I really want to see some definition in my abs and get my baby tummy toned!!

Here are my "BEFORE" AB CHALLENGE Pics

Let me say I L.O.V.E my new bathing suit from Venus. The bottoms have the perfect coverage for my ghetto booty and the ruched sides are much more flattering than a string on me! (plus I got this baby for under $80) :)

I lowered the band a bit so you can see my trouble area...the BLASTED  never disappearing crease! See it? Right there? 

I'm on Day 12 with the Squat Challenge and well ladies...it is working!! I can't wait to see it in 18 more days!

Now for a little comparison on how far I have come! 

Left is end of Feb- Right was Sunday
I just didn't realize the difference until this picture!
SUPER PROUD MOMENT! 

OK so take you pictures and lets BLOW THIS CHALLENGE UP LADIES!! 

Any questions, progress reports or just basic support please comment below, email me @ sweetsouthernmel@gmail.com or hit me up on Instagram!! And don't forget to #SSMelsSummerAbs with your progress!! 

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GRAB MY BUTTON & LINK UP WITH ME HERE IF YOU WILL BE JOINING US!

PEACE & KINI's,

~Mel

Sweet Mel's Summer ABs Challenge

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Yep, I'm doing it again and won't you please grab this button and join me????

Adding one more thing to my already strenuous workout but hey, a great body and healthy lifestyle wasn't born by only doing the minimum.

I'm halfway through the Squat Challenge and I am seeing HUGE changes in my booty! WOOP WOOP! 

I begin Phase 3 of Jamie Easons LiveFit Program next week plus I am still doing some running! 

With all the changes I have seen in my body over the past couple months I am least satisfied with my abs. I have def lost weight and inches around my tummy but there is not a lot of definition...that MUST change!

A girl from my ever-loving fit camp group on FB sent me this AB Challenge that her boot camp instructor gave to her. I was instantly in love!

It looked TOUGH

but

it wasn't TOO long

& 

it was broke down into 3 parts!

Perfect-O~ 

A HUGE thank you to Crystal Britton for making my life 1000x easier by sending me this! 

Ok so here is how it will work!

It will be 3 Phases, each 2 weeks.

The first week you will repeat the set of exercise 1 time, the second you will repeat it 2 times. *Meaning Week 1 & 3 you will do 2 Sets of the exercise, Weeks 2, 4, 5 & 6 you will do 3 sets* (this will be on the pics for you all)

It will get tough but take your time. Do NOT sacrifice form for speed. This isn't a race, its about working those abs muscles and gaining a defined tummy just in time for bikini season! 

Do NOT forget though...You CAN'T OUT TRAIN A BAD DIET and that belly fat is mostly diet! This is just to help form those muscles underneath and if you diet right they will start showing in no time!

I will post all 3 Phases on the blog on Wednesday along with a beginning weight, measurements and before pictures! 

<INSERT> Here is Phase 1 so you can get an idea of what we will be doing... 

If you would like to help motivate someone to start this please  share share & share!! Also email me your before picture, you don't have to include your face, bottom or name just a picture of your abs! I will share it on the blog and IG and then we can all compare our "After" pics in 6 weeks! 
Sometimes you might not want to share your before on your personal IG or FB page but still need the accountability! I will do it for ya and promise...no namsies realeased! ;) email me them at sweetsouthernmel@gmail.com

One more thing...just to clarify I am going to complete the Squat Challenge 

& 

I will complete JE LiveFit Program as well. I just need something to get my abs working overtime before summer!

If you are on IG follow me @sweetsouthernmel and #SSMelsSummerAbs for the challenge

If you are participating post your Instagram name in the comments below and lets try to link everyone up!! 

THREE DAYS!

~Mel