The ultimate ab thread

QueenGyn · May 2013

BUMP

Beautiful Abs! :flowerforyou:

Abs.. I love abs, I'm still in my finding mine. :laugh:

dellashanks · May 2013

Ummm yep I'm bumping...:happy:

usmcmp · May 2013

I'm getting there....

Yes. I have stretchmarks. A LOT of stretchmarks. But still, not too shabby for a woman with a 4 year old who used to be morbidly obese. Never, ever, thought I'd have a flat stomach, let alone ablings.

Lea, you look incredible! Thank you for sharing! I have lots of stretchmarks and even loose skin. I get lucky with good lighting (and I can tuck the skin into my pants/swim suit). There were lots of women at the bodybuilding/figure competition that had stretchmarks too.

Yanicka1 · May 2013

I'm getting there....

Yes. I have stretchmarks. A LOT of stretchmarks. But still, not too shabby for a woman with a 4 year old who used to be morbidly obese. Never, ever, thought I'd have a flat stomach, let alone ablings.

Lea, you look incredible! Thank you for sharing! I have lots of stretchmarks and even loose skin. I get lucky with good lighting (and I can tuck the skin into my pants/swim suit). There were lots of women at the bodybuilding/figure competition that had stretchmarks too.

For real? I was sure that those who competed didn't have stretch marks

DontStopB_Leakin · May 2013

I'm getting there....

Yes. I have stretchmarks. A LOT of stretchmarks. But still, not too shabby for a woman with a 4 year old who used to be morbidly obese. Never, ever, thought I'd have a flat stomach, let alone ablings.

Lea, you look incredible! Thank you for sharing! I have lots of stretchmarks and even loose skin. I get lucky with good lighting (and I can tuck the skin into my pants/swim suit). There were lots of women at the bodybuilding/figure competition that had stretchmarks too.

Thank you, doll! It also probably doesn't help that I'm wicked pale. I should probably get a tan.

usmcmp · May 2013

I'm getting there....

Yes. I have stretchmarks. A LOT of stretchmarks. But still, not too shabby for a woman with a 4 year old who used to be morbidly obese. Never, ever, thought I'd have a flat stomach, let alone ablings.

Lea, you look incredible! Thank you for sharing! I have lots of stretchmarks and even loose skin. I get lucky with good lighting (and I can tuck the skin into my pants/swim suit). There were lots of women at the bodybuilding/figure competition that had stretchmarks too.

For real? I was sure that those who competed didn't have stretch marks

A lot of it has to do with lighting and competition tan/lotion. These are just the most obvious examples. Back stage almost every woman and many men had stretch marks somewhere (bicep, stomach, chest, thighs, etc).

elleryjones · May 2013

Alright, fine, no sleeping in for me tomorrow morning!!! I am officially inspired now. Thanks ladies. I bow to your awesomeness and your fiercesome abs.

Sarauk2sf · May 2013

I'm getting there....

Yes. I have stretchmarks. A LOT of stretchmarks. But still, not too shabby for a woman with a 4 year old who used to be morbidly obese. Never, ever, thought I'd have a flat stomach, let alone ablings.

I frigging love you!

ms_leanne · May 2013

I'm going to jump in for a bit of advice. I'm doing 30 day shred at the moment and once I'm finished want something a bit more abs concentrated whilst I'm losing more fat through the healthy eating.

What would you suggest?

TavistockToad · May 2013

I'm going to jump in for a bit of advice. I'm doing 30 day shred at the moment and once I'm finished want something a bit more abs concentrated whilst I'm losing more fat through the healthy eating.

What would you suggest?

you dont need somethign more 'abs concentrated' just keep losing the fat!

insanity helped me get my top abs showing!

i am nowhere near any of these ladies though!! fantastic work!

MizPassion · May 2013

Thanks for the education and inspiration. I was brainwashed to believe that one would never see their abs if they've given birth:noway:

WhaddoWino · May 2013

I'm going to jump in for a bit of advice. I'm doing 30 day shred at the moment and once I'm finished want something a bit more abs concentrated whilst I'm losing more fat through the healthy eating.

What would you suggest?

FitnessBlender.com has some wonderful ab workouts! Take a look.

ms_leanne · May 2013

Thanks will do!

FaerieCae · May 2013

In for the abspiration! Determined to post my ab pics one day, stretch marks n all.

BeccaBollons · May 2013

I have abs again! I'm 30 and have a 6 year old and a 2 year old. Going to try to sort a picture out and post in a bit. I thought my tummy muscles were completely ruined after my last baby, but it is possible to get them back. Planks, squats and leg raises girls!

Have no idea if this works! My picture posting success rate is zero so far!

Edit; gah, still zero. Ah well, good job girls, keep it up!

Groovyca2022 · May 2013

You ladies are such an inspiration to us. Congratulations and Thanks :drinker:

usmcmp · May 2013

I'm going to jump in for a bit of advice. I'm doing 30 day shred at the moment and once I'm finished want something a bit more abs concentrated whilst I'm losing more fat through the healthy eating.

What would you suggest?

I've never done anything that really concentrates on abs. Heavy compound lifts will help fill in the muscles (that's why lots of powerlifters have abs at higher body fat) and losing fat to make them show. Once a week I do either ab wheel or hanging leg raises.

simplyjustme · May 2013

craigmandu · May 2013

I hope this worked I am a mom of 4 oldest is 28 youngest is 8 and three granddaughters. Yes, I am a grandma. Anything is possible. I am not perfect but who is? I am loving the healthy me.

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym · May 2013

I'm a 35 year old mom of 2 c-section babies. I worked hard and cleaned up my eating and found my abs again.

August 2012

September 2012

February 2013

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usmcmp · May 2013

Lower case img. You look great!!!

usmcmp · May 2013

September 2012

You have always motivated me! I've stalked you on here for a long time!

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym · May 2013

September 2012

You have always motivated me! I've stalked you on here for a long time!

aw, really? Thank you! You look flippin' awesome!

sleepingtodream · May 2013

You all look awesome! I'm working hard to get rockin' abs like you girls:) Keep up the great work!

usmcmp · May 2013

September 2012

You have always motivated me! I've stalked you on here for a long time!

aw, really? Thank you! You look flippin' awesome!

Thank you!!!

teamstanish · May 2013

I'm so jealous. I have abs but they are hidden under stretch marks and that baby sag. I'm working on it maybe some day I will look as amazing as you other ladies!