I have a smaller belly button!
I can’t belive it’s already been 30 days. 30 days of planking as part of a group on Facebook my friend Erica decided to start. When first starting this challege and seeing that my final end time should be a 5 minute plank, I was skeptical and not really sure I would finish strong and with the rest of the group.
As I right this on day 30, I am amazed at my results and progress. Not only did I finish strong but I managed to hold a 5 minute plank! Yes I’ve been holding a modified plank because of lower back issues but don’t let anyone tell you a modified plank doesn’t work.
Fitness goals and journey’s are so tedious and at times you really do feel like giving up but looking back on my day 1 photo and comparing it with today’s, I am so glad I didn’t give up. I still have a way’s to go as far as weight loss goes, but the fact remains that I won’t be giving up anytime soon. In fact I think Erica has a new challenge waiting for me that starts on July 1st!
So what are the benefits to planking? It’s not just abs kids, it’s EVERYTHING! For starters I noticed it in my arms right away because they are holding up your weight. What I didn’t expect to notice it was other places besides my stomach. I can see it in my legs, my ass, my back-it’s insane how much you can change your body in 30 days. The other crazy part of this is my belly button has gotten smaller!! Did you think you could get a smaller belly button?! I certainaly didn’t! But the proof is in my photos which were not filtered at all!
Cheers!
xoxo Lindsay
17 Comments
Bethany Magnie
I’m gonna start planking now!!
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Lindsay Carreiro
Let me know how it goes!
View CommentDonna
Wow I am going to start planking right away 🙂 You look great, and if I can do something to help my bottom I’m game!
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Lindsay Carreiro
You def should! Let me know how it goes!
View CommentPam
This is SO exciting! I’ve been debating a plank challenge for a while now and this post makes me want to give it a try. I’ve got enough challenges on my plate for July but maybe I’ll add this one to August! 🙂
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Lindsay Carreiro
I think you should!! I start a wall-sit challenge this month!
View CommentLindsay
Wow! See, hard work pays off! You look great girl!! Xo
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Lindsay Carreiro
Thank you so much!
View CommentMegan
It’s been too long since I’ve peeked in on your blog! But this is great! What else have you been doing along with the planking?
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Lindsay Carreiro
Well thanks for stopping by!! Besides planking I’ve been trying to eat better and of course working out!
View CommentErica Barrow Navis
wow! Those are amazing results for just planking! Do you have the 30 day schedule handy? I’d love if you could share it with me. I really need to do something for my tummy …. and soon 🙂
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Lindsay Carreiro
I do yes! If you email me lindsay@highlightsandhashtags.com I can send it to you!
View Commentglamourousguide
I am SO proud of you!!! Isn’t it amazing?! I cannot wait to see you at the end of this month. I love how great my arms feel, and my legs.
View CommentHere’s to another fabulous fit month.
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Lindsay Carreiro
It is so amazing!!! My arms are like beasts now lol
View CommentLauren Nicholl
Way to go girl! That’s awesome. A 5 minute plank sounds crazy, but I might give it a go! Keep it up!
View CommentLindsay Carreiro
You def should!!
View CommentNicole
That’s awesome!
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