Thursday, July 28, 2011

ABsolutely FABulous Challenge Day 9: Do The New....Dude...

THE
ABsolutely FABulous 
14 Day Challenge 

14 days worth of Ab Workouts, Healthy Habits & Positive Thinking

DAY 9

Ab Challenge:  Do the new.  Anything.  At all.  If you run, bike.  If you bike, walk.  If you do both....well then you are a darn rockstar.  Bodies get bored with the same old, same old.  Cross training always helps build different muscles....especially your core and abs.  My husband and sister took a surf lesson this weekend which is a killer workout on your abs.  I would have done it too but then who would take pictures??!!  SECRET:  I am terrified of wave.  Not water, just waves.  I think it is called wavephobia.  Ok, so I made that up.....but it could be real. 



Husband/Sister Surf

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Healthy Habit Challenge:  My sister, mom & I came up with a saying over the weekend that applies to most everything in life. Zip it. Fix it. Stop it

Zip it = Just stop talking about it.  Talking about negative things can make it worse!

Fix it = Do something about it!  If you talk and don't act what is the point?

Stop it = Whatever 'it' is stop it.  Whether is be a negative friend, terrible boss or a bad habit.  Just.  Don't.  Do it.

Positive Thinking Challenge:  Surround yourself with people who make you better.  Invest in relationships that recharge you.  Settle for nothing less than what you want and desire.

On a random note look how cute my mom's outfit was.  At least I know where I get my sense of style....haha!  This is again where my philosophy of "belts make everything better" come into play.  That belt makes the whole outfit rock.


7 comments:

  1. I'm only slightly offended that you didn't mention I picked out the belt. Only slightly. And now I will zip it & stop it!

    Great post...glad I could be part of the inspiration! :-)

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  2. Aww you and your mom are so cute! I like the philosophy too. My friends and I call it "verbal detox." We just had to quit talking about our weight. It was sooo annoying.

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  3. Great post. I love your mom's outfit. I need more belts!

    Thanks for commenting on my post. I've enjoyed catching up on your blog. I love that garden party dress a few post back! And all the great exercise demos.

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  4. thanks for the comment on my blog! franklin rocks! i've only lived here for 3 years, but i don't think i'll ever leave!

    and you have so many cool posts on your blog.. i'm excited to dig through and check out all the challenge posts!

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  5. Hi Sarah! Surfing looks very bold and cool. I'm also scared of waves, but glad someone does this.

    Yes, belts are wonderful. I think I need to invest in more of them. They make my figure look better than shirts that just hang there.

    Your Mom looks very good for her age.

    :-) Marion

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  6. Oooh I would love to try surfing! SO MUCH FUN!

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  7. I just found your blog and I am now a follower! :)

    This post is great, btw... especially the healthy habit part.

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