90 Day Plank Challenge

A couple of months ago I had a great idea. 

Me: Let's do a plank challenge!

Self: Great idea Maria! Lets find one onlin-

Me: Oooooh-ho-ho-ho no self! We can't do a simple, online 30 day challenge!

We're going to do a 90 Day Challenge with a 5 minute plank as 

the ultimate goal. 

Needless to say I couldn't find one already made. That should have been my

first warning. So, being the genius that I am, I made one up. And then

because I was afraid to do it alone I dared Barry to do it with me.

Downloadable Link

As you can see, there is no set start date. There is literally not a single excuse you 

can make about when to start. You don't need to start on a Monday, or the first of the 

month. There is no calendar. You can start TODAY. 

I made it through Day 68 before my schedule got super crazy and I missed too many days.
But I start again today and I'm feeling good about this round!

I'll give you a tip, don't quit. We both got a cold at the same time and didn't do a plank for a couple of days and let me tell you, that first plank back is a killer. But honestly, once you do it for a couple of days your body remembers. And your body will hold if you don't allow your mind to give up.

-Ri

I Love Day 1s!!!!!!

Today is Day 1. Also known as Best Day Ever (Home, anyone?). I just finished my first strength workout in a while, I've taken my before measurements and photos, and I have started tracking my food again on MyFitnessPal.  I'm ready to start fresh, I'm ready to start feeling better, I'm ready to have my energy back, I'm ready for anything!!!

Because I am the way I am, I made a couple of print outs for the next three months. Since I tend to slim down without actually losing any weight I made a body measurement tracking page. I'm also using my 90 Day Plank Challenge and Monthly Goals Printable. The Monthly Goals printable is by My Love for Words. It is totally free (as are my printables) you just need to sign up on her site and she will automatically send it to you. It. Is. Worth. It! I use it every month. It is an editable printable so you can click on the boxes and type in your goals!


Body Measurement Tracker Link

90 Day Plank Challenge Link

Monthly Goals Printable Link- By My Love for Words

Now, some people may ask "Why three months? Isn't that kind of long?" 

Why yes, yes it is. 

For me, I need a challenge. And 30 days just isn't enough of a challenge. Also, 30 days isn't a long enough time for my body to make a real change. Three months is long enough to be challenging, long enough to see a definite change in my body, and long enough that the healthy changes I make become habits by the time the challenge is over.

So I'm excited to see where I'm at at the end of 90 days! In addition to my running posts I'll be doing weekly challenge updates. 

So essited!!!

-Ri