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Are any of the ST fitness buffs around?

Posted by kelly Jul 17 '13, 18:45

A few questions...

Firstly, I've noticed that after 3 months at the gym, things are slowly starting to change re: muscles. My weight hasn't changed much, but whereas I could barely do one (girly) push-up when I started, now I can do 8 or 9 before needing to rest. Baby steps, but still moving in the right direction. My abs, however, show no change at all. The Pilates instructor told me tonight that given the fact I was recently pregnant and had a c section, I can expect that it's going to take up to 5x as long for my abs to get where I want them to. *fantastic* but do you find that in general it takes more work for your abs than anywhere else, or is it just me?

Also, I've been trying to limit my intake of artificial sweeteners. Cut back a bit on diet coke. Where I'd normally add a few packets of Splenda, though, I am now adding honey. (Tea, unsweetened yogurt, etc) Do you think that's an equally unhealthy choice?

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abs are tough, because there is not really one good exercise for them. - groiny Jul 17, 18:57 1
- Pilates 2x week, and ab exercises (including lower back extensions) 3x week should cover all that though, right? -- nm - kelly Jul 17, 18:59
muscle ability or body shape?.... - zeitgeist Jul 17, 18:55
Honey is healthier(not much), but it's still a sugar and adds calories. -- nm - the liioulu with too much humidity Jul 17, 18:52
Abs take the longest work and take the longest to show it. They are a pain in the rear. - Bacon Jul 17, 18:50 10
- Oh, nothing is fitting differently. Lets see if less soda changes that... - kelly Jul 17, 18:57 1
  - That looks very nice. Saturday off is even nice because the muscles need time to recover. - Bacon Jul 17, 19:12
- If it's a pain in the rear you're really doing it wrong. -- nm - Reagen Jul 17, 18:53
- btw they sell Stevia in the store. Not sure how it reacts with diabetes so check that out. -- nm - Bacon Jul 17, 18:51 6
  - truvia in the green packet tastes better than stevia I think -- nm - Remlik Jul 17, 18:52 5
    - What is that made from? -- nm - Bacon Jul 17, 18:54 4
      - Stevia and? -- nm - the liioulu with Jul 17, 18:56
      - I just looked it up. It's made from the Stevia Leaf -- nm - Bacon Jul 17, 18:55
      - people -- nm - Spawn Jul 17, 18:54 1
        
        That's where Pixie went! -- nm - Bacon Jul 17, 18:55
I'm no fitness buff, but wife has been for quite some time now and abs are def the hardest for her to tighten up. -- nm - Don Homer Jul 17, 18:49

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