hello luvs,
well we made it down to south Florida to get things ready for Lori’s big day at the end of the week. we are so excited for all the festivities to start. most of our friends and family are coming on Thursday (which is our birthday) so we are looking forward to just hanging out with everyone! we drove down so during our travels we enjoyed lots of green smoothies in the car plus some of our individual protein muffins.
michelle here enjoying hers. we are trying to work on new flavors for them, so stay tuned!
before we left out of town and before all the moving happened. we did one last video in Lori’s old place (sniff, sniff).
we answered some of the questions we have received about holding plank while doing our 5 minute plank. multi-tasking some. we have come a long way in our journey of holding plank from our 2 minutes starting point. we feel much stronger and better now!!
we hope you enjoy the video of us doing our 5 minutes of planks and that we answered most of your questions, if not let us know and we be happy to answer them. plus we provide some of our favorite ab moves lately!
we also got this dvd in the mail
Tone it Up girls Beach Babe dvds! we are so excited that these arrived as they are going to be our workouts for the week. we are both extremely happy with where we stand with our fitness goals and how we got those lean sexy arms for Lori’s wedding day.
we are now off to go try out the dvds!! we will let everyone know our thoughts later.
Twins Question: any new workout moves or dvd’s for you lately? what is your all time favorite ab exercise? how did you start your day today? with a workout or with a hearty breakfast?
till next time,
xoxo
pure2raw twins
we have a lot of wedding things to do today – we are doing most things ourselves so lots of DIY kind of projects that we plan to share here on the blog! stay tuned!
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Awesome job, guys! What a fun video
Congrats on the 5 minutes! (P.S. I know a guy who did a 45 minute plank! Holy crap. wouldn’t that burn?)
And so exciting for your wedding!! HAVE FUN!
Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free recently posted..Orange and Berry Salad
oh yes 45 minutes now that is impressive!
Plank rocks my world! It’s amazing how strong that move can make your stomach
Jocelyn @ Peace Love Nutrition recently posted..5 Things Yoga has taught me about Life
totally agree!!
You are are crazy awesome!!!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..Scattered Sunday
way to go girls! inspiring to say the least… I don’t do mine everyday but still working on them when I can! Heading off to the gym now in fact after watching this, thanks for the motivation.
katie @KatieDid recently posted..Dippy Eggs with Sweet Potato Fries
your welcome!
I just got 2 yoga dvds, Ive never done yoga before and started it yesterday and love it so much! I love pilates abs dvd, I do that every day. I always start my day with a half hour of pilates and now an hour of yoga
makes me feel energized and ready for the day! Love the protein muffins too!
I wonder how you guys don’t get bored for doing plank for 5 minutes… I started this challenge last week and I’m at 2:30. I honestly feel part of the reason my time isn’t better is because I get bored and my mind wanders… then I start to focus on the pain more than anything. Do you guys chat to eat other most days? I’m sure that would help…. I’m considering placing a book under me to read or the iPad. Something to focus on, haha.
You guys are a great inspiration! I’d love to be at 5 minutes.
the boredom does play a factor! we try to do something else during the time, we do not chat every time. though we do watch tv or do something else to help.
omg! the wedding is so soon!!! you know, i have been doing a minute plank after i have completed a set of ab exercises and holy crap is it hard! i guess since the abbies are on fire from the previous work it makes it harder than ever!
new move for me is the grasshopper, i started my day by oversleeping, taking a shake to work and forgetting to wear a bra LOL. at least i have a baggy sweater on! my all time fave ab exercise is scissors
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scissors – oh yes that is another great one that we enjoy!!
You two are so cute! Love the video…I held plank with you for 5 min, a new record for me!! It made it a billion times easier than on my own. Look forward to hearing your BB DVD review (just got my today!)
You girls are so FIT!!!!!!! Man, I need to come sweat with you so I can be all toned up nicely!!
Thanks for the great video
xxoo
Kris | iheartwellness.com recently posted..Weekend of Flash Mobbin’, Bakin’ and Eatin’
thanks Kris xoxo
love the video! i’ve started the plank and i’m at like 2:30 seconds now… need to keep challenging myself more though
mariel recently posted..Birthday Rantings
awesome keep it up!!! HUGS
You guys have rockin’ abs!!! I love plank – I tend to do it for 3 minutes at the moment but I do 1 minute, 10 secs off, then another minute, 10 secs off etc as I just feel that I’m still at the point where that 10 secs off really helps me to re-set my form and ensure I am doing it right so I don’t injure myself. You guys are just plank rockstars!
Also, congrats and good luck for this week Lori! SO exciting, I can’t wait for the photos!
Anna @ The Guiltless Life recently posted..New Potato Portobello Salad
I recently started doing more plank, following your example
But I get so bored! I kept thinking I wish I had a sister to do it with! So I’m really happy I can now watch your video to keep me going and inspired 
So thank you and have fun!
Helene @healthyfrenchie recently posted..Bootylicious
You two rock!!!
Ana
Have so much fun on your trip and HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! Your abs=amazing!
Erica recently posted..Weekend & Pawley’s Porch
That video was so great! You guys are in awesome shape. I’m going to incorporate some of those ab moves for sure. Totally agree abs are mostly made in the kitchen. Can’t believe the wedding is so close
Lisa recently posted..Vlog: How To Make a Protein Muffin
thanks Lisa!!! xoxo
You guys are so cute! Thanks for the great tips! And great work!
Roni recently posted..WIAW Birthday Edition
Well, I think you ladies are prettier–and more toned-looking–than the ladies on that dvd!
Great exercises you’re sharing! I do leg lifts every morning, but not with my arms over my head or a weight between my feet–I think I’d get nauseous! But I may have to try anyway.
love
Ela
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You guys are so badass
Loved the video.
Paige @ Running Around Normal recently posted..Personal Trainer for a Day
You both look too skinny
I may be extra sensitive right now due to the press the pro-ana movement has been getting. Please please gain some weight!! The abs close-up picture shows bones protruding like I expect to see on holocaust victims
Not cool ladies.
(I do admire both of you but I’m worried!)
I did think about the pro ana/thinspiration cites when I saw the photos with the shirts up and I have been struggling with whether to post because I think your blog is AMAZING in so many ways and I would not want to offend. I have read a lot about those sites and have visited some. (I’m scared for my own daughter). It sounds like you both eat really healthy and get lots of exercise so that is awesome. I just had to chime in because the photos with your tummies is very similar to the type of thing girls on these thinspiration/pro ana websites do. The difference is you both seem to be doing the right things healthwise according to what I have read on your posts and the wonderful recipes you have shared are so healthy and tasty! I’ve tried quite a few. I just worry that those ab photos might inspire someone to go overboard trying to look like you, but like the other poster I am very sensitive to this issue based on all the press.
Wishing you lots of joy this weekend and always!
You guys look great! I love doing planks. Weird question though, i love your matching shirts, I was wondering where you got them?? I am a twin too and those are our favorite colors(your shirts)!! Thanks!
we got them from forever 21.
Hi Lori and Michelle,
My name is Julie, and I recently discovered your blog. I finally had a chance to make socca today and boy was it delicious!
My first trial turned out to be a little too crispy for my liking so I added more water to my second batter and it turned out so custardy and yummy!!! I wanted to thank you guys for such a detailed guide on making socca and now I just can’t wait to try all the variations. I think I’m going to make one again tomorrow with some carob powder.
As for the questions on this post, I’ve just done ab/core exercises today for my workout and my all time favorite one is alternating dolphin pose and low plank for a total of 10 reps, holding each position for 20-30 seconds. It really pushes you more to your limits than doing regular planks!!
Your blog is such a great resource, and I think I will be visiting pretty regularly!
Julie
thanks Julie we are so happy to hear all of this!!! Yay for socca making
we missed it – we need to make some again here soon.
And ya for pushing yourself with your ab workouts!!!
xoxo
I can’t believe it’s already that time! I’m so excited for you Lori! Enjoy your week ladies!
You know I’m totally addicted to the planks. I love a great core challenge!
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You girls look AMAZING!!!! Oh my gosh I’m totally impressed! Nice work!
And I loved the video
I tried to do a plank with you, but I only made it to 1:30 
Liz @ iheartvegetables recently posted..A Blog-spotting Weekend
awesome Liz!! keep it up and you will get there!!!
I started my day with a big bowl of oats with some eggs mixed in. I had exams today so I wanted a protein packed breakfast that would power me through. I wanted to go to the gym after university but my body was like ‘umm no thank you I’m tired’ so I went for a big walk instead. Was just what I needed! Will definitely be taking this plank challenge on board
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You’re all the way up to 5 minutes!! sheesh! i can BARELY hold 4!! I usually do a LOT of plank work but break up the time. I did do 4 two days in a row and my neck tensed up! i’ve got lots of work to do!
Make sure to stop for a moment and breathe it all in!
YOu gals are an inspiration!
Good luck with the wedding!!
congrats on the awesome plank!!!
I’m working my way up there with you two
and hey where in S. FL are you???
Tara Burner recently posted..Time for change – tips how to make the change
thanks Tara!! we are in Fort Myers, Florida!
incredible! simply amazing, ladies!
janetha @ meals & moves recently posted..two meals + two moves.
You.guys.nailed.it! Great video, good ab moves, and so true: abs ARE made in the kitchen. That’s my biggest challenge right now. I love working out and can stay consistent with it, but it’s the eating at night after a long day and not prepping a good meal that get me! Thanks for the inspiration to clean up my eating; I’m going away to Mexico this weekend and want to feel (and look) great! …off to plank. Seriously.
Bonnie recently posted..Monday Musings
Inspired by my awesome Fitness class at home (I’m interning in another city at the moment) I do a four-minute-plank every morning after getting up. It seriously helps tone my abs. I’ve also started lifiting my legs interchangeably while holding the plank to work my bootie.
You’re much fitter than me, though.
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