Needed....Ab strength

I knew that my abs took a beating from the 3 c-sections that I had but I really didn't know how bad they really were until the ab ripper routine today. I made it thru the shoulders, bis and tris with no problem, then I took on the ab ripper x routine. Exercises that once were easy for me are now pretty much a no go.

But I will tell you one thing, I already have noticed a difference in how I feel and how my jeans are fitting. I was going to add running into the mix, but after the first 3 days I don't think that it will be necesary for what I am looking for, but who knows..maybe after the first month I will need to add running to my routine.