New Year New You Workout

 Ah yes it's that time again, time to make some resolutions and commitments  I have always looked forward to New Years because it brings with it a sense of renewal and change and there have been years that is exactly what I need. Unfortunately many ( if not most) New Years resolutions are done away with and forgotten by March. Why is this? Is it because the newness of it wears off and no longer holds a thrill for us? Or is it just plain life that gets in the way and we tell ourselves our efforts were good enough while it lasted but we just don't have the time, or the money, or the will power or it's just not that important. The excuses can be endless. But what it comes down to is how bad do you really want it? And by it I mean whatever you have set your mind to, it doesn't even have to be fitness related. I love this picture below with the quote 

We can achieve whatever we set our minds to doing, the hard part is realizing that it is our will which makes it happen (or not). We have a rule in our family that you don't say "I can't" because that is a lie. You can do anything, but will you is the more important question to ponder.

So will you stick with us here at Fit at Home Mom and commit now to being fit in 2013? To working towards a healthier lifestyle and body?

If so than below is a workout for you, if your still unsure than below is a workout for you! (see there is just no escaping it!)

Welcome to any of our new followers joining us this New Year of 2013, and to all you who have stuck with me since June of 2012, keep rockin' it and don't give up,  2013 WILL bring a New You because you can do and you will do it!

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Weekly Workout - Holiday Shred

Alright, alright, I am back after an unexpected hiatus and gearing up for not only the Holiday season but for the big "get fit" season coming up in less than a month (you know a.k.a New Years) Lots of people make excuses during the holidays and say they will start with the New Year and while I agree that New Years is a great time to set goals, think about how far ahead you can be if you just start now! So instead of packing on the pounds during the holidays do something that will keep you energized, feeling good and helps keep those extra pounds off! The answer is doing the Holiday Shred!!!

* A side note to my faithful followers, I will be having surgery in early 2013 to remove the masses in my abdomen , but I will not leave you hanging as my recovery could be almost 10 weeks! With that said I am formulating and filming workouts now for my long leave of abscence. If you have any suggestions or things you would like to see during this time now is a great time to let me know! Also I am looking for someone who would like to take over posting recipes while I am recovering so email me! Thanks - briannamerrill@hotmail.com

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Feel like a 10- Workout 21

I hope you are ready for a super fun, quick, yet effective workout that is going to leave you feeling like a 10! I truly enjoyed this one and it has become my go-to workout when I feel like I just don't have time to fit one in. So grab a pair of hand weights and a chair and get ready to give yourself a full body workout in under 15 minutes! Make sure you are pushing to your max so you get results!

Feel Like a 10 - Workout 21

Take 1 minute to warm up

30 seconds of jumping jacks 

30 seconds of high knees

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Evaluation Workout - Back to Basics

We are once again doing things a little different this week. I find that it is important to take a step back and assess your progress every so often, and not just in physical fitness but in all areas of life. When we take a moment to look at where we're at in terms of goals and expectations it helps us move forward and continue to push for the desires of our hearts. So this week I want you to first evaluate where you are at by doing some basic exercises, record these somewhere and then in a few weeks we will do them again and you will be able to see your progress and then figure out if you are on track to meet your goals or if you need to make adjustments. It will also help you see that even when your bodies physical transformation which is manifested on the outside may be going slower than you'd like, the inner physical transformation such as, your cardiovascular system as well as your muscle strength and endurance are improving at a quick pace. Healthy bodies start from the inside and work their way out! So with that said today (MONDAY) I want you to complete the following workout. All the moves are basic but that is to make it easier to measure in terms of improvement  Tomorrow a normal video- workout 21-  will post and we will move forward from there.  Push yourself to the max with this and give it your all!

Evaluation Workout

Get a timer or have a clock nearby

You have 40 seconds to complete each of these exercises with a 20 second rest in between each exercise.

 It is important to stick to the time to make the results effective.

Complete as many reps as you can of the following 

exercises within 40 seconds

Squat Jumps

20 sec rest

Push ups

20 sec rest

High Knees (count one knee)

20 sec rest

Sit ups or Crunches

20 sec rest

Low Jacks (jumping jacks in a slightly squatted position)

20 sec rest

Burpee

20 sec rest

Switch Lunges (alternating legs)

20 sec rest

To turn this into a full workout go through these 7 exercises again. Make sure to record your results so you can compare them in a few weeks and see where you have improved!!!

Workout #20

Aaaahhhh it's here, that week where we as Americans let our entire world revolve around food, we plan it, we cook it and then we eat it and we eat lot's of it. This week more than ever you need to committ to working out everyday! Don't fall behind during the Holidays, instead work hard and while everyone else is putting on the pounds you will be taking them off!
This workout is like workout #19. We will be doing 5 exercises 3 times through. 4 out of 5 of the exercises are combination moves so we can really capitalize on our 20 minutes or less. These combo moves make sure we are engaging as many muscles as possible. So here it is your "I'm thankful for exercise" workout!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Workout # 20

Complete this set 3 times through - My first time was 17:50

10 Slide squat w/ jack squat combo

10 V-Jumps w/ push up

20 Weighted Froggy squats w/ overhead press

20 French Press w/ knee crunch

20 Leg extension and lift

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Weekly Workout #19

Wow talk about a crazy past 3 weeks. I have had computer crashes, vacations that leave me stranded,  a hurricane with it's aftermath and house guests, I can't believe I survived! But in reality that is life and as we approach the busy holiday season we are all going to have plenty of excuses not to exercise but I challenge you to not give in. Find the time, even if it means you can only do 10 minutes, 10 minutes is better than nothing! With that said this weeks work out is one where you complete a set amount as fast as you can so for those of you feeling the time crunch instead of doing this set 3 times like instructed cut it down to 2 or even 1. You can break it up and do one set in the morning and one in the evening. Whatever it takes to keep your body moving and on track with your goals. This one was a challenge for me as I was not exercising like I should have while I was on vacation and so this kicked my tail but it was awesome!

Weekly Workout # 19

Repeat this set 3 times through as fast as you can

5 Burpee Combo moves (*new)

20 kicking Run Lunges

30 Side kicks with knee crunch (15 on each leg)

10 Reverse Push-ups

20 One Leg Ab Crunch with weight (*new)

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Weekly Workout 18

I'm back and badder than ever with the real time workouts and when I say" badder" I don't mean awesome. I mean I am out of shape and the workout totally kicked my tail. But it feels good to know I am done with my treatments until December and I officially have no excuses. I will be able to do every workout 5 days a week and I'm excited to be 100% again. This workout it pretty simple but it will leave you sweating and sore if you don't stretch. This workout will be a little shorter than the others I did it in 17 minutes. There will also be an ab ad on posting Tuesday or Wednesday and it is a killer move. Hit it hard this week and do your best!

Weekly Workout # 18

Main Set

Complete as many sets as possible in 10 Minutes

*15 Flat Belly Burpees

*20 Kicking kneelers (weighted)

w/ 10 military presses & 10 hammer curls

*Wall sit w/ 20 Bicep curls

1 minute rest 

Mini Set

complete twice through

15 One Arm Push-ups

Side Plank w/ 10 cross-unders

20 Scissors kicks

15 One Arm Push-ups

Side Plank w/ 10 cross-unders

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