No EXCUSES

60 days into the 90 day challenge and I am very happy with the progress, just a little shocked I had so much to lose. As of this weeks check-in 20lbs lost, 5” inches on the hips (YIKES), 3” waist, thighs, calves and arms. In my first blog about the 90 day challenge it was focused on the fuel (food). Now that you know how to fuel your body how do you burn those calories you consume?

I am a full time mom, wife and have a full time job. I work out twice 4-5 times a week. I am actively involved with my children and have date night once week with my husband. My job Is very demanding as are the kids at times.. So no excuses!

My first workout is done during my lunch and the second is done after I put the kids to bed. During the day I either take spin, RIPPED or go for a run (rippedusa.com). During the evening I do crunches.. 200 of them J In one month I lost 3 inches by just adding the crunches at night to my normal routine.

The key is you have to find something you enjoy doing and switch it up. If you are not seeing results then you should look at what you are currently doing, when is the last time you switched it up? In this blog I am including a 20 minute at home workout that is simple and effective. But for those of you that have many excuses here is some idea on when to fit the workout in.

When I don’t have time…

1.   I have a weight at my desk.. during phone meetings I do various exercises (arms, squats)

2.   While cooking I will do push up off the counter, lunges

3.   When watching TV, … wait if you have time to watch TV you have time to dedicate to a workout

4.   While at the park with the kids I chase them, put them on your back run around

5.   While cleaning, I squat when picking things up

6.   Set the timer for 5 min while cooking.. do 1 min jacks, 1 min Squats, 1min push up off the counter, 1min triceps push ups and 1 min high knees..

There is always time to fit something in….

20min At home or gym workout

Section 1 (Biceps, shoulders and Legs)

Need: Weights

Tip: Good form and flexing your concentrated muscles

·      Bicep Curls  

·      Weighted squats

·      Bicep curls to the outside

·      Pleat squats

·      Overhead Shoulder press

Repeat… except when doing the squats second time around lift one heel off the ground for 6 reps and switch sides

Section 2 (Core, Chest)

Need: Ball and One weight

·      While sitting on the ball, sit ups using a weight. As you extend fully into the exercise raise the weight in the air

·      Left Oblique sit up, again as you extend fully into the exercise lift the weight.. repeat on Right side

·      Push-ups- In a plank position while balancing on the ball

·      Heel to the heaven – lay on your back, grip the ball between your feet. Keep back flat on the floor and lift the ball to the ceiling

Repeat

Section 3- (Backs, hams, gluts, shoulders and triceps)

Need: Ball

Bridge - Lay on your back, calves balancing on the ball, and lift your pelvic to the ceiling while contracting your gluts and core

Reverse Plank and Hamstrings – in a reverse plan while heels are balancing on the ball, pull the ball towards your gluts

Triceps pulse- hold the ball behind your back and keep hands should blade apart, pulse the ball towards the ceiling

Repeat

Stretch and rehydrate

 ENJOY!!