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A New Year Fitness Makeover for Birmingham Moms

Many of us make New Years Resolutions that involve our eating habits and working out. It’s a new year, we have a new attitude, and probably some new “lbs” that have taken up space in places that were clearly marked “No Vacancy.” So how do you get back into your routine after the holiday season has turned your normal eating and exercising plans upside down? Here are some tips on how to get back on track.

1:  Do it with a friend: if you have a partner in crime you are more likely to be held accountable.

2:  Don’t force yourself to go the gym 6 or 7 times a week, you must be realistic and not over do it in the beginning.  3 to 4 times will be sufficient in getting back on track.

3:  Try a class if you are not sure of what to do.  It needs to include all components of fitness to get the biggest bang for your buck.  You will need strength training, cardiovascular training, core conditioning and flexibility.  You can get that all in one class or boot camp.
4:  If you must weigh yourself or take measurements, do it once, then don’t do it again for at least a month of being consistent. If the scale does not move don’t be discouraged, you have probably just added some needed muscle to your body, but your inches should have changed. If not you may want to reevaluate the type of exercise you are doing. Don’t just focus on one thing like running or elliptical, you must also lift weights and have a good stretching program.  In the long run you will more likely keep weight off by adding muscle.

5:  Work out intensely!  It is better to do 30 minutes of hard work than 1 hour on an elliptical reading US weekly.

Busy Moms.. How do you make sure you get back on track after the New Year?

37 thoughts on “A New Year Fitness Makeover for Birmingham Moms

  1. I’ve gained 17lbs since I quit nursing my son and recently had a miscarriage..I need the push to get back down to a healthy weight and a regular exercise program. I would definitely rock this bootcamp!

  2. This is JUST what i’ve been needing! I dont know if I would be the one doing the “rocking” though… i’m hoping that this boot camp will rock ME!! ((I liked their page and am now following them on twitter))

  3. I am in a total workout rut! i’ve never done a bootcamp, but heard awesome things from friends that have!!! would love to try… just needing to tone, and hope to lose about 5 ‘winter lbs’.
    I would SO rock bootcamp & make ya proud!

  4. pick me!
    I am in a ‘workout rut’ and would LOVE to win this!!! Looking to tone up & lose a few ‘winter lbs’ before Spring!!!
    I have friends who have done Adventure BC & have rocked bootcamp & now I wanna!

  5. Really hoping I win this. I would love for Adventure Boot Camp to whip my bootie into shape! Would love to be a happier/healthier mom and wife!

  6. OMG!!! This is what I need, I just found out that I have diabeties and I need to drop the weight and get healthy for myself and my family. I have lost 23 lbs already but this will get a jump on my excersising for sure…….. Also, the 10th is my 30th B-day!!!!!

  7. I would love to do this as I have a two month old son. I dared myself to sign up for a warrior dash in May. I have paid for it and fully intend to complete this race even though I am not the most athletic individual. I want to show my son that if you set your mind to doing something you can! Even if you don’t come in first place!!

  8. I like Birmingham adventure bootcamp on Facebook! This is an excellent opportunity for an unathletic person to prove with the proper training you can complete a warrior dash…even if you are scared to death;-)

  9. Ok, I tried to follow you on twitter. I really did. I promise! This not tech savvy person was unable to do so, but I tried several times!! I think this is an amazing opportunity and I hope you will consider me for the winner of this adventure! I am starting a new job which is more sedentary than I am use to and I feel I would thrive in the adventure boot camp. Thank you for your consideration!!!

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