Expert: Kim Farmer - 11/26/2009

Question
Hello.  4 yrs ago I weighed 98 lbs.  I am 5'1 and now weigh 145.  I had my first child 4 yrs ago and then weigh 115 lbs.  After my second child 2 yrs ago I weighed 135 lbs.  For the past year I have been working at home and get even less exercise than before and now weigh 145 lbs.  I eat good, just don't get the exercise I need.  I am tired of people asking me if I'm pregnant.  I can't join a gym and I don't have enough room in my house to do a big routine.  I just started a workout that I made with a step stool and two 1 gallon milk jugs filled with water.  For half an hour I go up and down on the stool, which is about a foot high, while bringing the jugs up to my chest and then down to my sides.  I want to lose about 30-35 lbs and I want to lose it in my belly, thighs, butt, face and arms, so everywhere, but belly looks like a pregnant belly and I want that gone!!  Will my routine work?  Any other ideas on workouts I can do in a small area?  How long will it take to lose the weight?

Answer
Hi Kayla-
I commend you for at least doing what you can do with what you have at home!  That is a great idea, keep it up.  As for other workouts you can do, there are TONS!  You can do jumping jacks (high or low impact), jump rope (with or without a rope), jog around your house, walk stairs (if you have them), do high knee raises, skip, do squats, lunges, leg lifts....the possibilities are endless!  Take a look at my book located here:

http://www.milehighfitness.com/denver_personal_training_products.html

It has some other ideas that you might like and it also contains a lot of motivational tips and strategies to keep exercising and eating right.  I also offer online personal training if you are ever interested.

I hope this helps, stay motivated and keep up the good work!

Kim Farmer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist
www.milehighfitness.com