As we all know, with the new year comes new years resolutions and I'm positive that the number one resolution every year is to lose weight. As soon as January 1st hits, every gym in America is filled with people trying to keep up with their resolution to get in shape. But how many of us every really keep up with these new found commitments?

Surely we'd all like to commit our selves to hitting the gym consistently but in real life who has the time. Between demanding careers, busy schedules, and overall life, that is just unrealistic. This is the reason why I personally prefer working out at home.

When I work out at home I know that there aren't any time constraints to when I have to squeeze in my workout. After all, most gyms are not open 24/7. Also I know that at home, I can be comfortable. I don't need to be intimidated by the other people working harder than me or that make me feel self conscious. Working out at home has always been my preference.

I recently decided that I really wanted to get into the best shape of my life. I want to be truly healthy and rather than putting extreme pressure on myself to look a certain way or denying myself of things that I like, I wanted to learn how to eat the right way, still enjoy what I like from time to time, and maintain an exercise regimen that I could follow without wanting to quit during the first 3 day hump period.

About two weeks ago I started working out with turbo fire. I wanted to find a workout program that would challenge but that I would also enjoy doing. The fact that I have made it this far definitely makes me feel that I have found what I've been looking for.

What I love about turbo fire is that the workouts are intense, but they are so much fun. The music is engaging and makes you want to keep up with the choreography and push yourself harder. I never finish a class without breaking an extreme sweat, and once it's all over I feel like I really accomplished something. Those endorphin's from the adrenaline rush really motivate to do it again the next day.

Chalean as the instructor is a great motivator as well. Rather than yelling at you to keep going in a "drill sergeant" manner, she she says things to make you feel like you can give a little more and push yourself a little harder. Her positive attitude makes the workout a fun experience.

If you'd like to see how I'm doing on my get healthy/turbofire journey, check out my more personal blog at farahchristina.tumblr.com for updates on my weight loss as well as other things I'm interested in!

If your interested in checking out TurboFire for yourself, go to beachbody.com and see if it may be a program you'd life to consider. 

We all know that in order to stay in shape and be healthy we need to eat nutritiously and exercise regularly. However, doing this is always easier said than done. Many of us don't have the time to cook for our selves daily and take out is always ready when you need it.

Also working out can be not only painful (feeling the burn) but really, really boring. Incessantly running on the treadmill for thirty minutes or lifting heavy weights in the gym just seems redundant. However there is no reason that working out can't be more enjoyable.

Here are 4 tips to help you get more out of your workout with out it really feeling like one:

1. Grab your mp3 player and go outside! Rather than staying in the same spot for 30 minutes staring at the wall or a television in a stuffy room, go outdoors for a walk, run, or even a hike with your iPod on. The change in scenery will make you feel more relaxed and put you in a pleasant mood. 
2. Take a class offered at the gym. Most gyms provide schedules with a variety of classes that you can take. They range from step aerobics classes, to zumba classes and many more. The reason for this is you're not alone. You're working out with a room filled with other people that are doing what your doing. There's more interaction and you can challenge yourself to work up to the levels of those around you.
3. Do some new workout DVDs. Workout programs such as Hip Hop Abs and Turbo Jam are the types of workouts that get the job done but without boring music or exercise moves you've seen time and time again. Get a program that interests you so that you'll be more likely to stick with it.
4. Switch up your routine! If all else fails just do something you don't usually do. Take a dance class, ride a bike, run up and down your stairs, go skydiving, do something that you aren't used to doing. Think outside the box! You may end up finding a new way to exercise that you enjoy which never even crossed your mind.

The point is working out doesn't have to be boring or feel like a chore that you absolutely hate doing. If you look for creative, fun ways to burn some calories then you'll look forward to exercising daily and be on your way to a more fit and healthier you.