10-DAY SLIM DOWN CHALLENGE: Days 6-10

Suggested Meal Plans*
*Note: I'm not a nutritionist, just a fitness enthusiast! Please check w/your Dr. before changing your diet or exercise routine. ~Amanda

Do your workouts day or night, whever you can get them in!

DAY 6:
WORKOUT: 1 HR SCULPTING -ALL BODY
Breakfast - 4 egg whites beaten, 1/2 c black beans, feta or mozzarella cheese & salsa.
Snack - 1/2 apple or 1 c red grapes w/2 slices cheddar cheese.
Lunch - Turkey Hummus sandw or pita: 3 slices turkey, 1 Tbsp hummus, lettuce, 2 tomato, mustard - ww bread or pita.
Snack - smoothie: 1 Tbsp PB, 1/2 banana, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 c skim milk and blend
Dinner - 4 oz grilled Ahi Tuna or Salmon, 1 c. edammame (soybeans; no salt), 1/4 c papaya or other fruit, small healthy salad

DAY 7:
WORKOUT: 1 HR KILLER CARDIO
Breakfast - burrito: 3 egg whites and 1 egg -scrambled, 1 small whole wheat or low carb tortilla-warm, 1/4 pinto or blk beans, 2 Tbsp salsa.
Snack - Protein Smoothie: 1 cup strawb, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup skim milk or water and blend
Lunch - Tuna or Chicken Salad: romaine lettuce, spinach, chopped onion, cucumber, 1 Tbsp italian drsg
Snack - 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 sliced tomato
Dinner - 4 oz lean broiled pork chop, 1/2 apple.

DAY 8:
WORKOUT: 1 HR CARDIO - SOMETHING YOU DON'T USUALLY DO
Breakfast - omelet: 5 egg whites-beaten, 1/2oz parm chs, 1 med chop tomato
Snack - 20 almonds (plain)
Lunch - 4oz Salmon, salad: 1/4c chopped onion, 1/2c arugula, 1c romaine shredded, 1 Tbsp Italian drsg
Snack - Protein Smoothie: 1 cup strawb, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup skim milk or water and blend
Dinner - Chicken (4oz), baked or broiled, 1 c steamed peas and carrots.

DAY 9:
WORKOUT: 1 HR SCULPT - FOCUS LOWER BODY
Breakfast - 1c cottage cheese w/ 1/2c raspberries
Snack - Protein Smoothie: 1/2c mango, 1 scoop protein powder, 1/2cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1/2c water or ice as needed and blend
Lunch - Chicken Curry: 2oz chicken breast chopped, 1/4c cooked brown rice, 1/2c raw cauliflower, 1/4c chickpeas, 1/4 clove garlic, 1 oz tomato paste, 3/4c low sodium chicken broth, 1/2 Tbsp curry powder...simmer broth, add curry, tom paste, and veg. Cover w/lid and cook til tender. Add chicken and heat thru. Serve over brown rice.
Snack - 2 celery stalks and 1 Tbsp peanut butter
Dinner - Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs: 3oz chicken breast(baked or broiled), 1/2c onion, 3 strips yellow pepper, 1/4 c pineapple, 1/2c cherry tomatoes, 1/2oz vinegar, 1 Tbsp olive oil. Thread chicken, pineap and veg onto skewers and drizzle with vinegar and oil. Cook on grill.

DAY 10:
WORKOUT: 1 HR ALL-YOU'VE-GOT CARDIO!
Breakfast - omelette: 5 egg whites and 1 egg-beaten, 1c raw broccoli chopped, 1/2oz feta cheese crumbled
Snack - 3 celery stalks and 1 Tbsp pnut btr
Lunch - Turkey Burger: 3oz cooked grnd turkey, 2 tomato slices, 1 onion slice, 1 tsp mustard, 1 Tbsp ketchup, 3 romaine leaves, 1c alfalfa sprouts
Snack - 1c plain nonfat yogurt, 1 kiwi sliced, 1 Tbsp flaxseeds (optional)
Dinner - Chicken Pita: 2oz chicken breast sliced, 1/2c onion chopped, 1/2c shredded swiss or mozz cheese, 1/2c tomato sauce, 1 sm low-fat whole wheat pita. Heat sauce, add onion, cover pan and cook til tender. Place chicken in pita, pour sauce over and top w/cheese.

DAY 11:
Now, check your measurements and weigh in. See how you did on your 10-Day Slim Down Challenge! Once you have results - tell me the scoop! CONGRATULATIONS!!