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Sunday, September 12, 2010

5-Day Kick-Start "to get back into those jeans!" Slim Down Challenge

It's time to...
"get back into those jeans!"
and KICK-START your way into a healthier you this fall!


Below you will find your daily plan for these 5 days:
(I bet you'll lose inches so please take your measurements!)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Step on the scale and write down your weight & body fat (if yours tells that). Take your measurements. Include: around chest, biceps, waist (biggest part), hips (biggest part & around the booty), thighs (largest part). You should have 7 measurements written down. You might not be the same on the left as you are on the right, so take both!

Drink 8-12 glasses of water each day!!! Eat 5 times/day! For instance: 7am breakfast, 9:30am snack, 12:30pm lunch, 3:30pm snack, 6pm dinner... something like this. Fueling about every 3 hrs. No food after dinner! WATER!

HERE'S YOUR 5-DAY PLAN:

DAY 1 - Monday:
WORKOUT: 45-50 min HARD CARDIO (WORK IT!)

Breakfast - 1 slice turkey bacon, 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 1 multi-grain waffle (no syrup! Use the berries!)
Snack - Berry Protein Smoothie - 1 cup raspb or blueberries, 1 scoop protein powder (flavor may vary), 1 cup skim milk or water and blend
Lunch - Tuna or Chicken Salad - include: romaine lettuce, spinach, chopped onion, egg, mustard - to taste (no mayo)
Snack - peanut butter and celery - 3 stalks, 1 Tbsp pb. (may use apple)
Dinner - Stir Fry: 4 oz skinless chicken breast, 1/4c brown rice, snow peas, onion, tomato or other similar veggies & soy sauce. (no corn or carrots)


DAY 2 - Tuesday:
WORKOUT: 30min WEIGHTS (UPPER BODY) & 30min HARD CARDIO (KICK IT!)

Breakfast - 3 egg whites, 1 cup broccoli (may add fresh salsa 1Tbs)
Snack - NutNanna Protein Smoothie - 1/2 banana, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tsp peanut butter - add ice optional.
Lunch - Turkey Sandwich - 1 slice whole wheat bread, 3 slices turkey, 4 romaine leaves, mustard, 2 slices tomato, 1 c alfalfa sprouts
Snack - 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 Tbl blueberries or 1 Tbl pineapple
Dinner - Salmon (5oz) baked/broiled, 1 c steamed asparagus, 2 c romaine lettuce shredded, 1 c cucumbers diced or sliced, 1Tbs italian drsg (lite).


DAY 3 - Wednesday:
WORKOUT: 50-60min CARDIO (KILL IT)

Breakfast - 4 egg whites, 1/2 tomato chopped (make omelette)
Snack - 10 almonds (no flavorings) and 2 Tbl dried cranberries
Lunch - Roast Beef or Turkey Sandwich and Salad - 4 oz roast beef/turkey, mustard, rye/whole wheat bread, 1c shred romaine w/lite italian dressing
Snack - YoBerry Protein Smoothie - 1/2 c fresh strawb, 1 scoop protein pwdr, 6 oz plain lowfat yogurt and blend
Dinner - Chicken Burrito w/rice and beans: 4 oz chicken, 2 Tbsp salsa w/1 whole wheat tortilla, 1/4c black beans, 1/4c brown rice.


DAY 4 - Thursday:
WORKOUT: 40min WEIGHTS (LOWER BODY) & 20min HARD CARDIO (DO MORE!)

Breakfast - 1 c cottage cheese w 1/2 c raspberries
Snack - 1 pear or apple w/4 slices colby or mozzarella cheese
Lunch - Turkey Avo Wrap: 3 slices turkey, 1 whole wheat tortilla (or 1 slice ww bread), 4 romaine leaves, 2 tomato slices, mustard, avocado
Snack - Almond Protein Smoothie - 1 scoop protein, 1 drop almond extract, 4oz water, 4oz 2%milk or almond milk.
Dinner - Fish and salad: 3 oz halibut, orange roughy, salmon, or tilapia, 1 c steamed broccoli, 2 c shredded romaine w/vinegar&oil or lite italian.


DAY 5 - Friday:
WORKOUT: 60min CARDIO (GO FOR IT!)

Breakfast - 4 egg whites: scrambled w/3 slices turkey
Snack - BanOJ Protein Smoothie - 1/2 banana, 1 scoop protein powder, 4oz water, 4oz OJ.
Lunch - Chicken roll up: 3 oz chicken breast, 2 slices tomato, 4 slices cucumber, 1 c lettuce, 1 Tbsp ranch dressing, 1 whole wheat tortilla.
Snack - 1 Tbsp pnut btr w/1 slice wwheat or multi-grain toasted bread.
Dinner - Steak or Chicken (3oz) broiled or grilled, steamed zucchini slices (or grilled), 2 cup romaine lettuce w/italian drsg.

FEEL FREE TO DO MORE IN YOUR WORKOUTS...YOU CAN DO IT!!! See you at the finish line!
~Amanda

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