The below nutrition plan is what I eat Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday during the day I still eat clean but will eat whatever is left over or what I have around my apartment. Two nights a week I have "treat" meals - whatever I choose. They are usually Saturday and Sunday night, but it does vary. I switch up my eating every week. I plan the week before what I want to have for meals, make the grocery list, and prep the food on Sunday's. A lot of times people will ask me if I get bored eating the same thing everyday. The answer is no. It is only 5 days a week that I eat the same thing. I eat to live - not live to eat. It took me a long time to come to that. I also do this to save money. I live alone so I can't really cook tons of different things during the week because it's too expensive and will go bad. There are also ways you can switch up your eating day to day. Like my Quest Bars for instance; I eat a different flavor everyday, same with my yogurt. You can read here for meal prep ideas!
Total down (since 11/25/13): 62 pounds!
Today I am over at the hugely inspirational blog; "Femme Fitale" talking all things health, fitness, weight loss, and my journey. It was a wonderful interview with in depth questions, and I think you may find a lot of information from it!
Meal 1 (7 AM)
2 eggs over easy with turkey bacon pieces and a 100 calorie Vita muffin
Meal 2 (9:30 AM)
Meal 3 (1 PM)
Vegetarian mandarin "chik'n" with steamed vegetables and homemade healthy mashed red potatoes
Vegetarian mandarin "chik'n" with steamed vegetables and homemade healthy mashed red potatoes
Meal 4 (4 PM)
Gym 5-6:30 PM
Meal 5 (6:30 PM) [Post workout]
Meal 6 (9 PM)
Bed time 11PM
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Sunday: (Rest)
Monday: (Core)
-20 minutes of high intensity interval training: Tredmill (Work: 3 minutes at 3.2 speed and 12 incline and rest 2 minutes at 3.4 speed and 0 incline. No holding onto the tredmill at all)
-10 minutes of cardio: Elliptical (Incline 9/10, Resistance 10)
- 3 sets of 45 second planks
- 3 sets of "Russian Twists" with a 10 pound weight plate
- 3 sets of 20 crunches
- 3 sets of 20 heel touches
- 3 sets of 10 elevated leg crunches
-10 minutes cardio: StairMill (5 minutes at 80 SPM and 5 minutes at 60 SPM. No holding onto machine)
Tuesday: (Weight Circuit + squats)
-30 minutes of cardio: StairMill (90 SPM regular work and 70 SPM with skipping every other step, 60 SPM for resting work - alternating all 3 levels every 3-4 minutes. Rest work is only 1 minute)
-Weight Circuit:
-Shoulders: 3 x 15
-Back: 3 x 15
-Biceps: 3 x 15
-Chest: 3 x 15
-Triceps: 3 x 15
-Back Squats (4 x 15. Two sets of 55 pounds and Two sets of 75 pounds)
-15 minutes cardio: Elliptical (Incline 9 and 12, Resistance 10)
Wednesday: (Core)
-20 minutes of high intensity interval training: Tredmill (Work: 3 minutes at 3.2 speed and 12 incline and rest 2 minutes at 3.4 speed and 0 incline. No holding onto the tredmill at all)
-10 minutes of cardio: Elliptical (Incline 9/10, Resistance 10)
-Back Squats (4 x 15. Two sets of 55 pounds and Two sets of 75 pounds)
- 3 sets of 45 second planks
- 3 sets of "Russian Twists" with a 10 pound weight plate
- 3 sets of 20 crunches
- 3 sets of 20 heel touches
- 3 sets of 10 elevated leg crunches
-10 minutes cardio: StairMill (5 minutes at 80 SPM and 5 minutes at 60 SPM. No holding onto machine)
Thursday: (Weight Circuit)
-20 minutes of cardio: StairMill (90 SPM regular work and 70 SPM with skipping every other step, 60 SPM for resting work - alternating all 3 levels every 3-4 minutes. Rest work is only 1 minute)
-Weight Circuit:
-Shoulders: 3 x 15
-Back: 3 x 15
-Biceps: 3 x 15
-Chest: 3 x 15
-Triceps: 3 x 15
Sample workout
-25 minutes cardio: Elliptical (Incline 9 and 12, Resistance 10)
Friday: (Rest - Traveling)
Saturday: (Weight Circuit)
-30 minutes of cardio: StairMill (90 SPM regular work and 70 SPM with skipping every other step, 60 SPM for resting work - alternating all 3 levels every 3-4 minutes. Rest work is only 1 minute)
-Weight Circuit:
-Shoulders: 3 x 15
-Back: 3 x 15
-Biceps: 3 x 15
-Chest: 3 x 15
-Triceps: 3 x 15
Sample workout
-15 minutes cardio: Elliptical (Incline 9 and 12, Resistance 10)
You inspire and motivate me so much! Your meal plans are always so amazing. <3 you gurl!!
ReplyDeleteHmm what are these vitamuffin things and where do you purchase such an item? They look delightful! I must try those Quest chips too! I love the bars!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great week. I've never tried cottage cheese as a dip but now I will!
ReplyDeleteOh lord girl, don't do that! LOL. I eat the cottage cheese separately not as a dip. I don't know if that would be good, haha!
DeleteOoo I'll have to try that protein shake recipe out!! And those Quest protein chips??? UHHH WHERE did you buy those??? Thank you so much for sharing girl!
ReplyDeleteQuest sent them to me to try. I think right now they're just available on their website. I will keep an eye out if I see them in stores and let you know. I love them.
DeleteMmm I love VitaTops! I have only bought the chocolate ones. Those with a handful of berries is my fave when I have a major sweet tooth :)
ReplyDeleteOoh that pasta looks too easy- gonna have to try it out! Now over to femme fatale fit club to check out your interview!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good week!!! I still don;t know how you eat the same thing every day for a week... I wish I could.
ReplyDeleteThose Vitatops are so good. I need to get back into my protein shakes, that recipe looks so good.
ReplyDeleteHow are those quest protein chips? I've really been enjoying my quest bars. I'm just a little hesitant to put in an order and pay for shipping if I don't like them. I'm also really curious about the quest pasta too.
ReplyDeleteOK let me be honest. The pasta is absolutely DISGUSTING. However, I ate seafood. I ate the way the creatures look, I hate the way the smell, and most of all I hate the way they taste. The noodles smell like ravaging seafood when you open the package (they say it's because it's packaged in 'alkaline water"). This is supposed to go away once you rinse and cook them, but it didn't. The noodles still had a seafood taste. GA-ROSS. The chips on the other hand are delicious. They are crunchy with rich flavor. It almost tastes like a regular chip. For 120 calories a bag with 21g of protein, you can't beat it.
DeleteOooh the milkshake sounds TASTY!
ReplyDeleteI love your dedication!
I recently made grain pasta and love it! So many healthy options out there!
ReplyDeleteYou are on it girlfriend! I need to do more planning and prepping! I feel like it would make it so much easier but I have to feed other people. :/
ReplyDeletexo Krissy @ Sneakers and Sequins
Wow! Love your blog, so many great ideas! Started following you - looking forward to more inspiring articles!
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