Inspiration/Motivation Tip: Love yourself and your characteristics that make “YOU” uniquely “YOU”. Your imperfections make you perfect.
Workout: Cardio- 30-60 minutes Power Walk, Jog or Run and now add one more 30 second sprint for a total of 3-30 second sprints; Stretch-it-Out

Exercise of The Day: Straddle Stretch with a Rotation – This is a great stretch to release built up tension in the lower back, hamstrings, inner thighs and core muscles.

Exercise Tip: Improving your cardio at a steady state over a prolonged period of time 20-60 minutes will help you increase your aerobic base which helps your body use fat as a fuel source. The better your aerobic base is the better your body will be at burning fat as a fuel source.

Meal Plan

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Berries (Add a scoop of whey protein or side of boiled egg)

Snack: ½ cup low fat cottage cheese with a medium tomato, sliced, and seasoned with ground pepper

Lunch: Turkey Burger on Whole Wheat Bun w/Tomato, Lettuce Mustard

Snack: Tomato, Cucumber Salad, Olive Oil, Lemon, Low Fat Feta Cheese

Snack: an orange

Dinner: Poached Salmon/ Mixed Greens Salad

Dessert: Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Nutrition Tip: Sugar and processed foods create acid in the body causing inflammation and increases your risk of illness and disease. Alternatively, green vegetables are alkaline and strengthen your immunity, decreasing your risk of illness and disease.

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