Inspiration/Motivation Tip: One important key to success is self-confidence. An Important key to self-confidence is preparation. -Arthur Ashe

Workout: Cardio- 30-60 minute Power Walk, Jog or Run with 3-60 second sprints; Stretch-it-Out

Exercise of the Day: Ab Plank with a Pike- This is a great exercise to tone & strengthen your core, especially your transverse abdominus that pulls in your lower belly and supports your lower back.

Exercise Tip: To help improve your breathing when executing an exercise try this sequence: “inhale to prepare” and then “exhale as you contract the muscle” and “inhale to resist/lengthen the muscle” then continue to “exhale as you contract” and “inhale as you resist/lengthen”. Oxygen is necessary at the site of the muscle cell to burn fat.

Meal Plan

Breakfast: 2 Poached Eggs/sautéed Asparagus w lemon/Whole Wheat toast

Snack: Greek Yogurt w Berries & Low Fat Granola

Lunch: Tuna Sandwich

Snack: Grapefruit

Snack: Hummus and Pita Chips

Dinner: Mixed Green Salad w Grilled Chicken

Dessert: Mixed Berries

Nutrition Tip: One of the easiest ways to alkalinize the body is to increase the amount of green vegetables & decrease the amount of sugar and processed foods. Alkalinizing the body improves your immunity and decreases your risk of illness & inflammation.

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