Inspiration/Motivation Tip: Approach every situation with a smile and a positive attitude.

Workout: Back, Bi’s, and Thighs (Interval or Circuit format to keep your heart rate elevated); Core; Stretch-it-Out

Exercise of the Day: Stationary Lunge – This is a great exercise to tone the legs & abs and improve your balance and stability. You can add a bicep curl or shoulder press to increase the calorie burn.

Exercise Tip: If Lunges are painful for your knees there are many other leg exercises that you can do. Here are a few you can try: Side lying leg lifts, Standing Leg Abductions, Seated Leg Extensions, Kneeling Back Kicks, Chair Pose, Isometric Squats & Shoulder bridge.

Meal Plan

Breakfast: Oatmeal w Berries

Snack: 2 Hardboiled Organic Eggs

Lunch: Turkey Lasagna w whole wheat pasta

Snack: Black Bean & Corn Salad w Peppers/Lime/Cilantro/Cumin

Snack: Apple

Dinner: Baked Lemon Chicken w Sweet Potato & Green Beans

Dessert: Grapes & Walnuts

Nutrition Tip: Drink a glass of water before you eat your meal because you are usually dehydrated when you sit down to eat. This will also help you decrease your portion sizes.

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