Let's Get Motivated!

 

 50 Best Excercises for Lower Abs

Don't we all wish we looked like this lady?!

For some people, the action of looking at this picture above is motivation enough to get started on a healthy lifestyle change. 

For me, looking at pictures of in shape women was not enough. 

My first plan of action was GROCERY shopping and meal planning. 

I know what ya'll are thinking, BORING. 

But I believe that the key to success is plannign out your meals for the week and having EVERYTHING ready, so there is no room for mistakes!!

Here is what was on my grocery list:

1. whole wheat tortillas

2. egg whites

3. salsa

4. strawberries

5. protein powder

6. chicken

7. frozen veggies & fresh veggies

8. Yogurt 

9. whole milk

10. whole wheat bread

11. Multivitamin

Here is the meal plan im loosely following from a very inspirational post on Bodybuilder.com, 

you can find it Here!

Morning

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  Multivitamin

Diet

 5-6 meals a day, eating every 2.5 - 3 hours to keep metabolism high.

Meal 1

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  Egg Whites, Scrambled w/ Pico De Gallo
• 

  Whole Wheat Tortillas
• 

  Black Coffee

  1 small cup

Meal 2

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  Chicken Breast

  1 medium-sized
• 

  Sweet Potato

  1 small
• 

  Green Beans, Steamed

  ½ bag

Meal 3

• 

  Chicken Breast

  1 medium-sized
• 

  Sweet Potato

  1 small
• 

  Green Beans, Steamed

  ½ bag

Meal 4

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  Extra Lean Turkey

  4-6oz
• 

  Salad w/ 1/2 Tomato

  Medium-sized
• 

  Grits

  1/3 cup

Meal 5

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  Egg Whites, Hard-Boiled

  4-5
• 

  Whole Wheat Toast

  2 slices

Meal 6

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  Egg Whites, Scrambled

  4-6
• 

  Veggies, Steamed

  1/2 cup