Can we just have a quick chat about summer?!
It's only 6 weeks away...
aka bikini time by the lake for us.
And we are in full focus bikini boot camp mode now...
And just like clock work,
as I'm panicking,
I receive a great email from LaurenConrad.com
with her bikini bootcamp plan.
Perfect Timing....
here's her plan.
I'll be following this as well.
My Bikini Boot Camp Plan
A Refresher of the Rules
- This is a lifestyle change, so do not think of it as a diet. Try to stick with this as long as you can!
- Don't lose sight of your goals. You can do this!
- Drink lots and lots of water. {Tone It Up tip: "Drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day. If you have trouble remembering to drink water, get that calendar out and mark it down to remind yourself.}
- As soon as you wake up, have one cup of lemon water. Make sure you drink it at least 30 minutes before you eat.
- Pick one exercise to do every day (save one day for rest). Need a little inspo? Listen to my workout mix!
- Do all of the exercises listed under "Everyday Exercises" each day in addition to your selected workout.
- Pick one meal from each category for each day.
- Pick one snack for each day.
The Off-Limits List
- No white breads, large portions of cheese or fried foods. {Tone It Up tip: Try to limit these but don’t become obsessive—leave a little wiggle room for your favorite foods.}
- No candy, baked goods, or ice cream. Ideally, no sugar! (Learn how to curb your sweet tooth by clicking here.)
- No soda or flavored drinks.
- No eating 2-3 hours before you to go bed.
Breakfast Options
- Any of the options from the Busy Girl Breakfasts post
- Overnight Oats
- Ezekiel toast topped with 2 sliced up hardboiled eggs served with half of a grapefruit
- Perfect Morning Quinoa
- Egg white veggie omelet
- Slim Down Protein Pancakes
Lunch & Dinner Options
- Any of the options from the Busy Girl Lunches post or Busy Girl Dinners posts
- Rosemary grilled chicken with a side of oven-roasted carrots
- 1 Stuffed Bell Pepper
- Portobello Turkey Burger
- Two slices of cauliflower crust pizza with a side of steamed veggies
- Apricot chicken with a side of quinoa
- Salad with mixed greens, ½ avocado, 1 handful of cherry tomatoes, 1 sliced cucumber, ¼ cup slivered almonds, ½ cup cooked quinoa (mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon, salt and pepper for the dressing)
- Pasta-less Spaghetti
- Chicken wrap with mango, basil and mint
- Baked Tofu Veggie Rolls served with ½ cup of brown rice
- 1 cup of your favorite low sodium, organic soup served with a side of steamed vegetables
- So Fresh & So Lean Tempeh
Snacks
- 1 cup Greek yogurt with ½ cup strawberries
- 2 stalks of celery with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and a few raisins
- Revitalizing Kale Smoothie
- Raw veggies with 3 generous tablespoons of hummus {Tone It Up tip: Load up on veggies, fruits & nuts instead of chips or crackers. Most crackers are high in fat and butter—even the all-natural kinds. Check your labels!}
- Sweet & Slim Grapefruit
- ½ cup of bran cereal with almond milk and a few berries
- Kale Chips & Guac
- ½ avocado with a handful of sunflower seeds and 1 teaspoon of honey
- Grapes & Grahams
Exercise Options
- Run for 45 minutes
- Alternate sprinting and walking for 60-90 seconds for 30 minutes
- 1 hour of yoga, kickboxing or Pilates
- Cowabunga Full Body Toning Workout
- 45 minutes of spin
- The Aussie Babe Sunseeker Workout
- 20 minutes of cardio of your choice (Make sure you break a sweat!)
- 2 sets of my arm workout + 30 squats, 30 lunges, 30 leg lifts for each leg
- Any of the exercise options from my 7 Days to Skinny Jeans Plan
Everyday Exercises
- Run for 45 minutes
- 50 crunches in the morning, 50 crunches at night
- 60 second plank in the morning, 60 second side plank on each side at night {Tone It Up tip: Side planks will blast your love handles! Pulse your hips to the floor and back up to increase the intensity.}
If you follow this plan pretty strictly, you will be ready to tie on your bikini by the time Memorial Day weekend rolls around. Stay focused and remember that the overall goal of this Bikini Boot Camp plan is to feel confident, fuel your body with healthy foods, stick to your workout plan, stay hydrated, and get at least 8 hours of sleep every night. Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it!?
Just like last year, I will be checking in with you over the next few weeks to see how you are doing. I will also be sharing some tips on how to perfect your crunches as well as more exclusive exercise tips from the Tone It Up girls. So stay tuned, get excited, and get ready to flaunt your Bikini Boot Camp figure in a few weeks.
Are you going to join me in my Bikini Boot Camp Plan?
Here's the link to the full article on her site!
Let's all challenge each other to follow this plan!
We will be bikini ready in no time!!
Good luck!
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