Join Me in Creating a Beach Body

Many of you have asked about my fitness and diet routine so I’ve decided that I’m going to start posting regularly about the topic. Actually, today is a good day to begin because I’m starting my old routine which I did for years when I was in the fitness industry.

I’m all about goals. I need motivation each day when I walk into the gym and it helps to have a goal to which to strive. My goal this year is pretty simple, my best friend is having a destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas five weeks from now and I want to get in the best shape possible by then. Yes my ego is a driving force behind my motivation but who doesn’t want to look good at the beach?

And history has proven: five weeks is plenty of time to make changes physically. 

Today, I’m breaking down my diet. Below, you’ll see exactly what I’m going to eat for the next two weeks. I like to change my diet every two weeks for two reasons – it gets really old eating the same things over and over, and your body responds well to burning fat when you change your dietary habits every so often. These are the same dietary principals I used for years while doing the whole fitness modeling thing, and it was created for me by a certified nutritionist. Here’s the thing though, just because my body responds well to certain foods, that doesn’t mean yours will too. Your body may not break down broccoli they way mine does, or maybe your body demands more carbs than mine, or maybe your blood sugar levels drop too low in the absence of fruit. I’d love for you all to start this diet with me but just keep in mind that you may want to adjust your food as you go. And I think it goes without saying, that you may need to reduce your portions if you’re smaller than me. I don’t expect you all to weigh 220 pounds. Also, I know this diet lacks flavor and is like torture to a lot of people.  But, I like to give myself two good weeks of eating absolutely clean before introducing more flavorful foods that may contain additional calories. 

I’m excited to get started and I’ll continue to post about all things fitness related – workout tips, nutrition, supplements, cardio, etc. 

MEAL PLAN:

Meal 1: 1/2 cup oatmeal, 6 egg whites, 1/2 cup spinach, 6oz chicken,

Meal 2: 8 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1 cup green veggies, 10 almonds

Meal 3: 1.5 cups lean ground turkey, 1/2 cup sweet potato, 1 cup green veggies, 1/4 avocado

Meal 4: 8 oz chicken breast, 1 cup cauliflower rice, 1/2 cup green veggies, 1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil 

Meal 5: 6 oz salmon, 1 cup green veggies

Meal 6: 10 egg whites

* supplements used: whey protein, creatine, glutamine, bcaa’s, Hydroxycut, pre-workout 

** before you guys start ripping me for the different supplements I use, understand that I’ve been using them all for years and I fully understand what they contain and the effects they have on my body. I believe you can safely use a number of supplements in a safe manner to maximize muscle gain, reduce fat, and promote muscle recovery.

Anyone want to join me?  Five weeks to a better me!