10 pounds in 2 Weeks
Tomorrow I am going to start a new weight-loss challenge: 10 pounds in 2 Weeks. Not just because it is a new year, but I have been feeling really “thick” lately, and my jeans are getting tight. Time to step it up!
The goal: to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks (this past summer I tried for 10 pounds in 10 days – didn’t work so well – dropped 6 lbs, and it came back on fast)
The plan: Cardio workout upon waking up. Breakfast: Egg-white scramble with veggies and skim milk. Lunch: Salad with protein. 3pm: protein veggie combo Dinner: protein and veggie. 9pm: cardio workout.
Challenges: Cutting out alcohol: I love a glass of wine in the evening, or going to happy hour with the hubby. Snacking: sometimes I get bored at work, snacking is an easy way to take my mind off the boredom. And I like snacks. Limiting fruit will be difficult. We have a game night planned on the 7th. Winter weather will make cardio more difficult.
Details:
Breakfast:
Egg-white scramble (recipe and photos to come)
Protein Pancakes
Lunch
Turkey lettuce wrap salad
Chiliquiles salad
Chicken salad
Snack
Turkey muffins
Protein muffins
Dinner
Grilled chicken and veggies
Zucchini lasagna
Sashimi
Workouts
Cardio AM and PM ~30 min. Elliptical or running/walking outside. Possibly workout DVD or power yoga. Lunch workouts – light lifting or yoga stretching. Increase activity thought day – walk with dog (weather permitting).
Supplements:
- Mutli-vitamin
- Omega 3 oil
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- EC Stack
Rewards:
- Fit in size 6 jeans and other clothes
- Look great for hubby’s work party
- See if I actually have 6-pack abs
- Feel better each day
- Sense of accomplishment