TrainerLindsey UK 15day Challenge PDF
TrainerLindsey UK 15day Challenge PDF
TrainerLindsey UK 15day Challenge PDF
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TM
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Welcome!
Im so excited to share this programme
with you. My IdealFit 15 Day Fit Body
Challenge will give you all the information
you need to help you kickstart your health
and fitness routine.
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CONTENTS
5 MY STORY
56 WORKOUTS
70 FAQS
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LINDSEYS STORY
Welcome Everyone! Before I get too far into my story, I want you all to know
that I am just like you! I am a busy, working mum of three children. I know
how hard it is to plan and manage your time in order to fit in daily workouts
and meal planning. I spent years working out in the gym but I failed to set
my nutrition in line with goals so I wasnt seeing the results that I desired
from all my hard work!
During the time that I had my kids, I developed a major BLT problem! This
doesnt mean I binged on Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches No. I had
bites, licks and tastes of anything and everything.
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Using the techniques that Ive perfected through years of trial and error I help my
clients change their bodies too, and in record time no less! The 15 Day Fit Body
Challenge includes the same carb cycling strategy that I use to prep for my
shows. Its also the same strategy that I use with my clients too.
This 15 Day Fit Body Challenge has worked for them and it could work for you
too!
Mastering your nutrition and challenging yourself with the right kind of work-
outs is key to leading a healthy lifestyle and building a lean, strong physique.
Lindsey
Lindsey Mathews
CISSN Nutritionist
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THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU START
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TAKING AND TRACKING YOUR WEIGHT & MEASUREMENTS
DAY 1 DAY 15
CHEST Fill out this
chart with your
WAIST
before and after
BELLY BUTTON measurements.
RIGHT ARM
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CHEST THIGH
GLUTES ARM
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WHAT ARE JUMPSTART AND FLUSH DAYS?
You will see that the 15 Day Fit Body Challenge consists of jumpstart days and
flush days, which are designed to help facilitate your goals. You may find that
you lose a few pounds each time you do a set of flush days. Days 1 and 2 and
then again on days 14 and 15 you will follow the meal plans for the flush days.
We refer to your first set of flush days as your jumpstart days since they could
jumpstart your weight loss and get your body primed for fat burning!
Youll notice these days are very low in carbs and youll be drinking lots
of water. The purpose of these days is to give your body a good flush by
completely cleaning up your nutrition choices and using the most natural
diuretic in the world - water.
The fitness industry can be full of confusing information and false claims, but
I believe in making your fitness journey as simple as possible by sticking to
clean foods, drinking water and pushing yourself in the gym.
Low energy due to the drop in carbs and sugars from what youre used to
Head aches, body aches and possibly some dizziness or nausea due to low
electrolyte levels (See the tip below for how to remedy this!)
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TIPS FOR FLUSH DAYS
When you drink this much water, you may feel dizzy, achey, weak or nauseated.
This is very common and has a simple fix!
When you increase your water like this, you risk watering down your electrolyte
levels. All you need to do to fix this is add a little more salt to your food than
youre used to and youll feel SO much better!
After you finish these two flush days youll be ready to move into the moderate
carb days where you can look forward to foods like pancakes, raspberry
cheesecake shakes, potatoes and rice! YUM!
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HOW TO USE YOUR TREAT MEAL:
In the middle of the 15 day programme you will get a Treat Meal if you have
been on plan 100% up to that point!
Your treat meal should replace one of the meals on your plan.
If you dont feel like you need it or you feel like you havent stuck to the plan as
well as you should have/could have dont take it! You do not NEED to take
this treat meal if you dont want it.
You can have anything youd like as long as its under 600 calories. So, if you
want dessert, have some! If you want pizza or a hamburger or ice cream, treat
yourself!
Get an accurate calorie count and make sure you dont go over 600 calories!
One more thing about your treat meal and its important. I want you to
weigh in half way through the programme.
I want you to time your weigh in on the MORNING OF YOUR TREAT MEAL!
Its common for your weight to go up a bit after a treat meal because of extra
carbs and sodium. This is no biggie and your weight will drop back down. But
we want an accurate halfway mark weigh-in so if your treat meal is planned
for Sunday dinner, weigh in Sunday morning.
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IDEALFIT 15 DAY FIT BODY CHALLENGE - OVERVIEW
The Fit Body Challenge (FBC) nutrition programme is based on a carb cycling
method that, if followed correctly, could help you shed excess water and fat.
The workouts will be quick and tough! They are set up according to my
signature circuit training technique that I have been using for over a decade
to help people lose fat and transform their bodies.
As with anything, the best results will be seen by those who push themselves
and stick to the plan exactly as I have laid out for them. So, dont cheat
yourself. Give it your best go and enjoy the transformation!
Good luck with your 15 Day programme. I cant wait to hear all about your
journey!
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IDEALFIT 15 DAY FIT BODY CHALLENGE - NUTRITION
Follow the carb cycling schedule as laid out below. There is one meal plan for
the FLUSH DAYs and three meal plans to choose from for the moderate days.
You can choose any moderate day meal plan youd like but you CANNOT pick
and choose different meals from different days. You must follow the entire
days meal plan.
The macronutrients and calorie totals for each moderate day plan are
approximately the same but if you swap out meals from different days you
will change the macros for the day and could consequently hinder your
weight loss.
Pick one meal plan and stick to it for the day. You do not have to try each
meal plan. If theres one you love, you can stick to it the whole time!
We will begin and end the programme with two FLUSH DAYs. You must also
follow the FLUSH DAY guidelines for optimal results. The middle eleven days
will be your moderate days.
You are allowed one treat meal on day 6, 7 or 8 IF you have followed the
plan exactly as outlined through the first week. This Treat meal can be
anything youre craving but it must be under 600 calories!
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SCHEDULE: Jump Start/Flush Day Guidelines
1. Increase your water intake to around 4-4.5 litres a day.
Day 1: Jump Start day
Eat ALL of the food on the plan!
Day 2: Jump Start day 2. No diet drinks ie: diet soda, crystal light, etc. You may flavour
your water with lemon, lime or stevia sweetened powders.
Day 3: Moderate Day
3. Use only stevia as your sweetener.
Day 4: Moderate Day 4. No BLTs (bites, licks, tastes) of anything off the plan.
Day 5: Moderate Day 5. You are allowed unlimited amounts of the veggies below:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
*If you dont work out in the morning see the section in the FAQs about workout timing and
adjusting your meals.
When I say to use a certain flavour of Ideal Lean, you can try the recipe with any flavour youd like.
Preferred sweeteners are stevia or splenda (depending on the day) but you may use any calorie-free
sweetener.
Practically any meal can be taken on the go if you have tuppaware. Yes, you really CAN eat your food
cold! ;-)
Youll need a food scale for accurate food measurements!
Make sure you follow the recipes in YOUR section of the booklet or attachment as they are
formatted to fit YOUR specific meal plan!
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FLUSH DAY MEAL PLAN:
Instructions: Blend all ingredients with ice into a refreshing smoothie! Try using a frozen
banana to make it extra creamy!
Instructions: Blend all ingredients with ice into a smoothie. Try adding 1T. lime juice for a
refreshing twist!
Meal 3:
1 Whole egg
c. egg whites
Instructions: Try scrambling egg whites with chopped broccoli and courgette to add more
volume to this meal.
Meal 4:
Garlic Lime Chicken Salad
Garlic Lime Chicken Marinade (See recipe on page 18)
115g chicken
45g avocado ( medium)
Romaine Lettuce
Instructions: Combine all marinade ingredients. Set 2T of the marinade aside to use as
dressing. Marinate the chicken for at least 15-30 minutes. Grill chicken until cooked through.
Top salad with chicken, avocado and dressing.
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Meal 5:
Steak Salad with Oil and Vinegar Dressing
Oil and Vinegar Dressing (See Recipe on page 18)
85g Top Sirloin
Any Salad Veggies from the
approved list
Instructions: Season steak with salt and pepper, then grill until cooked to desired doneness.
Top salad with steak, veggies of your choosing and dressing.
Meal 6:
25g Chocolate Ideal Lean
16g peanut butter (1T)
1 t. Cocoa Powder
Sweetener of choice to taste (if desired)
Instructions: Stir together protein powder, 1 t. cocoa and sweetener of choice to taste. Add 1
- 2 T of water half tablespoon at a time until youve reached a thick but stirrable consistency.
Pour half the batter into a small bowl. Layer the peanut butter over half the protein batter.
Top with remaining protein batter. Freeze for about 2 hours. Thaw for 20 minutes before
eating.
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FLUSH DAY RECIPES:
Instructions: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl, or mix in a gallon zip top bag for an even
easier way to marinate your chicken.
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MODERATE CARB DAY MEAL PLAN #1:
Instructions: Make a few days worth of pancakes in advance. Count how many pancakes you
make in one serving and freeze the rest in individual portions.. Pop in the toaster when youre
ready to eat!
Meal 3:
85g chicken
115g sweet potato
1 t. olive oil
t. garlic powder
t. paprika
t. salt
t. pepper
Instructions: Slice the chicken into strips and season with sea salt and pepper, then grill.
Meanwhile, slice sweet potato into thin strips and toss in olive oil. Season with t. garlic
powder, t. paprika, t. salt and t. pepper. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with
nonstick cooking spray. Spread out french fries on the foil and bake at 450 degrees for 30
minutes or until fork tender and crispy! If you have time, soak your sweet potato fries in water
for 30 min - 2 hours before seasoning and baking to ensure they bake up nice and crispy!
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Meal 4:
Turkey Snack Wrap
1 Whole wheat tortilla (80 cals)
70gTurkey (2 oz)
25g avocado (1/8 of a medium avocado)
Instructions: Make a snack wrap by rolling up the turkey and avocado in the tortilla. You can
even wrap in cling film and throw it in a small cooler bag to take with you on the go.
Meal 5:
Ginger Glazed Fish
Ginger glaze (see recipe on page 21)
85g of your preferred white fish
12g pecans
Steam any veggies from the approved list
Instructions: Place fish in baking dish with marinade and top with salt and pepper. Cover
and marinate for 30 minutes or more. Heat coconut oil in a pan over med/high heat. Fry the
fish for 4-6 minutes on each side, turning once, until it flakes easily. You can also grill the fish
on the bbq until cooked through. Pour remaining marinade into pan and heat to boiling to
make glaze. Drizzle 1 T. glaze and sprinkle pecans over the fish and veggies.
Meal 6:
Chocolate Coconut Fudge
25g Chocolate Ideal Lean
1 t. coconut oil, melted
t. cocoa
sweetener to taste
Instructions: Stir together Ideal Lean, coconut oil, t. cocoa, and sweetener to taste. Add 1-2 T.
of water T at a time until its the consistency of cake batter. Freeze for 2 hours. Thaw for 20
minutes before eating!
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MODERATE CARB DAY MEAL PLAN 1 RECIPES:
Instructions: Grind oats, IdealLean, stevia, spices and baking powder and soda in the blender
until its like powder. Pour into a separate bowl. Blend egg whites on medium speed in
blender for about 30 seconds. Add pumpkin and Torani and blend again for about 30
seconds. Add dry ingredients to the blender and blend. Pour onto a preheated griddle and
cook like pancakes. Top with sugar free syrup.
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #2:
Meal 3:
Buffalo Chicken (see recipe on page 23)
85g buffalo chicken
95g brown rice, cooked (1/2 c.)
25g avocado (1/8 medium)
Instructions: Pre cook rice and chicken according to the buffalo chicken recipe. Combine all
ingredients along with any steamed veggies youd like. Season with sea salt and pepper. If you
dont like buffalo sauce, see the recipe for an alternate flavouring.
Meal 4:
1 hard boiled egg
250g apple (1 medium)
Meal 5:
70g Top sirloin
Salt, pepper and ground mustard to taste
Any Salad Veggies from the approved list
Olive oil and vinegar dressing (see recipe on page 23)
Instructions: Season steak with sea salt, pepper and ground mustard. Make a big salad with
whatever veggies from the approved list that you like. Top with grilled steak and dressing!
Meal 6:
Maple Nut Fudge (see recipe on page 23)
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #2 RECIPES:
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken breasts
Ranch Dips sachet
Buffalo sauce
Instructions: Put frozen or thawed chicken breasts into crock pot and top with 1 sachet of
Ranch Dips and of a bottle of buffalo sauce. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Pull the chicken.
Add more sauce if needed and cook for another hour or so. Weigh your portion after cooking.
If Buffalo sauce is too spicy for you, try using a taco seasoning packet instead. The taco
seasoning and ranch seasoning tastes great together!
Instructions: Melt peanut butter until softened. Stir peanut butter, Ideal Lean, maple extract
and vanilla extract and sweetener, if desired. Stir in water T. at a time until youve reached
batter consistency. Freeze for 2 hours. Thaw for 20 minutes before eating.
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #3:
Meal 3:
2 corn tortillas (60 cals each)
85g chicken
Cabbage, thinly sliced
Honey Lime Dressing (see recipe on page 25)
Instructions: Make two chicken tacos with thinly sliced cabbage and one serving of honey lime
dressing and chicken! Dont fry the tortillas! You can cook or warm them in a pan heated up
with some non stick cooking spray!
Meal 4:
1 serving No Bake Cookie Protein Bars (see recipe on page 25)
Meal 5:
Honey Chicken Stir Fry (See recipe on page 25)
85g chicken
1 t. coconut oil
Meal 6:
Ideal Lean Chocolate Protein Melting Cake (See recipe on page 25)
8g peanut butter (1/2 T)
Instructions: Make one serving chocolate Ideal Lean Chocolate Protein Melting Cake and top
with peanut butter right as it comes out of the microwave.
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #3 RECIPES:
Instructions: Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Pour into a small greased bowl. Freeze for 2-3
hours or until firm. Either eat immediately or take out of the bowl and wrap in saran wrap for
later. Keep in the freezer and thaw slightly before eating.
Instructions: Warm a pan over medium heat with 1 t. coconut oil. Add chicken and sautee until
almost cooked through. Add any veggies youd like or have on hand. I love to add onions, bell
pepper, celery and zuchinn. When the chicken and vegetables are almost done cooking, top
with honey and salt to taste.
Instructions: Stir together until its the consistency of cake batter. Microwave for 10 seconds.
Take out the cake and check it. It should be slightly starting to cook around the edges.
Microwave it again for approx. 5-8 seconds. It should be cake like in some areas but still
doughy in others. Everyones microwave is different. Try these times exactly and adjust from
there. If its too hard or cakey, microwave it for less time or on 50% power for a little more time.
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IDEALFIT 15 DAY FIT BODY CHALLENGE - OVERVIEW
The Fit Body Challenge (FBC) nutrition programme is based on a carb cycling
method that, if followed correctly, could help you shed excess water and fat.
The workouts will be quick and tough! They are set up according to my
signature circuit training technique that I have been using for over a decade to
help people lose fat and transform their bodies.
As with anything, the best results will be seen by those who push themselves
and stick to the plan exactly as I have laid out for them. So, dont cheat
yourself. Give it your best go and enjoy the transformation!
Good luck with your 15 Day programme. I cant wait to hear all about your
journey!
26
IDEALFIT 15 DAY FIT BODY CHALLENGE NUTRITION
Follow the carb cycling schedule as laid out below. There is one meal plan for
the FLUSH DAYs and three meal plans to choose from for the moderate days.
You can choose any moderate day meal plan youd like, but you can NOT pick
and choose different meals from different days. You must follow the entire
days meal plan.
The macronutrients and calorie totals for each moderate day plan are ap-
proximately the same but if you swap out meals from different days you will
change the macros for the day and could consequently hinder your weight
loss.
Pick one meal plan and stick to it for the day. You do not have to try each
meal plan. If theres one you love you can stick to it the whole time!
We will begin and end the programme with two FLUSH DAYs. You must also
follow the FLUSH DAY guidelines for optimal results. The middle eleven days
will be your moderate days.
You are allowed one treat meal on day 6, 7 or 8 IF you have followed the plan
exactly as outlined through the first week. This treat meal can be anything
youre craving but it must be under 600 calories!
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SCHEDULE: Jump Start/Flush Day Guidelines
1. Increase your water intake to around 4-4.5 litres per day.
Day 1: Jump Start day
Eat ALL of the food on the plan!
Day 2: Jump Start day 2. No diet drinks ie: diet soda, crystal light, etc. You may flavour
your water with lemon, lime or stevia sweetened powders.
Day 3: Moderate Day
3. Use only stevia as your sweetener.
Day 4: Moderate Day 4. No BLTs (bites, licks, tastes) of anything off the plan.
Day 5: Moderate Day 5. You are allowed unlimited amounts of the veggies below:
Day 12: Moderate Day 5. You must eat ALL of the food on the plan. Do not skip meals.
6. You are allowed unlimited amounts of the veggies below:
Day 13: Moderate Day
IMPORTANT NOTES:
*If you dont work out in the morning see the section in the FAQs about workout timing and
adjusting your meals.
All weights for meat and rice are cooked weight.
All weights for potato are uncooked weight.
When I say to use a certain flavour of Ideal Lean, you can try the recipe with any flavour youd like.
Preferred sweeteners are stevia or splenda (depending on the day) but you may use any non caloric
sweetener.
Practically any meal can be taken on the go if you have a tuppaware. Yes, you really CAN eat your food
cold! ;-)
Youll need a food scale for accurate food measurements!
Make sure you follow the recipes in YOUR section of the booklet or attachment as they are formatted
to fit YOUR specific meal plan!
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FLUSH DAY MEAL PLAN:
Instructions: Blend all ingredients with ice into a refreshing smoothie! Try using a frozen
banana to make it extra creamy!
Instructions: Blend all ingredients with ice into a smoothie. Try adding 1T. lime juice for a
refreshing twist!
Meal 3:
1 Whole egg
1 c. egg whites
Instructions: Try scrambling egg whites with chopped broccoli and zucchini to add more
volume to this meal.
Meal 4:
Garlic Lime Chicken (See recipe on page 31)
115g chicken
65g avocado ( medium)
Romaine Lettuce
Instructions: Combine all marinade ingredients. Set 2T of the marinade aside to use as
dressing. Marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes. Grill chicken until cooked through. Top salad
with chicken, avocado and dressing.
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Meal 5:
Steak Salad with Oil and Vinegar Dressing (See Recipe on page 31)
115g Top Sirloin
Any Salad Veggies from the approved list
Instructions: Grill steak seasoned with salt and pepper. Top salad with steak and dressing.
Meal 6:
30g Chocolate Ideal Lean (1 scoop)
16g peanut butter (1T)
Instructions: Stir together protein powder, 1 t. cocoa and sweetener of choice to taste. Add 1
- 2 T of water half tablespoon at a time until youve reached a thick but stirrable consistency.
Pour half the batter into a small bowl. Layer the peanut butter over half the protein batter.
Top with the rest of the protein batter. Freezer for about 2 hours. Thaw for 20 minutes before
eating.
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FLUSH DAY RECIPES:
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MODERATE CARB DAY MEAL PLAN #1:
Instructions: Make a few days worth of pancakes in advance. Count how many pancakes you
make in one serving and freeze the rest in individual portions. Pop in the toaster when youre
ready to eat!
Meal 3:
4 oz chicken
5 oz sweet potato
1 t. olive oil
Instructions: Slice the chicken into strips and season with sea salt and pepper and grill!
Meanwhile, slice sweet potato into thin strips and toss in olive oil. Season with t. garlic
powder, t. paprika, t. salt and t. pepper. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non
stick cooking spray. Spread out french fries on the foil and bake at 230oc for 30 minutes or
until nice and crispy!
TIP! If you have time, soak your sweet potato fries in water for 30 min - 2 hours before
seasoning and baking to ensure they bake up nice and crispy!
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Meal 4:
1 Whole wheat tortilla (80 cals)
2 oz turkey
45g avocado ( of an avocado)
Instructions: Make a snack wrap by rolling up the turkey and avocado in the tortilla! You can
even wrap in cling film and throw it in a small cooler bag to take with you on the go!
Meal 5:
Ginger Glazed Fish (see recipe on page 34)
3 oz your preferred white fish.
12g pecans
Instructions: Prepare fish according to recipe below. Steam any veggies youd like. Drizzle 1T.
glaze and sprinkle pecans over the fish and veggies.
Meal 6:
Chocolate Coconut Fudge (see recipe on page 34)
1 scoop Ideal Lean
2 t. coconut oil
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MODERATE CARB DAY MEAL PLAN #1 RECIPES:
Instructions: Grind oats, stevia, spices and baking powder and soda in the blender until its
like powder. Pour into a separate bowl. Blend egg whites on medium speed in blender for
about 30 seconds. Add pumpkin and Torani and blend again for about 30 seconds. Add dry
ingredients to the blender and blend. Pour onto a preheated griddle and cook like pancakes.
Top with sugar free syrup.
Instructions: Combine marinade in baking dish. Place fish in dish and top with salt and
pepper. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes or more. Heat 1t. coconut oil in a pan over med/
high heat. Fry the fish for 4-6 minutes on each side, turning once, until it flakes easily. You can
also grill the fish on the bbq until cooked through. Pour remaining marinade into pan and
heat to boiling to make glaze. Top fish with 1T. glaze. Serve with steamed veggies.
Instructions: Stir together Ideal Lean, coconut oil, t. cocoa, and sweetener to taste. Add 1-2
T. of water T at a time until its brownie batter consistency. Freeze for 2 hours. Thaw for 20
minutes before eating!
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #2:
Meal 3:
Buffalo Chicken (see recipe on page 36)
145g brown rice, cooked ( c)
85g chicken breast
45g avocado (1/4 medium)
Instructions: Pre cook rice and chicken according to the buffalo chicken recipe. Combine all
ingredients along with any steamed veggies youd like. Season with sea salt and pepper. If you
dont like buffalo sauce, see recipe below for an alternate flavouring.
Meal 4:
1 hard boiled egg
250g apple (1 medium)
Meal 5:
85g Top sirloin
Olive oil and vinegar dressing (see recipe on page 36)
Instructions: Season steak with sea salt, pepper and ground mustard. Make a big salad with
whatever veggies from the approved list that you like! Top with grilled steak and dressing!
Meal 6:
Maple Nut Fudge (see recipe on page 36)
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #2 RECIPES:
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender. Reserve 1 graham cracker square to crumble
on top of your shake.
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken breasts
Ranch seasoning sachet
Buffalo sauce
Instructions: Put frozen or thawed chicken breasts into crock pot and top with 1 sachet
of Ranch seasoning and of a bottle of buffalo sauce. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Pull the
chicken. Add more sauce if needed and cook for another hour or so. Weigh your portion after
cooking. If Buffalo sauce is too spicy for you, try using a taco seasoning packet instead. The
taco seasoning and ranch seasoning tastes great together!
Instructions: Melt peanut butter until softened. Stir peanut butter, Ideal Lean, maple extract
and vanilla extract and sweetener, if desired. Stir in water T. at a time until youve reached
batter consistency. Freeze for 2 hours. Thaw for 20 minutes before eating.
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #3:
Meal 3:
2 corn tortillas (60 cals each)
85g chicken
Cabbage, thinly sliced
Honey Lime Dressing (see recipe on page 38)
Instructions: Make two chicken tacos with thinly sliced cabbage and one serving of honey lime
dressing and chicken! Dont fry the tortillas! You can cook or warm them in a pan heated up
with some non stick cooking spray!
Meal 4:
1 serving No Bake Cookie Protein Bars (see recipe on page 38)
Meal 5:
Honey Chicken Stir Fry (See recipe below)
85g chicken
1 t. coconut oil
Meal 6:
Ideal Lean Chocolate Protein Melting Cake (See recipe on page 38)
16g peanut butter (1T)
Instructions: Make one serving Ideal Lean Chocolate Protein Melting Cake and top with
peanut butter right as it comes out of the microwave.
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #3 RECIPES:
Instructions: Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Pour into a small greased bowl. Freeze for 2-3
hours or until firm. Either eat immediately or take out of the bowl and wrap in cling film for
later. Keep in the freezer and thaw slightly before eating.
Instructions: Warm a pan over medium heat with 1 t. coconut oil. Add chicken and sautee until
almost cooked through. Add any veggies youd like or have on hand. I love to add onions, bell
pepper, celery and courghette. When the chicken and vegetables are almost done cooking,
top with honey and salt to taste.
Instructions: Stir together until its the consistency of brownie batter. Microwave for 10 seconds.
Take out the cake and check it. It should be slightly starting to cook around the edges.
Microwave it again for approx. 5-8 seconds. It should be cake like in some areas but still
doughy in others. Everyones microwave is different. Try these times exactly and adjust from
there. If its too hard or cakey, microwave it for less time or on 50% power for a little more time.
38
IDEALFIT 15 DAY FIT BODY CHALLENGE - OVERVIEW
The Fit Body Challenge (FBC) nutrition programme is based on a carb cycling
method that, if followed correctly, could help you shed excess water and fat.
The workouts will be quick and tough! They are set up according to my
signature circuit training technique that I have been using for over a decade to
help people lose fat and transform their bodies.
As with anything, the best results will be seen by those who push themselves
and stick to the plan exactly as I have laid out for them. So, dont cheat
yourself. Give it your best go and enjoy the transformation!
Good luck with your 15 Day programme. I cant wait to hear all about your
journey!
39
IDEALFIT 15 DAY FIT BODY CHALLENGE NUTRITION
Follow the carb cycling schedule as laid out below. There is one meal plan for
the FLUSH DAYs and three meal plans to choose from for the moderate days.
You can choose any moderate day meal plan youd like but you can NOT pick
and choose different meals from different days. You must follow the entire
days meal plan.
The macronutrients and calorie totals for each moderate day plan are
approximately the same but if you swap out meals from different days you will
change the macros for the day could consequently hinder your weight loss..
Pick one meal plan and stick to it for the day. You do not have to try each
meal plan. If theres one you love, you can stick to it the whole time!
We will begin and end the programme with two FLUSH DAYs. You must also
follow the FLUSH DAY guidelines for optimal results. The middle eleven days
will be your moderate days.
You are allowed one treat meal on day 6, 7 or 8 IF you have followed the plan
exactly as outlined through the first week. This treat meal can be anything
youre craving but it must be under 600 calories!
40
SCHEDULE: Jump Start/Flush Day Guidelines
1. Increase your water intake to around 4-4.5 litres per day.
Day 1: Jump Start day
Eat ALL of the food on the plan!
Day 2: Jump Start day 2. No diet drinks ie: diet soda, crystal light, etc. You may flavour
your water with lemon, lime or stevia sweetened powders.
Day 3: Moderate Day
3. Use only stevia as your sweetener.
Day 4: Moderate Day 4. No BLTs (bites, licks, tastes) of anything off the plan.
Day 5: Moderate Day 5. You are allowed unlimited amounts of the veggies below:
Day 13: Moderate Day 6. You are allowed unlimited amounts of the veggies below:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
If you dont work out in the morning see the section in the FAQs about workout timing and adjusting
your meals.
All weights for meat and rice are cooked weight.
All weights for potato are uncooked weight.
Practically any meal can be taken on the go if you have tuppaware. Yes, you really CAN eat your food
cold! ;-)
Youll need a food scale for accurate food measurements!
Make sure you follow the recipes in YOUR section of the booklet or attachment as they are formatted
to fit YOUR specific meal plan!
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FLUSH DAY MEAL PLAN:
Instructions: Blend all ingredients with ice into a refreshing smoothie! Try using a frozen
banana to make it extra creamy!
Instructions: Blend all ingredients with ice into a smoothie. Try adding 1T. lime juice for a
refreshing twist!
Meal 3:
2 Whole eggs
c. egg whites
Instructions: Try scrambling egg whites with chopped broccoli and zucchini to add more
volume to this meal.
Meal 4:
Garlic Lime Chicken (See recipe on page 44)
140g chicken
65g avocado ( of a medium avocado)
Romaine Lettuce
Instructions: Combine all marinade ingredients. Set 2T of the marinade aside to use as
dressing. Marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes. Grill chicken until cooked through. Top salad
with chicken, avocado and dressing.
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Meal 5:
Steak Salad with Oil and Vinegar Dressing (See Recipe on page 44)
115g Top Sirloin
Any Salad Veggies from the approved list
Instructions: Grill steak seasoned with salt and pepper. Top salad with steak and dressing
Meal 6:
35g Chocolate Ideal Lean
24g peanut butter (1 T.)
Instructions: Stir together protein powder, 1 t. cocoa and sweetener of choice to taste. Add 1
- 2 T of water half tablespoon at a time until youve reached a thick but stirrable consistency.
Pour half the batter into a small bowl. Layer the peanut butter over half the protein batter.
Top with the rest of the protein batter. Freezer for about 2 hours. haw for 20 minutes before
eating.
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FLUSH DAY RECIPES:
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MODERATE CARB DAY MEAL PLAN #1:
Instructions: Make a few days worth of pancakes in advance. Count how many pancakes you
make in one serving and freezing one serving together in a zip loc bag. Pop in the toaster
when youre ready to eat!
Meal 3:
115g chicken
170g sweet potato
1 t. olive oil
Instructions: Slice the chicken into strips and season with sea salt and pepper and grill!
Meanwhile, slice sweet potato into thin strips and toss in olive oil. Season with t. garlic
powder, t. paprika, t. salt and t. pepper. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non
stick cooking spray. Spread out french fries on the foil and bake at 230 degrees celcius for 30
minutes or until nice and crispy!
TIP! If you have time, soak your sweet potato fries in water for 30 min - 2 hours before
seasoning and baking to ensure they bake up nice and crispy!
Meal 4:
1 Whole wheat tortilla (80 cals)
85g turkey
45g avocado (1/4 of a medium avocado)
Instructions: Make a snack wrap by rolling up the turkey and avocado in the tortilla! You can
even wrap in saran wrap and throw it in a small cooler bag to take with you on the go!
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Meal 5:
Ginger Glazed Fish (see recipe on page 47)
115g Tuna
14g pecans
Instructions: Prepare fish according to recipe on page 49. Steam any veggies youd like. Drizzle
glaze and sprinkle pecans over the fish and veggies.
Meal 6:
Chocolate Coconut Fudge (see recipe on page 47)
30g Ideal Lean
2 t. coconut oil
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MODERATE CARB DAY MEAL PLAN #1 RECIPES:
Instructions: Grind oats, stevia, spices and baking powder and soda in the blender until its like
powder. Pour into a separate bowl. Blend egg whites on medium speed in blender for about
30 seconds. Add pumpkin and blend again for about 30 seconds. Add dry ingredients to the
blender and blend. Pour onto a preheated griddle and cook like pancakes. Top with sugar free
syrup.
Instructions: Combine marinade in baking dish. Place fish in dish and top with salt and
pepper. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes or more. Heat 1t. coconut oil in a pan over med/
high heat. Fry the fish for 4-6 minutes on each side, turning once, until it flakes easily. You can
also grill the fish on the bbq until cooked through. Pour remaining marinade into pan and
heat to boiling to make glaze. Top fish with 1T. glaze. Serve with steamed veggies.
Instructions: Stir together Ideal Lean, coconut oil, t. cocoa, and sweetener to taste. Add 1-2 T.
of water T at a time until its cake batter consistency. Freeze for 2 hours. Thaw for 20 minutes
before eating!
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #2:
Meal 3:
Buffalo Chicken (see recipe on page 49)
140g brown rice, cooked ( c)
115g chicken breast
45g avocado (1/4 medium)
Instructions: Pre cook rice and chicken according to the buffalo chicken recipe. Combine all
ingredients along with any steamed veggies youd like. Season with sea salt and pepper. If you
dont like buffalo sauce you can use plain chicken.
Meal 4:
2 hard boiled eggs
250g apple (1 medium)
Meal 5:
100g Top sirloin
Olive oil and vinegar dressing (see recipe on page 49)
Instructions: Season steak with sea salt, pepper and ground mustard. Make a big salad with
whatever veggies from the approved list that you like! Top with grilled steak and dressing!
Meal 6:
Maple Nut Fudge (see recipe on page 49)
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #2 RECIPES:
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender. Reserve 1 reduced fat Digestive biscuit to
crumble on top of your shake.
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken breasts
Ranch seasoning sachet
Buffalo sauce
Instructions: Put frozen or thawed chicken breasts into crock pot and top with 1 sachet
of Ranch seasoning and of a bottle of buffalo sauce. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Pull the
chicken. Add more sauce if needed and cook for another hour or so. Weigh your portion after
cooking. If Buffalo sauce is too spicy for you, try using a taco seasoning packet instead. The
taco seasoning and ranch seasoning tastes great together!
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #3:
Meal 3:
2 corn tortillas (60 cals each)
115g chicken
Cabbage, thinly sliced
Honey Lime Dressing (see recipe on page 51)
Instructions: Make two chicken tacos with thinly sliced cabbage and one serving of honey lime
dressing and chicken! Dont fry the tortillas! You can cook or warm them in a pan heated up
with some non stick cooking spray!
Meal 4:
1 serving No Bake Cookie Protein Bars (see recipe on page 51)
Meal 5:
Honey Chicken Stir Fry (See recipe on page 51)
115g chicken
1 t. coconut oil
Meal 6:
Ideal Lean Chocolate Protein Melting Cake (See recipe on page 51)
24g peanut butter (1 T)
Instructions: Make one serving chocolate lava cake and top with peanut butter right as it
comes out of the microwave.
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MODERATE CARB DAY PLAN #3 RECIPES:
Instructions: Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Pour into a small greased bowl. Freeze for 2-3
hours or until firm. Either eat immediately or take out of the bowl and wrap in saran wrap for
later. Keep in the freezer and thaw slightly before eating.
Instructions: Warm a pan over medium heat with 1 t. coconut oil. Add chicken and sautee until
almost cooked through. Add any veggies youd like or have on hand. I love to add onions, bell
pepper, celery and zuchinni. When the chicken and vegetables are almost done cooking, top
with honey and salt to taste.
Instructions: Stir together until its the consistency of cake batter. Microwave for 10 seconds.
Take out the cake and check it. It should be slightly starting to cook around the edges.
Microwave it again for approx. 5-8 seconds. It should be cake like in some areas but still
doughy in others. Everyones microwave is different. Try these times exactly and adjust from
there. If its too hard or cakey, microwave it for less time or on 50% power for a little more time.
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15 DAY FIT BODY CHALLENGE - WORKOUTS
WEEK 1
Day 1: Upper Body
Circuit 1:
Do 15 reps of each exercises followed by the cardio burst. Rest for 60 seconds.
Then repeat circuit 1 using heavier weights and do 10 reps of each exercises.
Rest for 60 seconds before moving on to circuit 2.
Push ups
Overhead Press
Underhand Row
Cardio:
Mt Climbers -30 each leg/Butt Kicks 15 each leg Repeat 2x total
Circuit 2:
Do 15 reps of each exercises followed by the cardio burst. Rest for 60 seconds.
Then repeat circuit 2 using heavier weights and do 10 reps of each exercises.
Front Raises
Bicep Curls
Tricep Kickbacks
Cardio:
Jumping Jacks 15/Burpees -2 Repeat 2x total
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Day 2: Lower Body
Circuit 1:
Do 15 reps of each exercises followed by the cardio burst. Rest for 60 seconds.
Then repeat circuit 1 using heavier weights and do 10 reps of each exercises.
Rest for 60 seconds before moving on to circuit 2.
Squats
Reverse Lunges
Straight Leg Deadlifts
Cardio:
Pop Squats 10/squat hold 10 seconds/Rest- 10 seconds and re-
peat
Circuit 2:
Do 15 reps of each exercises followed by the cardio burst. Rest for 60 seconds.
Then repeat circuit 2 using heavier weights and do 10 reps of each exercises.
Cardio:
Jumping Lunges 10 total/Butt Kicks 15 seconds - REPEAT
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Day 3: Core/Cardio
Circuit 1:
Do all exercises without resting in between. Rest for 60 seconds and then
repeat circuit 1. Rest for 60 seconds before moving on to circuit 2.
Circuit 2:
Do all exercises without resting in between. Rest for 60 seconds and then
repeat circuit 2.
Stability Crunches 15
Stability Ball Froggies 10
SB Reverse Crunches 10
Mt Climbers 30 seconds
Jumping Jacks 30 seconds
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Day 4: Upper Body
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
45 degree Rows - 12
Push ups - 10
Renegade Rows 12 each side
Push ups - 10
Cardio:
2 push ups/2 squat thrusts/10 Mt Climbers 1 minute
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 2 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
15 seconds each: 5 dot drill/High Knees/Side to side hops/Skaters
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Day 5: Lower Body
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Front Squats-15
Jump Squats-10
Sumo Squats-15
Jump Squats-10
Cardio:
Squat hold burpees 5 sec holds 10 reps
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 2 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Reverse Squats - 15
Single Leg Bent over Squats 10 each leg
Straight Leg Deadlifts - 15
Cardio:
Floor Tap Skaters 25 seconds on, 5 sec rest, 25 sec on, 5 sec rest
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Day 6: Core/Cardio
Circuit 1:
Do all exercises in circuit 1 starting with right leg in exercise 1. Immediately
repeat the exercises using the opposite leg in exercise #1. Rest 60 seconds and
repeat.
Circuit 2:
Do all exercises in circuit 3 without resting. Rest for 60 seconds and then
repeat circuit 3. After the second set, hold a max plank.
10 Jumping Jacks
10 Toe touch crunches
2 burpees
10 Squat Thrusts
10 Toe Touch Crunches
2 burpees
10 Side to side Squat Thrusts
10 Toe Touch Crunches
2 burpees
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15 DAY FIT BODY CHALLENGE WORKOUTS
WEEK 2
Day 8: Back/Bis/Core
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
5 Suicides, 2 reneagade rows ea 1 minute
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
Renegade Row burpees 2, Roll back to 3 crunches 1 minute
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Day 9: Chest/Tris/Shoulders
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Overhead flies - 8
Palms up lateral raises - 8
Snow Angels 8
Bent Over Reverse Flies 12
Cardio:
Walk out burpee and reverse walk out 1 minute
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 2 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
10 high knees, 1 push up alternate for 1 minute
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Day 10: Lower Body Quad focused
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
5 sec squat hold, 3 jump squats 30 seconds
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 2 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
Jumping Lunges 10 total
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Day 11: Back/Biceps/Core
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit. For set 2 of circuit one, do 9 reps the first time you do
each exercise and 6 reps the second time (instead of 12 and 9). Try to increase
your weights from set 1 to set 2.
Cardio:
Plank Jacks 20/Mt Climbers 20 each leg/Plank Jacks 10/Mt
Climbers 10 each leg
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 2 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit. For set 2 of circuit one, do 9 reps the first time you do
each exercise and 6 reps the second time (instead of 12 and 9). Try to increase
your weights from set 1 to set 2.
Cardio:
10 Jumping Jacks/2 squat thrust burpeesx3
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Day 12: Chest/Triceps/Shoulders
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
SB Chest Press - 12
SB Flies - 12
SB Push ups - 12
Cardio:
Push up burpees w/squat jump and overhead press 5
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 2 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Front Press - 12
Lateral Raise 21s
Tricep Kickbacks - 12
Cardio:
2 Push ups/5 Mt Climbersx4
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Day 13: Lower Body Hamstring/Glute
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
10 jump squats/10 pop squats
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 2 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
10 Jump Squats/10 pop squats
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Day 15: Full Body
Circuit 1:
Do each exercise in circuit 1 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
15 sec ea: Jump squats, Butt Kicks, Jumping lunges, Butt Kicks
Circuit 2:
Do each exercise in circuit 2 without resting in between. Then rest 60 seconds
and repeat the circuit.
Cardio:
15 sec ea: JJ, High knees, Mt Climbers, Burpees
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CONGRATULATIONS,
YOU DID IT!
YOU FINISHED
THE 15 DAY
FIT BODY
CHALLENGE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For the FLUSH DAYs, just move your pre and post-workout meals to before and
after you workout no matter what time of day it is. You can do the rest of your
meals in any order youd like.
Based on when you workout, adjust your meals for the moderate carb days as
follows.
Workout
Meal 2
Meal 1
Meal 3
Meal 4
Meal 5
Meal 6
Meal 3
workout
Meal 2
Meal 4
Meal 5
Meal 6
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Afternoon Workout:
Meal 1
Meal 3
Meal 4
workout
Meal 2
Meal 5
Meal 6
Late afternoon/
early evening workout:
Meal 1
Meal 6
Meal 3
Meal 4
workout
Meal 2
Meal 5
Meal 6
Meal 5
Meal 4
Meal 3
workout
Meal 2
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What if I dont like some of the foods in the plan?
Steak: Can sub in chicken/fish but add 40g to the amount of steak.
3/4 c. egg whites = 90g turkey breast (99% fat free turkey)
Pecans: Can sub in almonds or peanut butter for pecans but add 2g to the
weight in pecans if using almonds/pb
For optimal results with this programme, I need you to stick to your macros
(protein, carbs and fats) that I have set in the meal plan. If you would like to
substitute in more protein powder for the meat servings that would be fine.
Just simply calculate the amount of calories in the meat serving and sub it
for the same amount the same amount of calories of a whey isolate protein
powder. If you eat egg whites, you can sub in egg whites for your meat
servings as well.
If you choose to sub in other vegetarian protein sources such as tofu, tempeh
or dairy protein, please be aware that these foods that these foods are higher
in carbs and lower in protein than what is recommended and they are
generally harder to digest so your results may be compromised.
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Do I alter the meal plans on my rest days?
No. When youre working out 5-6 days a week your body is always in a state
of recovery and will always need this amount of protein. Sometimes, I would
recommend dropping carbs on rest days but since this 15 day challenge plan
is already low carb I dont want you to drop carbs any lower.
What if I am not following the videos, but working out at the gym
and stumble across an exercise that I dont know how to do?
If you plan on doing your workouts at the gym, I would suggest looking at the
workout and skimming the video in advance and making a couple notes on
how to do exercises that are new to you. Then you can reference your notes
later during your workout. Another option is to pull up the video on your
mobile device so you can reference the form tips there.
Are Jump Start Days and Flush Days the same thing?
Yes! We just call your first two flush days jumpstart days because it is your
jumpstart to the programme and will get your body ready for the rest of the
programme.
Absolutely nothing! Its normal to lose a few pounds during your jumpstart
days. Some of this is water weight but that is not a bad thing! its actually a
good thing to rid your body of excess water weight! After your jumpstart days
your bodys water balance should return to normal and you should continue
to progress. Sometimes this doesnt always show up on the scale right away.
Keep going with the programme and your results will follow. Patience and
consistency are key to achieving your goals and seeing results!
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Why do you list the weights and measurements for the food
items?
Weighing your food is actually a much more accurate way to portion your food
than using measuring cups. There is so much room for error with measuring
spoons and cups! Its so easy to use a rounded T of peanut butter and a
rounded c. of oats! Little things like this can add a lot of calories a day! I
would prefer you to weigh your food but have included both measurements
so you can use what is best for you. If you find that you arent losing as quickly
as youd like, switch from measuring to weighing for a few days and see if that
speeds things up by making your portions exactly where they should be.
Yes! You can have coffee and tea as long as you dont use sugar or creamer.
Feel free to use a dash of unsweetened almond milk as a creamer and stevia
to sweeten on flush days. On moderate days you can use any calorie free
sweetener that youd like.
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