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Cardio 

Nutrition

Strength/Flexiblity

Day 50

Active Rest
Do something vigorously. As in--vigorously wash the car. Or vigorously weed the garden. Anything counts--as long as it's vigorous.

Nutrition Focus: Nutrition News
Of all the newsletters I get in my inbox (and believe me, I get a ton of them), my favorite comes from Nutrition News. It's free!

Total Body Workout - Perform at least 2 sets of each exercise.  This week, you'll increase your weight for each exercise and lower the reps-- using enough weight that you can ONLY complete 12 repetitions.

Day 51

Interval
Option 1:  Treadmill Interval
Option 2:  Speed & Endurance 
Option 3:  Choose your own interval activity by alternating high intensity and low intensity exercise for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Focus: Nutrition Quiz
I love quizzes. Especially when I'm working and getting kind of bored. Not that I'm recommending you slack off, but at least with online quizzes, you're slacking in an educational way. 

 

Stretching Workout

Day 52

Active Rest
Take a walk on the wild side. Or on the sedate side. Whatever side you choose, take a walk today.

Nutrition Focus: Nutrition on a Budget
Eating healthy can be difficult sometimes--mostly because healthy foods seem to cost more. These articles offer tips for eating healthy, even if you don't have a lot of money. As a cheapskate, I can relate.

 

Upper Body: Perform at least 2 sets of each exercise and add 2 reps to each set.  Use enough weight that you can ONLY complete 14 reps.

Core Strength on the Ball

Day 53

Endurance
Option 1: Cardio Endurance Workout 
Option 2:  Choose an activity and maintain a steady pace for 25-45 minutes.  Be sure to warm up, cool down and stretch at the end of your workout.
Challenge:  Add two or more of these Pylometric Moves at the end of your workout!

Nutrition Focus: Small Steps
For once, I can say that I like a website put up by the government. Their site was created to help make a dent in the obesity problem we're facing and it actually has some great tips and information for making small changes in your life.

Mat Workout

Day 54

Active Rest
How much do you stand in line? I find that I stand in line quite a bit each day and, although it's annoying to have to wait, it's nice to know that standing in line actually burns calories: If you weigh 150 pounds, you'll burn 30 calories in 20 minutes.

Tap your foot impatiently, and you'll probably burn more!

Nutrition Focus: Thai Tofu and Winter Squash Stew
Don't hate me for giving you a recipe for tofu. I've never been a tofu fan, but I love thai food--specifically this recipe. 

Lower Body:  Perform at least 2 sets of each exercise and add 2 reps to each set.  Use enough weight that you can ONLY complete 14 reps.
Abs

Day 55

Variety
Option 1: Cardio on the BOSU 
Option 2:  Boot Camp workout
Option 3: Choose your own workout--maintain a steady pace for 25-45 minutes.  Be sure to warm up, cool down and stretch at the end of your workout.

Nutrition Focus: Berry Yogurt Cheese Pie
I know you're ready for a treat and I can promise you that this Berry Yogurt Cheese Pie is just the ticket. Enjoy!

Stretching Workout