It’s crunch time for all those seeking the perfect spring break bod, and crunch time doesn’t mean munch time. With the countdown approaching single digits, it’s time to kick start your metabolism. Here’s a 7-day menu perfect for boosting metabolism on short notice.
Make sure you drink 6-8 glasses of water every day! Water is the key to keeping your body flowing smoothly and to help speed up weight-loss
Day 1:
Breakfast – 8 oz sugar free orange juice (not from concentrate), 2 egg white omelet, 1 cup grapes (red or green)
Lunch – Spinach salad with lite vinaigrette dressing. Add low cal feta and tomato.
Dinner – Ground turkey tacos. Whole-wheat tortilla shells. Red. Fat cheese
Day 2:
Breakfast – 3 cups of assorted fruits, 2 eggs any style
Lunch – Turkey, lettuce, and tomato sandwich on whole wheat bread. Lite mayo
Dinner – Pesto pasta (use wheat noodles, and low cal pesto sauce)
Day 3:
Breakfast – 1 package original oatmeal. Add in berries or nuts
Lunch – 1 can of chicken noodle soup (Low MSG) 2 servings of saltines
Dinner – Tomato-mozzarella Panini on 12 grain bread
Day 4:
Breakfast – Green smoothie (apples, kale, celery, lemon juice- blend)
Lunch – ½ serving Kraft Mac & Cheese. 1 large apple
Dinner – Veggie burger. No bun, light condiments. Any fruit as a side.
Day 5:
Breakfast – Whole pink grapefruit. 1 cup fat free vanilla yogurt
Lunch – Hummus and brown rice wrap on whole-wheat tortilla
Dinner – 1 grilled chicken breast marinated in soy sauce. 1 cup of broccoli
Day 6:
CHEAT DAY! Keep it reasonable. Don’t go crazy with the glazed donuts.
Day 7:
Breakfast – 2 egg white omelet
Lunch – PB&J sandwich on whole wheat bread. Whole pink grapefruit
Dinner – BLT on wheat bread using turkey bacon
The cabana boy is already waiting for you, with a daiquiri in hand! Enjoy your vacation and most of all, LOVE YOUR BODY! You are beautiful just the way you are!