Day 8: Make healthy comfort food
Meal idea: Whip up a Turkey Meatball Pocket for a satisfying dinner. Form 1” meatballs out of ground turkey, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 375˚F. Place the meatballs in an open pita pocket, and drizzle the meatballs with marinara sauce. Serve with a side salad of mixed greens and cucumber tossed in olive oil and vinegar.
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Day 9: Slim both sides of your thighs
Workout tip: The Hands-Up Scissor Squat is a workout for your outer and inner thighs! Stand with feet together, hands behind head with elbows out to sides. Step wide to left on count 1. Squat down on counts 2 to 4, as if in a chair. Stand up and bring feet back together in 2 counts. Repeat on opposite side. Eight squats should be enough to feel the burn.
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Day 10: Liven up snack time
Meal idea: Moroccan Dip with Crudités. Dip sliced carrots or red bell peppers in a combination of plain low-fat yogurt, chopped cucumber, hot sauce, cumin, garlic powder, and chopped fresh mint.
Day 11: Take a break!
Workout tip: But stay on your feet to keep burning calories! You’ll burn about 40% more if you stand at your desk, on the bus, or even while you’re talking on the phone as opposed to sitting.
Day 12: Make lunch low-cal (but still ultra-satisfying)
Meal idea: Try an Open-Faced Mushroom-Onion Veggie Burger for a protein-packed meal with only 310 calories. In a skillet, cook sliced baby Portobello mushrooms, sweet onion, and sliced red bell pepper. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and set aside. Spread mayonnaise and mustard on a whole wheat roll and top with a veggie burger patty, mixed greens, and the vegetable mixture.
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Day 13: Stir-fry Thai takeout at home
Meal idea: Tofu Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce is easier (and healthier) than takeout. Cook tofu over medium heat and set aside. Cook sugar snap peas, asparagus, and mushrooms together until crisp. In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, vegetable broth, brown sugar, white wine vinegar, light soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour sauce over the vegetables and simmer for a minute. Add tofu, julienned carrots, and whole grain spaghetti, and cook until heated through.
Day 14: Work three body parts at once
Workout tip: The Tabletop Beach Ball Hug works your chest, abs, and hips (no actual ball required). Lie face-up on floor with knees bent 90 degrees and feet lifted, shins parallel to floor. Hold dumbbells above chest with arms extended, palms facing each other. Lower arms out to sides in 4 counts, while simultaneously straightening legs 45 degrees to floor. Pull knees back to start in 2 counts, while lifting arms back above chest. Do 10 to 12 reps.
Meal idea: Make this post-workout recovery salad. Combine mixed greens, diced grilled chicken breast, grape tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and pine nuts. Toss with olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
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