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12 Weeks to Weight Loss - Day 66
Day 66

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Cardio Focus: 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 FOUR or more of these Pylometric Moves at the end of your workout.

Strength & Flexibility: Abs & Stretching

Abs: Choose one workout from the following:
Dynamic Abs
Abs & Back
One of the Sample Ab Workouts

Stretch after cooling down from your cardio.

Nutrition: Edamame

I've mentioned edamame before and I bring it up again because I've really fallen in love with these little soybeans. Like a lot of people, I find it hard to get my veggies in throughout the day--I'm kind of picky and I'm lazy on top of it. I buy edamame beans already shelled (and frozen) and zap them in the microwave for a few minutes for a nice little side dish. You can also buy them fresh and sprinkle them on your salad. They're an excellent source of protein, so give them a try at home or at a sushi restaurant.

Motivation

Nothing motivates me like getting new workout stuff. Ask my husband and he'll tell you how much I loathe shopping...but when it comes to exercise, I love buying new gear. You've now been exercising for over 10 weeks consistently--isn't it time to buy yourself something new and cool? There are lots of new gadgets out there to add some fun to your workouts. Some ideas? a BOSU, a set of quality weights, or a balance board. Getting something new to play with will get you more excited about your workouts.

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