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12 Weeks to Weight Loss - Week 1

The chart below maps out what you'll do each day for cardio, strength training and flexibility. It also includes some nutritional goals, but feel free to set your own goals according to what you need to change. Keep in mind, these are just suggestions.  Modify them to fit your needs

Day Cardio Nutrition Strength/Flexiblity
Day 1 Focus: Interval Training
Beginner Options: Beginner Interval Workout, Elliptical Workout for Beginners or Beginner Stationary Bike Workout. Int/Adv Options: Intermediate Interval Workout, 45-Minute Boredom Buster Treadmill Workout or make your own workout
Keeping a Food Diary
Start a food diary  
Flexiblity workout 
Day 2 Active Rest
Calculate Your BMR
BMR Calculator

Total Body Beginner Workout or Total Body Beginner, Level 2 and Beginner Abs, or Intermediate Total Body Home Workout, Dynamic Abs
Day 3 Focus: Endurance
Endurance workout, or
Choose your own workout.
Calculate Your Calories

Stretch

Day 4 Active Rest
Make A List
Make a list of the unhealthy foods you eat and their calorie content.
Total Beginner Workout or Total Body Beginner, Level 2, Abs, or Intermediate Total Body Home Workout, Dynamic Abs
Day 5 Focus: Variety
Boredom Busters or 3-Machine Medley Workout
Compare how many calories you eat each day to the total calories calculated on Day 3. Rest
Day 6 Active Rest Clean Out Your Pantry
Choose ONE unhealthy food in your kitchen throw it away.
Choose one: Challenging Abs and Core, Dynamic Abs or Beginner Abs

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